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Member Highlight-Gloria Gates Cares Gloria Gates CARE is reshaping healthcare for the Medicaid community. Their mission is to care compassionately for the well-being of all their members. They do this by providing exceptional primary healthcare that goes beyond the scope of conventional medicine. At Gloria Gates CARE, they are pioneering a new era in healthcare,…

A Look Ahead for the Week of June 3, 2024 Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry House and Senate lawmakers are back in Harrisburg this week and, as always, the PA Chamber is currently monitoring several pieces of legislation with the potential to impact the state’s business community. Childcare Subsidy Eligibility (H.B. 1486) House…

PA Chamber Backs Federal Bill to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Small Businesses Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The PA Chamber recently joined a national coalition of business associations in calling on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect small business owners from excessive federal regulations. In a letter led by the U.S. Chamber…

The Power of Behind-the-Scenes Videos: Boosting Your Brand and Sales Behind-the-scenes videos (BTS) provide authenticity and transparency, boosting brand exposure and emotional connection with the audience. Sharing exclusive, behind-the-scenes content can increase social media following and visibility through engaging, shareable videos. BTS content builds trust with consumers by humanizing the brand and showcasing the passion…

Congratulations to the LCP Class of 2024 The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Central Penn (LCP) Class of 2024 graduation, which took place on May 16, 2024 at Ponduce Farms in Elysburg. During a formal ceremony, Josh Nespoli, Deputy Director of Community Strategies Group offered a…

New Member Highlight-Christian-Baker Company Founded in 1938, Christian-Baker Company exists to provide commercial and personal insurance to their clients while setting a standard of excellence. By providing exceptional service and competitive product offerings, partnering with their clients to ensure their interests are comprehensively protected. Every day the team strives to hold themselves to the highest…

The Final DOL Fiduciary Rule is Here! Source: McKonly & Asbury On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule (the Final Rule) expanding the definition of an “investment advice fiduciary” with respect to employee benefit plans and IRAs for purposes of determining who is a “fiduciary” under the Employee…

FREE WEBINAR TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF DOL’S SALARY THRESHOLD EXEMPTION ON EMPLOYERS Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a ruling increasing the salary threshold required to exempt workers from overtime pay from $35,568 to $43,888 effective July 1; and then to $58,656 by the beginning of 2025,…

5 Emails that Will Grow Your Business Implementing a lead magnet on your website is crucial for capturing the email addresses of interested visitors, offering them a valuable resource in exchange An effective email campaign is essential for building trust with potential customers, utilizing a series of welcoming messages to make a memorable impression. Various…