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New Member Highlight – Direkt Recovery Direkt Recovery is located just off Interstate 80 in Bloomsburg, PA. We accept all types and volumes of scrap metals – including old machines, appliances, equipment, and anything else metal! We operate shear cranes, magnets, material handlers, wire strippers, and balers to ensure your material is optimally processed, providing…

Navigating Business Challenges in 2025: Tax Changes, Reporting Requirements, and What You Need to Know Source: McKonly & Asbury The path businesses have been forced to take over these past few years has been anything but predictable. There have been detours to nowhere, road closures, gridlock, sudden mirages of smooth sailing – and the occasional…

Bipartisan PA Competitiveness Caucus Launched to Boost State’s Economy Source: PA Chamber for Business and Industry In an encouraging show of bipartisan cooperation, Pennsylvania lawmakers last week announced the formation of the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, a bipartisan, bicameral group focused on strengthening the Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness. The caucus aims to pursue public policy that will…

AI for Small Businesses: Practical Steps to Boost Efficiency and Customer Engagement AI tools are revolutionizing small businesses by boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing customer engagement. Start by identifying bottlenecks in operations or customer experience, then explore AI tools tailored to your needs. Begin small with solutions like chatbots for customer support or…

Filing Your Pennsylvania Annual Report Your head is probably spinning if you’ve followed the Chamber’s updates regarding the federal government’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the on-again, off-again reporting requirements.  If you’ve only paid attention to this federal rule, however, you may have missed something else entirely, which is the new reporting requirement with the…

Empowering First-Time Leaders: 5 Steps to Build Confidence and Success Clarity is Key: Establish clear goals, roles, and expectations to align the team, reduce ambiguity, and create accountability. Regular check-ins help maintain focus and celebrate progress. Earn Trust: Build trust by being authentic, transparent, and reliable. Actively listen, follow through on commitments, and show your…

5 Work and Business Trends for 2025 Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, CO Author: Emily Heaslip , Contributor It’s never too soon to start thinking about what’s coming next. The way we work has changed radically over the last few years and in ways few could have predicted. Are these changes here to stay, or…