Posts by ahughes
The Two-Way Street: Higher Education & Industry
The Two-Way Street: Higher Education & Industry Source: Taryn Crayton, Vice President It was an early morning as Jerome Manly, Executive Director of Early College and Workforce Development at Commonwealth University, and I headed to Rock Lititz for the PA Chamber Higher Education Summit. Before attending, my perception of higher education was probably similar to…
Read MoreMember News ~ September 17, 2026
Member News ~ September 17, 2026 Dates & Events: Sept 24- SVUW Open House & Ribbon Cutting The Susquehanna Valley United Way invites you to the ribbon cutting of their brand new drop-in center. The event will run from 3-6pm on Thursday, September 24th at their office located at 228 Arch…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Creating and Managing an Email Marketing List
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating and Managing an Email Marketing List Source: US Chamber By: Emily Heaslip Email marketing is consistently rated one of the most effective ways to connect with customers. But it takes time to build and manage the list of contacts you need for your email marketing to deliver maximum impact. Here’s…
Read MoreChanges to Local Tax Sourcing in Pennsylvania
Changes to Local Tax Sourcing in Pennsylvania Source: McKonly & Asbury The 2026/2027 Pennsylvania budget was passed on July 12, 2026. As part of the budget legislation, changes were made to sourcing rules relevant to the two local jurisdictions that charge an additional sales tax on top of Pennsylvania’s 6% sales tax. Philadelphia charges an…
Read MoreKeystone Kingfisher Partners, LLC – New Member Highlight
Keystone Kingfisher Partners, LLC – New Member Highlight  Keystone Kingfisher Partners, LLC. (KKP) believes that every connection counts. The company’s name reflects both its Pennsylvania roots and its approach to executive search. Keystone represents the firm’s role as a critical link between growing organizations and exceptional leadership talent, while Kingfisher reflects the precision, adaptability, and focus KKP brings to…
Read MoreMember News ~ September 10, 2026
Member News ~ September 10, 2026 Dates & Events: Sept 12 – Time Traveler Tour: Danville Then and Now The approximately one-hour tour will take participants on a journey through more than 200 years of Danville history, using historic photographs to connect the downtown of today with the people, buildings, businesses,…
Read MoreSholley Insurance Agency Celebrates One Year at Bloomsburg Location
Sholley Insurance Agency Celebrates One Year at Bloomsburg Location Source: Chris Berleth Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce CEO/President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce joined Sholley Insurance Agency on Tuesday, September 1, to celebrate the first anniversary of the agency’s Bloomsburg location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3161 Columbia Boulevard. Since opening the Bloomsburg office…
Read MoreLeadership Central Penn Welcomes the Class of 2027
Leadership Central Penn Welcomes the Class of 2027 Â Source: Taryn Crayton Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Vice President Understanding a community has never been more important or more difficult. Most of us experience only a small piece of the region we call home through our workplace, our industry, our neighborhood, or the…
Read MoreMid-Year 1099 Updates
Mid-Year 1099 Updates Source: McKonly & Asbury Businesses typically file Form 1099 to report certain payments made to individuals or other businesses to the IRS. The IRS uses these forms to help verify that recipients have accurately reported the full amount of income they received. Individuals and businesses that receive these forms should use them…
Read MoreU.S. Chamber Secures Victory Against New York’s Retroactive Liability Law
U.S. Chamber Secures Victory Against New York’s Retroactive Liability Law Source: US Chamber WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce secured a victory in a federal lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of New York’s retroactive liability law. Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the…
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