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Congressman Meuser to Discuss Business Issues with Members

Congressman Meuser to Discuss Business Issues with Members Chamber members will have the opportunity to discuss business-related issues with US Representative Dan Meuser (PA-9) at an upcoming breakfast meeting. The program will be held Thursday, August 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Craft Catering at The Links Golf Course in Buckhorn. The event…

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1 Million Cups Empowers Entrepreneurs in the Susquehanna Valley

1 Million Cups Empowers Entrepreneurs in the Susquehanna Valley By Kendy Alvarez It’s a common invitation that often leads to the exchange of ideas, discussion of possibilities, and the discovery of solutions. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) Susquehanna Valley community expands that concept to a larger scale by providing entrepreneurs with a monthly platform to…

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State Budget Includes Repayment to WC Fund, Avoiding Employer Cost Increases

State Budget Includes Repayment to WC Fund, Avoiding Employer Cost Increases From the PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2022-2023 state budget, enacted last month, allocated $350 million to pay off outstanding loans from Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Security Fund, staving off the potential for additional tax increases on employers. The Fund is financed by…

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Member News – July 13, 2022

Java Momma Featured on TV Show “World’s Greatest” Java Momma, based in Danville, is one of the “World’s Greatest” when it comes to direct sales. Read more at www.wnep.com. Geisinger Career Closet Offers Free Professional Outfits for Public The Geisinger Career Center in downtown Danville is hosting free Career Closet events every Thursday and Friday…

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Legislature Reaches Compromise to End Bridge Tolling

LEGISLATURE REACHES COMPROMISE TO END BRIDGE TOLLING The State Legislature has passed a bill led by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and co-sponsored by Senator John Gordner to stop the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on existing bridges with a Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3). “Bipartisan…

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Injunction on RGGI a Win for Consumers and an Opportunity for Long-Term Solutions

From the PA Chamber of Business & Industry PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein issued the following statement on the Commonwealth Court’s granting an injunction suspending the state’s implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which took effect July 1: “This delay is an important, much-needed step for Pennsylvania residents and businesses. We appreciate…

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Member News – July 6, 2022

Member News – July 6, 2022 Integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield Universities Complete After more than 18 months of work by nearly 1,000 individuals, the integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities under the banner of Commonwealth University officially took place on Friday, July 1. “My sincere thanks go to the teams at each of…

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West End and Fishing Creek Mitigation Studies Final Reports Posted Online

West End and Fishing creek mitigation studies final reports posted online The final reports for the West End and Fishing Creek Flood Mitigation Studies are now posted online. With the support of Representative Millard and Senator Gordner, funding was secured for these pioneering studies. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners, working with SEDA-Council of Governments…

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Coalition to Stop Bridge Tolling Applauds Court Decision

Coalition to stop bridge tolling applauds court decision Commonwealth Court has voided the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) plan to begin tolling nine interstate bridges across the state. The June 30th decision from the majority of the Court found that PennDOT, the P3 Board, and Sec. Gramian exceeded their statutory authority under Act 88 of…

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Free Webinar Series Helps Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs

Free Webinar Series Helps Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center network is offering a free webinar series to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs that want to work on their growth plans and learn what areas are important to bring their business to the next level. Bucknell SBDC, Wilkes SBDC, University of Pittsburgh SBDC and Widener University…

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