Posts by growthzone

Sustainability and Green Building Trends in Construction Source: Daniel Dorgan, CPA, McKonly & Asbury In recent years, the construction industry has taken major strides in designing and completing increasingly sustainable and environmentally conscious projects. This article will look at some of the underlying topics around this movement and address what is driving these changes, benefits,…

Congress Advances Bipartisan Tax Relief Legislation Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Congress unveiled the $78 billion Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This bipartisan proposal aims to address critical economic challenges while promoting the financial well-being of working families, stimulating economic growth, bolstering American competitiveness, and strengthening communities, with a particular focus…

Why Treating All Employees As Leaders Can Benefit Your Company Empowering all employees can lead to a culture of innovation and creativity. Leaders at all levels of the organization can drive performance and results. Recognizing and rewarding leadership behavior can promote accountability and achievement. Empowered employees are more engaged and committed, leading to higher retention…

Business Matters Hits Newsstands Thanks again to our partner The Press Enterprise, the newest edition of Business Matters has officially hit newsstands (today)!  Inside the edition, you’ll see a recap of the last quarter’s member news highlights, ribbon cuttings, events, and more.  You’ll also learn about upcoming programs and events, and business news that will…

Should You Add ‘Near Me’ to Your Business Name? Get the Lowdown on Google Search Rankings Adding ‘near me’ to a business name does not guarantee improved search rankings Google Business Profile is crucial for improving local search rankings Factors like relevance, distance, and prominence influence how businesses rank in local search results Building a…

ID Theft and Mitigation of Risk With the widespread acceptance of the remote work environment, identity theft has become a greater concern than perhaps ever before. In spite of heightened levels of awareness and implementation of improved technologies aimed at prevention and protection, identity theft continues to increase at an alarming rate, putting both employees…

IRS Changes 1099 Regulations by Becky Lauffer, McKonly & Asbury January not only brings a new year, resolutions, and pork and sauerkraut, it also kicks off the 1099 filing season! If a business has paid over $600 this year to their vendors, they may need to file 1099s. Filing Changes The IRS has made changes…

The Columbia Montour Chamber is Moving! We would like to provide an important update regarding our office location. We’re pleased to share that the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Bloomsburg Inc., and the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce will be moving to The Hub at Mulberry Mill. We have started moving…