Posts by kmckinnon

Community Involvement Ideas for Small Businesses Source: CO by U.S. Chamber, Nicole Fallon , Contributor Giving back to the community is crucial to building trust and personal relationships with your customers. Here’s how to get more involved with your community. As a small business owner, giving back to your community is a win-win situation. Not…

Look For These Top Leadership Skills Source: Chamber Today The nature of the working environment has noticeably pivoted in the past few years. Recently, new versions of a business leader have emerged, more aligned with what today’s employees want from their employer. The “Command and Control” leader has given way to a more humble, thoughtful,…

Small Business Benefits That Deliver Big Impact   Source: My Benefit Advisor Many small businesses assume competitive benefits are out of reach due to cost. The reality is that some of the most effective benefit programs aren’t the most expensive…they’re simply the most intentional. For employers with limited budgets, the goal shouldn’t be to match…

Why So Much Local Opportunity Goes Unnoticed—and How That’s Changing Source: Susquehanna Kids Families don’t lack options—they lack time, clarity, and reliable local information.  When families know what’s happening, where to go, and what resources are available, they participate more fully—in schools, in local businesses, and in community life. Susquehanna Kids exists to make that…

Pennsylvania Unveils Rural Health Transformation Plan Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry Late last month, Governor Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania had been awarded $193 million in federal funding for the first year of its approved five-year Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP), to foster innovation and improve access to essential health services in rural communities.…