Posts by kmckinnon
Last Week in the Legislature
Last Week in the Legislature Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Pennsylvania House of Representatives returned to committee session last week, concluding the process of budget hearings on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 spending proposal and advancing legislation that would amend and expand the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Human Relations Act…
Read MoreThe First 30 Minutes of a Leader’s Week
The First 30 Minutes of a Leader’s Week Source: Chamber Today The first half hour of a leader’s week quietly shapes priorities, pace, and performance. Most leaders begin reactively, letting email and meetings set the agenda. Intentional leaders use this window to decide what matters before the week decides for them. A disciplined 30-minute reset…
Read MoreKreisher Marshall & Associates – New Member Highlight
Kreisher Marshall & Associates – New Member Highlight Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC is an elder law and estate planning firm proudly serving Bloomsburg and the surrounding region. With strong roots in Columbia County, the firm has spent more than 50 years helping individuals and families navigate important legal decisions related to aging, long‑term care, and…
Read MoreMenco Mechanical
Menco Mechanical Menco Mechanical is a locally owned HVAC and plumbing company proudly serving Columbia and Montour Counties and the surrounding region. With more than 50 years of combined experience, their team specializes in residential and light commercial service, delivering dependable heating, cooling, and plumbing solutions tailored to each property’s needs. From new system installations…
Read MoreMember News ~ March 12, 2026
Member News ~ March 12, 2026 Events & Dates: America250PA Reenactment of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence -March 14 Celebrate America’s history at an America250PA reenactment of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, March 14 at Gross Auditorium in Carver Hall on the campus of Commonwealth University…
Read MoreNot All Employee Mistakes Are Created Equal: How to Turn Errors into Growth Conversations
Not All Employee Mistakes Are Created Equal: How to Turn Errors into Growth Conversations Source: Chamber Today Not all employee mistakes signal the same problem, and leaders weaken accountability when they respond to every error the same way. Learning mistakes should be met with curiosity and coaching, not correction, to encourage growth and initiative. Execution…
Read MoreHow to Build a Talent Pipeline
How to Build a Talent Pipeline Source: CO by U.S. Chamber, Miranda Fraraccio , Contributor From having a defined company culture to engaging with customers and followers on social media, learn ways to pique the interest of qualified candidates when hiring. Every company wants the best talent, but recruiting top candidates with the required skills…
Read MorePresident’s Message: Overcoming Leadership Churn, Part I: Employers Helping Educators
President’s Message: Overcoming Leadership Churn, Part I: Employers Helping Educators Joe, the customer service agent you worked with last month on your software problem, is nowhere to be found. Even though you spent three hours on the phone solving 75% of your problem with him, Joe took another job. In his place is Bill, who…
Read MoreMember News ~ March 5, 2026
Member News ~ March 5, 2026 Events & Dates: ABC Fashion Show Returns to Danville – March 5th The ABC Fashion Show: Anything But Clothes event returns to Danville tonight, March 5, 2026, at the PineBarn Inn, promising an evening of high-energy creativity, community fun, and wildly imaginative fashion. Doors open at…
Read MoreMaking Sense of Different Nonprofit Audits
Making Sense of Different Nonprofit Audits Source: McKonly & Asbury; Erin Pabon-Busansky In the nonprofit world, the word “audit” is used different ways by funders, board members, regulators, and others. A financial statement audit, a Yellow Book audit, and a Single Audit may sound similar, however, they serve very different purposes and come with different…
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