Posts by tacrayton
Strike Shutters Half of U.S. Ports: What It Means for You
Strike Shutters Half of U.S. Ports: What It Means for You Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce As of midnight on Oct. 1, tens of thousands of International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) members went on strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. Ahead of the strike, on Sept. 30, the U.S. Chamber called on President…
Read MoreA Look Ahead in the Legislature
A Look Ahead in the Legislature House and Senate lawmakers are back in Harrisburg this week and, as always, the PA Chamber is currently monitoring several pieces of legislation with the potential to impact the state’s business community. Here is some of the legislation that employers should look out for in the week ahead. PA…
Read MoreHow to Choose Small Business Insurance
How to Choose Small Business Insurance Choosing the best small business insurance coverage protects your livelihood against the unexpected. It must meet federal, state, and local requirements while addressing industry risks. Many factors impact coverage and costs, making insuring a business a complex task. But how do you determine the coverage, limits, and kind of…
Read MorePreventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure
Preventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure Ethical burnout can occur when workplace stress affects employees’ ability to uphold their values, making it crucial for leaders to recognize and address this issue. Rising commercial pressures can lead to ethical lapses; leaders should set realistic goals and promote open communication to prevent this. Creating…
Read MoreMember News ~ September 26, 2024
Member News ~ September 26, 2024 2024 Small Business Advantage Grant Open The 2024-2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Program is now open for applications. The grant provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by: upgrading or replacing…
Read MoreLook Up: You Might have Access to Working Capital
Look Up: You Might have Access to Working Capital Business owners, it’s so easy to keep your head down and your nose to the grindstone, isn’t it? At the Chamber, we see it all the time. Members get so laser-focused on the work that they’re doing to grow or sustain their businesses that they can…
Read MoreHow to Develop Leadership Skills in the Workplace
How to Develop Leadership Skills in the Workplace Source: McKonly & Asbury Whether it’s someone in a position of power or simply a de facto head of a group, good leadership makes an impact on an organization’s results. According to Dale Carnegie’s research, when it comes to leadership, there is certainly room for improvement. Only…
Read MoreNavigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace
Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas: Building Consensus in the Workplace Innovation is crucial for competitive advantage, but new ideas often face resistance due to differing perceptions and a lack of shared evaluation standards among decision-makers. Research shows that novel ideas encounter increased perceived risk when team members have varying opinions on their value, leading…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Learning to Live Beloved Ministries
New Member Highlight – Learning to Live Beloved Ministries Learning to Live Beloved Ministries is a 501c3 nonprofit providing hope, healing and restoration to local female victims of human sex trafficking and exploitation. While Learning to Live Beloved Ministries provides awareness on human sex trafficking and many other services to the community, their main focus…
Read MoreMember News ~ September 19, 2024
Member News ~ September 19, 2024 Bloomsburg Fair Happenings September 25th – Veteran Day and Expo Rabbit Transit $2 trips to the Fair Ronald McDonald Day – September 24th – $1 of every regularly priced admission will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville First Keystone Community Bank to Celebrate 160 Anniversary First Keystone…
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