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New Member Highlight-Christian-Baker Company
New Member Highlight-Christian-Baker Company Founded in 1938, Christian-Baker Company exists to provide commercial and personal insurance to their clients while setting a standard of excellence. By providing exceptional service and competitive product offerings, partnering with their clients to ensure their interests are comprehensively protected. Every day the team strives to hold themselves to the highest…
Read MoreThe Final DOL Fiduciary Rule is Here!
The Final DOL Fiduciary Rule is Here! Source: McKonly & Asbury On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule (the Final Rule) expanding the definition of an “investment advice fiduciary” with respect to employee benefit plans and IRAs for purposes of determining who is a “fiduciary” under the Employee…
Read More5 Emails that Will Grow Your Business
5 Emails that Will Grow Your Business Implementing a lead magnet on your website is crucial for capturing the email addresses of interested visitors, offering them a valuable resource in exchange An effective email campaign is essential for building trust with potential customers, utilizing a series of welcoming messages to make a memorable impression. Various…
Read MoreMember News ~ May 24, 2024
Member News ~ May 24, 2024 Free Summer Learning Kick-Off Event Bloomsburg Public Library and the Columbia County Traveling Library are teaming up to bring our communities a fun and free event to launch their cooperative summer learning program. Learn more. Covered Bridge Photo Contest open until May 31st May 31st is the LAST day…
Read MoreMember News ~ May 17, 2024
Member News ~ May 17, 2024 Community Strategies Group celebrates Grand Opening Community Strategies Group celebrated the grand opening of the Hub at Mulberry Mill with a program that include their partners, and elected officials and a ribbon cutting! The Hub is the home of the Chamber and we enjoyed being apart of the day!…
Read MoreCFPB’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule Halted
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule Halted Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber scored a major win for the business community against federal agencies’ micromanagement of business decisions. Late Friday, the court granted the U.S. Chamber’s motion for a preliminary injunction and stayed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new credit card late…
Read More2024 Tax Credit Opportunities for Construction Contractors
2024 Tax Credit Opportunities for Construction Contractors Source: McKonly & Asbury Who loves tax credits? Raise your hand! Tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes that could put money back in companies’ pockets – either today or looking towards the future for next year’s taxes. It’s never too early to start planning! Research &…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Hybrid Work Model
The Benefits of a Hybrid Work Model Although initially viewed as a way to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus, remote work has gained a foothold in the business community. Although it’s still an evolving trend, most employers have found that after the initial surge where most of the work was done remotely, the…
Read MoreThe Tool Belt Generation: Revitalizing Our Workforce, One Trade at a Time
The Tool Belt Generation: Revitalizing Our Workforce, One Trade at a Time Gen Z is exploring alternative career paths in trades like construction and mechanics, driven by the rising cost of college education. The Tool Belt Generation is prioritizing practical skills and vocational careers over traditional college degrees, influenced by the tangible outcomes and potential…
Read MoreEITC Reminder For Current Participants
EITC Reminder For Current Participants Here is another reminder that the EITC application deadline for current participants is next Wednesday, May 15th. It doesn’t matter what time you actually file next Wednesday, it only matters that you file between 12:00am and 11:59pm This applies to all currently participating companies who are filing for year two…
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