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The Future of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Source: My Benefit Advisor As we move into the later stages of 2025, employer-sponsored healthcare is undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by technology, cost pressures, and shifting workforce expectations. Traditional models focused solely on insurance coverage are giving way to holistic, data-driven strategies that prioritize prevention, personalization, and accessibility. The…

How Teaching Your Team to Sell Drives Every Metric Up Source: Chamber Today Growth-minded companies train everyone, not just the sales team, to understand the basics of selling. Every employee interaction with customers, partners, or community stakeholders can be a growth opportunity. Sales skills foster confidence, empathy, and better communication, which boosts performance across all…

Budget Battle Persists Despite Public Transit Temporary Fix Democratic leaders have sounded less optimistic. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last week that “anything could happen.” Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse has now stretched into its third month, with negotiations continuing behind closed doors and lawmakers again signaling…

One company’s bold move increased worker satisfaction by 20% Source: Chamber Today SUMMARY Disengagement among employees is a significant problem, with only one-third of workers feeling engaged at work. Companies are seeking innovative solutions, such as replacing managers with coaches, to boost employee satisfaction. Employee dissatisfaction often stems from not feeling valued or not experiencing…

Shapiro Administration Approves Short-Term SEPTA Funding Fix Amid Budget Impasse Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry This morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office approved a request from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to shift up to $394 million in future capital funding toward daily operations. The move allows the transit agency to maintain service levels and…

PA Chamber Update on State Budget Impasse   Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate now stretches into its tenth week, though two top negotiators last week signaled potential movement on one of the key sticking points: public transit funding. Gov. Josh Shapiro and House Majority Leader Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery) both recently signaled new willingness to…

Columbia Montour Chamber Joins Call for Permitting Reform The Columbia Montour Chamber joined a coalition of 528 business organizations in calling on Congress for bipartisan permitting reform at the national level. Click here to read the letter to Congress.  Modernizing permitting systems will empower communities and businesses to invest in infrastructure that grows the economy,…

Improve Productivity by Dumping These Work-From-Home Habits Maybe you have to head back into the office after months of working from home — and you’re not sure you even know what to wear anymore. You might be transitioning to a hybrid model, or perhaps you’re even continuing to work from home, but there’s added pressure…

The Majority of Small Businesses Embrace Artificial Intelligence Source: US Chamber of Commerce Top Takeaways: 8-in-10 small business owners credit technology with helping them cope with inflation and supply chain disruption and improving access to capital. 82% of small businesses using AI increased their workforce over the past year. 77% of small businesses that use…

Hiring in a Tight Market: Your Local Playbook for Finding and Keeping Great People Source: Kyle Sexton Why it matters: In a tight hiring market, top candidates disappear fast… sometimes within days. Small businesses can win by acting quickly and tapping into local networks. The advantage: Local employers can decide faster, offer flexibility, and connect with candidates…