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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.…

5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network Source: Chamber Today Cultivating strategic connections is crucial for leadership success, like a chessboard where every piece is key. Engaging with industry insiders provides insights and competitive edge. Mentors offer personalized advice to navigate leadership challenges. Collaborating with innovators sparks new strategies, keeping leadership…

Senate Advances Unemployment Compensation Reform Bill Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed an amended version of House Bill 274, a bipartisan package of unemployment compensation reforms. The bill includes a number of PA Chamber priorities: it targets “ghosting” in the hiring process, fixes a technical issue that would…

How Can I Make New Year’s Resolutions for My Business That I’ll Be Sure to Keep? Source: CO, by U.S. Chamber, Anna Baluch , Contributor In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Brenda Christensen, CEO of Stellar Public Relations Inc., explains how you can make resolutions for 2024 that you’ll follow through on. If you could…

This Year, Make a Marketing Plan Source: Chamber Today As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community…

Preparing to Close the Year: Key Items to Review in Your Financial Statements Source: McKonly & Asbury, Emily Zeger With the year-end quickly approaching, the time has come to start reviewing financial statements. Here’s a brief overview of the reports to run and what to look for while preparing for tax season. Arguably, the most…