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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…

How Can I Keep My Team Productive During the Holidays? Source: Co, By U.S. Chamber, Anna Baluch , Contributor In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Sarah Roberts, a Licensed Beauty and Skincare Consultant and Founder of A Beauty Edit, shares how you can keep your team productive throughout the holiday season. If you could…

What’s in the New State Budget Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry On November 12th, the PA House and Senate took a series of votes to finalize the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, following an impasse that lasted more than four months past the June 30th deadline. The budget deal passed 156–47 in the House and 40–9 in the…

State Mandated Benefits Source: My Benefit Advisor As the American workplace continues to evolve, so too does the legal and cultural expectation that employers support their employees during times of illness, injury, or family needs.  One of the most significant shifts in employee benefits policy in recent years is the emergence and expansion of state-mandated-disability…

4 Ways Skills-Based Volunteering Benefits Small Businesses Source: CO – By U.S. Chamber, Erica Sweeney , Contributor Creating a volunteer program helps you support local charities and important causes while developing your team’s expertise. Running a small business gives you a range of skills: bookkeeping, marketing, social media strategy, human resources, and management. This expertise is…

Trust Comes First: Why Growth Depends on Keeping Promises to Customers and Teams Source: Chamber Today Attention is harder to earn from both customers and employees. Trust, not tactics, drives lasting growth and loyalty. Transparency and follow-through build stronger brands and stronger teams. The most successful organizations treat credibility as their competitive edge. 601 Words…