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Lonely Business: How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Solitude & Learn to Thrive Source: US Chamber, Author: Erica Sweeney  Research suggests that the nature of founding and running a company can make entrepreneurs more vulnerable to loneliness. Owning and running a small business is rewarding, but it comes with many sacrifices. This can make small…

5 Key Consumer Insights to Turn Customer Engagement Into Sales on Small Business Saturday and During the Holiday Season Source: US Chamber, Author: Joan Verdon Holiday shoppers are hard to predict this year. We’ve culled top takeaways from business analysts who’ve been studying consumer behavior to help plan your strategy for Small Business Saturday and…

The important role of a Commercial Natural Gas Supplier in the US Source: World Kinect Most commercial natural gas procurement decisions are made under normal conditions. Their success is determined under abnormal ones. Commodity price matters. But commercial natural gas procurement decisions rarely fail because buyers misunderstood commodity markets. They fail when pricing assumptions, operational…

Nonprofit Financial Reporting – Functional Expenses Source: Mckonly & Asbury By: Chad Roeder Salaries, supplies, professional fees, occupancy, and other expenditures are necessary expenses of all organizations. However, nonprofit organizations present these expenses differently from their for-profit counterparts. To help users of nonprofit financial statements understand not only what was purchased but why it was…

Benefits for the Modern Workforce: Designing Flexible Programs Source: My Benefit Advisor Understanding Today’s Workforce The modern workforce has redefined what it expects from an employer. Compensation alone is not enough to stand out in a competitive talent market. Employees are placing greater value on flexibility, personalization, and benefits that reflect their individual needs and…

PACP Announces Its 2027 Board of Directors   Source: Tiffany Fulmer Ott – Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) has announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors who will officially take office on January 1, 2027: Officers Chair – Christa Lundy, Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect…

Opinion: Growth shouldn’t come at customers’ expense Source: By Christine M. Martin, President, PPL Electric Utilities   Pennsylvania is seeing extraordinary growth in data centers and other businesses that use large amounts of electricity. That growth can bring jobs and investment to our communities. But it also raises a fair question for families and businesses:…

Are Your Employees Burned Out? Here’s What to Consider Before Offering Sabbaticals   Source: US Chamber, By: Justina Luther , Contributor Learn about the pros and cons of offering sabbaticals to your employees, and important considerations to keep in mind before implementing this type of leave policy. Comprehensive benefits packages are often one of the…

Healthcare in 2026: The Issues Driving Boardroom Conversations Source: McKonly & Asbury By: Janice Snyder There is certainly no shortage of issues in the healthcare industry. Whether an organization is a nonprofit recovering from the loss of pandemic funding and declining reimbursement rates or a larger for-profit healthcare entity facing financing challenges and workforce shortages,…

Last Week in the Legislature – 10/28/26 Source: PA Chamber Last week, the state House and Senate returned to Harrisburg for the final week of legislative session before the 2026 General Election, with lawmakers facing a limited window to advance legislation before Election Day. Notably, lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a handful of high-profile…