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Eliminate Mess for Success: Organizing Your Workspace for Efficiency Source: Mckonly & Asbury Is your workspace in a constant state of chaos? An organized mess only you know how to navigate? While you might have your workarounds for dealing with a cluttered space, it could be interfering with your productivity and increasing your stress. The good…

Last Week in the Legislature – 6/17/26 Source: PA Chamber – The Sentinel With state budget negotiations still underway, the House of Representatives and Senate were in session in Harrisburg last week, meanwhile advancing proposals related to taxes, environmental and healthcare regulations, labor policy, infrastructure investment, and Pennsylvania’s legal procedure. Here’s a recap of last…

SBA Offers Relief to Pennsylvania Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Freeze   Source: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience Low-interest disaster loans now available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Pennsylvania to…

Last Week in the Legislature – 6/10/26 Source: PA Chamber The Sentinel With state budget negotiations underway, the House of Representatives and Senate returned to session in Harrisburg last week, advancing proposals related to housing, taxes, healthcare, and Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage requirements. Here’s a recap of last week’s legislative action most relevant to employers.  …

Energy procurement in a volatile market: How Leaders Can Stay Ahead of Capacity-driven Risk Source: World Kinect   Introduction A regional manufacturing COO walked into budgeting season feeling confident. Her team had locked in supply, her finance partners expected manageable cost curves, and her operations plan was stable. But within weeks, everything changed. Capacity prices…

The Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber of Commerce Source: US Chamber of Commerce by Jamie Johnson  If you’re looking for new business opportunities, have you considered joining your local chamber of commerce? Let’s look at how joining a chamber of commerce can benefit your business and how to maximize your membership investment. The benefits of joining…

The True Cost of Healthcare: It’s More Than Premiums Source: My Benefit Advisor When employers evaluate their health benefits, the conversation almost always starts, and ends, with premiums. While those costs are highly visible, they represent only a portion of the true financial impact. The bigger, less obvious costs often go unmanaged. Healthcare doesn’t just…

Why Serving Your Community Can Grow Your Business  SUMMARY Engaging in community service builds a positive reputation, encourages staff retention and loyalty, and amplifies core values. Serving your community may help you hire and retain employees who are a better culture fit—younger generations of jobseekers want to find fulfillment in their work.  When picking partners…

Understanding the US energy mix: An introduction for small and medium-sized business owners Source: World Kinect Navigating the complexities of the US energy market can be daunting for small business owners. However, a clear grasp of the nation’s energy mix and the balance between renewable and non-renewable sources can empower you to make informed decisions,…

Live Well, Work Well Source: Swift Kennedy Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma May is Mental Health Month, a national health observance dedicated to shedding light on mental health conditions and fostering understanding and support for those experiencing them. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 1 in 5 adults experience mental…