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World Kinect – Connecting your business to the right energy deal World Kinect is the expert energy brokerage and services team we’ve chosen to partner with to support businesses like yours, helping you reduce your energy cost, consumption and carbon footprint. World Kinect has been delivering energy procurement and management services for over 40 years.…

7 Effective Budgeting Strategies for Small Businesses Source: CO by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Author: Kaytlyn Smith Creating a budget is vital for the financial health and longevity of your small business. However, it can also be a daunting task. From monthly budgets to vendor choices, there are many elements to plan for and incorporate…

The Critical Role of Child Care in Boosting Economic Development and Supporting Small Business Employment Access to quality child care is crucial for economic growth and small business sustainability, reducing employee absenteeism, and boosting productivity. Employers, including big brands like Patagonia, are finding innovative ways to offer childcare solutions, enhancing hiring and retention. Small businesses…

Resources for you to prepare for the upcoming storm from PPL and Columbia County Emergency Management.  

FAR 31 Allowability: Marketing Expenses Versus Bid & Proposal Costs Source: McKonly & Asbury When it comes to A&E Firms undergoing a FAR Overhead Rate Audit, understanding allowable costs is essential. Among the various cost categories, marketing expenses and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs play critical roles. However, distinguishing between the two can be challenging.…

Protecting Businesses from Cyber Threats Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Businesses in communities nationwide face growing and ever-evolving cyber threats that risk disrupting our everyday lives, with severe consequences for our economy. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Threat Intelligence Forum, where experts from industry and government discussed how the public and private…

State Fiscal Office Warns of General Fund Surplus Depletion Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Pennsylvania’s nonpartisan Independent Fiscal Office recently issued a research brief that updates its revenue projections against expenditures based on the FY 2024-25 enacted budget. And, according to the IFO, spending is now outpacing revenue and the revenue estimate for…

State Budget Included Several Pro Business Victories Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Pennsylvania’s recently enacted state budget includes several pro-business victories including eliminating Pennsylvania’s Startup Tax by raising the cap on net operating losses, modernizing our permitting processes, and advancing workforce initiatives. These provisions will help attract new economic opportunities, expedite project approvals…

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical for effective leadership, involving skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Leaders with high EQ can manage relationships and team dynamics better, fostering a culture of trust and teamwork. Improving self-awareness is the first step to enhancing EQ, essential for…

From Main Street: Pro-growth Tax Policy Is Vital for Small Business Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce When Main Street businesses have a competitive tax code, local economies grow and prosper, and workers across the country benefit from higher paychecks and more job opportunities. In December 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),…