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EITC Reminder For Current Participants Here is another reminder that the EITC application deadline for current participants is next Wednesday, May 15th. It doesn’t matter what time you actually file next Wednesday, it only matters that you file between 12:00am and 11:59pm This applies to all currently participating companies who are filing for year two…

Local School to Compete at Best in PA “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Contest The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, BLaST Intermediate Unit, Advance Central PA and The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video…

Last Week in the Legislature Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Both the state House and Senate were in session last week, considering proposals related to unemployment compensation, energy efficiency requirements, workplace regulation, and more. Here is a rundown of some of the action that occurred last week in the Legislature relevant to employers. Discouraging…

Stalled Tax Bill Limits Business Innovation Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Legislation to restore the deduction for domestic research and development (R&D) expenses, along with other key business tax provisions, has been stuck in the U.S. Senate for months. A small business leader told the U.S. Chamber that this is penalizing U.S. companies for innovating.…

Maximizing Your Influence in the Workplace Enhance workplace influence through effective communication, including engaging storytelling, strategic pauses, and active listening. Boost your value and influence by being reliable, taking on challenging tasks, and becoming the go-to expert in your field. Build a wide network of authentic relationships across the company to gain support and share…

A look Ahead on PA Legislation Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry House and Senate lawmakers are in Harrisburg this week and, as always, the PA Chamber is currently monitoring several pieces of legislation with the potential to impact the state’s business community. Discouraging ‘Ghosting’ Interviews/Jobs (S.B. 1109) Senate Bill 1109 may receive a…

PA Chamber Gives Overview of Overtime Eligibility Rule Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule last week that could have significant implications for how employers in Pennsylvania comply with overtime requirements. The rule, announced last Tuesday, increases the salary threshold required to exempt workers from overtime pay.…

9 Essential Retail Marketing Strategies for 2024 Optimize your online presence with accurate, up-to-date information and a Google Business Profile. Employ strategic sales and loss leaders to drive foot traffic and highlight product range. Create captivating window displays and offer a digitally curated catalog for broader inventory access and to support customers who want to…

Chamber Coalitions Consider Far-Reaching Rules and Legislation The Columbia Montour Chamber routinely partners with the PA Chamber of Business & Industry and the U.S. Chamber to consider rules and legislation that will have broad implications for member businesses and the region’s economic vitality. Recently, your Chamber has joined the U.S. Chamber’s federation of local chambers…

No cost Public-Private Partnerships Seminar The Columbia County Placemaking Initiative is offering a no cost seminar about Public-Private Partnerships. The class, which is open to businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities, will cover: The benefits of cross-sector collaboration The elements of successful partnerships Ways to structure partnerships Project lifecycle and management Best practices and tips for success…