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Regional Sourcing Turns Local Partnerships into Lasting Advantages Local sourcing brings speed, quality, and deeper connections. Being nearby means more control and faster problem-solving. Investing locally builds community goodwill and brand trust. Start small today—test one item with a local partner. 579 words ~ 3 min. read Sometimes the best way to grow your business…

Revenue Without Regret: Designing Offers You’re Proud to Sell Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of trust. Your best offers align with your values. Ethical, high-value offers strengthen customer loyalty and long-term revenue. The best sales strategy? Solving real problems for the right people, not selling everything to everyone. Design offers you would recommend to…

19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round Source: CO by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce From operations and logistics to employee and customer management, small business owners wear many hats to keep things running smoothly. Without experience, acting in this role can be challenging at the least—and a fast track to failure at…

The Referral Engine: How to Get People Talking About Your Business People talk about businesses that surprise them in a good way. Loyal customers are like neighbors who recommend a great mechanic. Employees are key to creating those “wow” moments customers share. Make referring you so easy that customers barely have to think about it.…

Chamber Staffer Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the twelfth cohort of its premier business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders…

Rabbittransit Expands Berwick Microtransit Service Area Source: rabbittransit Berwick, PA – Effective July 21, 2025, rabbittransit has expanded its microtransit service, Stop Hopper, to include a larger East Berwick service zone and a new service area in Beach Haven. Stop Hopper offers flexible, on-demand public transit using smaller, neighborhood-friendly-sized vehicles. The expansion is made possible…

How a Mobile CRM Benefits Your Business   Source: Business News Daily Customer relationship management (CRM) software offers major benefits when it comes to sales, marketing and customer service functions. When all members of these teams can see recent interactions with a particular prospect or customer, they can provide higher-quality, personalized service. In today’s business…

What You Don’t Know About Social Engineering Can Harm You Source: M&T Bank  You’re only human. And criminals called social engineers, or “human hackers”, are out to manipulate you into revealing sensitive information or into downloading software that will compromise your computer’s security. Social engineering attacks can happen online, in-person, or through other interactions. How…

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy Source: The Community Giving Foundation The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R.1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May. The OBBBA, with nearly 900 pages…

The New Networking: Why Strategic Alliances Beat Surface-Level Contacts Surface-level connections are easy; strategic alliances take intention and trust. Real growth happens when relationships move beyond business card exchanges to shared outcomes. Leaders must invest time and purpose in building alliances that yield mutual value. Shift your networking mindset: think long-term, collaborate often, and build…