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Understanding Rising Health Insurance Costs Source: My Benefit Advisor Guidance to Help Plan with Confidence Health insurance costs continue to rise nationwide, and small businesses often feel the impact most. These trends are expected to continue, making clear information and dependable support more important than ever. My Benefit Advisor (MBA) helps employers understand what’s driving…

6 Smart Strategies for Finding New Customers for Your Small Business Source: Jamie Johnson, Contributor CO- by U.S. Chamber of Commerce   Regularly acquiring new customers is essential for any business to continue growing. But with customer acquisition costs rising 60% over the last five years, small businesses need a solution that’s effective and sustainable. Here are steps…

Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: Impact on Prices Source: Neil Bradley Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Oil prices may ease, but tight inventories, global demand, and lingering inflation could keep gas prices elevated. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is good news for…

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…