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Member News ~ January 16, 2025 Susquehanna Valley United Way Announces Leadership Transition Susquehanna Valley United Way’s CEO, Adrienne Mael, has announced that she will step down from her role on January 31, 2025, after 10 years of dedicated service to the organization and the communities it serves. Learn more. First Keystone Community Bank and…

Member News ~ January 9, 2025 CSO Invites Homeowners in Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties to Energy Awareness Night Learn smart tips to save on your energy costs, and earn up to $200 by getting involved in CSO’s energy research project.  Energy Awareness Night is tonight, January 9th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the…

Member News ~ January 2, 2025 IRS Issued 2025 Optional Standard Mileage Rate to End 2024 Horst Insurance shares that on December 19, 2024, the IRS issued the new rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.  Read more.   Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)…

Member News ~ December 26, 2024 Critical Update: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the nationwide injunction on the CTA BOI, allowing its enforcement to proceed.  This ruling means that businesses must now comply with the CTA’s requirements, which means registering BOI…

Member News ~ December 19, 2024 Community Giving Foundation Announces 2025 Grantround Update Community Giving Foundation will launch a simplified and shortened grant application in 2025 to make the process more efficient and effective for everyone.  The application period for the 2025 grant round will open on January 2, 2025, and close on February 28,…

Member News ~ December 12, 2024 Berwick Winterfest Happening December 13th and 14th Downtown Business owners have come together to once again host our free family friendly Winterfest events on December 13th and December 14th in downtown Berwick. Learn more! McKonly & Asbury Hosting Income Tax Webinar December 19th Join the McKonly & Asbury Tax…

Member News ~ December 5, 2024 RABBITTRANSIT’s Stop Hopper Service Expanded to Berwick rabbittransit expanded their microtransit service, Stop Hopper, to a new area in Berwick, Columbia County, PA last month.  Learn more.  AND don’t forget to attend the Ribbon Cutting happening tomorrow at the Berwick Area YMCA to celebrate the expansion. Local Mechanics Earn…

Member News ~ November 27, 2024 Support Local This Small Business this Saturday! November 30th is Small Business Saturday, let’s rally behind our amazing local businesses! From unique gifts to delicious eats, our small businesses are the heart of our community. When you shop small, you’re supporting Local jobs, Community growth, and One-of-a-kind finds.  Check…

Member News ~ November 21, 2024 Member Offers Help on Federal Judge’s ruling on Salary threshold for Exempt Positions It was announced that a federal judge halted the salary threshold changes for Exempt positions that were approved earlier this year. Interestingly the ruling not only blocks the change to $1128/week planned for 1/1/25, it also…

Member News ~ November 14, 2024 RABBITTRANSIT’s Stop Hopper Service Expanded to Berwick rabbittransit’s on-demand Stop Hopper service is now available in Berwick Borough, by popular request! Stop Hopper enables residents to schedule rides on smaller, neighborhood friendly-sized public transit vehicles using a smartphone app. It’s just $2 per ride within the Bloomsburg-Berwick service zone,…