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Chamber Helps Welcome Traditional Home Care With Ribbon Cutting
The Chamber was on hand in Berwick on Thursday morning, July 12, to help welcome a new business and one of its newest members to the area as Traditional Home Care conducted a ribbon cutting and all day open house. Several neighbors and fellow businesses, Chamber board and committee members, and a few local elected…
Read MoreChamber Joins Nuclear Power Coalition
The Chamber’s Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to join a statewide coalition whose mission is to educate Pennsylvania about the benefits of nuclear energy and the positive impacts of the industry. Nuclear Powers Pennsylvania members include other chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, labor unions, the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors, and businesses…
Read MoreMember News – July 11, 2018
Member News Walker’s Jewelers and Nespoli Jewelers will host a “Community Over Competition” event in support of For The Cause, tomorrow evening, July 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Berwick Brewing Co., located at 328 W. Front St., Berwick. Come and learn about the Teen Center and speak with local teens about their experiences at the…
Read MoreReminder – CALL TO ACTION: Weigh in on How Overtime Changes Would Affect Your Business
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Business leaders have an opportunity to make their voice heard on a critical employment issue. The public has until July 23 to provide feedback to state regulators regarding proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s overtime eligibility rules, which were unveiled by the Dept. of Labor and Industry a few weeks…
Read MoreWelcome Framing By CJ
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreAffordability Percentages For Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Will Increase in 2019
From ChamberChoice On May 21, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34 to index the contribution percentages in 2019 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2019, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s required contribution for self-only…
Read MoreHomeland Security Offers Workplace Safety Resources
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has online resources to help businesses and organizations avoid and plan for violent attacks. Know the warning signs of a possible attack through a vehicle ramming, crowded place, or active shooter situation. Informational resources, including action plan templates, are available at DHS’ website. Thanks to the Columbia County Emergency…
Read MoreGrants Available to Organizations From Pennsylvania’s Volkswagen Settlement Funds
As many are aware, Volkswagen was required to donate funds to the government as a result of its diesel emissions violations in 2015. In Pennsylvania, those funds were designated to reducing emissions from diesel engines throughout the state and there are multiple funds/grants that are scheduled to open soon that may be available and of…
Read MoreDanville Business Alliance Announces New Executive Director
From Danville Business Alliance The Danville Business Alliance (DBA) announced that it has selected Rebecca Dressler to be its next executive director, succeeding Jim Wilson, who retired on June 30. Ms. Dressler brings a diverse background to the position, with experience in both the private and public sectors in marketing, business development, and financial planning,…
Read MoreGovernor Wolf Signs Critical Bonus Depreciation Measure Into Law
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry A top advocacy priority for the PA Chamber was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf last week. Act 72 of 2018 (formerly S.B. 1056) reverses a ruling by the Dept. of Revenue that prohibited Pennsylvania taxpayers from taking advantage of 100 percent bonus depreciation when filing their…
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