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Shared Work Program Slides (pdf)UC 101 Slides (pdf) Attendees had an opportunity to learn more about the Shared Work Program, an alternative to layoffs that can potentially help organizations reduce their recruiting and retention costs, and also heard a presentation on the unemployment compensation system titled UC 101 at the Chamber’s final educational seminar of…

From Central Susquehanna Community Foundation The Danville Area Community Foundation (DACF) presented $35,020 to local nonprofit organizations during a celebratory breakfast held last month at The Meadows Community Center at Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community. These grants were awarded through the DACF’s recent competitive grantround supported by the following DACF funds: Ackerman Family Fund, The Booth…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week, the state’s Independent Fiscal Office released its Five Year Economic and Budget Outlook and while revenue collections continue to come in strong, the agency warns that the state is facing potential budget deficits in the near future.  For the current 2019-20 Fiscal Year, the IFO is projecting that…

The November issue of Danville Child Development Center’s newsletter is available.    Recently, the Danville Primary School in the Danville Area School District joined the Johns Hopkins University’s National Network of Partnership Schools, a nationwide program that helps create excellent schools where families, teachers, staff and community members work together to create successful students. This…

Governor Tom Wolf is expected to pull his plan to increase the threshold for overtime eligibility if the legislature passes an increase in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage. On Monday, Nov. 18, the Senate Labor & Industry unanimously advanced a bill that would gradually increase the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour by Jan. 1, 2022. This…

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…

A committee working to enhance downtown Berwick is encouraging area residents to get some exercise by exploring the community. The Berwick On the Move wellness initiative is inviting people to participate in an easy activity in honor of the annual Run for the Diamonds. In addition to getting some fresh air, participants have the opportunity…