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Introducing the Newly Merged Five-County Susquehanna Valley United Way The Official Merger of Greater Susquehanna Valley and Columbia-Montour United Ways. Bloomsburg and Sunbury, PA, September 16, 2022 – The Greater Susquehanna Valley and Columbia-Montour United Ways are now Susquehanna Valley United Way. The name was released at United Way’s merger celebration and campaign kick-off on Thursday…

Member News – September 14, 2022 Did You Miss the Tipped Wages Webinar? We’ve Got It Restaurants and tipped wage employers can access up-to-date Labor & Industry information from the recorded PRLA webinar here.  Here’s the presentation from the Department of Labor & Industry too! Community Giving Foundation Bloomsburg Highlights Giving Stories Read more about…

Brainstorming Session on Childcare as Workforce Strategy To Take Place Sept. 19 The MADE in Central PA Livability Action Team is focused on finding innovative solutions to make our region more livable to increase the pool of qualified available workers. Childcare has come up again and again in discussions about recruitment and retention, especially in…

UC Trust Fund Balance Projected to Avoid Employer Tax Increases New Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund projections show Pennsylvania employers are well-positioned to avoid federal tax increases that were feared to be triggered next year. Pennsylvania’s UC Trust Fund was depleted early in the pandemic when business shutdown orders and collapse of the economy prompted historic…

U.S. Chamber Calls for Urgent Action on Railroad Negotiations to Avoid ‘National Economic Disaster’   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark issued the following statement regarding the negotiations between the nation’s six largest freight railroads and twelve unions. “A national rail strike would be an economic disaster –…

Surprising Statistics About Print Media It’s easy to assume that print marketing has lost its relevance in the digital era.  This isn’t so.  In fact, there are compelling statistics to warrant advertising and marketing in print as a key part of your business strategy.  As a Chamber, we’re compelled to pursue the options that help…

Chamber Releases 2022-2023 Membership Directory The Chamber is pleased to announce that the 2022-2023 Chamber Membership Directory is now available in digital form on the website and that distribution to member businesses and the public will begin on Monday, September 19, 2022. While featuring the more than 400 members of the Chamber, the 2022-2023 Directory…

Welcome New Member – Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center   The Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest member, Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Glen Brook is a 240-bed facility located in Berwick, PA. A nursing facility providing long term, post-acute, skilled and respite stays, Glen Brook offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and…

Member News – September 7, 2022 The Danville Heritage Festival Kicks off Friday! The Danville Heritage Festival is a community celebration of all things Danville. This year’s festival will be in conjunction with the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival (Saturday, September 10) centered around Mill Street, with special events at other locations throughout the Danville…

Department of Labor & Industry Reminds Pennsylvanians of Child Labor Act Protections for Young Workers Source: Pennsylvania Pressroom Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today reminded Pennsylvania employers of their responsibilities under the commonwealth’s Child Labor Act enforced by L&I to protect child workers from exploitation and dangerous working conditions. Berrier also…