Public Policy
Minimum Wage Bill Passes PA House
Minimum Wage Bill Passes PA House The Pennsylvania House of Representatives just passed House Bill 1500, legislation to significantly increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania that would likely result in job losses, fewer employment opportunities and higher costs to consumers. Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) explained in a report last month that approximately 30,000 Pennsylvanians…
Read MoreInflation – where are we?
Inflation – where are we? Each month, the US Chamber’s top economists offer a deeper dive into the state of the U.S. economy. As we consider what these subject matter experts share, we hope that you, the members of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, will have the best, most accurate data that we can…
Read MoreColumbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Supports PA Chamber of Business & Industry plan for Permitting Reform
Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Supports PA Chamber of Business & Industry plan for Permitting Reform On April 18 the Board Directors of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce approved local support for the PA Chamber of Business & Industry’s permitting reform initiative. The initiative, which is quickly growing bi-partisan support, includes a focus on…
Read MorePA CHAMBER LAYS OUT MULTIPLE CONCERNS WITH FEE DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION
PA CHAMBER LAYS OUT MULTIPLE CONCERNS WITH FEE DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House Consumer Protection Committee held an informational meeting last week on legislation that, if enacted as currently drafted, could create significant new challenges for businesses. House Bill 636 would add any “advertising, displaying or offering a price for…
Read MoreYour Guide to Keeping Tax Documents
Your Guide to Keeping Tax Documents Source: US Chamber of Commerce Tax record retention periods vary from three years for certain income tax returns to indefinitely. If the Internal Revenue Service audits your business or you need to adjust a return, it’s vital to have complete, accurate documents. Failure to keep records could increase your…
Read MorePA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines
PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority last week approved program guidelines for projects seeking support through the state’s expected $279 million funding allocation from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF). Congress provided Treasury billions in funds to be directed toward states for investment…
Read MoreSpending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation
Spending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation While critical of the spending levels in several recent packages passed in Washington, Congressman Dan Meuser believes there are solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and begin to reduce debt. Meuser (PA-9) discussed the factors contributing to inflation in a breakfast meeting with members of the Columbia Montour Chamber…
Read MoreWebinar: Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to Host PA Minimum Wage Act Updates
Webinar: Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to Host PA Minimum Wage Act Updates On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 11:00am to noon, the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association will host experts from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for a webinar on the updated Minimum Wage Act regulations that went into effect on August…
Read MoreMain Street Act Supports Employee Ownership
From PA Center for Employee Ownership (PaCEO) Note: The Columbia Montour Chamber, in partnership with the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber, the Bucknell SBDC, and PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties, will present a free breakfast seminar on Tuesday, April 30, from 8-9 a.m. about the benefits of and converting to employee ownership. In August of last year,…
Read MoreDeadline Alert for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Pennsylvania for Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan for physical damage before the Feb. 11 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damages caused by flooding on Aug. 10-15, 2018 should apply for the SBA disaster loan assistance.…
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