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PRO-GROWTH BUSINESS TAX REFORMS PASS HOUSE; FINAL PACKAGE INCLUDES POISON PILL Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1219, tax code legislation that would make several significant changes to the Commonwealth’s business tax structure. In the course of considering this bill, the House voted on and passed…

Attention Small Businesses: Achieve Big Things When You ‘Think Small’ Preview • Entrepreneurs are encouraged to have ambitious goals, but it is also important to take time to focus on the present. • One way for small business owners to gain an advantage is to build a rapport with their initial customers: personalize support, actively…

Chamber Seeks Member Feedback for Commissioner Candidate Forums The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we’ll once again be hosting Candidate Forums for the upcoming general election.  On November 2, the Chamber will host a similar forum for the candidates for Columbia County Commissioner (Dean Brewer, Randy Karshner, David Kovach, and…

2023 Third Quarter Compliance Digest Source: My Benefit Advisor Download My Benefit Advisor’s 2023 Third Quarter Compliance Digest, featuring all of the released compliance bulletins for July through September. This document is a valuable resource, putting all of the latest health care reform news and updates in one location. Click here to download the 2023…

Ready or Not, Year-End is Approaching: Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill Source: Lindsay Young, McKonly & Asbury It is not too late to find some simple ways to reduce your tax bill for this year. Tax deductions (or “tax write-offs”) offset your taxable income, thereby allowing you to pay a smaller tax bill. Therefore,…

Business Matters Hits Newsstands Thanks again to our partner The Press Enterprise, the newest edition of Business Matters has officially hit newsstands (today)!  Inside the edition, you’ll see a recap of the last quarter’s member news highlights, ribbon cuttings, events, and more.  You’ll also learn about upcoming programs and events, and business news that will…

Governor Shapiro Unveils Economic Development Strategy Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry PA Chamber President & CEO Luke Bernstein joined Governor Josh Shapiro and York County Economic Alliance President & CEO Kevin Schreiber at a press conference at Penn Air in York last week in which the governor announced that his administration will formalize…

Why Understanding Workplace Personality Boosts Company Culture • Workplace personalities can be broken down into 4 distinct types: Go-Getters, Loyalists, Career Builders, and Lifers. • Go-Getters are motivated by challenge and opportunity; Employers should provide them with chances to take on challenges and learn new skills. • Loyalists place value on stability and predictability; Employers…