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Columbia Montour Chamber Statement on the Cleveland Township Amusement Ordinance By Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, I write to express extreme disappointment and concern at the decision by the Cleveland Township Supervisors to pass an ill-advised amusement tax ordinance. Further, I urge the…

New Member Highlight – Driven to Be Better What if changing the way you talk to yourself could completely transform your relationship with food, your confidence, and your self-worth? Lenora Edwards—2x TEDx speaker, published author, Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and Certified Holographic Memory Resolution Practitioner—offers a fresh, evidence-based approach to achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. Lenora…

Unlocking Growth: How Personalization and Data Analytics Empower Business Leaders Revenue Growth: Companies excelling in personalization generate 40% more revenue than slower peers. Customer Expectations: 71% of consumers demand personalized experiences, with leaders like Netflix setting standards. Strategic Foundations: Effective personalization requires high-quality data, transparency, and advanced tools like CRMs and AI. Leader Benefits: Personalization…

Permitting Reform Source: PA Chamber for Business and Industry The Shapiro Administration is committed to Getting Stuff Done for Pennsylvania businesses while maintaining the environmental and public health protection that Pennsylvanians expect and deserve. DEP is modernizing the permit review process to increase certainty for applicants, increase transparency for residents, and increase the quality of…

Small Businesses – How to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act Source: U.S Chamber of Commerce Under the Corporate Transparency Act, U.S. small businesses need to file beneficial ownership information reports (BOIR) with the Department of the Treasury by January 1, 2025. Why it matters: Not filing by the deadline puts small business owners at…

New Member Highlight – Horst Insurance Horst Insurance provides commercial insurance, risk management and reduction programs, employee group benefits plans, and personal insurance policies. We’re a leading regional independent insurance agency serving Central PA and its surrounding areas for over 100 years. Learn more about Horst Insurance

House and Senate Elect Leadership Teams for 2025-26 Session Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Last week, the Republican and Democratic caucuses in the state House and Senate selected their respective leadership teams for the next session beginning in January 2025. The Senate Republican leadership team was all re-elected to their positions, with the…

Five Strategies for Leading Through Emotionally Charged Times In emotionally charged times, strong leaders adopt flexible strategies to help teams stay focused and grounded. Here are five ways leaders can support employees through change and uncertainty — or any time outside events disrupt the workplace. 473 ~ 2 min. read Managing teams through stressful news…