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Congressional Republicans Unveil Key Details Behind Tax Reform Legislation
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives made public the blueprint of a bill that will aim to make the first significant changes to the nation’s federal tax system in more than 30 years. The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” seeks to permanently lower the U.S.…
Read MoreWilliams Announces Grant Recipients, Which Include Four Chamber Members
Williams recently announced the latest recipients of the company’s Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant program. In all, 35 organizations in 10 counties will receive a combined $292,834 in funding. Two cycles of Atlantic Sunrise grant awards are announced each year – spring and fall. This cycle’s grant dollars were dispersed in the following broad categories: emergency response ($169,500), education ($59,000)…
Read MoreChamberChoice to Offer Pair of Webinars on Benefits-Related Issues in November and December
ChamberChoice will offer a pair of webinars about two separate topics related to workplace benefits administration in November and December. Both webinars are available free-of-charge to all Chamber members as a benefit of membership through the Chamber’s affinity programs through ChamberChoice. The schedule and topics of the webinars are listed below. Please visit the JRG Advisors…
Read MoreState Budget Impasse Ends as State Legislature Passes, Governor Signs Funding Bills
The four-month impasse between when spending bills for the 2018 fiscal year state budget were passed and funding mechanisms were agreed to ended earlier this week as the Pennsylvania state legislature passed a series of bills that were then signed by Governor Tom Wolf that will fund the necessary spending. The revenue package has three…
Read MoreLeadership Central Penn Heads to a Special Place to Learn About Special Services and Leadership Development
In Millville in northern Columbia County, you’ll find Camp Victory where the signs read a “A Special Place for Special Kids.” Tucked away in the countryside outside of Bloomsburg, among the trees clinging to summer green, refusing to give way to fall colors, is a truly amazing venue for learning about organizations trying to make…
Read MoreChamber Provides Input on Family Sustaining Jobs to Governor’s Task Force
A task force comprised of representatives of business, labor, education, and Governor Wolf’s cabinet are holding a series of panel discussions around the state to gather input on how to support and grow Pennsylvania’s middle class through family sustaining jobs. Following the conclusion of the meetings, the Middle Class Task Force will present recommendations to…
Read MoreMember News – November 1, 2017
Member News The League of Voters, Republican and Democratic parties of Montour County will sponsor a Meet the Candidates night tonight, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Pine Barn Inn ballroom for candidates running for Montour County treasurer. The event is free and open to the public and food will be provided. A debate…
Read MoreFederal Tax Reform Moves One Step Ahead in Close U.S. House Budget Vote
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week in a tight 216-212 vote, the U.S. House passed the Senate’s budget – a move that gets them one step closer to achieving sweeping and long overdue federal tax reforms. With this action, U.S. House Republicans unlocked procedural powers that allow the Senate to pass a…
Read MoreWelcome Mountainside Coffee and Tulpehocken Mountain Spring Water
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…
Read MoreFormula For Success: How Benefits Brokers Put People First
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh What gets you up every morning? OK, besides the dreaded buzz of the alarm clock or smell of fresh brewed coffee. Is it simply to “wake up and repeat,” like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? Or, perhaps you want to check one more thing off your to-do list?…
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