PA 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 MoreBenefits of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Benefits of Serving on a Nonprofit Board Source: Janice Snyder, Mckonly & Asbury Mission, mission, mission! It really is all about the mission of the organization. You must have a passion for the mission, the great work the organization does, and the individuals it serves. Improve the Community I want to make the community a…
Read MoreWelcome New Member – Country Fresh Market & Hardware
Welcome New Member – Country Fresh Market & Hardware The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Country Fresh Market & Hardware to the Chamber. Joining in March of 2023, they are a local Benton market including meat, bakery, and produce. Recently updated & remodeled to include a full-service hardware store. They…
Read MoreMember News – April 19, 2023
Member News – April 19, 2023 Airiam offers Guidance on Data Back-up Should I back up my Data? If, so what should I be backing up? Watch a video on “The Importance of Backups for Your Business” here. Community Giving Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Series The Nonprofit Leadership Series provides free professional development opportunities to area nonprofit…
Read MoreBuilding Successful Outcomes in a Hybrid Work Model
Building Successful Outcomes in a Hybrid Work Model Source: My Benefit Advisor One method by which employees today are looking to improve their overall health and well-being is through the establishment of a better balance between their home and work life. Although the shift to a more flexible work environment has been gaining momentum 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 MoreManufacturing Planning for What’s Next
Manufacturing Planning for What’s Next by McKonly & Asbury on April 10, 2023 There is room for much debate among economists about whether we are in, or on the brink of, another recession. Last month, Reuters reported that US manufacturing may already be in a recession based on the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly report. New orders dropped…
Read MoreMember News – April 12, 2023
Member News – April 12, 2023 Geisinger Officials Named to 2023 Health Care Power 100 Geisinger’s President and CEO, Dr. Jaewon Ryu, and Dr. Julie Byerley, President and Dean of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, have been named to City & State’s 2023 Health Care Power 100. Dr. Ryu was recognized for his leadership in…
Read MoreMember News – April 5, 2023
Member News – April 5, 2023 Town of Bloomsburg Seeks Artists for Town Hall Murals The Town of Bloomsburg seeks artists interested in submitting sketches for potential murals on the low walls outside Town Hall facing East 2nd Street/College Hill. The Town does not at this time have any funds identified to pay the artist(s);…
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