REAL ID Deadline Extended to 2025 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents…

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Review New Broadband Access Map Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced last week that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its new broadband access map, a tool that will be integral in ensuring the commonwealth receives sufficient federal funding to ensure high-speed internet access for all…

Member News – November 30, 2022 Ribbon Cuttings Galore! Congratulations to Troop 47 Trading Co., Blossoms in Bloom by Megan, Something Borrowed by T + M, and the PA CareerLink, who have recently cut the ribbon on their new locations! . THERE’LL BE PARTIES FOR HOSTING, MARSHMALLOWS FOR ROASTING… Berwick 12/3 – Christmas Boulevard opens…

State Senator John Gordner Resigns On Monday, State Senator John Gordner announced his resignation from the PA Senate after 30 years of combined service in the PA House and Senate.  His full statement is below: “On November 30, 2022, I will have served 30 years in the Pennsylvania State House and State Senate.  It has…

PA Chamber Reviews 2022 With End of Session Report The PA Chamber of Business & Industry has released its 2021 – 2022 End of Session Report, which serves as a comprehensive review of the state chamber’s legislative positions and an update on issues important to the business community over the last year.  Serving as a…

Small Business Administration Releases Additional Restaurant Revitalization Fund Money Source: The National Restaurant Association The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the release of $83 million dollars in unobligated Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants to 169 operators with pending applications. The National Restaurant Association has been requesting these funds be released, and Executive Vice President…

Member News – November 23, 2022 It’s the Holiday Season, with Area Events Starting This Weekend Berwick 11/24 -10:00am – Run for the Diamonds 11/25 – 10:30am – Santa Parade 11/26 – Speedo Run For the Cause 12/3 – Christmas Boulevard opens daily through December, 6pm – 10pm 12/10 – 5:00pm – Winterfest in downtown…

U.S. Chamber Calls on Congress Again to Prevent a Railroad Strike From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Congress must act to prevent a railroad strike, or the economy will face a dire threat in the middle of the holiday season. A national rail shutdown would have enormous impacts on the economy, costing more than $2…

State Funding Awarded for Bloomsburg Flood Protection From left to right: Sen. Gordner, Commissioners David Kovach, Chris Young, and Rich Ridgway, and Rep. Millard. Columbia County will be receiving $4,000,000 to assist in the ongoing efforts to protect the Town of Bloomsburg from flood events. Senator John Gordner and Representative David Millard made the announcement…

PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4% Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased to 4% in the month of October – down a tenth of a percent from the month prior. The figure marks the lowest unemployment rate the state has seen dating back to 1976, according to historical records from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania…