The GSVCC News Updates
More Options for Accessing Mental Health Services
If a co-worker, employee, family member, or you are in need of mental health services but are having trouble getting to in-person doctor visits, a new law is expanding your ability to use telemedicine.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
PHEAA State Grant Application Deadline Aug. 1
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding students of the Aug. 1 deadline to apply for the PA State Grant Award.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tax Impacts of PA Budget
This report is a summation of an analysis conducted by your Chamber’s auditors, RKL. The State and Local Tax Team at RKL closely monitor budget negotiations and legislation and regularly offer their review of these activities. This report is for information and illustration purposes only and Chamber members should seek specific financial and tax advice.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Unemployment Dips
The state’s unemployment rate dipped a tenth of a point in June yet remained nearly a full point behind the national rate of 3.6%.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Danville & Lewisburg-Two Top 25 Towns
The good work of the Danville Business Alliance and the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. The Downtown Center’s statement reads: “We are honored to recognize 25 Pennsylvania downtowns that have been named ‘Nationally Accredited Programs’ by the National Main Street Center (NMSC) for 2022.”
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Farewell, Beloved GSVCC!
Chris Berleth
Well done, Chris
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Community Giving Foundation Welcomes New Operations Assistant
The Community Giving Foundation is pleased to welcome Shelli Sarge to the Foundation team as Operations Assistant. Sarge will work closely with the Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy to provide support for the development and finance departments by processing incoming donations, offering technical support to donors and fundholders, and utilizing the Foundation’s database software to its fullest capabilities.
Katie Simpson, Community Giving Foundation
Financial Friday: Economy is Robust
Last Friday, Art Thomas and I were joined by John Kerschner who is the Vice President of Fine Line Homes on the popular radio program On The Mark 1070AM. To hear our conversation related to the tight housing market and its impact on our Workforce Development Urgency, I encourage you to listen into this podcast. As is typical with this program, we kicked off the morning by responding to the breaking economic news of that morning. The show’s host, Mark Lawrence and his co-host Ben Reichley keep Art and me
Bob Garrett
Broadband is Economic Development
Workforce is the Strategic Urgency being highlighted this quarter by your Chamber of Commerce. In case you may not be familiar with the term ‘Strategic Urgency,’ here’s a quick primer.
Bob Garrett
