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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
This past Friday, Art Thomas, GSVCC Board Chair and President of Meck-Tech & Diversified Construction and I were joined by Rebecca Oyler, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association for ‘Financial Friday-On The Mark’. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The respected firm, Rasmussen Reports, released data from a poll conducted last week of 1,000 American Adults indicating that, “By more than a four-to-one margin, Americans say our nation’s problem with opioid drugs is getting worse, not better. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Last week’s Elert contained information about state taxes that came to us courtesy of your Chamber’s audit firm, RKL. Their information was gleaned out of the 2022-2023 State Budget. This week's update, also courtesy of RKL, is related to tax information that you need to know which wasn’t necessarily part of this year’s state budget. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As a member of the CSIU’s Heathcare Advisory Committee, I was thrilled to be invited to last week’s inaugural graduation of the students in their Nurse Aide Training and Competency Program (NATCP). My connection to this committee is strategic. Your Chamber's #1 most urgent issue is finding solutions to our chronic workforce shortages. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding students of the Aug. 1 deadline to apply for the PA State Grant Award. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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%. Read more
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Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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.” Read more
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Chris Berleth
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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