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The 2024 Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council Regional Spelling Bee coordinated by Schuylkill Technology Center is scheduled to take place in the auditorium at DHH Lengel Middle School located 1541 Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901 on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00am.   This event will include thirty-nine spellers and twenty alternates representing the twelve Schuylkill County Public School Districts as well as the non- public institutions.  

An expansion of its small business lending (SBL) team, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Todd Ferrara to a newly created role, SBL business line manager.

Don't miss the latest insights from the Journal of Business Psychology on understanding and managing generational dynamics in your organization. Let's foster inclusivity, improve communication, and drive success together!

NEPA Alliance (NEPA) worked with Ashley Machine & Tool Co. owners, John & Michele Mulhern to help the business purchase and renovate the facility. The business is located in West Wyoming, PA. Ashley Machine & Tool Company provides ...

The Avenues Foundation Board of Directors recently elected John Powers, Jr. as the Board President. Powers, CEO of Ashland Technologies, replaces Darren March of March Lutz Wealth Advisors. March has been the President of the Foundation Board ...

Nearby Projects in East Norwegian Township, New Castle Township, Palo Alto Borough, and Port Carbon Borough Are Still Undergoing Construction Late December Comcast announced it is connecting residents to the Xfinity 10G Network across St. Clair ...

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Luke Weber has been elected Vice President of the Lancaster Bar Association’s Board of Directors. This recognition reflects Weber’s dedication to the legal profession and his commitment ...

Tourism marketing mini grant designed to support marketing, promotional, and publicity initiatives that result in increased tourism and overnight stays within Schuylkill County for qualifying tourism businesses and organizations in Schuylkill ...

In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NEPA Alliance and the Northeast PREP Network are proud to announce the deployment of $5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This ...

The Schuylkill United Way (SUW) is pleased to welcome Mr. Mike Joyce to the team as the new Director of Community Engagement. In this role, Mr. Joyce will spearhead community & business development initiatives that strengthen and further develop ...

Signal of Eastern Pennsylvania has been named Signal Franchise of the Year for 2023. This prestigious recognition is the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and relationship-building for the team at Eastern Pennsylvania and was ...

Schuylkill Chamber Foundation launches entrepreneurial development program, IGNITE Schuylkill, supported by $100,000 grant pool (POTTSVILLE, PA – January 23, 2024) - The Schuylkill Chamber Foundation is thrilled to unveil its pioneering ...

If buying a home for the first time is a goal for 2024, take note. Tompkins Community Bank recently announced its participation in the 2024 Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP). The program, offered through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), ...

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome AJ Serrano, its newest intern, to the Chamber team! 

Happy 10th birthday, Red White and Blue Autos! 🥳🎉🎂 As you celebrate this milestone, take a moment to reflect on the early days when your doors first opened in January 2014. It's quite a story – even facing a snowstorm on the second ...

Heim Construction Co. Inc. collaborated with the Servants to All Homeless Center for Schuylkill County to initiate and manage a charitable program. Staff members at Heim gathered and contributed clothing, food, and personal care items for the local ...

Corporate Transparency Act:
What it means: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, may require small businesses to report information about ownership to the government. This law aims to combat illicit activity including tax fraud, money laundering, and financing for terrorism by capturing more ownership information for specific U.S. businesses operating in or accessing the country's market. Under the new legislation, businesses that meet certain criteria must submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report to the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), providing details identifying individuals who are associated with the reporting company. 
Why it matters: The CTA will impact millions of small businesses across the U.S. Knowing the intricacies of this act and its potential impact is essential for small businesses. Otherwise, they may incur minimal or civil penalties for not filing or updating this report. 

SUMMARY Telling personal stories is an effective way to engage customers and humanize your brand. Make sure the story relates to your company's values or mission. Use HubSpot's guide to business storytelling as a resource when crafting ...

Pottsville Area Development Corporation Announces Launch Pottsville 2.0 POTTSVILLE, PA - After the success of the inaugural Launch Pottsville competition in 2022 including the startup of 3 new businesses, The Chopping Block, Rage Parade, and Arrow ...

Barley Snyder Attorney Martin R. Siegel Reappointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Sewage Advisory Committee For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania ...

Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Announces New Staff Members Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, is pleased to announce the following new staff members: Colleen Burns, Community & Economic ...

Tompkins Financial Corporation (Tompkins) announced that Charles “Chuck” Guarino has been promoted to chief banking operations officer, a newly created position for the organization. Over the past five years with Tompkins, Guarino has ...

NEPA Alliance is offering the following export training webinars in December and January. There is no fee to register. The webinars will be presented by Mr. Bob Imbriani, Vice President-International Services, Team Worldwide. Incoterms 2020 In ...

The Adult Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Practical Nursing Program has achieved a top ranking in the state of Pennsylvania by PracticalNursing.org, a leading resource for LPN students. Schuylkill Technology Center’s Adult Practical ...

Rev Up Your Holidays with the Area's First Realistic Racing Simulator Experience! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of high-speed racing as Rte 61 Classics & Toy Barn proudly introduces the area's first and only ...

• Small businesses can benefit from content marketing as a way to attract and engage customers.
• Define your ideal customer's needs, motivations, and behavior patterns to tailor content.
• Create content that provides solutions to problems and helps achieve goals.
• Incorporate a call-to-action into your content, such as lead magnets or promotions.
• Email marketing is an essential component of content marketing; personalize emails, segment subscribers, include CTAs.
• Track key metrics and adjust strategies accordingly for greater success in reaching and engaging customers.

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Miller-Keystone Blood Center and Volunteers in Medicine in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties have joined together to save lives by partnering with our communities to provide a continuous supply of blood products and services.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Carbon, Monroe, Pike, and Schuylkill counties, is the organization that considers and approves the plans and programs and the Federal and State funding for highway and transit systems in the four-county MPO area.  The NEPA MPO is developing its 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).  The NEPA MPO is holding a 30-day public comment period on the draft LRTP beginning on Friday, November 17, 2023 and ending on Monday, December 18, 2023. 

Pennsylvania employers already pay some of the highest UC taxes in the entire country to finance one of the nation's more generous unemployment systems. These benefits are meant to help Pennsylvanians who lose their jobs through no fault of their own while they search for other employment; extending them to individuals who voluntarily participate in a work stoppage is wildly inappropriate.