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Most small businesses are at a competitive disadvantage when trying to hire and retain employees compared to their larger firm counterparts.

The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) has named Kevin and Morgan Bond as recipients of the 2023 Young Grower Award.

Congressman Dan Meuser (R-09) announced that his office has secured $750,000 in congressionally directed Community Project Funding through the USDA-Rural Development program for improvements to the Orwigsburg Veterans Community Memorial Hall.

Solve IT Solutions, LLC announces Emily E. Unruh joins the team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the establishment of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce 401K Pooled Employer Plan, a robust retirement solution offered to Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce members. Members now have access to a retirement plan designed to address cost efficiencies, simplify administration, and reduce fiduciary burden.

Barley Snyder is proud to share that the firm has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing firms in Pennsylvania by The Legal Intelligencer.

The recent news of President Carter’s decision to elect hospice care at home has been widely shared across all forms of media. Many Americans have heard of hospice before, but are unaware of the full benefits.

From a competitive pool of nationwide applicants, the Safe Routes Partnership has selected Schuylkill County’s VISION to join Safe Routes to Parks Pennsylvania Activating Communities, a technical assistance program focused on improving safe and equitable local park access. 

Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) recently participated in a bipartisan Congressional Listening Session hosted by Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson in Harrisburg during the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Alex Halper, vice president of government affairs, was named among the top five policy professionals in City & State’s 2023 “Pennsylvania Government Relations Power 100” – the 100 most influential government affairs professionals in Pennsylvania.

Compassus – a leading national provider of hospice care, has moved to a new location in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. The new location will expand access to patients and families in Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill counties. 

Dear Chamber Members, It is the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce’s sincere pleasure to introduce Samantha (Sam) Day as the new Events & Marketing Director, and newest member of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce TEAM. Sam began on February ...

Tompkins Insurance Agencies has again been named among the Top 50 Personal Insurance Agencies in the nation by Insurance Journal.

Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the implementation of an Inflation Reduction Act provision to provide tax credits to manufacturers in coal communities. 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. 

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), today announced that its Women's Leadership Network (“WLN”) has awarded $16,000 in grants to organizations that have a positive and direct impact on the lives of Pennsylvania women and families. 

In the past couple years, many employers have expanded their company’s mental health benefits as a show of support for potential jobseekers, employees and their families.

Barley Snyder is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named the firm a “Best Law Firm” in 26 different practice areas.

Many local people may remember the days when Schuylkill Technology Center (STC), then called the “Vo-Tech” had almost as many adult students as secondary high school students.

The NEPA Alliance located at 1511 Oak Street, Pittston, PA has received the 2022 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the goals of the Get Connected initiative.

The Schuylkill Technology Center Students of the Semester were honored by the STC Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023.

University and other officials recognized the accomplishments of many, while looking toward a bright future January 19 in celebrating the grand opening of Alvernia University Pottsville CollegeTowne.

In its ongoing dedication to strengthening the communities it serves across Pennsylvania, this Thanksgiving Tompkins Community Bank gifted a total of $15,000 to local food-focused nonprofits in celebration of its annual “Banksgiving” holiday donation.

Students enrolled in the Marketing and Business Administration Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center compete at the regional Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Competition held at LCCC in Schnecksville, on Tuesday, December 14, 2022.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce was honored to host U.S. Senator Bob Casey on January 18.

Three new Schuylkill County lawmakers are among a group of 49 set to take the oath of office in the General Assembly on January 3.

Utilizing the SMART goals methodology will help your company achieve its strategic objectives.

Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, is pleased to announce the promotion of Donna Hritz to Vice President of Communications & Operations.

When times get tough, the tough get generous.

Schuylkill United Way (SUW) is overjoyed to announce their 2023 H.O.P.E. Campaign hit their goal of $1,165,000!