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It’s possible to overcomplicate employee benefits.

Good Afternoon, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Members, It is my sincere pleasure and honor to announce the promotion of Samantha M. Chivinski to the position of Executive Vice President of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce. This title has only ...

Bank’s New Smart Spend Checking Product Provides Banking without Overdraft Fees

Primary Health Network (PHN) announces today an executive appointment designed to strengthen the Community Health Center’s mission to improve access to high-quality health care services.

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that our firm has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in PA by Central Penn Business Journal. The awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group.

Since the widespread shift toward remote and hybrid work began a little over two years ago, a rapidly increasing number of employers have implemented and expanded their use of benefit administration technology.

A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Bower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).

Columbia Montour Chamber hosted a meeting with new President & CEO to strengthen partnerships.

Through December 31st, we're celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person in our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses! 

The bipartisan event discussed how the General Assembly of Pennsylvania has changed in the past 60 years. Participants included former Republican House members Bob Allen, Mike Tobash, and George Uritis, former Democratic House members William Baldwin, James Goodman, Neal Goodman, and Tim Seip, and current House members Jerry Knowles, Joe Kerwin and Tim Twardzik. 

 Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Named 2022 PACP Chamber of the Year

With few days left in the 2021-22 legislative session, a coalition of more than 60 chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania sent a letter to state lawmakers today urging them to pass S.B. 1083, legislation that would help a group of employers avoid an unfair increase to their unemployment compensation taxes.

House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Ranking Member Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) held a small business roundtable last week on inflation’s impact on America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Student participating in the Academic Achievement Enhancement (ACE) Program at Schuylkill Technology Center installed Little Library Boxes in Gordon, Girardville and Lavelle.

Schuylkill Medical Imaging, located behind Wendy’s at 48 Tunnel Road in Pottsville is proud to announce the arrival of its new, state-of-the-art Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T MRI unit. This unit, designed to meet the needs of claustrophobic ...

As the American workforce continues to be dispersed in a hybrid work environment, the impact on company culture cannot be ignored.

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, August 18, 2022– Louise Jenkins has been promoted to Chief Retail Officer (CRO) for Mauch Chunk Trust Company. As CRO, Jenkins will be responsible for overseeing MCT’s seven Community Banking offices and Business Bankers.

It is true what the old proverb says: It takes a village to raise a child. Fortunately for our children, they have an entire county behind them. From Pine Grove to Tamaqua, Ringtown to Auburn and everywhere in between, school supplies and backpacks ...

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the 2022 Joseph M. Plasko Citizenship Award recipient, Jay Hollenbach. The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce would also like to congratulate the 2022 Business Person of the year is Micah Gursky.

In a celebration of professional growth, Tompkins Community Bank has announced the promotion of Peter Rowley to senior vice president, commercial banking regional manager.

Hydro will invest NOK 500 million ($50.6 million) in its extrusion plant in Cressona, Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pa., August 25, 2022 -- Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is thrilled to announce its partnership with WITF to inform and educate its employees and communities on DEI initiatives within the Mid Penn Community.

Just over 200 guests attend the Schuylkill Technology Center Adult Practical Nursing Graduation Ceremony held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Frackville Campus.

Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation (CCSC) is pleased to announce that Penn National Insurance has declared a 5% dividend for the ChamberChoice Business Insurance program.

Members and advisors of the SkillsUSA student organization from Schuylkill Technology Center North and South campuses attended the 54th Annual SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Leadership and Skill Conference.

Comfort Inn & Suites Barnesville-Frackville has been recognized with a prestigious 2022 Gold Award from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of Comfort Inn & Suites.

Shannon Brennan was commissioned by Judge Hobbs as the Assistant Executive Director of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is proud to announce that it has awarded the Mid Penn Bank Anna Woodside Scholarship to four outstanding high school seniors.

It’s quite evident that the past few years have seen drastic shifts in the country’s workplace environment.

Matthew Fees of Schuylkill Haven, Pa, and a teacher at Schuylkill Technology Centers, will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to attend the prestigious Supreme Court Summer Institute.