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Students, Staff and Faculty at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center raised $450 for the Vets4You organization through a Pie in the Face Fundraising Event.

Channel Futures MSP 501 revealed Solve IT Solutions, LLC is No. 280 on its annual Channel Futures MSP 501 List.

Rebecca Cavalieri from Mahanoy City knew since high school she wanted to be a local business owner and as the owner of Brush Strokes in Schuylkill Haven, she isn't letting supply shortages get in her way.

OPPOSED! The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has signed on to a letter, circulated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calling on Congress to oppose the "Inflation Reduction Act."

The U.S. Chamber is opposed to the legislation for three main reasons:
• The book minimum tax proposal
• The carried-interest tax proposal
• The drug price control proposal

M&T Bank has awarded Dustin’s Adventureland in Schuylkill County a $12,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support the all-inclusive playground located in Minersville.

Each school year, the Schuylkill Technology Center partners with the Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 to honor and award students enrolled in career and technical education programs at the North Campus, Frackville and South Campus, Mar-Lin.

On June 8, the Schuylkill Leadership class comprised of 14 students, held their graduation ceremony at Roma Pizza & Restaurant, Pottsville.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class

Tompkins Community Bank announced that Stephanie Rich-Bailey has joined the company as vice president and branch manager of the Wyomissing office.

Mid Penn Bank celebrated with Karen Kenderdine, SVP and Manager of Relationship Services.

Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania: Jeffrey Spotts, President of Spotts Insurance Group, is pleased to announce that his agency has been awarded the prestigious Personal Lines All-Star Award from Nationwide Insurance.

Tompkins Community Bank announced that Ginger Kunkel has been promoted to president of the bank’s Pennsylvania market.

The Pennsylvania State University and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2022-2023 winners of the Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships.

Modernization of state tax code will improve PA’s competitive edge, attract new investment

Today, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce joined the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry in applauding the General Assembly, Senator David Argall, Pennsylvania’s 29^th District; State Representative Jerry Knowles, Pennsylvania’s 124^th Legislative District; State Representative Joe Kerwin, Pennsylvania’s 125^th Legislative District; State Representative Tim Twardzik, Pennsylvania’s 123^rd Legislative District, and Governor Tom Wolf for passage of significant reforms to the Commonwealth’s tax structure, including a reduction to the state’s uncompetitive Corporate Net Income Tax rate and tax relief for small businesses.

Get to know your chair, Kim Lorimer!

The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022.

More than 80 chamber of chamber professionals and business leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered in Harrisburg on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the 2022 Chamber Day at the State Capitol. 

Section 132(a) of the IRS code allows employees to pay for their qualified commuting costs (up to specified limits) with pre-tax dollars. The program was created to encourage commuting in a way that reduces road congestion and improves air quality so qualified expenses include transit passes, vanpooling, bicycling expenses and work-related commuter parking, but excludes the cost of fuel to drive a personal car to work.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) launched StartUp NEPA, an Angel Investment Fund, designed to support start-up and early-stage businesses within the region.

The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) is proud to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Berks Schuylkill student video contest awards. The awards ceremony was held, thanks to generous contributions from community sponsorships, in partnership with Manufacturers Resource Center and teaming partners Berks Business-Education Coalition, Kutztown Small Business Development Center, eMediaWorks, and Sahl Communications, Inc. The WSCM program was created by the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in 2013.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's annual Benefit for Birds Spring Campaign and Online Auction will start on Thursday, May 12 and bidding will continue through Thursday, June 30. A new and improved in-person Gala kicks off the online auction on May 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Folino Estate Winery in Kutztown

Today, more than 45 local chambers from across the Commonwealth joined the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce in calling for a material reduction in Pennsylvania’s Corporate Net Income Tax.

The Board of Directors of Primary Health Network (PHN) is pleased to announce that George C. Garrow, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the Network, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Compassus hospice program serving Berks, Schuylkill and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities has been awarded Community Health Accreditation Partner accreditation under the Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP is a nationally approved accrediting organization that assesses the quality of health care providers.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Kelly Preneta, finance and administrative director of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and statewide trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

Morefield Communications, a full-service technology company, announced it has hired Len White, former Director of WellSpan Health, as the company’s new Vice President of Services. White brings over 25 years of experience and leadership to Morefield. He has a strong track record of enterprise project management with a comprehensive focus on IT planning and communications.

The Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus hosted a graduation Ceremony for the students completing the Practical Nursing Program, an 18 month, part-time program for adult students. During the ceremony, 18 students, who are now eligible to sit for the NCLEX Examination which enables them to become licensed practical nurses, were awarded degrees and awards.

The community came to celebrate the dedication of the new Schuylkill Haven Main St clock on April 23rd. The clock is located near the post office and the Reading & Northern Railroad Station, in dedication to the Schuylkill Haven Community. Businesses and residents have come together to contribute to the clock as a replacement to the Zwerling landmark. The former clock which graced this space for almost 30 years was not repairable.

Dustin's Adventureland and community officials came together to celebrate years of work and break ground on construction of Schuylkill County's First All-Inclusive Playground.