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 ...
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.
The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce was honored to host U.S. Senator Bob Casey on January 18.
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Utilizing the SMART goals methodology will help your company achieve its strategic objectives.
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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 ...
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.
Columbia Montour Chamber hosted a meeting with new President & CEO to strengthen partnerships.
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.
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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.
As the American workforce continues to be dispersed in a hybrid work environment, the impact on company culture cannot be ignored.
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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.
It’s quite evident that the past few years have seen drastic shifts in the country’s workplace environment.
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
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
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 29th District; State Representative Jerry Knowles, Pennsylvania’s 124th Legislative District; State Representative Joe Kerwin, Pennsylvania’s 125th Legislative District; State Representative Tim Twardzik, Pennsylvania’s 123rd 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.
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.
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 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.
Increasingly, individuals comprising today’s workforce are straddled with significant levels of student loan debt. At the same time, these workers are often conflicted as to whether they should focus on paying off their debt or set aside funds to pay for retirement. As an employer, adding a student loan repayment program to your employee benefit portfolio not only helps them address this dilemma, but also represents a tremendous opportunity to help attract and retain key talent.
At the Board of Directors meeting on March 24, 2022, the Board of Directors, and staff, honored Shannon Brennan, Schuylkill Technology Center, by adding her name to the Past Chairs plaque in the SEDCO Board Room in Union Station. Shannon, the Chamber’s immediate past chair, continues to be a tremendous leader for our businesses, nonprofits and future leaders. Thank you for your hard work and dedication over the years, Shannon!