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Alex Halper Among Top 5 in PA Government Relations Power 100

Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2023 By Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

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.

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Expanding Mental Health Benefits

Posted Saturday, February 4, 2023 By Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

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.

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What are SMART Goals?
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What are SMART Goals?

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2022 By Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

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

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OPPPOSED! Inflation Reduction Act
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OPPPOSED! Inflation Reduction Act

Posted Monday, August 8, 2022 By Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

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

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Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce: Monumental Tax Reforms a Win for Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce: Monumental Tax Reforms a Win for Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2022 By Schuylkill Chaber of Commerce

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.

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Honoring Shannon Brennan, Past Chair
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Honoring Shannon Brennan, Past Chair

Posted Friday, April 1, 2022 By Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

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!

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