Senate Bill 74, which could generate $100 million for pediatric cancer research, was approved by the Senate finance committee and now moves to the Senate floor.
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Bill to boost pediatric cancer research moves forward
Immigration could ease industry labor woes 
Admitting more immigrants is one way U.S. policymakers can bolster growth in the workforce, some experts say
Read More »Fraud Bingo warns seniors of scams 
Scams to rip-off the elderly are everywhere, but the Department of Banking and Securities is creating awareness of those scams through a game called Fraud Bingo.
Read More »Early basic skills training needed to improve Pa’s workforce 
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale met with members of the York County Economic Alliance Workforce Advisory Committee Friday to discuss ways to improve workforce development in the state.
Read More »Walmart adds education benefits 
Walmart has unveiled a plan to assist college-bound teens who come to work in its stores.
Read More »D&H Distributing kicks off new era in 101st year 
D&H Distributing, a major provider of small-to-medium-sized business, education and consumer technologies in North America, and one of the largest privately-owned companies in the nation, formally opened its new headquarters in Lower Paxton Township Wednesday. The 101-year-old business, founded in Williamsport and headquartered on Seventh Street in Harrisburg for the past 67 years, is now based on the 50-acre campus ...
Read More »D&H Distributing opens ‘Google of the East’ in Lower Paxton 
Having a bright red, one-story, playground-quality corkscrew slide in your office doesn’t automatically qualify you as a progressive, forward-thinking workplace, but let’s be honest, it doesn’t hurt. That is one of the first things you’ll see if you walk into the building at 100 Tech Drive in Lower Paxton Township. Formerly home to Amp Inc., and Tyco Electronics, the building ...
Read More »Entre-pet-neurs seek slice of growing pet product market 
From more sustainable proteins to alternatives to thermometric goosing, pet product innovators in Bethlehem pitched their ideas for improving the lives of pets.
Read More »Clean pet teeth and cricket protein among highlights at pet event 
A Chicago-based company that turns unused food from grocery stores and other food operations into pet food, and a Minneapolis-based company whose product helps improve pet dental health were among the winners during a pet products innovation conference hosted by Factory LLC in Bethlehem.
Read More »Sam’s Club testing program to reduce members’ health care costs 
Sam's Club, the 36-year-old store that sells billions worth of stuff that fits in your house, is now selling something that it hopes will fit in your wallet.
Read More »Centric Bank honored for diversity and commitment to women 
Centric Bank, based in Lower Paxton, is the 44th best bank in America to work for according to American Banker, a banking trade publication, and its CEO and leadership team draw praise as well.
Read More »Bill could give $10 million annual boost to pediatric cancer research 
If it becomes law, Senate Bill 74 could generate $100 million for pediatric cancer research over the next 10 years at four pediatric cancer research centers in Pennsylvania.
Read More »Members 1st fares well in mortgage ranking 
Lower Allen Township-based Members 1st Credit Union was recognized among the top 300 mortgage-granting credit unions in the United States as of March 31, according to the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA).
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