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Read More »IRS provides details on employers’ healthcare insurance reform reporting requirements
When it comes to health care insurance reform, the employer responsibility section (also commonly referred to as the “play or pay” provision) has received a lot of attention from the media and employers. However, employers also need to be aware of another related provision — the employer and insurer reporting requirements found in Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056.
Read More »Envisioning the end of employer-provided health plans
The days of Americans getting health insurance through their employers may be numbered — and the change could be just as profound as the shift of employers forcing employees to manage their own retirement savings.
Read More »Networking, export opportunities draw local businesses to Expo
GingerBabies Catering was one of 123 businesses, nonprofits and government agencies whose booths filled Utz Arena at the York Expo Center on Wednesday, the second day of the two-day International Business & Workforce Expo. Between 2,500 and 3,000 people, including 800 students from area high schools, were expected to attend the event.
Read More »Visitors bureau targeting its approach, relocating
As part of a new strategic plan that puts more emphasis on business meetings and conventions — while continuing to promote the region as a strong destination for large consumer-focused events — the HHRVB is handing over its information racks to the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District Inc.
Read More »Harrisburg School District has weeks to decide how to refinance expiring $72M line of credit
At a special meeting of the Board of School Directors Wednesday night, financial advisers counseled members that they had until sometime in mid-May to decide how the district would refinance a $72 million line of credit that is about to expire.
Read More »Tricking Springs Creamery to sell to Midwest, Southeast
The Chambersburg-based company announced the new lease on a family farm and second processing plant in southeastern Missouri that will serve the Midwest and Southeast markets.
Read More »Unlikely partnerships help small businesses thrive
Unlikely pairings of large and small companies are making a difference for small businesses. Small companies often struggle with a lack of funding and little experience running a business. About half fail within the first five years. Some large companies are coming to the rescue providing mentorship, formal instruction and cash in the form of loans or prizes to help give small companies a leg up.
Read More »M&A activity reaches highest first quarter volume in a decade: PwC
The U.S. oil and gas industry saw a record high volume of first quarter mergers and acquisitions — the highest its been in more than a decade. The M&A deals were driven by more activity in the drilling sector and interest in oil and gas assets by foreign players, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers US.
Read More »Comcast aims for 8 million Wi-Fi hotspots
Accelerating plans for a national wireless network, Comcast Corp. expects to light up eight million Wi-Fi hotspots in the United States by the end of 2014, the company said Wednesday.
Read More »Taco Bell is launching an upscale Mexican chain
The restaurant, called U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom, will feature a menu of 10 premium tacos, thick-cut fries, milkshakes, craft beer, and wine, according to Nation's Restaurant News, an industry publication.
Read More »Hersha Hospitality Trust closes on Manhattan hotel sale for $37M
Hersha Hospitality Trust closed on the sale of Hotel 373 in midtown Manhattan to an offshore investment group for $37 million, or approximately $529,000 per room.
Read More »Snow days make for long, hot end to school year 
Here’s how and why school districts determine how many days to add due to closings from snow days...
Read More »Which tool do you use to fix your problems?
Men, when they get married, have a vision of being the knight in shining armor, of being all that their wives could want in protection, romance and the ability to unclog a drain when needed...
Read More »Local church offers service for those with special needs
First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg offers a worship opportunity where dancing, role playing and making noise are not only allowed, but encouraged...
Read More »10 Tips for parenting a strong-willed child
So you have say you have a strong-willed child? Here are 10 tips to help you parent even the most difficult of children...
Read More »All about allergies
If your child is struggling through allergies, they don’t have to wait it out. Area physicians say there are simple things you can do to help with seasonal allergies...
Read More »Meet this month’s Cover Kid and her family
Tanya and Walt Leftwich of York are parents to Ian, 13, and our May Cover Kid contest winner, Sage, 10...
Read More »When eating and exercise become problematic
For Callie Good, it all started with giving up sweets for Lent. By the summer before her freshman year of high school, Good was diagnosed with anorexia...
Read More »26 Tips for a fun—and affordable—vacation
Vacations can be fun and affordable. Here are some of my basic tips to keep your dream getaway within reach...
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