Heather Valudes, the first female president chosen to lead the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce said she wants to focus her energy on how best to utilize the business community for success. She will take on her new role June 27, after the retirement of Tom Baldridge June 24.
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Historically high diesel prices continue to impact economy
The continuing rising price of diesel fuel is having a major impact on the economy and the supply chain as independent truckers are finding it more expensive to haul freight than they are making on the load.
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Pennsylvania chambers call for reduction in Corporate Net Income Tax
Chambers from across the commonwealth joined together today to call for a material reduction in Pennsylvania’s Corporate Net Income Tax.
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Lancaster County Tourism bounced back in 2021, this year could be stronger
Lancaster County brought in more visitors and made more money through its tourism industry in 2021 than it did in 2019, according to Discover Lancaster’s 2021 tourism economic impact report.
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Retiring Pennsylvania Chamber president reflects on serving the state
Gene Barr says it's been a great ride working to make Pennsylvania a better place to work, live and play.
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Diesel price increases will cost consumers and slow delivery of goods
The trucking industry is vital to the supply chain across the nation. As diesel prices rise, and they have been rising fast, the cost of moving goods is also increasing. That increased cost is being passed along from shipper to hauler to receiver, and ultimately, to the consumer.
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The midstate’s fastest growing businesses continue to invest in Cumberland County
In September two major Pennsylvanian employers, Harsco Corp. and Rite Aid, announced they would be leaving their headquarters in Cumberland County to open new main offices in Philadelphia.
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Columbia Borough receives $1 million state grant for redevelopment of former airport
Columbia Borough has received $1 million in grant funding to begin early site preparation and infrastructure work on a former airport property the borough purchased in August.
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Wolf executive order met with backlash by PA business community
Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent executive order recommends that Pennsylvania’s government agencies consider imposing a minimum-wage requirement on businesses for employers to qualify for state aid, a move that would severely impact the state’s small businesses during a time of recovery, according to two state business associations.
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Center for Rural Pennsylvania to hold Rural Policy Summit
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold the 2021 Rural Policy Summit: Local Services and Collaborative Efforts Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
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PennEast cancels $1.2 billion natural gas pipeline project
PennEast Pipeline announced it will end development of its proposed 120-mile long pipeline from Pennsylvania to New Jersey after it was unable to receive the permits needed for the project.
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Welcome to the Delta economy: You can’t always get what you want when you want it
New York (CNN Business)-Shoppers these days may need to take a cue from a Rolling Stones hit when it comes to setting their expectations: You can't always get what you want.
Read More »Why remote work is a big problem for the economy
New York (CNN Business) - Americans are trickling back to their pre-pandemic workplaces, but most offices are still largely empty. And that's affecting local economies in a major way.
Read More »As stock prices peak, markets begin to fear looming threats
NEW YORK (AP) — With the U.S. economy humming, corporate profits flowing and stock prices peaking, investors on Wall Street are beginning to pose an anxious question: Is it all downhill from here?
Read More »How to prepare your finances now that things are opening up
It's been more than a year since the pandemic started, and the US economy is showing signs of recovery. Covid-19 vaccinations are rising, states have lifted some pandemic restrictions and many travelers are back on the road.
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