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State officials, brewers anticipate compromise over ‘taproom tax’
For nearly a year, craft brewers have railed against a plan by the state Department of Revenue that would require breweries to start charging a 6 percent sales tax on all their taproom products, including draft beers served on site and six-packs and growlers to go. The state is scheduled to begin enforcing the taproom tax in July, but a legislative fix is in the works.
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Orrstown Bank names capital region market president
Orrstown Bank has expanded its leadership team in the Harrisburg area, naming Zack Khuri to the new position of market president for the capital region.
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Harristown begins $1.2M apartment project at historic Fox Hotel
Harristown Enterprises has started construction on a $1.2 million apartment project in downtown Harrisburg.
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Environmental lawyer enters literary realm
Longtime Harrisburg environmental lawyer Joel Burcat is authoring more than legal papers – he is becoming a bona fide novelist.
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Associate publisher named for CPBJ
Central Penn Business Journal and its sister news organizations, Central Penn Parent and Lehigh Valley Business, have named a new associate publisher/editorial director.
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Harrisburg ad agency lands two baking accounts
Harrisburg ad agency Quench has added two regional baking brands to its growing roster of clients in the food and beverage industry.
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Auditor: Diversion of PennDOT funds delaying repairs to bridges, highways
The state auditor general is arguing that money that should be earmarked for fixing highways and bridges is instead being diverted to the state police.
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Solar set to flare: Mix of factors expected to propel solar energy projects
If businesses want to make a push into solar, 2019 may be optimal. Absent any legislative action, this year is the last year that the federal government is expected to offer a 30 percent tax credit to homeowners and businesses for installing a solar system.
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Boutique gym bulks up on word of mouth
Personal trainer Ivan Black opened his fitness studio, Next Step Performance, in Midtown Harrisburg in 2015. Black is planning to move into a larger space at the 1500 Condominium at Sixth and Reily streets this spring.
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In Harrisburg, Sara Bozich helping to keep the buzz alive
On the eve of Harrisburg Beer Week, co-founder Sara Bozich sat down with the Business Journal to discuss the growth of her marketing company, which organizes events and provides promotion and social media services to other small businesses.
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In Harrisburg, tax incentives could build on development momentum
Six of Harrisburg’s 14 census tracts are designated as qualified opportunity zones, opening up large swaths of real estate across the capital city for new investment.
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Dauphin County wrapping up deal for former Harrisburg State Hospital
The Dauphin County Redevelopment Authority is wrapping up a deal to take control of the former Harrisburg State Hospital grounds near Interstate 81. The authority will oversee the sale of parcels to developers for commercial construction projects.
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Law firms announce leadership changes in Harrisburg offices
Anthony Foschi left Tucker Arensberg to lead the hospitality group at Saxton & Stump. He was replaced as managing shareholder by Jerry Russo.
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Law firm that penned popular workers’ compensation handbook moves into the midstate
Martin Law Firm, a well-known firm across Pennsylvania that advocates for injured workers, has advanced into the midstate with the opening of a new office in East Pennsboro Township.
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