New Chamber Leadership
We are pleased to share the news with you that MacKenzie Huntsman will be returning to the Chamber on November 1 to become the new President/CEO. Last August, after nine years with the Chamber as the Program Director MacKenzie left to become Executive Director of Huntingdon County United Way. The current President/CEO, Yvonne Martin is retiring on October 31. We have no doubt that MacKenzie will be an excellent leader and she and the Program Director that we hired in February, Lorena LaGroue will make an outstanding team. If you wish to congratulate MacKenzie on her new position her email address is https://[email protected].
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Huntingdon Electric Motor Service Business After Hours
Wednesday, we held a Business After Hours at Huntingdon Electric Motor Service Incorporated. It was a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with other professionals in our community!
We also had the privilege of taking a tour to gain a deeper understanding of what they do and to witness their incredible new location. After facing the challenges caused by the fire, their resilience and determination serve as a true inspiration.
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Child Care Survey
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission have launched the Employing and Engaging Parents Survey to explore cross-sector, innovative opportunities to improve business outcomes while enhancing solutions for families.
This brief survey will collect information about how your organization and employees may be affected by childcare-related challenges. The questions are designed to be answered by senior leaders responsible for addressing employee challenges in any business, organization, or agency in PA.
We greatly appreciate the 12-15 minutes of your time to complete this survey by November 10, 2023. As an added incentive, $50 Amazon gift cards will be awarded to five randomly selected participants.
Here is the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KB7DXGY
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PA Chamber Statement on Pennsylvania's Tax Foundation Ranking
Wednesday, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President & CEO Luke Bernstein made the following statement in response to the Tax Foundation's recently released report which saw Pennsylvania improve over last year in both its overall tax competitiveness and corporate tax rankings, while still ranking in the bottom half of states:
"Last year's historic, bipartisan tax reforms sent a clear signal to the rest of the nation: Pennsylvania wants to be more competitive. By phasing down our Corporate Net Income (CNI) tax, our state is poised to go from the second-highest tax rate in the entire country to the eighth-lowest by 2031. We are already seeing the benefits, as the Tax Foundation has moved Pennsylvania up two spots in its competitiveness rankings.
"However, this report makes it clear that these reforms are not occurring in a vacuum. Several other states, many of which are already ranked higher than Pennsylvania, are pursuing additional pro-growth reforms that are attracting new investment and driving economic growth. These other states are not letting off the gas pedal, and neither should we.
Read more.
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The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations. Yearly rates are available.
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Community Improvement Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Once again, the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Huntingdon County Planning Commission to present Community Improvement Awards for projects completed in 2023. The Awards will be presented at the Planning Commission’s March Annual Dinner.
Community Improvement Award nominations are being accepted in the categories of New Construction, Preservation, Community Spirit, and Special Merit. Nominations are due January 2024 by 4:00 p.m. Once nominations are submitted, applications will be sent to the nominees.
Click here for the guidelines.
Click here for the nomination form.
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Community State Bank
(Smithfield branch)
Business After Hours
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Community State Bank
Comfort Inn
Business After Hours
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Comfort Inn
"State of the County" Address
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
Huntingdon County Club
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Bonney Forge Corporation & Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Huntingdon Country Club
Administrative Professionals
Day Luncheon
(Come celebrate your employees
and co-workers)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Sporting Clay Tournament
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1:00 p.m. check-in
2:00 p.m. shoot
Shenecoy Sportsman Club
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If you are hiring, please send position information to [email protected] or login to the member section of our website to post your jobs.
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UC Fraud and UC-1099G Tax Forms
Victim of unemployment fraud?
Criminals using stolen identities filed claims for unemployment compensation in other people's names. Because unemployment compensation is taxable, state unemployment agencies submit Forms 1099-G to individuals in whose names and Social Security numbers the unemployment compensation was paid and to the IRS. Victims of fraud who receive Forms 1099-G with inaccurate amounts of unemployment compensation in Box 1 should notify the state agencies of the inaccuracies and request corrected Forms 1099-G. The Department of Labor details www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/UIIDtheft.
More Information
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Did you know........
Small businesses represent the largest segment by number of most local chamber membership rolls. Results in the research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street indicate the impact of local chamber membership on small businesses is very powerful. If a consumer knows a small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys a 44 percent increase in its consumer favorability rating, a 51 percent increase in consumer awareness, a 57 percent increase in its local reputation and a 63 percent increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future.
Research indicates that chamber membership stimulates business-to-business commerce in the local community. Other businesses in town are more likely to do business with you and your company if you are a member of the local chamber. Because a major part of a small business typically comes from business-to-business services, it is essential to maintain a positive standing within the local business community.
MEMBERS may download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information.
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Paid Leave Tax Credit Resources and Guidance
Click here to view the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Fact Sheet to learn more about the Paid Leave Tax Credit, how it works, and who is qualified to receive it.
Click here to view the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Fact Sheet to learn more about how to claim the tax credit during quarterly filings and additional resources for employers about the program.
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Contact Us
Yvonne Martin
President/ CEO
Lorena LaGroue
Program Director
Phone: 814-643-1110
Fax: 814-643-1115
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