Business Pro-Growth Tax Reforms, Small Games of Chance Workshop, Award Recipients & More!

October 13, 2023

2023 Annual Awards Gala

We want to express our gratitude to everyone who made our Annual Awards Gala such a memorable and enjoyable night!

Congratulations to all the outstanding award recipients!

Your achievements are truly inspiring, and we're proud to honor your dedication and hard work!

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Jessie Williams, Mount Union Area School District

Sponsored by Bonney Forge Corp.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

John R. Wald Company

Sponsored by Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Sarah Worley

Sponsored by Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.; MJEM’s Photos; Lincoln Caverns, Inc. & Whisper Rocks; MiCamp Solutions LLC; TEAM Chevrolet, Buick, GMC; Stern Insurance Agency; Community State Bank; Amanda Jenkins State Farm Agency; and World Marketing of America, Inc.

We were honored to have Traci Costa, the President and CEO of ATHENA International, with us at our event! Her support and insights made the occasion extra special.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors and all the incredible individuals who worked behind the scenes to make this night possible.

The evening would not have been possible without the support of our Awards Gala Sponsors:

Premier Sponsors:

Penn Highlands Huntingdon

Arize Federal Credit Union

Gold Sponsor:

Mutual Benefit Group

Reception Sponsor:

John R. Wald Company, Inc.

Beverage Sponsor:

Keller Engineers

Silver Sponsors:

Community State Bank

Pinnacle 7 Professional Services

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center

Kish Bank

Pro-Growth Business Tax Reforms Pass House; Final Package Includes Poison Pill

Last Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1219, tax code legislation that would make several significant changes to the Commonwealth’s business tax structure.

Last Week in the Legislature

In an extremely busy session week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly considered legislation related to organized retail crime, workplace misclassification, event ticketing, the workforce, and more. Here is a rundown of what happened last week in the legislature of relevance to the business community.

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Huntingdon Electric Motor Service

Business After Hours

Wednesday, October 25

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Huntingdon Electric Motor Service

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.

Huntiingdon County Club

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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UC Fraud and UC-1099G Tax Forms

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-treatment-of-unemployment-compensation

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.

Taxpayers should only report income they actually received on their tax returns. Do not report income you did not receive. The IRS offers tax guidance to victims at https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-theft-and-unemployment-benefits.

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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.

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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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