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Pennsylvania to Begin New Fiscal Year Without Budget, as Shapiro, Lawmakers Express Optimism
Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press
June 27, 2024
Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget was on track to blow into the new fiscal year, with Democratic Go. Josh Shapiro and top lawmakers still expressing optimism Thursday that closed-door talks are yielding progress, despite the missed deadline. For Shapiro, it will be his second straight budget that failed to get across the finish line by the constitutional deadline of July 1 in Pennsylvania's politically divided government. The Republican-controlled Senate recessed Thursday, planning to return to session after the weekend. The Democratic-controlled House planned to hold a voting session Friday before breaking for the weekend, returning Monday, said Beth Rementer, press secretary for House Majority leader Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery. Shapiro in February floated what he called an "ambitious" $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it. A dominant feature is a $1.1 billion boost, or 14% more, for public schools, an amount that drawn GOP objections that it would lead to quickly draining the state's massive surplus.
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On Wednesday, June 26th, we held our Annual Bonney Forge Corp & Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for another successful golf tournament. It was amazing to see so many of you there! The weather turned out to be perfect after all, and we had a great time on the course with you.
Special thank you to our sponsors and amazing volunteers - we could not have done this without you!
Title Sponsor - Bonney Forge Corp.
Dinner Sponsor - Allied Machine and Engineering
Hole-In-One Sponsor - FirstEnergy Corp
Hole-In-One Prize Sponsor - ArceorMittalLong Products Canada
Golfer Gifts Sponsor - Arize Federal Credit Union
Snack & Beverage Cart Sponsors - Allegheny Tool Supply, Keller Engineers & Nucor Engineered Bar Group
Putting Contest Sponsor - Pat Mooney, Inc.
Program Sponsor - Juniata College
Door Prize Sponsor - My Benefit Advisor
Hosted Hole Sponsors - Keystone Engraving & Martin Oil Company
Tee & Cart Sponsors - Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center, MCS Bank, New Day Charter School, Allegheny Tool & Supply, MJEM's Photos, EST Tool & Machine, Inc., Community State Bank, Kish Bank & The Paterson Agency LLC - Charles D. Paterson
Tee Sponsors - MiCamp Solutions LLC, Lawrence L. Newton, Attorney, Thompson's Candle Co., WCS Signs & Charter Steel
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Advancing The Alleghenies - Let Your Voice Be Heard
Please help the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission prioritize economic development goals and objectives for Pennsylvania's Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties for 2-25-2029 by answering a brief four-question survey. Your answers will drive the development of Advancing the Alleghenies: the Southern Alleghenies Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which will guide regional economic development resources. The survey can be found here: https://arcg.is/0iCv0K
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Kish Bank Hosts 7th Annual Celebration of Community, Honors Area Educators and More
STATE COLLEGE, PA - June 26, 2024 - Kish Bank hosted its 7th annual Kish Celebrates Community reception Monday evening at the newly opened Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, where 250 attendees gathered in celebration of community and the heroic efforts of the community organizations, nonprofits, and dedicated volunteers of the Central PA region.
"We are here tonight to share our pride in this region, celebrate your commitment to our communities, and recognized the work of so many outstanding organizations and individuals impacting the quality of life here in Central PA," said William P. Hayes, Executive Chairman of Kish Bank, as he addressed the crowd. "Like you, all of us at Kish are so proud to call this place home, and proud to be part of the lives of the people who live here. It's simple - there is no place else we'd rather be."
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Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Coming to Huntingdon, Bedford and Fulton Counties!
To assist older adults in being able to live safely and independently, near caregivers, in their community.
ECHO units are small, separate, manufactured residences that are temporarily placed on the property of an older adult's friend or family member, maintaining independence for the older adult while the property owner is still able to provide care to ensure the safety of the older adult is maintained.
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Interested in advertising in our enews?
Contact MacKenzie at mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com.
The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations. Yearly rates are available.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Juniata College
Statton Learning Commons
Business After Hours
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center
Annual Membership Luncheon
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Westminster Woods
2nd Floor Dining Room of the Commons Building
Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve
(To benefit Huntingdon County Humane Society)
Saturday, August 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Altoona Curve
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Business After Hours
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PA CareerLink - Huntingdon County
Sporting Clay Tournament
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1:00 p.m. check-in
2:00 p.m. shoot
Shenecoy Sportsman Club
Annual Awards Gala
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Trophy Mountain Lodge
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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MEMBERS ONLY: Download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information. Feel free to link the image on your website to our website, huntingdonchamber.com.
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If you are hiring, please send position information to mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com 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.
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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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