On behalf of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff, we'd like to wish you and your family a joyous and happy holiday season! Our office will be closed to celebrate the holidays beginning tomorrow, December 22 and we will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024! We look forward to working with you in the new year! | |
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Pennsylvania's newly expanded child and dependent care tax credit
Harrisburg WGAL 8, December 19, 2023
The House Appropriations Committee Majority Chairman Jordan Harris spoke about Pennsylvania's newly expanded child and dependent care tax credit on Tuesday. The expansion is focused on helping working families with children in the state find affordable care for their dependents. "Childcare costs have continued to increase for Pennsylvanians and for working families across this commonwealth," Harris said. "We also know that childcare is workforce development, and that families are not able to enter the workforce unless they have reliable and affordable childcare/" The tax credit increases are dependent on income: Less than $43,000 with one child, rising from $315 to$1,050. Less than $43,000 with two or more children, rising from $630 to $1,050. More than $43,000 with one child, rising from $180 to $600. More than $43,000 with two or more children, $1,200. "There are seven districts within Central Pennsylvania that have a higher than state percentage of families making under $43,000," said Rep. Carol Hill Evans, D-95 (which covers York County) at the event.
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Pennsylvania's draft broadband plan balances infrastructure with digital skills
Skyler Rispens, StateScoop PA, December 18, 2023
Officials with the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority are focused on ensuring that all residents are equipped with the necessary devices and skills as the state prepares to dole out billions of dollars from the federal government in hopes of closing the digital divide. Through the numerous surveys, public meetings, roundtables and focus groups, state officials uncovered three overlapping themes: access, affordability and the need for improved digital skills among residents, they said during a virtual public comment session on Monday. "We don't just want to build the infrastructure without ensuring that our residents are able to effectively and successfully use it," Kirsten Compitello, national broadband digital equity director with the consulting firm Michael Baker International, said during the session. "we know that having internet access is not enough to fulfill this vision. We also need for every resident in Pennsylvania to be capable a successful when they get online." With historic federal investments in broadband expansion through Congress and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, many states are soliciting feedback from their residents in hopes of providing reliable and universal access to high-speed internet.
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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.
DEADLINE APPROACHING!
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The State of American Business 2024
The U.S. Chamber will be hosting their annual State of American Business event on January 11, 2024. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark will promote the innovation and impact of America's free enterprise system during the annual State of American Business Event. This is their biggest annual event that draws a virtual audience of more than 10,000 people from around the world - from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, community leaders, policymakers and journalist, as well as state and local chamber executives and American Chamber of commerce leaders. Click here to learn more and register to attend.
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Does your company, organization, or agency offer internships, research positions, or jobs to college students? Does it hire new college graduates? Do you have a project or daily tasks that you could benefit from having some extra help? If so, I would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you, or another representative from your organization, to join us at Juniata College's Career Day - A Job, Internship, and Networking Fair.
Juniata College Career Day Information:
- February 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Last year, more than 400 students and 110+ employers attended the event
- Fortune 500 Companies, Penn Business Journal's "Best Places to Work in PA" award winners, as well as other national and international companies, were among those registered
- NO CHARGE for employer table/booth
- $10/person lunch - Cash and Credit Cards accepted on-site the day of the event
To register or for more information, please visit: www.juniata.edu/careerday
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tammy Stuber at 814-641-3350 or [email protected]
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Interested in advertising in our enews?
Contact MacKenzie at [email protected].
The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations. Yearly rates are available.
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Buffalo Skill Games
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 25, 2024
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
625 Washington Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
"State of the County" Address
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
Huntingdon County Club
Bonney Forge Corporation & Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Huntingdon Country Club
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Administrative Professionals
Day Luncheon
(Come celebrate your employees
and co-workers)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve
(To benefit Huntingdon County Humane Society)
Saturday, August 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Altoona Curve
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.
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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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