Business
Get More Business with Your CCEDC Membership
By Bambi Elsasser, Lehighton Main Street Manager, LDP | Events & Membership Coordinator, CCEDC Being a chamber member creates a sense of trustworthiness for your business. Patrons tend to trust and support those who are members of a chamber. Two of the most important benefits of being a chamber member are showcasing your business and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Trails for Health & Business
By Kathy Henderson, CCEDC Director of Economic Development Spring has sprung! We certainly didn’t have much of a winter this past year, hardly any snow. Yet, the warmer temperatures and sunshine, the bright yellow daffodils, and seeing the first robinof spring still feel good. Now is the time to get out and experience our beautiful…
Read MoreThere Is Nothing Like a Dream to Create the Future
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Carbon County Economic Development I have many “memes” in my office to help me focus and create. One of my favorites is from a dear friend and reads “Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth”. She knows me too well! The one I am…
Read MoreCost of Supplies and Its Effect on Small Businesses
By Kathy Henderson, CCEDC Director of Economic Development I overheard a conversation the other day that went something like this: If goods are manufactured in the United States, and they aren’t sitting on a ship in the ocean, why is there a shortage? Good question but consider this: goods that are manufactured in the U.S.…
Read MorePossible Tax Changes on the Horizon: A summary of President Biden’s Budget proposals
By Joseph A. Mastriani, CPA/PFS, CFP | Shareholder| Buckno Lisicky & Company CPAs The Biden administration released its “Green Book” of revenues and policy proposals on May 28, 2021. The focus of the plan is to extend the tax breaks enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan Act for lower- and middle-income taxpayers. These tax…
Read MoreWhy Making Others Feel Important Will Make You Happier and More Successful
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development, CCEDC Over the years, I have read numerous books and articles by consultants on how to become more successful. Brian Tracy is one of my favorites. We are often asked at CCEDC “how did we become so successful”. The answer is surprisingly easy….we honestly care about the people…
Read MoreCan the 3D printing market help localize supply chains.
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development, CCEDC An article in my recent Area Development Site & Facility Planning Insidernewsletter talked about the rising use of 3D printing in manufacturing and healthcare. In 2019, the global industrial 3D printing market size was $10.41 billion which sounds like a lot of money however this market is…
Read MoreMentorship Is Key to Maintaining a Strong Workforce
We’re facing a labor shortage in the U.S. and Canada. And with unemployment approaching an all-time low, finding top talent to fill open positions is more difficult than ever. An increased focus on the transfer of knowledge between employees is the key to maintaining a competitive edge. That’s where mentorships can play a pivotal role.…
Read MoreCOVID Comebacks: Mauch Chunk Trust, Quest Termite & Pest, & Keystone Running | On Every Main Street
By GREG CAPOGNA • MAR 16, 2021 The COVID Comebacks series continues as Greg Capogna talks with Marty McGuire, Marketing Director at Mauch Chunk Trust, about local banking during the pandemic. Then, Chris and Kendra Snyder of Quest Termite & Pest Control discuss the importance of spring pest control. Finally, Chris Schmidt of the Keystone Running Store talks about the importance of finding the right…
Read MoreMore Help Is on the Way
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development, CCEDC If you own a business of any kind, you have been impacted in one way or another by the pandemic. If you are disheartened because you think there are no more programs available, then I am here to say courage Camille, there is still help out there…
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