Flatbed transportation company Beemac Trucking recently opened two terminals in the greater Houston area. Beemac, headquartered in Ambridge, Pa., provides asset-based trucking, specialized hauling...
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) recently predicted that Pennsylvania’s poor fiscal outlook will lead to higher taxes and reduced services unless the state takes “drastic measures”...
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Independence Blue Cross recently announced that the first year of a five-year initiative between the insurer and the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) resulted in a more than 25 percent ...
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Blommer Chocolate Co., North America’s largest ingredient chocolate manufacturer, recently entered into an agreement to be acquired by Japan’s Fuji Oil Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of oil and fat...
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently recognized the work of Pennsylvania’s private sector housing counselors during an event at the Harrisburg Hilton. Housing counselors help s...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners recently introduced a $420 million budget for 2019, which includes no tax increase, as well as a five-year Capital Improvement plan. The proposed budget increase...
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The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) awarded Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), with the 2018 GMA Excellence in Government Affairs award at th...
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently said that it is seeking a solution for its small business members that were overcharged for workers’ compensation premiums due to a da...
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The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) and the Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau (CPCVB) recently announced two new joint committees that will address commercial a...
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The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) recently re-elected Richard Ebert as president for another two-year term at its 68th annual meeting at the Hershey Lodge on Nov. 12-14. Ebert, a Westmoreland Coun...
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) President Rick Ebert recently highlighted economic challenges facing farmers and urged the passage of a new farm bill and the creation of strong trade agreements at PFB...
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Online retailer and home delivery provider goPuff will build a new headquarters in Philadelphia as well as 10 warehouses across the commonwealth, creating more than 500 new jobs over the next three ye...
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Integrated Development Partners (IDP) along with Dauphin County Commissioners and Steelton borough officials recently announced plans to transform six vacant blocks in Steelton. The Steel Works pro...
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Comcast recently announced that it is now the largest provider of gigabit broadband in the United States, noting that the service is available to more than 98 percent of Comcast internet serviceable h...
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The Cumberland County Commissioners recently announced the promotion of Dana Best, director of finance, to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). There are currently 10 finance employees in...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners recently announced they awarded $968,361 in Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for the 2018 selection cycle to 17 projects in 13 municipalities. Thi...
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The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recently voted to place the $284.2 million proposed 2019 county budget, which does not include a tax increase, on view. The commission has welcomed pub...
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Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-42) recently announced that Giant Eagle, Inc. received a $300,000 state grant to purchase 20 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, which will save more than 355,000 gasoline ga...
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Dauphin County, the City of Harrisburg, Swatara Township, Harrisburg School District, and Central Dauphin School District jointly filed an appeal recently with the Dauphin County Court in response to ...
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The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program recently approved more than $3 million in low-interest loans for business projects in five counties. So far this year, PIDA has appr...
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