Securing Funding for PA’s Critical Bridge Improvements By Dan DeBone, President/CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce Bridges provide crucial access between regions and cities, linking workers to jobs, goods to markets, and people to essential services. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), transportation agencies need $70.9 billion to overcome the current backlog of…
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Op Ed: Reforming NOL Provisions is Crucial for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future by Dan DeBone, President/CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce As Pennsylvania’s budget discussions and negotiations continue, there is an urgent issue that needs immediate attention: the state’s outdated and restrictive Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforward provisions. For too long, Pennsylvania has…
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Our Region’s Business with Bill Flanagan- A Collaborative Effort by Westmoreland County Chamber, Trying Together & Duolingo The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce recently featured on “Our Region’s Business” with Bill Flanagan, showcased its commitment to addressing the critical issue of childcare accessibility and affordability in the region. In collaboration with Chamber member Trying…
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FEATURED ARTICLE: FTF Bans Non-Competes As the President of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, it’s important for me to keep you informed about regulatory changes that could impact your businesses. One such change that I want to bring to your attention is the recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban most…
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The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce recently took part in a momentous event, hosting a joint press conference with Secretary of Transportation, Mike Carroll. This gathering was convened to delve into a groundbreaking development that has the potential to redefine the public transit landscape in Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal stands out as…
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