A tariff is a tax, it’s that simple. But things can, and recently have, been getting a little more complicated. “You can actually think of it like a sales tax,” said Michael Kurtz, assistant professor of Economics at Lycoming College. “If you’re bringing goods in from abroad, you ...
The Chinese delegation to the United Nations held a special event at Lincoln Center on Nov. 6, “My Dream,” which featured a troupe of disabled artists from China. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism also supported the troupe and event. Dr. Grace Shu, Senior Advisor to the ...
Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack welcomed Dr. Grace Shu, Dr. Jason Shu, and a delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Harrisburg Oct. 16 in order to celebrate passage of PA House Resolution 1149 (primary sponsor: Representative Jeff Wheeland) and PA Senate Resolution 465 (primary ...
Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack welcomed Dr. Grace Shu, Dr. Jason Shu, and a delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Harrisburg Oct. 16 in order to celebrate passage of PA House Resolution 1149 (primary sponsor: Representative Jeff Wheeland) and PA Senate Resolution 465 (primary ...
Alicia Tillman’s life and career are about stories. When Tillman started her position as chief marketing officer for SAP, she asked how the technology company is making a difference, then worked on telling that story. First, she told the story to employees over a three-month period, ...
With an eye toward growth and extending its reach to more customers, Citizens & Northern Bank will soon merge with Monument Bank. Officials with Citizens & Northern Corp., Wellsboro, bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank, and Monument Bancorp, Inc., Doylestown, ...
By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer Are America’s employers at risk of running out of skilled people to hire? The U.S. economy has become a seemingly perpetual job-generating machine, having steadily added workers for nearly eight years. Even with the unemployment rate now at 3.7 percent ...
New owners of the Bastress Mountain Winery, Sarah and Frank Kudlack, have coupled their unique perspective, garnered from their experiences living in different areas along the East Coast and in the midwest, with their vision to make their winery a destination for more than just tasting ...
For followers of Derone’s Dynamite Dogs who’ve enjoyed the one-of-a-kind hot dogs for the past two years, there’s no need to be chasing down the food cart, because the business is now housed in the Transit Scoop on the corner of Pine and West Third streets. Tom Derone, the man ...
ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) — An area businessman of nearly 50 years was honored recently with a gift commemorating his life and family. Jim Wheeler, owner of Wheeler’s Guns and Ammo, opened his doors on July 1, 1972, not knowing that 46 years later his business would be one of the largest gun and ...
A group of business representatives recently toured the area as part of the second annual site consultant familiarization tour hosted by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Fourteen consultants participated in the ...
Do you have a child or grandchild earning some income? Indirectly, that after-school or summer job might present a savings opportunity for that teenager. You could help your child or grandchild save for future goals by assisting them to create and fund a Roth IRA. So many people wish they had ...
Local doctors Grace and Jason Shu remember when John McCain ran for president in 2008 with running mate Sarah Palin. “He told us that he always put his country ahead of himself,” Jason Shu said. “It was clear that he sincerely loved America.” “Senator McCain spent time talking ...
Washington, D.C. Major General Zhang Li and his wife hosted a historical reception for hundreds of distinguished guests at the Chinese Embassy to celebrate the 91st Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on July 30. General Zhang Li is China’s Defense ...
Dr. Grace Shu, Dr. Jason Shu, Winton Lin, Grace Lin and Ruiling Lu attended, by invitation, the “Rally At The Rock” in Bradford County. Grace Shu serves as chairwoman of the Asian-American Voters Coalition and minority chair of the Lycoming County Republican Committee. Other ...
Common wisdom says you should start saving for retirement as soon as you can. Why do some people wait decades to begin? Nearly everyone can save something. Even small cash savings may be the start of something big if they are invested wisely. Sometimes, the immediate wins out over the ...
Most business owners are worried about the rising cost of health insurance, but many are unaware of another looming financial burden — namely, the large fines they would need to pay if they have not complied with complex health insurance regulations. This is because the federal government ...
SOUTH AVIS — “It’s been a collaborative community effort,” said Pete Smeltz, chair of the Clinton County commissioners. Collaboration seemed to be a theme at the ribbon-cutting Wednesday afternoon for Terrapin Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana facility. Terrapin Pennsylvania is one ...
Victoria McSpedon has been hired as a client service representative at the Williamsport branch of Swift Kennedy & Associates, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in group employee benefit plans and senior insurance needs. McSpedon’s responsibilities will include assisting ...
Davanti Wood Fired Pizza is showing up — at festivals, fairs, parties, weddings and other venues. Ray and Charleen White, of Jersey Shore, started up the mobile business last year and are having fun introducing their Neopolitan pizza to people. “We have a 13-foot trailer with a pizza ...