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Voting for ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ videos to Begin March 26

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center recently announced online voting for the 4th year of the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Central Susquehanna student video contest will soon begin. According to a news release, voting will commence Tuesday, March 26, 12:01 a.m., and remain open until Thursday, March 28, 11:59 p.m., on the Central Susquehanna contest page at https://www.whatssocool.org/. The winner will be announced during an awards event to be held April 16. Central PA school districts participating in this year’s video contest include Bloomsburg, Central ...

Study: Industrial resource centers save jobs

According to data voluntarily provided by 575 small and mid-sized manufacturing firms across Pennsylvania throughout 2023, the statewide Industrial Resource Center initiative, Pennsylvania’s flagship program for strengthening the competitiveness and resiliency of smaller industrial firms, generated significant positive results among users of their services. According to a news release, over the past 12 months, manufacturers that utilized IRC professional services avoided 7,197 layoffs while adding 1,462 full-time workers to their rosters. They also realized $796.8 million in ...

Tax credits available to businesses

“Are you a business owner interested in receiving tax credits AND willing to invest in your community’s health and wellness?” According to a news release, the Loyalsock Foundation is once again reaching out to local businesses to participate in the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program. The goal of this program is to bring together businesses and non-profit organizations to benefit local communities. Participating businesses may receive a 75% tax credit against state taxes by making a contribution to Loyalsock ...

New owner looks forward to serving customers, community

JERSEY SHORE — From family to family. That’s the cornerstone of an agreement that makes Trent Muthler the new, sole owner of Jo’s Equipment in Jersey Shore and Winfield. Actually, it was a year ago when Jo’s Equipment minority owner Joseph Hoover came to a mutual agreement with ...

Report: Plugging orphan wells in Appalachia could create 16,000 jobs

(The Center Square) — With federal taxpayer dollars flowing in to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells, the Appalachian region could see thousands of jobs created in the next few decades. A report from the Ohio River Valley Institute argues that Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia ...

Muncy man buys building in city to expand detailing shop

A Muncy business owner has purchased a vacant store on Arch Street with intention to open a detailing business. Marco Colbert, owner of Patriot Mobile Auto Body and Detailing recently spoke with Williamsport City Council presenting them with the small business plan. Colbert bought a property in the 500 block of Arch Street that was vacant for a number of years. He said he’d like to bring the detailing part of his business to the site. Councilman Eric Beiter suggested that Colbert continue to meet with Gary Knarr, city zoning officer, as a “great resource.” Knarr is ...