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Appraiser retires after more than four decades

According to a news release, after more than four decades of dedication and expertise in real estate appraisals, Steve Reeser of Reeser Appraisals is bidding farewell to a storied career. “As he embarks on a well-deserved retirement in April, colleagues, clients, and friends celebrate his ...

Distillery’s leaders, staff take pride in their whiskey

PITTSBURGH — Each week, Michael Foglia and his team of distillers at Wigle Whiskey in the city’s Strip District spend their days creating some of the finest craft whiskeys in the nation. Following the distillation process, those spirits find themselves barreled in 53-gallon casks and ...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty announces 2023 award winners

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has announced the winners of the 2023 awards, according to a news release. Lance Jensen was awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Circle-Gold status for being in the top 2% of sales professionals in the network based on gross commission income or closed ...

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 ...