Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in youth between ages 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In September’s column, we highlighted the importance of instilling good oral health habits with kids early on, including seeing a dentist every six months. As kids head into their teens and start to become more independent, there are other dental health considerations that your employees and their families should be...
ERIE — The Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE) at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, unveiled its most recent Erie Leading Index (ELI), during the Manufacturer & Business Association’s Economic Outlook IMPACT Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12. According to economists, the third quarter 2019 report finds ELI back in positive territory after a slight decline last quarter. However, the report also finds weak job growth as the “ghost of Christmas past continues to haunt...
Some people think employment is all about the money, but they’re wrong. For many, it’s about the opportunities. In fact, the American analytics and advisory company Gallup cites “lack of development and career growth” as the No. 1 reason employees leave their workplace. Employees expect some development opportunities, so ignoring this outright can quickly lead to an exodus. How can you ensure you’re offering suitable opportunities to keep your employees happy? “Stay conversations” are a...
Canfield, Ohio — Two HBK CPAs & Consultants (HBK) Joseph C. Ledford, CPA/ABV, CVA, CEPA and Keith A. Veres, CPA, CGMA, CEPA have earned the Exit Planning Institute’s Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation. The designations were awarded upon their successful completion of the Institute’s executive MBA-style program, which involves approximately 100 hours of pre-course study, 30 hours of classroom instruction and a three-hour proctored exam. Ledford is the principal-in-charge of the Northwest Pennsylvania region and...
