November 2021 - MBA Business Magazine

Gannon University Small Business Development Center

5 years ago18 min

Although many things have changed over the last four decades, the Gannon University Small Business Development Center (GUSBDC) in Erie, Pennsylvania has remained ready and able to assist the regional small business community. Whether entrepreneurs need help identifying local markets, developing a business plan or identifying compliance issues, SBDC consultants are ready to help. GUSBDC is dedicated to promoting economic growth in the community. The GUSBDC’s team provides no cost confidential one-on-one business consulting to...

by Magazine Staff

Cover Story

Top Priorities for 2022

5 years ago6 min

Although it’s impossible to predict the future, research indicates key priorities for employers that could have a major impact on their performance and profitability in the new year. According to a recent survey by Gartner Inc., nearly 60 percent of HR leaders reported that building critical skills and competencies is their No. 1 priority in 2022. The survey of more than 550 HR leaders found the other top HR priorities for 2022 are: organizational design...

by Magazine Staff

Spotlight

ERIE Economist Shares Outlook for 2022

5 years ago12 min

There are great expectations for the U.S. economy in 2022, as recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to gain momentum – albeit slowly. Here, Ken Louie, Ph.D., director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE) and associate professor of economics at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College, talks about growth estimates, as well as the statistics and trends that are expected to impact the economic outlook for 2022. The Delta variant of COVID-19...

by Magazine Staff

On The Hill

A Recap: The Business Issues Forum and Western Pennsylvania Legislative Reception

5 years ago29 min

In September’s On the Hill, I addressed the many benefits of attending the Legislative Reception. For those not able to attend in person, here’s a recap of this year’s exciting inaugural event: The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) partnered with Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Pittsburgh Business Exchange to host the first Western Pennsylvania Legislative Reception on September 22 at CNX Resources. In total, 241 people attended of which an extraordinary number, 22, were...

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November 2021 - MBA Business Magazine

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