THE VITAL ROLE OF EMPLOYERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES Employers play a significant role in our lives — and, in many cases, the communities in which we live. When businesses are doing well and creating jobs, this has a positive effect on the economy and community — making it a more attractive place to live and work, leading to even more economic growth. Now, more than ever, companies are taking a more active role contributing to...
The Manufacturer & Business Association, in conjunction with the MBA Business Magazine, will host its annual IMPACT Luncheon and Nonprofit Fair on July 19. This year, the event will showcase our area nonprofits but also recognize the many contributions of our region’s servicemen and women. Here, keynote speaker Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, deputy adjutant general for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, shares why employers and HR managers should attend this special presentation....
Saluting The Organizations That Serve Our Community, Country Whether it’s for country or community, there is no greater calling than to serve. America would not be the same without our military and first responders, nor the good works of area nonprofits and their legions of volunteers. Today, for many employers, the importance of service has become an integral part of their business model, helping to attract top talent (veterans included), foster customer relationships and boost...
On January 6, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule for air quality standards, which seek to curb fine particles or soot. The air quality rules, however, would largely impact industrial and manufacturing activity, potentially forcing companies to offshore operations and import more products. The regulations would lower the annual PM2.5 standard from a level of 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a level between 9 and 10 micrograms per cubic meter. The...
