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PA Chamber Foundation recognizes top internship programs
The Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 “Greatest Places to Intern in PA” awards. The awards recognize organizations that provide exceptional internship experiences and help prepare students for careers in Pennsylvania. “Building a strong workforce starts with creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain real-world experience, and[...]
Pa. unemployment rate drops to 4.1%; nonfarm jobs reach record high
Pennsylvania unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in June, and a record high was reached in nonfarm jobs. The state’s rate remained below the national average once again. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for June, revealing that the unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over[...]
PA Chamber, Keystone Space Collaborative form tri-state space council
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and Keystone Space Collaborative have formed an alliance to advance aerospace and space economy in Pennsylvania. The alliance includes the formation of a first-of-its-kind Tri-State Space Council in partnership with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. According to[...]
Pa. students with disabilities earn summer paychecks through My Work program
Pennsylvania high school students with disabilities are earning a paycheck this summer through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s My Work Summer Employment Program. MY Work provides paid work experiences to high school students with disabilities through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, boosting job skills and workforce readiness. More than[...]
Keystone Contractors Association exceeds $100K in college scholarships
The Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to build Pennsylvania's future workforce. Since launching its scholarship program in 2022, KCA marked a milestone in its commitment to developing Pennsylvania’s next generation of construction industry leaders. According to a release, the KCA Scholarship Program is unlike any[...]
HR and AI – Where the focus is, and where it should be
Dr. Harold Hardaway, founder of strategic communications and narrative firm Voix House, believes human resource leaders should focus first on job design when adopting artificial intelligence (AI). “Most AI mandates and guidance are handed down at the macro level, and HR has a real opportunity to help leaders translate that[...]
Shapiro Admin leads multi-state coalition opposing federal joint employment rule
The Shapiro Administration is heading a multi-state coalition opposing a federal rule that critics state would weaken worker protections and make wage theft harder to address. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry[...]
Barley Snyder expands international business and trade group
Barley Snyder is expanding its global capabilities with its International Business & Trade Group. A newly structured subgroup within its Business Practice Group, the International Business & Trade Group will expand the law firm’s international business and trade capabilities. “Businesses today are navigating an[...]
Pa. unemployment rate remains under national average, sets record high for nonfarm jobs
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains under the national average, and a record high was set for nonfarm jobs in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its preliminary employment situation report Thursday for May 2026, revealing that the commonwealth’s unemployment rate remained at 4.2% for the fourth straight month. Pennsylvania’s[...]
Pa. Chambers urge lawmakers to boost child care workforce funding
Pennsylvania chambers of commerce are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for child care workforce recruitment, retention, and early learning programs in the final 2026-27 state budget. A coalition of 81 local chambers of commerce from across Pennsylvania are calling on members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to invest in child care staff recruitment[...]
PA Chamber hosts capitol event to engage local leaders on business issues
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry hosted Chamber Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg to engage local chamber leaders with policymakers on business issues. The annual event was hosted by the PA Chamber in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP). Chamber Day brings together local chamber[...]
New president, CEO named for Orrstown Bank
Adam Metz has been named president and chief executive officer at Orrstown Bank effective today. Metz succeeds Thomas Quinn, Jr., who retired from Orrstown Bank and the company effective June 1, following 17 years. Metz was also appointed to the board of directors of the bank and the company. “I am honored to assume the role[...]
