Williamsport -- A pool of $200,000 in funds will be used to provide grants and loans to small businesses within Lycoming County that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce will be distributing the funds to assist small businesses in restarting …
Williamsport -- Because of the drastic loss of revenue from COVID-19, Horizon Federal Credit Union of Williamsport has updated their product offerings to provide more affordable small business loans, accounts, and services.
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced eligible self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers and others not normally eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can begin filing backdated claims in th…
SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) has established a new loan program using funds obtained through the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The loans are available to businesses in Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Montour, Columbia, Mifflin, Snyder, Northumberland, Juniata, and Per…
On Friday, The GIANT Company announced a $250,000 emergency grant program in partnership with Team Pennsylvania to support small businesses in the state's food supply chain. Eligible businesses include family farms, small manufacturers, processing plants, and local food artisans.
On the evening of Thursday, April 9, the Penn State University Cooperative Extension will host a free webinar to discuss the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program and what these mean for independent contractors and sole proprietors in the agricultural field.
Small businesses and nonprofits may wish to investigate the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is being implemented as part of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
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Harrisburg -- State Representatives Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Pam Snyder (D-Fayette/Greene/Washington) are sponsoring a bill that would offer grants to "ultra small" businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Riverview Financial Corporation, owners of Riverview Bank and its operating divisions, CBT Bank and Citizens Neighborhood Bank, has released a list of new or modified services, loans, and other programs dedicated to helping Pennsylvanians recover financially during the COVID-19 crisis.
Williamsport -- Horizon Federal Credit Union has implemented a new program to offer some financial relief to those who have lost income as a result of COVID-19.
MoneyTipsWhile many deductions were cut or modified with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, most tax credits were retained. Tax credits are more powerful than tax deductions because they directly subtract from your tax bill (deductions only reduce taxable income). Refundable tax credi…
In a press conference held last week, Pennsylvania's Department of Banking and Securities Secretary Robin L. Wiessmann announced "Investing in Women," an initiative aimed at providing women with information about banking, credit, saving, and investing, while offering practical resources for …
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Stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading day on Friday but largely maintained a positive bias throughout the session. With the upward move on the day, the major averages once again reached new record closing highs. The major averages moved to the upside going into the close, ending t…
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MoneyTipsCan you avoid a New Year's Day hangover? We're not referring to the traditional hangover that comes from too much alcohol, but the financial hangover that comes from too many charges on your credit card.Of course, you can avoid a New Year's credit hangover – especially with some hel…
Payment processing giant Visa warned that hackers are stealing credit card data from the point-of-sales systems at gas pumps, which are becoming increasingly attractive targets for such cybercrime groups due to their lack of secure acceptance technology. Visa said in summer 2019, its Payment…
Stocks have moved sharply lower over the course of morning trading on Tuesday, adding to the losses posted in the two previous sessions. The major averages have slid firmly into negative territory, pulling back further off last Wednesday's record highs. In recent trading, the Dow has dropped…
MoneyTipsWhat brightens up your holiday shopping season? You may prefer a quiet Christmas season at home, large family gatherings at the home of the relative who drew the short straw, or hand-to-hand combat on Black Friday at the mall. However, everyone agrees that saving money on Christmas …
Allentown, Pa. -- PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) declared a quarterly common stock dividend on Friday, Nov. 22, of $0.4125 per share, payable Jan. 2, 2020, to shareowners of record as of Dec. 10, 2019.
The Trump administration released a plan to reform the housing finance system and commence a process to remove mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from the government control. The plan also calls for reducing the influence of the federal government in the housing finance system and pr…
Apple Inc. warned that its newly launched titanium Apple Card can be easily damaged if not stored properly. The company advised that the card must be kept away from fabrics like leather and denim as they can cause permanent discoloration.
