Bill could create jobs, tax break for small businesses

By Jason Scott | May 21, 2012

Central Pennsylvania businesses that create jobs could save between $3,432 and nearly $4,623 in taxes on each additional worker under a proposal backed by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania.

 

New Stampede ownership fosters business relationships

By Jason Scott | May 18, 2012

Frequent leadership and league changes have been the norm for the Harrisburg Stampede in the team’s four years of existence in the world of professional indoor football.

 

Study: Marcellus Shale reducing environmental violations

By Tim Stuhldreher | May 17, 2012

The Marcellus Shale industry cut its rate of environmental violations by more than 50 percent in three years, according to an impact study of drilling.

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2.4 million Pennsylvania workers were employed by small businesses in 2009.

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy