COVID-19 impacted the Commonwealth in ways we couldn’t have imagined, and business owners certainly weren’t spared. Small business owners, the heart of our economy and communities, were forced to shut their businesses and try to live without an income. My colleagues and I understood what an incredible sacrifice the Governor has required of business owners, Read More…
The 2020 class of Leadership Venango was met with an unexpected challenge in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop tomorrow’s leaders from pressing on and making use of technology to continue their journey. Monthly in-person sessions transitioned to virtual meetings in early April. Each of the online sessions were held via Read More…
Festivals and events have been canceled across the region and the state, understandably so. With so much uncertainty, the investment of resources, time, and money into planning a celebration that may become impossible to hold is a huge risk. But another risk is the passing of time without opportunities to come together as a community, Read More…
Can you deduct golf expenses when you’re a business owner? Yes, but it isn’t quite as straightforward as other entertainment expenses. That’s because the IRS assumes that any discussions with your fellow golfers while on the course is never business-related. Even if you are talking business while playing, you likely cannot use that nonbusiness setting Read More…
NWPA Job Connect was awarded the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP) grant from the PA Department of Labor and Industry to support youth internship throughout Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Venango, and Warren counties. Local employers will have the opportunity to provide internships to youth ages 16-24 to expose them to local career opportunities in High Priority Read More…