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October 2, 2026
Dear Employer, On February 20, 2026, a new provision—Section 402.7—was added to the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law. This section specifically provides that individuals that have been separated from employment due to domestic violence shall be eligible for benefits. Employers will still receive fact-finding forms through their usual contact method and must respond within the standard deadlines. However, to protect claimant confidentiality and comply with the law, employers will not receive non-monetary determinations or specific details about claims related to domestic ... View Article
September 29, 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) 2026 Small Business Advantage Grant Program is now open for applications. These grant funds can be used by Pennsylvania small businesses to increase energy efficiency, reduce pollution, or protect the natural resources of Pennsylvania relating to their business operations. Key details: Applications open: September 18, 2026 Application deadline: March 19, 2027, or until all available funds are committed Total funding available: $1 million Maximum grant: Up to $12,000, depending ... View Article
September 29, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open! Your voice shapes the policies and programs that affect your business. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, please share your recent operational and financial experiences, about whether and how you use debt, and more. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others. The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those ... View Article
September 25, 2026
We’re so fortunate to have several past Code Blue program staff members returning to work at The Purcell House (our new long-term emergency housing program), but we are in need of additional staff to supplement the shifts. Below is information on the shifts available, along with salary information. Residential Support Specialists (both daytime and overnight available) Part-time $16 – $18/Hr Available Shifts: RSS 1 (Daytime) – Saturdays / Sundays – 8:30A – 4:30P RSS 2 (Daytime) – Daily – 4:30P – ... View Article
September 24, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought beginning April 21. Eligible Counties Pennsylvania: Adams, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York Delaware: New Castle Maryland: Baltimore County, Carroll, Cecil, and Harford Who Can Apply Small businesses Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries Small aquaculture enterprises Loan Assistance Available Economic Injury Disaster Loans: ... View Article
