OCTOBER 2026 IS LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTH IN PENNSYLVANIA Governor Josh Shapiro has officially declared October 2026 as “Local Chamber of Commerce Month” in Pennsylvania. Please see attached the official proclamation.
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
October is Chamber of Commerce Month! We’d love to celebrate our members by featuring you in one of our weekly email blasts throughout the month. If you’re interested in being featured, send us a short blurb about why you love being a Chamber member to lrushing@phoenixvillechamber.org. We’ll feature your logo and a quote in an upcoming email and help showcase what makes our Chamber community special!
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
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