Route 422 Business Advisor September 2026 Issue

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September 1, 2026 SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Pennsylvania Businesses and Private Nonprofits

SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Pennsylvania Businesses and Private Nonprofits

The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging partners, stakeholders, and local officials to help share information about available disaster assistance for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations including faith-based impacted by freeze occurring April 20 through May 31. Eligible businesses and nonprofits in the primary Pennsylvania counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Delaware, Elk, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, ... View Article

September 1, 2026 Press Release: 78.3 Acres Preserved Forever in West Vincent Township

Press Release: 78.3 Acres Preserved Forever in West Vincent Township

Devault, Pa., August 31, 2026 — French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is delighted to announce the permanent protection of 78.3 acres in West Vincent Township. Finalized on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in partnership with landowners Paul and Cynthia Black, West Vincent Township, and Chester County, this critical conservation easement expands an existing cluster of preserved properties to create a contiguous 236-acre corridor of land protected in perpetuity. “This is the third project I have had the honor of working ... View Article

August 25, 2026

We’re Hiring: Special Education Paraprofessional

Join The Camphill School, a residential and day school serving students ages 5-18 with moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chester County, PA. As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you’ll support students with daily living skills, classroom learning, recreational activities, and cultural experiences within our unique adaptive Waldorf educational program. We’re seeking compassionate, creative, and energetic individuals who enjoy working with children, being outdoors in all weather, and helping students thrive. Full-Time, Monday-Friday (8:15 AM-4:15 PM) Competitive Pay: $19-$21/hour ... View Article

July 13, 2026

Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities from His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families

Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities from His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families With one of the only divided legislatures in the nation, Governor Shapiro brought legislative leaders in both parties together to pass a bipartisan, fiscally responsible budget for the fourth year in a row. Working with Democrats in the state House and Senate, Governor Shapiro secured many of the priorities ... View Article