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Tariffs on Imports Rocking Small Businesses as They Scramble to Adapt
Business owners say tariffs will impact their ability to grow and hire and are already making them less profitable.By: Jeanette Mulvey , Editor-in-ChiefShare Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo is one of many small businesses preparing for tariff impacts. — Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo Looming tariffs on imported goods, parts, and raw materials have small businesses worried and planning for the worst. With uncertainty about when tariffs will be enacted, which countries will be affected, and how long these measures
Saint Vincent College professor uses ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Star Wars’ to explain how leadership is a s
Saint Vincent College professor uses ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Star Wars’ to explain how leadership is a superpower LATROBE, PA – Every Tuesday and Thursday, as dusk settles over the quiet streets of Latrobe, Dr. Michael Urick—a mild-mannered professor at Saint Vincent College and dean of the Alex. G. McKenna School of Business Economics and Government—unleashes his academic superpowers.Urick, professor of management and operational excellence, is teaching a unique and popular course, “Leadership for Jedi,
Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies
Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting CompaniesMarch 2, 2025The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
