Posted in Director's Comments on September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pan-seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras. Beer-Poached Littleneck Clams. Chianti-Braised Rabbit. These are just a few of the delectable items on the menu when Matt Finarelli, chef extraordinaire and son of Twilight Dinner hosts Peggy and Jack Finarelli, treated us to an evening of sweet and savory tastes of his own creation in support of the [...]
Posted in Director's Comments on September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On August 22 we ran out of time for Congressman Bill Shuster to answer all the questions that were posed during the Government – Its Your Business breakfast.
I am pleased to present those topics and their answers here.
Mercury Light Bulbs:
A nationwide phase-out of conventional light bulbs for energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights by 2012 was contained [...]
Posted in Director's Comments on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Chamber has been urging broadband deployment for several years. This article from Boomtown Institute that I place here in its entirity, is indicative of this pressing need.
Internet Speed in the United States
The results of a second annual survey of Internet speeds, conducted by the Communication Workers of America, show that the United States has [...]
Posted in Director's Comments on September 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Because I like to cook, I am always on the lookout for good ingredients to inspire my menus. Recently in my travels I noticed that the Giant Eagle, the DBI Farmer’s Market and Boyer’s Orchard among others are overflowing with a bountiful fall harvest of flavorful fruits and vegetables. Despite the 90 degree weather today and [...]
First Industries Tourism Program
Posted in Director's Comments on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I was talking to a fellow who was considering opening a new business that would cater to tourists. We discussed the First Industries Tourism program as a possible resource for grants and loans and I thought you might like to know about it as well.
The grant piece is for new business start ups to [...]
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