Abingdon’s budget may soon require higher fees, the town’s director of finance told the Abingdon Town Council during Thursday’s meeting. “The town can no longer take on things that we can’t have a revenue stream for,” Steve Trotman, the town’s director of finance, said. “We provide tremendous services for residents, but many times the charges … Read more
The Oklahoma House of Representatives moved closer to its goal of comprehensive medical marijuana reform on Thursday with the passage of six additional bills, including a substantial hike in the cost of most commercial licenses. House Bill 2179, by Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, would create a tiered commercial grower fee structure based on size and … Read more
(The Center Square) – Spokane, Washington’s Community Housing and Human Services Department plans to distribute 10 million among entities that can help address the city’s housing crisis. Six million comes from American Rescue Plan funding and the remainder from local sales and use taxes dedicated to housing and support services, according to city reports. Target … Read more
Paschall Insurance Group has announced the addition of local insurance professional Chad Edwards to its group of agents. “Chad Edwards is a well-respected, highly-trusted insurance professional,” said Paul Paschall, agency owner. “His personal values, professional training and commitment to protecting his clients makes him a perfect addition to the Paschall Insurance Group team.” Edwards has … Read more
WELLSVILLE – The first live annual Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner in two years celebrated businesses new and old this past weekend. More than 70 people gathered Saturday evening at the Wellsville Country Club for an entertaining night filled with music from Darkwater Duo, good food, thank yous and awards. Bruce Thomas, executive … Read more
We have all seemingly wondered when life would resume as normal. It looks like though we are as close as we’ve been for over two years now (if you ignore the inflation that is only rising.) Below are a few bits of information you might find interesting, along with a few upcoming events that might … Read more
Belmont’s efforts to revamp its business license tax format and hotel tax have received positive City Council input, with city staff now preparing ordinances for council approval. Charles Stone “I’m firmly supportive of a desperate need to overhaul an outdated and non-rational business license tax ordinance and to take a look at the transient occupancy … Read more
Even as a young boy, I was fascinated with “the Telephone Building” on Commerce Street in downtown Kingsport. Maybe I should say “buildings” and “corner of Commerce and Main.” The nearly windowless, yellow- brick building complex always looked a bit ominous to me. I couldn’t help wonder what was inside. I can only find old … Read more
SELLERSBURG – A group of local professionals offered advice on starting and running a business during a recent event at Silver Creek High School. Silver Creek’s 25th annual Panel of Entrepreneurs took place Friday after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. The event is presented by the high school’s Academy of Finance. The panel … Read more
(The Center Square) – A tax incentive in the state budget that begins July 1 could help cover liability insurance costs for Illinois’ agritourism industry. Pumpkin patches, crop mazes, orchards and pick-your-own farms are examples of agritourism businesses in Illinois. They are prime connectors for city folk and Illinois farm communities, Steve Miller, owner of … Read more
