Pennsylvania


The Pennsylvania Story

Jul 1, 1987

A brief review of Thornburgh economic initiatives  Read story

Unconventional Wisdom;

Oct 1, 1987

Don't simply create new public-sector programs. Change private-sector behavior instead. Unless a state can change what happens in the marketplace -- how...  Read story

Pennsylvania Raises Minimum Wage to $7.15

By Melanie Brooks |  Jul 13, 2006

Critics say the increase will force small-business owners to lay off employees.  Read story

The New Role Models

By DAVID OSBORNE |  Oct 1, 1987

Which states are the real innovators in economic policy?  Read story

Things I Can't Live Without: Marcy Zambelli

By Ian Mount |  Jul 1, 2004

One CEO's hot list.  Read story

An eBay for Manure

Aug 6, 2007

A new interactive website launched by a Small Business Development Center in Pennsylvania is helping the state deal with nearly five million tons of surpl...  Read story

Republican Richard Thornburgh

Jul 1, 1987

A popular governor worries that while his party feuds over ideological concerns, Democrats will steal away with the issues of economic growth  Read story

Pennsylvania Issues Simplified Tax Forms

Jan 24, 2007

Jan. 24, 2007 -- Pennsylvania business owners this month will receive simplified unemployment tax forms for 2007, the state's Department ...  Read story

State Support: Indiana Wants You

Oct 1, 1984

1. Indiana 6. Michigan 2. Connecticut 7. Ohio 3. Pennsylvania 8. Louisiana 4. Massachusetts 9. Illinois 5. New Y...  Read story

The Wrong Remedy

By Donna Sammons |  Oct 1, 1983

Perloff Bros. Inc., a Philadelphia-based wholesaler of Tartan Foods, wanted to expand and had found just the way to do it. A small wholesale grocer in ups...  Read story

Collision Course

By Gerard J. Holzmann |  Mar 15, 1996

A primer on how train wrecks of the past paved the way for safe data transfer today.  Read story

In Search of the Small-Business Bible

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Apr 1, 1994

Report on current books on business; 25 best business ideas; on-line resources for start-ups.  Read story

Jobless Claims Hit 12-Month High

Nov 30, 2006

Nov. 30, 2006 -- New claims for unemployment benefits rose last week by 34,000 to 357,000, the highest level in over a year, the Labor De...  Read story

How To Choose A Health Care Plan: Behind the Premiums

By Inc Staff |  Jun 1, 2008

The formula: Most insurers start by using your group’s demographics to arrive at a “best case” rate that assumes everybody is heal...  Read story

Boosting Small Business

By David Lindorff |  Oct 1, 1982

Overcoming an antibusiness bias The idea of states cutting red tape for development permits and business licenses is nothing new, but Oregon has add...  Read story

Rate Case;

By V.I |  Jun 1, 1986

THE BILL HAD GONE DOWN TO defeat in Colorado every year since the mid-1970s. Lawmakers refused to establish an office to represent consumers in utility ra...  Read story

Life in the Fast Lane

By George Gendron |  Jul 1, 1993

Highlights from the annual Inc. 500 conference.  Read story

All The Right Moves

By Anne Stuart |  Sep 1, 2001

Getting taxpayers to foot the bill for your new IT system.  Read story

Capitol Ideas

By Joel Kotkin and Greg Critser |  Oct 1, 1985

Entrepreneurs take note: When it comes to economic development, the serious business isn't getting done in Washington, D.C., these days.  Read story

When A Union Demands Recognition

By Garry M. Ewing |  Dec 1, 1982

In the early stage of a union drive, the wrong move on the part of management can lead to inadvertent unionization of the company.  Read story

A Buyer's Guide To Events

By Lauren Cooper |  Apr 1, 2008

Looking for a little ROI among the RSVPs? Here's what sponsors pay (and the benefits they receive) at events of all sizes.  Read story

Court Puts Curb On Polygraph Test Use

May 1, 1982

Reinforcing the measures already taken by more than 20 state legislatures, a court decision has tightened restrictions on how employers can use polygraph ...  Read story

How To Find The Database You Need

Dec 1, 1983

A look at the best business database software programs.  Read story

Family-Run Child-Care Center

By Alessandra Bianchi |  Sep 1, 1991

Financial summary and brief description of a child-care center.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Nov 22, 2006

Leading indicators rebound; weekly jobless claims rise.  Read story

At a Glance

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 1988

Charts providing information on the features of Inc. 500 companies.  Read story

A Gathering of Angels

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Feb 1, 1994

A Pennsylvania group tries to match entrepreneurs with private investors.  Read story

The State of Woman-Owned Start-ups

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Nov 1, 1993

Statistics on women-owned businesses in 1992, plus a quote from Lillian Vernon.  Read story

Report On The States: Best Of Show

Oct 1, 1983

Minnesota's tax and wage rates are well above tha national medians. But aggressive bank lending and investments by local SBICs make it one of the top states ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Mar 15, 2007

Business owners nervous about labor costs and lower earnings; retail sales flatten out.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 26, 2007

Business owners and consumers less optimistic about economy; gas prices dip after 11 weeks of increases.  Read story

Put Government Pension Funds To Work

By Belden Hull Daniels and Nancy Barbe |  Sep 1, 1982

Small companies need capital, and state and local government pension funds can help if lawmakers will allow it.  Read story

State Senators Battle Insurance Tactics

By Daniel Del'Re |  Oct 27, 2005

Oct. 27, 2005 --Employees who have serious medical conditions are Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Apr 10, 2008

Small-business outlook hits 28-year low; retailers struggle with early Easter.  Read story

Some Help In Taking The Long-range View

Sep 1, 1982

While giant corporations often rely on 10-year plans to chart their growth, small companies tend to fly more by the seat of their pants. To most of them ...  Read story

Jobless Claims Surge

By Angus Loten |  Jan 31, 2008

Despite job gains at smaller firms, more workers are filing for unemployment benefits.  Read story

Jobless Claims Rise

Nov 22, 2006

Nov. 22, 2006 -- The number of claims for unemployment benefits rose by 12,000 last week to 321,000, the Labor Department reported Wednes...  Read story

Jobless Claims Up

Nov 2, 2006

Nov. 2, 2006 -- New claims for unemployment benefits surged by 18,000 to 327,000 last week, the sharpest gains in four months, the Labor ...  Read story

Jobless Claims Fall

Dec 14, 2006

Dec. 14, 2006 -- New claims for unemployment benefits dropped by 20,000 to 304,000 last week, the Labor Department reported on Thursday.<...  Read story

Jobless Claims Fall

Jan 18, 2007

Jan. 18, 2007 – New claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week by 8,000 to 290,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday....  Read story