Chamber Blog--Positioning For Success

McDowell Chamber of Commerce is invested in the success of our county and works to create opportunities, facilitate economic growth, and promote our area as an enticing place to live, work, and play. Our goal is also to be an advocate for our businesses and help them thrive and grow. In Positioning For Success, we'll share tips, tools, expert advice, and resources to help you do just that--Thrive & Grow!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Adapting To A Changing Workforce

Since Covid-19, the shutdowns, and the subsequent Federal recovery efforts, I’ve been keeping up on the job market, nationally and here in McDowell. And I’m not just reading the news stories and taking note of the job numbers. I’m talking to our members, I’m seeing them struggle to find workers, posting their jobs on our website, and reading their job postings.

Tina Wolfe

Thursday, March 28, 2019
Employees Or Independent Contractors?

Many businesses classify their workers as independent contractors for legitimate business reasons. However, a worker misclassification can have severe financial consequences, especially for small businesses that are hit with various penalties and required to pay restitution. Consider these issues before classifying your workers and decide whether you’re better off paying some extra costs upfront but avoiding the risk of worker misclassification case.

Tina Wolfe

Monday, April 30, 2018
Always Be Recruiting!

Do you struggle with finding and keeping quality staff? In our latest blog, you'll discover a simple, yet often overlooked tool that will help you create the staff you need to run your business efficiently.

Tina Wolfe