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Briefcase: Event to help manufacturers navigate AI’s impact

JOHNSTOWN Event to help manufacturers navigate AI’s impact JARI, in partnership with the Cambria Regional Chamber and the Greater Johnstown Regional Partnership, will host an educational event for regional manufacturers titled “Manufacturing and the AI Revolution: Opportunities for Growth, Jobs, Families, and Communities.” The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown. Designed to help local manufacturers better understand and prepare for the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in ...

Analysts project chill on economy due to storm

HOUSTON — The deadly and widespread winter storm paralyzing much of the American East with ice, snow and cold is also taking a multi-billion dollar bite out of the U.S. economy, experts figure. But how much? Economists and meteorologists are trying to get a handle on the disruption costs of winter weather disasters, which aren’t as easy to calculate as buildings destroyed by hurricanes, floods and fires. “Events like this storm highlight just how interconnected our economy is with weather conditions. When major transportation hubs shut down or power grids fail, the cascading ...

Ticker: Trump threatens to hike tariffs on SKorean goods

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on SKorean goods President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year. Trump said on social media Monday that import taxes would be raised on autos, lumber and pharmaceutical drugs from South Korea with the rate on other goods going from 15% to 25%. The U.S. president previously imposed the tariffs by declaring an economic emergency and bypassing Congress, while South Korea needed legislative approval for the framework announced in ...

What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?

I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a new sofa or a cup of coffee. If you want to make decent, “good enough” choices about your financial plan and portfolio and get onto other things, what strategies should you employ? And what should you stop doing? Here are some strategies to embrace. Eliminate ‘onesies’ Step away from those individual stocks. Forget I bonds and laddered portfolios of individual Treasury ...

Workplace — Jan. 24-25

New hires and promotions Brian Wiser has been promoted to Director of Transportation at Keller Engineers Inc. In this role, Wiser will provide client services and lead the division’s four departments, department supervisors, and the transportation team. Brian began his career at Keller Engineers as a college intern in 1995. Over the past 30 years, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding engineering and leadership abilities, while cultivating strong client relationships. Josiah Jones has been appointed as executive director of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development ...