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MBA News & Blog

The MBA’s News & Blog is where we share MBA news, insights, updates and practical tips designed to move your business forward.

The latest MBA news & blog articles:

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Issues & Innovations: E.H. Schwab Company

E.H. Schwab Company, ISSUES & INNOVATIONS Written by: Eileen Anderson, The MBA, Director, Government Relations Brad Harrison, Vice President “Founded in 1929, E.H. Schwab has become experts in the custom metal fabrication industry. Each metal is unique in its characteristics which impacts part geometry, tooling design and price. Understanding these nuances is critical to manufacturing a consistently high-quality, cost-competitive finished

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Why Are Computer Skills in the Workplace More Important Than Ever?

Technology continues to reshape the workplace at a rapid pace, and businesses that invest in digital skills are better positioned to stay productive and competitive. From spreadsheets and presentations to collaboration tools and AI-powered platforms, computer literacy has become an essential part of everyday work. Strong computer skills do more than help employees complete tasks faster. They also support critical

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Why Employee Training Matters for ROI and Retention

Employee training is one of those investments that often gets treated like a requirement instead of a strategy. But when it is done well, it has a direct impact on employee training ROI and overall business performance. When employees understand their roles and feel confident in their skills, work gets done more efficiently. People make better decisions in real time,

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Leadership Summit Recap: What It Takes to Move Forward

At the Leadership Summit, leaders from across the region came together to share AI and cybersecurity leadership insights and explore how these forces are reshaping business and what it takes to stay ahead AI: Practical, Focused, and Built to Work Insights from speakers including Vidhi Kothari, Jonah Sargent, Kevin DiGilio, Michael Reynolds, Andrew Jack Bond, and Cadence Rand made one

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Affordable Employee Benefits That Employees Actually Want

What are affordable employee benefits? Affordable employee benefits are low-cost or no-cost perks employers offer to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and well-being without significantly increasing overhead. These benefits often focus on flexibility, recognition, and support rather than expensive compensation packages. What affordable benefits do employees value most? Employees consistently prioritize benefits that improve their daily lives and reduce stress. Some

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MBA Brings AI Conversation to Cranberry Township

More than 20 MBA member companies came together in Cranberry Township for our first Business Roundtable, centered on one timely question: How are you using AI effectively? The room reflected where most organizations are right now. Skill levels ranged from those just getting started to others already using AI in more advanced, strategic ways. That mix led to a productive,

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