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President’s Message: A Great Place to Play (Especially Outside) By Chris Berleth I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t like the weather in central Pennsylvania, wait five minutes.” That may be a little on the nose, but if like me, you’re anxious to enjoy a more consistent weather pattern than the on again off-again blustery…

Chamber Coalitions Consider Far-Reaching Rules and Legislation The Columbia Montour Chamber routinely partners with the PA Chamber of Business & Industry and the U.S. Chamber to consider rules and legislation that will have broad implications for member businesses and the region’s economic vitality. Recently, your Chamber has joined the U.S. Chamber’s federation of local chambers…

No cost Public-Private Partnerships Seminar The Columbia County Placemaking Initiative is offering a no cost seminar about Public-Private Partnerships. The class, which is open to businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities, will cover: The benefits of cross-sector collaboration The elements of successful partnerships Ways to structure partnerships Project lifecycle and management Best practices and tips for success…

New Member Highlight-Connections Life Care Connections Life Care offers professional hospice, palliative, and supportive care services in homes, senior care facilities, and nursing homes. Their knowledgeable team of professionals works together to provide personalized care. Their approach helps patients live as comfortably and pain-free as possible, while also respecting their wishes and maintaining dignity. In…

Public Comment Period for Regional Transportation Improvement Program Open Through SEDA-COG, counties and municipalities in Central Pennsylvania have a voice in the state’s transportation plans. Working together with SEDA-COG, local government, the business community, and non-profit organizations establish the region’s transportation priorities. These priorities are detailed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is updated…

Extreme Ownership: How Leaders Can Transform Business Culture with Radical Responsibility Extreme ownership is a mindset shift that emphasizes complete accountability in leadership, as explained by Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL officer. This philosophy leads to enhanced respect and fosters a culture of effective problem-solving and trust within teams. True leaders embrace their failures…

The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber Hires New Foundation Director The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber has hired Tonya Smith to be their full-time Director. The Foundation has developed programs that focus on workplace wellness, leadership and skills development, and career exploration. As a 501(c)3 charitable organization and subsidiary of the Chamber, the…

Businesses look at their R&D spending as a tax bill sits in the Senate Source: US Chamber of Commerce R&D Expensing Uncertainty Puts Jobs and Innovation at Risk A bill that would restore a trio of key business tax provisions, including the deduction for domestic research and development (R&D) expenses, remains stuck in the Senate.…

Chamber President Testifies to House Committee on Pro-Business Tax Reform Bloomsburg, PA – On Thursday, April 11, the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce hosted the PA House Republican Policy Committee for the first in a series of hearings on pro-business tax reform.  Chris Berleth, Chamber President, testified regarding the impact of the complex and burdensome…