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5K to Benefit Substance Recovery

A 5K run/walk to benefit education and recovery from substance abuse in the area is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 in Bloomsburg. The event is being sponsored by United in Recovery, a coalition of local organizations and citizens organized by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County. The Chamber is part of this coalition with…

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Downtown Berwick Enhancement Efforts Moving Forward

Despite recent news about two distressed properties in Berwick’s downtown, there are proactive efforts underway to enhance the central business district. A committee, which is being coordinated by Community Strategies Group and includes representation from the Chamber, is meeting regularly to advance several initiatives. The community was provided an update on these efforts at a…

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Promoting and Encouraging Downtown Businesses

Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. (DBI), a subsidiary of the Chamber, is pursuing projects to enhance the downtown while continuing to support existing businesses and encourage new business development.  The organization is working with a Bloomsburg University intern to update its database of downtown businesses and commercial properties. Ben Rance will be stopping in to businesses and…

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All Aboard the North Pole Express

The holiday tradition North Pole Express returns this year the weekend of Thanksgiving. Train excursions between Bloomsburg and Catawissa will be held Nov. 24 and 25. Tickets go on sale online at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The one-hour rides include stories, characters, and caroling. Rides on Saturday will be at 10 a.m., noon,…

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Increasing Awareness of Substance Abuse and Recovery

The United in Recovery coalition is participating in events throughout the fall to raise awareness of substance abuse issues and celebrate recovery. A display in the Education building at the Bloomsburg Fair is designed to help parents and guardians identify potential hiding places for drugs. The Hiding in Plain Sight display simulates a child’s bedroom…

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Bloomsburg Community Foundation Awards Over $10K to Local Nonprofits

The Bloomsburg Area Community Foundation (BACF), whose funds are administered by the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation, recently awarded $10,300 to local nonprofits during its competitive grantround. The awards were granted through the Bloomsburg Area Community Foundation Fund. The awards were given out at a luncheon at Monty’s on the Bloomsburg University, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, during…

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SEDA-COG Requests Input For Travel Needs Survey

SEDA-COG wants to hear from you.  How are you affected by transportation services in the central Pennsylvania region?  How could services better help you, your family, or your business in Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties? Let us know by participating in a brief online survey. The survey, available through…

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Bloomsburg University Students Seek to Engage With Businesses and the Community

Even before the fall semester began at Bloomsburg University, members of the football team were helping local residents clean up from the recent flooding. With the semester now underway, there are many opportunities to engage with students for volunteer efforts and professional development. Businesses and non-profit organizations are invited to connect. The Big Event is…

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Get an Update on Downtown Berwick Efforts

A public information session will he held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Berwick Theatre to provide updates on efforts to enhance downtown Berwick. The updates will be provided by members of the Berwick: The Next Step steering committee, which has been meeting regularly to advance recommendations in the downtown enhancement plan, developed in…

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Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) Hosts 10 Students from Columbia and Montour Counties

The Columbia Montour Chamber and the Chamber Foundation support not only local business, but also educating our youth about business and future employment opportunities right here in Columbia and Montour counties. That’s why for years, both organizations have supported Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW). This award-winning program teaches students to understand and celebrate the American…

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