Member News
Bloomsburg and Luzerne County Community College Nursing Programs Enter Into Agreement
Two Chamber members, Bloomsburg University and Luzerne County Community College, recently entered into a new agreement that will help facilitate the transfer of LCCC’s nursing program graduates to BU to complete their bachelor’s degree. Nationally, nursing is one of the most in-demand professions and with two of our area’s largest employers — Geisinger and Commonwealth…
Read MoreMember News – January 17, 2018
Member News The Columbia-Montour Opioid Coalition, which is headed up by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County and of which the Chamber is a member, will host a lunchtime talk titled “Post-Holiday Depression and Addiction” on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 12-1 p.m. at the Pine Barn Inn. This event is open to the public…
Read MoreChamber Board of Directors Proposes By-Law Changes
Several modifications to the Chamber’s By-Laws are being recommended to the membership by the Board of Directors. The following three changes will be voted on at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Feb. 8 at Rolling Pines Golf Course. Proposed deletions are signified by strikethrough, additions are underlined, with an explanation in italics…
Read MoreWelcome OneSource Staffing
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read More3D Printer Now Available at McBride Memorial Library Aims to Help Promote STEM
Thanks to a grant, there is now a 3D printer available at McBride Memorial Library. The library began using the 3D printer last month with a few special events centered around holiday ornament printing. For now, the 3D printer is only available for public use as a part of similar special events. However, the plan…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: AGAPE – Love From Above To Our Community
“Being a member of the Chamber has enhanced our relationships with businesses and corporations, extended our outreach for making the business community and others aware of what we do and increased our ability to get the word out about our events. It has also enhanced our community donations beyond churches and individuals.” – Kelly Dent,…
Read MoreMember News – January 10, 2018
Member News PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will host a networking and seminar next Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Agriculture & Human Services Building, located at 702 Sawmill Rd., Bloomsburg. The seminar will focus on unemployment compensation issues, specifically relief from charges/suitable work. The seminar will run from 9:30-11:30, with a…
Read MoreWelcome WVIA Public Media
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreLeadership Central Penn Learns About the Cost of Justice and Being Unprepared
January took Leadership Central Penn participants to court for some education on our proactive judicial system in Columbia and Montour Counties. The morning kicked off with some morning motivation provided by Tina Welch with Welch Performance Consulting. The highlight was a class participant sharing her story of adoption of her children presided over by the…
Read MorePPL’s Operation HELP Program Assists Families in Need
From Tracie Witter, PPL Electric Utilities Regional Affairs Director Well here we are in January and February – the coldest time of the year! They’re months of short days, long nights, snow, wind and ice. While these months do have their charm, we all know they can be tough to get through sometimes. For people…
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