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Workers’ Comp Fix Signed Into Law

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry In welcome news for the state’s business community, one of the PA Chamber’s top priorities this session – legislation that will save employers hundreds of millions of dollars a year – was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf last week. Act 111 of 2018 (formerly H.B. 1840) addresses last year’s…

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Welcome JM Robbins & Associates

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…

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Pursuing Health Insurance Options for Members

In June, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule that allowed small businesses to once again band together for health insurance. However, Pennsylvania was one of 12 states that has thrown a bucket of cold water on the opportunity for chambers, and other associations, to offer lower-cost options for members. Organizations at the…

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Cops on C.O.P.S.

Jeff Emanuel, director of The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, was recently invited to a first grade classroom in the Danville Area School District for unique opportunity.  With the state’s new PA Future Ready Index entering its second year, schools continue to wrestle with the challenges of providing career acquisition, career retention…

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Online Permitting Portal Bill Head to Governor Wolf’s Desk

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Senate unanimously passed and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf legislation last week that would bring a welcomed and overdue reform to the permitting process in Pennsylvania.  House Bill 1284 – which the House had unanimously passed in June – would direct the state Department of Community and…

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Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals Announces 2019 Board of Directors

The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) announced its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors at the 2018 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 17-19 at the Mountain Valley Banquet Venue in Barnesville, Pa.  Columbia Montour Chamber president Fred Gaffney, who has been a member of the board for the past several years,…

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Member News – October 24, 2018

Member News The Press Enterprise will host a Career Expo this afternoon, Oct. 24, from 2-6 p.m. at Berwick Golf Club. There is no cost to attend, and PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will also be on hand for some free job search workshops. There will also be door prizes every hour. Businesses interested in being…

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Are You Ready For ACA Reporting? Prepare Now For January 2019 Deadline

Last year saw multiple frantic efforts in Congress to change or eliminate many provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The results were mixed. Individual mandate to expire in 2019. Beginning January 1, 2019, there will no longer be a penalty on individuals who fail to maintain “minimum essential coverage.” Employer mandate remains in force. Applicable…

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Welcome Lackawanna College

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…

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Listening Sessions to Gauge Public Input About Regional Transportation Services

Transportation planners from the SEDA-COG and Williamsport Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) areas will be holding three listening sessions this fall to hear from the public about transit and transportation service needs and issues. These sessions are an opportunity for residents who do not drive or who rely on transportation services to speak directly with planners…

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