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Alternative Graduation Requirements Bill Clears House in Unanimous Vote
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House unanimously passed legislation last week that would expand options for fulfilling high school graduation requirements in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1095 – which also passed the Senate unanimously in June – would allow students enrolled in career and technical education or other alternative pathways to opt out of…
Read MoreA Fair STEM Competition
As September draws to a close, everyone looks forward to the Bloomsburg Fair. The images conjured include concerts, rides, games, pizza, fries, funnel cake and everything else to excite one’s taste buds. For the second year in a row something else also caused some excitement at the Fair — a STEM competition between area high schools. …
Read MoreDanville Area Community Foundation Awards Over $44K to Local Nonprofits
The Danville Area Community Foundation (DACF) presented $44,360 to local nonprofit organizations during a celebratory luncheon held on Friday, Oct. 5, at The Iron Fork restaurant at Frosty Valley Resort. The 20 organizations receiving these grants included nine Chamber members. These grants were awarded through the DACF’s recent competitive grantround supported by the following DACF…
Read MoreMember News – October 17, 2018
Member News NEPIRC, DRIVE and SEDA-COG will team up to host a Lunch and Learn titled “Cybersecurity Trends & Safeguards for Manufacturers next Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Monty’s on the Bloomsburg University campus. This free seminar is specifically intended for manufacturers and helping them respond to current threats and trends…
Read MoreMembers Get Updates on Geisinger’s Initiatives, Learn About Highly-Rated ER at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Attendees had an opportunity to meet and greet with the leadership team at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, learn about the latest initiatives of the Geisinger system, as well as hear about how the emergency department at Geisinger Bloomsburg ranks high compared to other EDs across the state at the first of two Business After Hours this…
Read MoreWelcome Back Bloomsburg Area YMCA
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 MoreOctober is Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf has officially declared October 2018 as “Local Chamber of Commerce Month” in Pennsylvania. The Governor issued an official proclamation making that declaration. Below is the text of that proclamation. Greetings: It is my pleasure to join with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry to support October 2018 as Local Chamber of…
Read MoreOvercoming Social Isolation
From rabbittransit October is Depression Awareness Month. Risk of depression increases when people experience social isolation, which is especially common among seniors. Social isolation and depression take a toll on physical and mental well-being. rabbittransit plays a critical role in the socialization of the lives of older adults. Transportation provides access to the senior center…
Read MoreA QUEST For Leadership: 2018-19 Leadership Central Penn Class Kicks Off
As September ushers in the official start of fall, that means leaves changing, the Bloomsburg Fair, and the start of Leadership Central Penn. This year’s LCP class kicked off at Bloomsburg University with QUEST team building. The 19 members of the LCP Class of 2019 joined Chamber Foundation director, Jeff Emanuel, for a day of…
Read More28th Annual Economic Survey Shows Boost in Employer Optimism, While Workforce Needs, Healthcare and Taxes Continue to Burden Employers
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The PA Chamber unveiled the results of its 28th Annual Economic Survey last week, which showed record high optimism among employers in terms of their confidence with the direction of Pennsylvania’s economy and their willingness to invest in their facilities and workers. However, a jobs skills gap was listed…
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