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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 MoreSimple Energy Tips For Fall
From PPL Electric Utilities It’s been a long, hot, rainy summer. But autumn is almost here, and it’s time to get ready. For instance, you might have noticed that you’re turning on the lights earlier and earlier each night. The days, which seemed to last forever just a few weeks ago, are getting shorter. That…
Read MorePromoting 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…
Read MoreAll 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,…
Read MoreIRRC Releases Comments in Response to Proposed Overtime Rule Changes
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Independent Regulatory Review Commission last Friday issued their comments in response to the state Department of Labor and Industry’s proposal to dramatically expand overtime eligibility in Pennsylvania. Many of IRRC’s directives and questions are similar to those posited by hundreds of employers and other stakeholders who submitted comments in…
Read MoreMember News – September 26, 2018
Member News The Penn State World Campus will hold an online MBA sample class in which interested individuals can discover what it’s like to be a student in the Penn State Online MBA program tomorrow, Sept. 27 from 7-8 p.m. For a complete listing of upcoming PSU World Campus information events and news, check out…
Read More2018-19 Printed Chamber Directories Now Available
The 2018-19 version of the Columbia Montour Chamber’s annual printed directory is now available. One copy has been mailed to each Chamber member, and in the coming weeks, additional copies will be delivered to selected members that have previously requested them for their business location(s). If any Chamber members that don’t currently have additional directories…
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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 MoreCould Self-Funding be the Strategy For You?
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh Self-funding is not a new strategy. But while historically utilized for large employer groups, its availability for medium and small employers is new. And the concept is showing impressive results when it comes to giving employers greater input in health plan design and more control over rising medical benefit…
Read MoreMembers Check Out New Renovations at Rebranded Quality Inn Bloomsburg at September Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting
Members had an opportunity to check out a near completely renovated hotel as the Quality Inn Bloomsburg hosted September’s Business After Hours following a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the yearlong renovations. The owner, management and staff of the Quality Inn were all on hand for the ribbon cutting, and then were able…
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