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Java Momma Featured on TV Show “World’s Greatest” Java Momma, based in Danville, is one of the “World’s Greatest” when it comes to direct sales. Read more at www.wnep.com. Geisinger Career Closet Offers Free Professional Outfits for Public The Geisinger Career Center in downtown Danville is hosting free Career Closet events every Thursday and Friday…

Summer Edition of Business Matters Tab Published in Press Enterprise Today’s Press Enterprise includes the Summer edition of our Business Matters tab. This season’s publication includes information about the state budget, which was finalized late last week, details on the Chamber’s upcoming events including women’s Leadercast and our Third Annual Mixer w/ Nonprofits, and expanded…

LEGISLATURE REACHES COMPROMISE TO END BRIDGE TOLLING The State Legislature has passed a bill led by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and co-sponsored by Senator John Gordner to stop the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from imposing new tolls on existing bridges with a Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3). “Bipartisan…

The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce joins the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry in applauding the General Assembly and Governor Tom Wolf for passage of significant reforms to the Commonwealth’s tax structure, including a reduction to the state’s uncompetitive Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI) rate and tax relief for small businesses. “There’s been discussion…

From the PA Chamber of Business & Industry PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein issued the following statement on the Commonwealth Court’s granting an injunction suspending the state’s implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which took effect July 1: “This delay is an important, much-needed step for Pennsylvania residents and businesses. We appreciate…

The Chamber of Commerce’s website, columbiamontourchamber.com, has been recently redesigned to better provide information to area employers, residents, and people interested in coming to the area. Resources include news of importance to businesses, information on money-saving programs, job listings, wage rates, and cost of living comparisons. The new layout also improves functionality for mobile devices.…

Member News – July 6, 2022 Integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield Universities Complete After more than 18 months of work by nearly 1,000 individuals, the integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities under the banner of Commonwealth University officially took place on Friday, July 1. “My sincere thanks go to the teams at each of…

West End and Fishing creek mitigation studies final reports posted online The final reports for the West End and Fishing Creek Flood Mitigation Studies are now posted online. With the support of Representative Millard and Senator Gordner, funding was secured for these pioneering studies. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners, working with SEDA-Council of Governments…

Coalition to stop bridge tolling applauds court decision Commonwealth Court has voided the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) plan to begin tolling nine interstate bridges across the state. The June 30th decision from the majority of the Court found that PennDOT, the P3 Board, and Sec. Gramian exceeded their statutory authority under Act 88 of…

Free Webinar Series Helps Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center network is offering a free webinar series to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs that want to work on their growth plans and learn what areas are important to bring their business to the next level. Bucknell SBDC, Wilkes SBDC, University of Pittsburgh SBDC and Widener University…