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Governor Announces $10 Million Available to Support Pennsylvania’s Food System

Governor Tom Wolf announced that $10 million is now available for Pennsylvania businesses that have worked to maintain access to fresh, healthy food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pennsylvania’s food retailers stepped up to the plate to protect those putting food on the shelf, to think outside of the box to protect the most vulnerable, and…

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New Occupational Licensure Law Will Help Address Workforce Challenges

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry PA Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf signed S.B. 637, legislation that helps Pennsylvanians with criminal records re-enter the workforce by reforming the process by which they can obtain an occupational license: “Pennsylvania oversees the administration…

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Paycheck Protection Program Application Period Extended

On July 4, President Trump signed into law a bill extending the deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan to August 8. This modification gives businesses an additional six weeks to apply for a PPP loan. If you have already received a Payroll Protection Program loan, you may not receive a second loan.…

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Member News- July 8, 2020

Columbia/Montour Fireman’s Relief Carnival Columbia/Montour Fire Departments Weekend Carnival at The Bloomsburg Fair! Friday, July 17th  – 4 PM until 10 PM Saturday, July 18th  – 12 Pm until 10 pm Fireworks Scheduled for Saturday night at Dusk (9:30 pm-ish) Fire Department Companies from 2 Counties bringing hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, caramel corn, sweet corn,…

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Building Organizational Leaders Through Partnership with Bloomsburg University

The Chamber of Commerce and Bloomsburg University are again offering a program to help develop and sharpen skills for leading in today’s workplace environment. The five-module management and leadership certificate program is appropriate for existing leaders, managers, and supervisors; or those who are new or emerging in any business sector. Dozens of individuals working at…

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Rebuilding Businesses with the Small Business Recovery Webinar

On July 7th, the Chamber and Bloomsburg University‘s Zeigler College of Business co-hosted a webinar to assist small businesses with recovery.  Dr. Todd Shawver, Dean of the Zeigler College of Business, also discussed how Bloomsburg University’s Small Business Recovery Program (SBRP) is available to provide individualized consulting services to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.  Topics…

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Welcome Orilie’s Medical Supply

More than 435 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and the region. Increased membership allows the Chamber to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives. The Chamber welcomes Orilie’s Medical Supply. Orilie’s…

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Visionary Member Spotlight- PPL Electric Utilities

The Columbia Montour Chamber’s Visionary Member Spotlight highlights PPL Electric Utilities.  For over 100 years, the company has provided essential energy services to more than 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company continues to make significant investments to improve the electric delivery system, by replacing aging facilities and building…

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Member News- July 1, 2020

Berwick Industrial Development Association Presents Two Berwick High School Graduates with Scholarships  Berwick Industrial Development Association (B.I.D.A.), is committed to improving the economy of the region through marketing and managing its industrial assets, the retention, expansion and recruitment of business and industry; and contributing to community revitalization efforts. In line with our mission, B.I.D.A. created…

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Applications for the Next Class of Community Leaders being Accepted

Leadership Central Penn, a program of The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber, is currently accepting applications for its 2020-21 class. LCP is a community leadership program for working professionals, and seeks to identify and educate citizens living and/or working in Columbia and Montour counties that exhibit leadership potential. Participants will be exposed to a wide…

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