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Vaping and Tobacco Use Policies

From ChamberChoice The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) permits employers to charge higher premiums to tobacco users for medical coverage (except where limited by state law). This should be done in conjunction with a wellness plan that offers tobacco cessation counseling, and employers generally will determine tobacco use by requiring employees to complete…

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Seeking Business Input on Proposed Bus Route

Would a public bus be used by your employees? A group of agencies working to establish service along the Route 11 corridor from Berwick to Selinsgrove is seeking input from local employers as planning moves forward. It is anticipated that service would begin in 2020. The effort is being spearheaded by the Greater Susquehanna Valley…

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PA Chamber Applauds Governor’s Focus on Workforce Development in 2019-20 Budget Proposal, Warns Against Policies That Will Hurt State’s Competitiveness

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2019-20 budget process is officially underway and with it has come a renewed sense of optimism that a budget will be finalized by the June 30th constitutional deadline. With year-to-date revenue collections currently $290 million above estimate, the governor’s budget proposal does not include any broad-based tax…

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Member News – March 20, 2019

Currently, and running through April 4, the United Way of Columbia and Montour County is again offering free basic tax help to low and moderate-income residents in the community. This program will be held Tuesdays and Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. and Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 130 W. 3rd…

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32nd Annual Central Susquehanna Builders Association Home Show Set for This Weekend

The Central Susquehanna Builders Association will hold its 32nd annual Home & Outdoor Living Show this weekend, March 22-24, at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. This annual home show brings together dozens of builders, realtors, lenders and various other home accessory and improvement organizations together to display their products and services to thousands of attendees over the…

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Welcome Providence Engineering Corporation

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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Chamber Foundation Hosts Future Careers Expo

On March 5, The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2019 Future Careers Expo.  This year’s expo featured 30 organizations and over 70 representatives from healthcare, manufacturing, law enforcement, education, conservation, amusement and more.  This event was an opportunity for area high school and middle schools students, and their parents, to…

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Bloomsburg Area Community Foundation Announces New Grant Opportunities

Grant Application (pdf) The Bloomsburg Area Community Foundation (BACF) announces grant opportunities for local nonprofit organizations serving the greater Bloomsburg area. This competitive grant round begins now and will continue into July. Approximately $10,000 is available in this grantround. Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit and governmental organizations are eligible to apply and 100% of requested funding from…

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State Transportation Commission, PennDOT Invite Public Comments

From PennDOT The State Transportation Commission (STC), PennDOT and our planning partners are excited to announce the beginning of the Twelve Year Transportation Program Planning Process. The STC recently released the 2019 Transportation Performance Report. It contains info about how PA’s transportation system performed over the last two years. We encourage you to read and share the…

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