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Thank You Sponsors of the Annual Meeting
The Chamber wishes to publicly thank all of the valuable contributors that helped make the 2019 Chamber Annual Meeting a successful and enjoyable event for its members and guests. It is the continued support of these businesses, organizations and individuals that helps the Chamber fulfill its mission of offering programs, benefits and events to its…
Read MoreWorking Across the Aisle: PA Chamber Committed to Smart Policies That Everyone – Regardless of Political Party – Can be in Favor of
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2019-20 state legislative session has started out much like the one before it – with a divided government. The state House and Senate remain under Republican control and the Executive Branch is still led by Democrats, with Gov. Tom Wolf being sworn in last month for his…
Read MoreMember News – February 20, 2019
A free job fair will be held this Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 21-23, at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in the Industrial, Arts & Crafts and Educational buildings. Any business interested in booking a space should complete the one-page vendor application. For questions, please call Diane Considine at 570-479-0636 or Barb Belles at 570-387-4144. The Danville Business Alliance will…
Read MoreColumbia Alliance for Economic Growth Votes to Dissolve
Economic development activities of the Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth are now being handled by DRIVE, a two-county council of governments created to consolidate the activities of several organizations. The Alliance Board of Directors voted to dissolve the organization at its annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, held at the Inn at Turkey Hill. Recent…
Read MoreWelcome Java Momma
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 MoreStudent Loan Repayment Benefits
From ChamberChoice Many employers currently offer tuition reimbursement as a component of their employee benefit programs, but this benefit is of limited use for employees who have already completed their education and who do not expect to take further coursework that would be eligible for reimbursement. At the same time, large numbers of prospective employees…
Read MoreGovernor’s Fifth Budget Proposal Focuses on Workforce Goals; Contains Elements Employers Oppose
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Gov. Tom Wolf presented his fifth budget address last week to a joint session of the state House and Senate. His 2019-20 proposal calls for a spend amount of $34.1 billion – a 2.79 percent increase over the current year. Speaking with optimism about the work elected officials…
Read MoreBusinesses and Individuals Recognized at Columbia Montour Chamber Annual Meeting
Member businesses and individuals of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the Barn at Frosty Valley in Danville, and sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. More than 240 people attended the dinner meeting which celebrated outstanding member achievements, elected members to the Board…
Read MoreColumbia Montour Chamber Announces 2019-20 Board
The 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce was announced at the organization’s Annual Meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Barn at Frosty Valley in Danville, and sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Nominated to serve a…
Read MoreMember News – February 13, 2019
AGAPE is in desperate need of warehouse and driver volunteers. Even if you might only be able to help one day per month, that would be of tremendous value to AGAPE as it works to ensure it serves those in need. If interested, or for questions, please contact AGAPE at 570-317-2210 or stop in their…
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