Search results for:

In response to the heightened needs of area nonprofit organizations and its mission to enhance the quality of life in the region, the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation has partnered with Columbia and Montour Counties to administer the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant application process for nonprofit organizations. This grantround is designed to provide relief for…

More than 430 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 Diltz Equipment Sales. Diltz…

Danville School District Receives Funds for Head Start Program Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Danville Area School District has been awarded a $1,011,753 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through their Head Start program. Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families…

As elected officials on the state and federal levels debate possibly extending enhanced unemployment benefits – including calls from some lawmakers to continue the additional federal $600 weekly payment – the PA Chamber issued a statement cautioning that as businesses reopen, lawmakers must carefully balance efforts to restart the economy and get individuals back to…

Small businesses are encouraged to apply for the Montour County Small Business/Tourism Grant administered by Montour County Commissioners, which will provide up to $15,000 in funds to qualifying businesses. Businesses that did not receive a loan or grant through the Federal Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Disaster Loan Program will be given priority. Eligibility:…

The Columbia Montour Chamber’s Visionary Member Spotlight highlights Kawneer. Founded in 1906, the company has shaped the facade industry with its innovative, high-performing building envelope solutions.  Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, the company has offices in 13 countries in North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia, with Bloomsburg being home to one of the manufacturing facilities.…

The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Birthday Bash On August 15th, come join The Children’s Museum in Bloomsburg for fun, food, and entertainment for their 35th Birthday Bash! There will be free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and let’s not forget the birthday cake! Without the support of the community, they would not be where…

On August 11th, the Chamber and Bloomsburg University‘s Zeigler College of Business co-hosted a webinar to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 crisis.  Dr. Todd Shawver, Dean of the Zeigler College of Business, also discussed the free services available through Bloomsburg University’s Small Business Recovery Program (SBRP).  Topics discussed included: business planning, marketing, e-commerce,…

Governor Tom Wolf announced that $96 million in state grants have been awarded to 4,933 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Businesses in every Pennsylvania county received grants in this first of two rounds of funding, and 2,512 grants – or 51 percent – were…

More than 430 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 Weis Markets #192- Bloomsburg.…