Member News – January 4, 2023
CALLING ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSION
The Exchange Gallery welcomes artwork by people of all ages and levels of experience, with only one rule: it must fit through the front door! For more information about open-call themes, visit: ExchangeArts.org/calls-for-entry.
BLOOMSBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL RECEIVES ACCREDITATION
On November 30, 2022, the Bloomsburg Veterinary Hospital passed the renewal of their American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accreditation! To be an AAHA accredited hospital, BVH was evaluated on over 900 standards of care. Only 15% of veterinary hospitals are accredited. Congratulations!
Bloomsburg Veterinary Hospital Receives AAHA Accreditation
Turkey Hill Brewing Company to Host John Morgan Kimock on Thursday Nights in January
KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT RESORT ANNOUNCES 2023 OPENING WEEKEND
Knoebels will open for its 97th season on April 29th and 30th.
500+ PA MANUFACTURERS ATTRIBUTE GROWTH TO IRC PROGRAM
Eric Esoda, President & CEO, NEPIRC
Wilkes Barre, PA - Data voluntarily provided to independent researchers by 541 small and mid-sized manufacturing firms across Pennsylvania throughout 2022, and subsequently verified by the U.S. Department of Commerce, confirm that the statewide Industrial Resource Center (IRC) initiative – the Commonwealth’s flagship program for strengthening the competitiveness and resiliency of smaller industrial firms – generated significant positive results amidst a turbulent economy. Over the past 12 months, manufacturers that utilized IRC professional services avoided 4,099 layoffs while adding 1,226 full-time workers to their payrolls. They also realized $398.9 million in retained sales and secured $108.9 million of new customer orders as results of their IRC assistance. Read the full release.
KEEP YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING: SHORT VIDEO
The Good Insurance Group wants to help you keep your home running smoothly. Check out this short video tip, which is one of six.
LIONS GATE APARTMENTS TO HOST FREE EVENTS
Lions Gate Apartments will host free community events starting Friday. Check them out!
- January 6, 2023 - DJ Jon Gosselin will spin tunes from 7-11pm.
- January 12, 2023 - Kevin Haile (live music) 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- January 26, 2023 - Kevin Haile returns with piano and percussion from 6pm - 8pm.
TOWN OF BLOOMSBURG ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BERWICK YMCA TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD JANUARY 9
The Berwick YMCA's next food distribution date will be Monday, January 9th from 2-4PM. Note there is a location change. The Berwick YMCA is partnering with the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 Fowler Ave, Berwick to distribute food to those in need in our community starting Jan 9th. For additional information please contact the YMCA at 570-752-5981.
Bucknell University Students Are Building Websites for Local Organizations
As part of a coming Marketing and Design Course, Bucknell Students are offering to develop websites for local businesses and organizations free of charge. Respond to their survey by January 10 for an opportunity to partner with these students. Read more.
PA CareerLink to Host Hiring Event in Bloomsburg January 11
IMC To Host January Webinars
IMC has announced two (free) upcoming webinars, called "Training Within Industry - Foundations of Job Instruction" (January 10) and "Building an Innovative Enterprise - An Introduction to Design Thinking" (January 17).