Member News ~ July 15, 2024
Geisinger announces plans for major expansion of Geisinger Medical Center
On July 11th Geisinger officials announced major plans to make better health easier for the central Susquehanna Valley and beyond with a proposed $880 million expansion of Geisinger Medical Center. Learn more.
Central PA Energy Summit Happening July 22
Participate in the Central PA Energy Summit to delve into the topic of energy affordability and accessibility within Central PA. Learn more here.
DCDC's 50th Anniversary Continues July 30 and 31st
Danville Child Development will be hosting Gina’s Scoops Ice Cream Truck at their facilities from 3:00-5:30pm in the parking lot. On July 30 Gina’s Scoops will be at their Wall St location, and on July 31 Gina’s Scoops will be at our Bloom Rd location.
Congratulations to Shelley Gadoury on her retirement!
Shelley Gadoury will retire from the Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on today! Her career at Bucknell is marked by over 22 years of service, especially through her coordination of hundreds of educational workshops and webinars for the business community. Congratulations Shelley!
BOOM Camps happening
Better Orientation Onboarding & Mentoring (BOOM) Camps will be hosted free and online in July. Get dates, and session topics and register by clicking here. Help BOOM Camp by participating in a survey that will gather insights from local employers to develop valuable learning content for HR professionals, business leaders, workforce development experts, and educators in Central PA. A summary will be shared with BOOM Camp participants and available by request. The final report will be ready by summer 2024.
Go Joe stopping at Jackson Manson July 25th
Joe Snedeker, from WNEP, will be stopping at the Jackson Mansion on July 25th at 12 p.m. during his charity bike ride for Saint Joseph’s Center in Scranton. A camera crew will be on site from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Learn more about his stop!
IMC Partnering to Offer Electrical Safety Training
The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. is excited to announce its continued partnership with The Manufacturers' Association to support training in electrical safety in central and southcentral Pennsylvania through December 2024. Open enrollment opportunities scheduled are as August 7 – Altoona, August 21 – Williamsport, September 9 – Lewisburg, and October 8 – State College. Learn more.
Community Strategies Group holds groundbreaking
Community Strategies Group is excited to celebrate officially breaking ground on Dr. Charles Gillespie Memorial Park in Downtown Bloomsburg! Crews will be on site beginning July 15. Partners pictured at the groundbreaking from left: Rich Kisner (CSG), Tim Wagner (Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc., Mayor Justin Hummel (Town of Bloomsburg), Taylor Farr (Journey Bank) Stephen Drosdick & Jessica Lehman (Gillespie Foundation), Duane Greenly (Greenly Family Foundation), Brian Paulhamus, Leslie Temple and Lisa Hart (Fulton Bank), Chris Berleth (Columbia Montour Chamber), Tom Wise (H&P Construction Inc.), and Josh Nespoli (CSG). Partners Not Shown: Alloy5 Architecture, LIVIC Civil, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, First Keystone Community Bank, M&T Bank, and PNC.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Hosting Daddy Daughter Dance
The Friends of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum (BCM) will host its 3rd annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Sunday, July 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Museum, 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg. Daughters may be escorted by dad, grandpa, Uncle, or any special person who fits this role. Learn More.
Commonwealth University Hosting Fall Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technology & Analytics Career Expo
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce their Fall 2024 Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technology & Analytics Career Expo at the Bloomsburg campus. Meet students and potential hires from Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield who are interested in careers in Logistics, Information Technology and Management. For more information reach out to Darwin Kysor at dkysor@commonwealthu.edu or call 570-484-2181.
Pennsylvania College of Technology offers Workforce Development Courses
Check out PCT's full listing of Workforce Development Courses happening all year long! Courses include Excel Training and Fundamentals of GD & T.
Camp Victory hosting Dr. Os Victory Ride August 25th
Camp Victory in Millville, PA is hosting Dr. O’s Ride for Victory on August 25th. The event will feature a scenic ride through the mountains surrounding Camp Victory. Learn more.
Construction and Maintenance Training Programs offered at CMAVTS
This workforce development opportunity is provided by Columbia County Commissioners in partnership with Community Strategies Group and funded by the COVID-19-ARPA, Whole-Home Repairs Program Funds. This program is tuition-free for Residents of Columbia County. Training is provided by Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School. For more information and to register for a course, call 570-784-8040, extension 3320, and check out the course schedule here.
July PPL Newsletter Focused on Tree Trimming Process
Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties offering CE classes
5 CE classes will be offered by Servpro of Columbia, Montour & Sullivan Counties. Get the full schedule.
There is Still Time - Service 1st’s Annual Charity Duck Derby Tickets Available
The Service 1st Federal Credit Union rubber duckies are getting ready for their Annual Charity Duck Derby. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00 noon on the Danville/Riverside Bridge in Danville. Don’t miss your chance to sponsor a duckie in the big race! Tickets are on sale now through July 31, 2024. Learn More.
Agapepalooza Happing July 20th
Agapepalooza happening July 20th, 2024. This is a day of free fun for the whole family with activities, local vendors, and food. Learn more.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities opens Mobile Food Pantry
Central Susquehanna Opportunities opens Mobile Food PantryCSO celebrated the Launch of their mobile food pantry on July 9th. The pantry is ready to serve individuals and families facing food insecurity in Pennsylvania’s Central Susquehanna Valley. Find the locations for the mobile food pantry here.
LCBC hosting annual Global Leadership Summit
For over 30 years, the Global Leadership Summit has been empowering leaders worldwide. LCBC will be hosting this virtual summit at their Columbia - Montour Campus on August 8-9. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Rotary Hosting 30th Annual Jeffrey H. Lewis Memorial "Kids Klassic"
Wednesday, August 14th will see the 30th Annual Jeffrey H. Lewis Memorial "Kids Klassic" at Frosty Valley Resort. Learn more.
3rd Annual Photo contest hosted by Journey Bank
Community Giving Foundation partnering on a regional nonprofit Conference in October
Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are thrilled to partner together to create Elevate2, a new regional nonprofit conference. The inaugural conference will be held on October 14-15, 2024, at Bucknell University in Lewisburg. More information is available online at elevate2.org
Women's Center to Celebrate Anniversary
Save the Date for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties happening November 16, 2024.