Member News ~ July 22, 2024
Geisinger Medical Center road project moves to next phase; temporary traffic pattern set in front of hospital
Geisinger Medical Center will soon move to the next phase of its road
relocation project on Medical Center Drive in front of the hospital. Starting July 22, weather permitting, the lower loop of Medical Center Drive, closest to the Pine Barn Inn, will be closed to all public traffic. 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.
Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Community Day Fair & Carnival
The BU Community Day Fair and Carnival provides an opportunity for new incoming students at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg to meet and begin to build relationships with the leaders and organizations that are part of the local community. Learn how to register your organization to attended.
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.
July ReadyPA Newsletter out now!
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.
Abby Dale Promoted to PA CareerLink® EARN Supervisor for Central Workforce Development Region
Central Susquehanna Opportunities has announced the promotion of Abby Dale to Supervisor, EARN, Employment Advancement and Retention Network, for the Central Workforce Development Region. In this new role, Abby will be responsible for ensuring the success of the region’s EARN program. Abby will be supervising 18 staff across nine counties in five offices. Congratulations Abby!
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!
BIDA co-Hosting Active Shooter Workshop
B.I.D.A. is co-hosting an Active Shooter Workshop with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is on Tuesday, August 13th in the large community room in the Eagles Building. To register, you MUST create a student profile using this link. This workshop is free and is expected to fill up fast. Learn more about the workshop.
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.
Women's Giving Circle announces grant recipients
During their Annual Meeting held July 17th the Women's Giving Circle announced their grant recipients. $10,000 grant recipient: Beyond Violence—Shelter Appliance Replacement, $10,000 grant recipient: Dwell Orphan Care—Restoring Hope & Dignity Through The Hope Chest Foster Closet $500 grant recipient: Central Susquehanna Opportunities—Tri-County Hygiene Products Distribution $500 grant recipient: The Children's Museum—Bright Futures: Renewing Spirits & Inspiring Minds
Women's Giving Circle members and Foundation staff also shared updates on membership and engagement opportunities. New Steering Committee Officers were voted in by members to begin terms in January 2025, including Brianna Apfelbaum Kula (chair), Ellen Withrow (vice-chair), and Tiffany Bienkowski (secretary).
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.
Chevrolet of Bloomsburg earned 2023 Mark of Excellence Award
Congratulations to Chevrolet of Bloomsburg for earning the Mark of Excellence Award for 2023. Chevrolet District Sales Manager, Mike Owens stopped to present the award to Dealer Principal Matt Weyrauch on July 18th.
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. O's 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.
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.