Member News ~ October 31, 2024

RABBITTRANSIT's Stop Hopper Service Expanded to Berwick

rabbittransit's on-demand Stop Hopper service is now available in Berwick Borough, by popular request! Stop Hopper enables residents to schedule rides on smaller, neighborhood friendly-sized public transit vehicles using a smartphone app. It's just $2 per ride within the Bloomsburg-Berwick service zone, and registered seniors 65+ ride FREE. To learn more, visit www.ridethestophopper.org or call 1-800-632-9063.

2024 Small Business Advantage Grant Open

The 2024-2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Program is now open for applications. The grant provides reimbursement grants ranging from 50% to 80% of eligible project costs to Pennsylvania small businesses to improve energy efficiency or reduce pollution or waste by: upgrading or replacing equipment or supplies; improving processes; or reducing runoff into affected waterways. New program documents for 2024-2025 can be found here.

Camp Victory to Host Community Turkey Dinner

All are invited to join Camp Victory on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a Turkey Dinner that promises to be an unforgettable experience. Get more details here.

Coming Up at the Weis Center

Agape Seeking Volunteers for Code Blue Program

AGAPE requests volunteers to help with its new Code Blue Program (overnight temporary shelter for the homeless when temperatures are 32 degrees and below). An Orientation/Informational meeting will be held at the AGAPE Center 851 Railroad Street, Bloomsburg, PA at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024. For more information call: 570-317-2210 or email: execassistant@agape-pa.org. Please include your name and phone number in all messages.

Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces October/November Programs

Get full schedule here.

Individual Member organizing a Veterans Community Day

Mark Lawrence Giesen is nearing his first year with the chamber and is organizing a Veterans Community Day on November 1st at the DACC. They're inviting veterans and their families to attend, with reps, recruiters, and info on fitness, wellness, careers, and outdoor activities tailored for veterans. Learn more about the day Mark has coordinated.

No-Cost Electrical Safety Training November 14th

IMC, in partnership with The Manufacturers Association, is bringing this free, comprehensive electrical safety training program to Central PA. Learn more.

EOS hosting several events this November

Join EOS Therapeutic Riding Center for a Halloween with the House on November 1st followed by a Christmas Sleigh Photo Shoot November 13th. Check out everything they have going on here.

ReadyPA October Newsletter is out now!

The featured articles this month include: Cybersecurity Awareness Month-Four Simple Steps to Stay Safe Online; Staying Safe Using AI; Fire Prevention Week and Get Ready to Vote! Also included are the OCTOBER TIP SHEET: CYBERSECURITY FOR OLDER ADULTS and the OCTOBER TIP SHEET: CYBER SAFETY FOR KIDS. Learn more.

Community Foundations Collaborate to Host Inaugural Nonprofit Conference, Elevate2

Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) proudly partnered to host Elevate², a groundbreaking new regional nonprofit conference held on October 14-15, 2024, at Bucknell University. Designed to empower nonprofit leaders across six counties in the Susquehanna Valley, the event drew over 200 attendees from 146 nonprofits eager to enhance their skills, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections. Learn more.

SBDC Shares Grant Information

The Agricultural Innovation Grant helps farmers and other agriculture businesses implement new agricultural technologies, conservation, and renewable energy innovations – expanding their potential to generate profits, enrich soil and water resources, and produce energy on the farm. Learn more about Agriculture Innovation Grant - Deadline November 15th

Happy Holidays in the Town of Bloomsburg

The Town of Bloomsburg meters on Main Street from East Street to Jefferson Street will be bagged starting November 29 through January 5th. Free parking in the municipal parking lots and metered side streets will start on December 14 and run through January 5th. Meters on E. 2nd St. are excluded.

Halloween Happenings

DCDC Annual Trunk or Treat October 31st
Town of Bloomsburg Trick of Treat Night - October 31st Rain or shine 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

First Friday's Happening November 1st in Bloomsburg

Find out all the details here.

N4C's hosting Community Lunch on November 3rd

Join N4C's for their Small Town Big Heart community Lunch on November 3rd with Keynote Speaker Zain Retherford. For tickets call 570-925-0163 or email danielle@n4cs.org.

Coming up at Arts in Bloom

On the Bright Side session Happening November 14th

The next Women's Giving Circle "On the Bright Side" session is on November 14th at 12pm. Open to all, this virtual session will connect participants from across the region as we pause from our busy schedules to empower, connect, and inspire each other. Register online here!

US Chamber of Commerce Hosting Special Year-End Financial Planning Workshop

Prepping for tax season and other year-end financial planning? Get advice from accounting and finance experts on how to prepare your bookkeeping, what financial reports to run, and how to reinforce financial resilience in 2025 and beyond. Happening November 14th - Register today.

Small Business Credit Survey

Attention Small Business owners! Time is running out to share your experiences over the past year. In just 12 minutes, you can provide valuable insights into your successes and challenges by participating in the Small Business Credit Survey, a partnership between the Pennsylvania SBDC and the Federal Reserve. The Survey closes on November 1, 2024.

Luzerne County Community College's Spring Semester Class schedule now available

Luzerne County Community College’s Berwick campus is accepting registrations for their spring semester. Classes are available in a wide ranges of subjects including interpersonal communications, advanced composition, and Basic EMT. For a full class list and to get dates/times for classes check out their course catalog at https://www.luzerne.edu/cl/index.jsp

Wilkes SBDC hosting open house at Bloomsburg Innovation Center

The Bloomsburg Innovation Center, located at 240 Market Street, will be hosting a grand opening of its small business incubator on Thursday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is organized in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. RSVP at https://bit.ly/BloomsburgInnovationCenterOpenHouse. For more information, reach out to the Wilkes University SBDC at sbdc@wilkes.edu.

Railroad Military Locomotives to be Used in Passenger Service for the First Time on November 9th

The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates (NSHR) will be pulling passenger excursions (for the first time) with the newly dedicated LVRR 9052 (Veterans Unit) and LVRR 9050 (Memorial Unit), for the Inaugural Veterans Benefit Voyage. Learn more.

Geisinger to host appreciation Dinners to Honor local Military Veterans

To thank local military veterans for their service, Geisinger will host drive-through veteran appreciation dinners at 11 locations across the health system’s service area from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The dinners for U.S. military veterans and a guest are offered at no cost to participants. Get a list of all locations and register by November 1st here.

Third Quarter On Track Newsletter out NOW!

Check it out!

McKonly & Asbury hosting Advanced Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Issues Seminar

McKonly & Asbury’s Affordable Housing Seminar will be held in-person on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Learn more.

Learning to Live Beloved Ministries hosting Pancake Breakfast November 2nd

Please join Learning to Live Beloved Ministries for breakfast to help raise the remaining funds for their Well House Renovation project. The Well House is to be used for emergency housing for adult females exiting human sex trafficking in our local region. Learn more.

The Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties Hosting 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Women’s Center, Inc. is thrilled to invite you to their 50th Anniversary Celebration happening November 16th at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Learn more about the celebration here.

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.

Save the Date - DCDC's Dueling Piano's Coming back April 2025!

Please stay tuned for details on how you can be a part of this great event!