Member News ~ February 6, 2025
PPL Foundation awards grant to recognize outstanding STEM teacher at Danville Middle School
The PPL Foundation announced awards to four exceptional Pennsylvania teachers for their success in designing and facilitating STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning that engages the next generation of innovative thinkers. Learn more.
Community Giving Foundation Hosting ZOOM Meeting on Impact of Executive Orders on Nonprofits
Join the Community Giving Foundation on February 12th at 9 am for a ZOOM meeting on the Impact of the Executive Orders on Nonprofits. Learn more and register at this link
Exclusively You Celebrating 30 years
Congratulations to Kim Keck and everyone at Exclusively You on celebrating 30 years in business!!
What's the Coolest thing Made in PA? Nominations open
The PA Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its third annual What's the Coolest thing Made in PA? Contest. Nominations are open now through February 14th.
First Fridays Continue February 7th in Bloomsburg
Find out all that is happening for First Fridays.
MARC accepting Intern Applications
The Montour Area Recreation Commission is now accepting applications for a summer 2025 internship position. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, February 16, with interviews planned for the week of February 17 – 21. Get the details about the internship opportunities.
Aloysius Butler & Clark Trolls Kansas City Chiefs Fans to Benefit Charities in Both Cities Ahead of the Big Game
Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C), one of the largest independent full-service marketing communications agencies on the East Coast, has come forward to claim responsibility for the “816-323-GO KC—call for a pep rally in your pocket” digital billboard next to Arrowhead Stadium. Learn more.
Training Events by SBDC
Geisinger New Resident Welcome Fair Happening in June
Shine a spotlight on your business or group at Graduate Medical Education’s New Resident Welcome Fair June 16. Get more details.
Service 1st Federal Credit Union Celebrates ‘50 Years of Friends You Can Bank On’ in 2025
Service 1st Federal Credit Union is excited to announce a significant milestone in the credit union’s history. 2025 marks the credit union’s 50th Anniversary. Learn more.
Grammy Nominated A Cappella Ensemble Mixes Jazz, Gospel and Pop into Sublime, Cohesive Sound
The Weis Center will welcome a cappella quartet Kings Return on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. Learn more.
Stuart Tank Memorial Museum Announces Berwick WWII Weekend Dates
Join the Stuart Tank Memorial Museum July 18th - July 20th for the annual WWII Weekend in Berwick. Learn more.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely
Berwick Blueprint Committee Hosting Community Conversation
Join the Berwick Blueprint Committee on TONIGHT for a Community Conversation on the future of Downtown Berwick. The conversation starts at 5:30 and is being held at the Berwick Theater & Center for Community Arts. Learn more.
Are you a Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau Member?
If you are a member of the Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau don't forget to add your events to their online calendar. Get full requirements by reaching out to Jenn Puckett at jpuckett@cmvb.com.
PATHS offer over 50 training opportunities in February
Get PATHS training calendar here.
Columbia County Shares Training Announcement
There will be the Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Annual Webcast: “Effective Response to Chemical Disasters: Leadership, Communication, and Lessons Learned from East Palestine.” on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:30pm, and fulfills HPP Deliverable 5. Registration is open.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces February Programs
Get the schedule of programs here.
Third Wednesdays at StartUp Danville
Join a community of entrepreneurs at StartUp Danville every Third Wednesday to connect with like-minded business owners, gain valuable insights, and tackle the pressing challenges in your business. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, there’s something here for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow! Next event: February 19 at 9am at 418 Railroad Street, Danville, PA.
Save the Date for the 15th Annual ZIPD Conference
The Zeigler Institute for Professional Development (ZIPD)'s Annual conference will be November 6th and 7th. Watch for future announcements with important participant information and survey links.
Bloomsburg ArtFest Announced, Applications Live
The seventeenth ArtFest will occur on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ArtFest showcases regional artists' original work, accompanied by local food, live music, and activities. More details here. Read the call for entries.
Community Giving Foundation 2025 Grant round Open Through February 28
Community Giving Foundation will launch a simplified and shortened grant application in 2025 to make the process more efficient and effective for everyone. The application period for the 2025 grant round opened on January 2, 2025, and will close on February 28, 2025. Please visit the Foundation's grant website for more information.
New Resource For State Grants
The Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) recently launched a new resource to make it easier for residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and local governments to find and apply for grants from state agencies. Check it out here.