Member News ~ March 20, 2025

Innotek hosts Cyber Games March 24th!

Learn to stop scammers with eye-opening videos that expose how phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks works- so you can spot scams before they catch you. Click here for more information

Susquehanna Valley United Way Names Mark Stankiewicz as New CEO

Susquehanna Valley United Way (SVUW) is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Stankiewicz as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Learn more about Mark.

Community Giving Foundation hires Marketing Assistant

The Community Giving Foundation is excited to welcome Danny Hess to the Foundation team as marketing assistant. Learn more about Danny here.

Leadership Central Penn Class Project Help

Join members of the 2025 class of Leadership Central Penn as they work with the Red Cross to install free smoke alarms on April 5th. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here.

Focus Central PA receives $1000 in support

The contribution provides the organization with the resources to effectively market Central PA. Learn more.

Talen partner with EMAs to update alert and notification methods

Talen and Luzerne County EMA (LCEMA) and Columbia County EMA (CCEMA) decided to update alert and notification methods for nuclear emergencies to align them with those used for other emergencies. The changes have been approved by FEMA and the NRC and will be implemented April 1, 2025. Learn more.

Bloomsburg Rotary's Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive is happening now

Join the Bloomsburg Rotary in their annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive. Find a drop-off location here. The drive runs now through April 18th. They have a goal of collecting 2,025 pounds of peanut butter and jelly!

Women's Giving Circle will hold next "On the Bright Side" April 17th

Join the Women's Giving Circle on April 17th at noon for our next "On the Bright Side" virtual session. Led by presenters Cynthia Schroll and Sally Meyer, both avid gardeners and members of the Fishing Creek Herb Guild, we'll look at the many benefits of including native plants and herbs in your gardening plans for this season. Register here.

Wilkes SBDC hosting Intro to QuickBooks Class March 24th

This webinar is presented by Sherrima Sharif, QuickBooks certified Pro Advisor, and Accounting Services Program Manager for the PA SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative) program and hosted by Wilkes University SBDC. This workshop is presented for those small business owners with the online version of QuickBooks, and may not be as relevant for those with the desktop version license. Register here.

Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely

Bloomsburg Children's Museum: Strawberry Jam Making Class

Nothing says summer like homemade strawberry jam! Join the children's museum on Saturday, June 21st, from 10 AM - 1 PM for a hands-on jam-making experience. Learn the art of preserving fresh strawberries and take home a jar of your delicious creation! Register Here

Attention Central PA Manufacturers!

Your insights are crucial! IMC is surveying Manufacturers to understand how the proposed tariffs will impact your business in Central PA. Take the survey here.

LCBC will be one of several national locations hosting the Global Leadership Summit on August 7 -8. Learn more about speakers and how to register.

PATHS will offer over 50 trainings in March to educate you on ladder safety, poison prevention, and active shooter. Visit their website, Health & Safety Division | Department of Labor and Industry | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for other safety-related resources and to register for a training!

Camp Victory Bingo Event

Camp Victory is hosting a Bingo Fundraiser on March 22nd. Click here for more information.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is now accepting appointments!

Our VITA Program is now accepting appointments. Please let your clients know they can get their state, federal, and local taxes done for FREE. You can book appointments from now through April 5th. You can book your appointment online at https://svuw.org/vita or call (570) 416-2704 and leave a voicemail, and a VITA volunteer will return your call as soon as possible.

Ronald McDonald House of Danville hosting Garden Party

Join the Ronald McDonald House of Danville for a captivating evening at the second annual Garden Party at Dark. Learn more here.

DCDC Dueling Pianos Back April 4th

Danville Child Development Center's Annual Dueling Pianos Event is happening April 4th. Learn more..

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.