Member News ~ April 17, 2025
Empowering Our Community: The Bloomsburg EMS Training Institute
In today’s ever-changing world, emergency preparedness is more crucial than ever, and the Bloomsburg EMS Training Institute (BETI) is helping to fulfill the growing need. Learn more about BETI.
ServPro of Columbia Montour and Sullivan Counties and Sean Black - State Farm Insurance Hosting Lunch and Learn
Join ServPro of Columbia, Montour and Sullivan Counties and Sean Black - State Farm Insurance for a Lunch and Learn on April 30th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The lunch event will help walk you through what to do when your business has an emergency. Learn more and register today.
Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy Program Awards 2025 Grants
Youth in Philanthropy, a program of the Community Giving Foundation, empowers high school students across the region as they work together to create visible impact in their schools and communities. Learn more.
PA Chamber Hosting Educational Tax Credit Webinar
The PA Chamber is pleased to partner with educational tax credit experts on a free upcoming webinar, “How Businesses Can Utilize Pennsylvania’s Educational Tax Credits.” Join us from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 for an overview of various educational tax credit programs. Registered today.
The Press Enterprise's Best of the Best Contest is now open for Nominations
The Press Enterprise's annual Best of the Best Contest is now open for nominations. Nominate your business or a Chamber member business you love today!
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Welcomes New Art Exhibit by Two Local Artists
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is pleased to announce a new art show, featuring two local artists: Virginia Dignazio and Shaina Davis. Learn more.
Apply Now for the 2025 Greatest Places to Intern in PA Awards!
Does your organization offer rewarding internship opportunities to the next generation of leaders? If so, you might be one of the “Greatest Places to Intern in PA!” Sponsored by the PA Chamber of Business and Industry. Apply here before April 30th.
The Exchange receives grants from Youth in Philanthropy for the Art Cart
The Exchange gratefully announces that it has received grants from two of the Community Giving Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy affiliates in support of our Art Cart. Learn more.
Bucknell SBDC hosting National Small Business Week event
Celebrate National Small Business Week with the Bucknell SBDC and the presentation of the Eastern PA Entrepreneurial Success of the Year Award on May 8th. RSVP by April 29th here.
Bloomsburg Rotary Hosting E-Cycling Day May 17th
The Bloomsburg Rotary is hosting an E-Cycling Day on May 17th at rear parking lot of Agape from 10:00 am - 12:00pm. Get a full list of accepted items here and the event is welcome to all!
Harry Mathias appointed to State position
Harry Mathias of Mathias Educational Leadership Consulting has been appointed by the PA Secretary of Education as Chief Recovery Officer for the Steelton-Highspire School District. This position is authorized in State Statute for School Districts deemed to be in Financial Recovery Status. Congratulations Harry!
Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center hosting Golf Tournament
Join the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center for the Richard Kriebel & George Hasay Memorial Golf Tournament on June 14th. Learn more here.
Did You Miss Last Week's Member News? Here's News That's Still Timely
SEDA-COG MPO to host Public Meeting ON Electric Vehicles
The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEDA-COG MPO) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to sponsor an Electric Vehicle (EV) Community Charging Station public meeting. The event will happen May 8 from 1 - 3 at the Shamokin-Coal Township Library, 210 E. Independence St. Shamokin. Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg.
Direkt Recovery Bloomsburg Overhauling Scale
Direkt Recovery will be temporarily closing from May 1st - May 5th for a scheduled scale overhaul. During this time they will be open by appointment only to accommodate customers. Call (570) 380-1317 to schedule an appointment.
PA Careerlink Hosting Unemployment Compensation Seminar
Get an overview of claims and determination process, as well as appeal rights at the PA Careerlink's in person Seminar on April 30th. The seminar will be held at The Careerlink's 421 Central Rd., Bloomsburg location from 3:30 - 4:30. Learn how to register for this free seminar here.
Berwick YMCA offers Financial Foundations Workshop
The Good Neighbor Project is proud to offer its Financial Foundations workshop on Wednesday, April 30th, from 6pm – 7pm at the Berwick YMCA. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the basics of budgeting, setting financial goals, and how to properly use credit. If you’re interested in attending, you must contact the Berwick YMCA at (570) 752-5981.
The Women's Center Sponsors Mother's Day Tea and Father's Day Celebration
Learn More here about the Mother's Day Tea and the Father's Day Celebration.
Danville's 39th Spring Fling
The festivities take place on Mill St. from Rt. 11 to Front St.; Lower Mulberry to Ferry St.; and a portion of East and West Mahoning Streets and East and West Market Streets. Saturday, May 3rd from 9am to 4pm. Learn More
Grammy Award-Winning Blues Artist Concludes Weis Center’s Spring Season
The Weis Center will end its spring 2025 season with Grammy Award-winning blues artist Ruthie Foster on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.
Registration is Open for Camps at Camp Victory
Camper Registration is now open, and Camp Victory and its partner camps are looking for campers to register for a summer full of unforgettable experiences. Visit campvictory.org/partnergroups for registration information about each camp.
Patsy Cline Musical Saunters onto BTE Mainstage
The biographical musical A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline will run on the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Mainstage from May 1st through 4th. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces April Programs
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Sean Black State Farm Insurance hosts photo contest
This year's categories are People, Nature, Places, and Miscellaneous. Limit one entry per category. For more information and to submit your photos reach out to stephanie@insureberwick.com by May 16 at 8 p.m. to be considered!
Susquehanna Valley United Way’s Day of Action is back!
On April 25, more than 390 volunteers will roll up their sleeves to support 36 Funded Partners and other local nonprofits—bringing practical, hands-on help to meet real needs in our communities. To learn more, click here.
YOUR PERSPECTIVE MATTERS - Take the Creative Workforce Survey from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Their goal is to better understand the people and jobs that comprise Pennsylvania's creative workforce and creative industries. The survey is anonymous and does not include any questions that involve personally identifying information. Take the survey here.
VOTE NOW- Knoebels Nominated for 3 Awards
USA Today's "10 BEST" Readers' Choice Awards is open NOW! Click here to vote for Knoebels.
- Best Theme Park
- Best Restaurant
- Best Roller Coaster
SBDC Hosts 'Starting A Small Business' Seminar
For more information, click here.
Bloomsburg ArtFest Deadline May 2
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.