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Member News ~ July 10, 2025
Member News ~ July 10, 2025 CSO Celebrates 1 Year of Mobile Food Pantry This month marks one year since Central Susquehanna Opportunities launched their Mobile Food Pantry, delivering fresh, nutritious food directly to communities in need. CSO announced the program will be continuing with a brand-new Mini-Mobile Food Van. Great Work CSO! Thomas Beaver…
Read MoreBryan Snyder State Farm Insurance- New Member Highlight
Bryan Snyder State Farm Insurance- New Member Highlight Located in Bloomsburg, PA, Bryan J Snyder – State Farm Insurance Agent offers a full suite of personalized insurance and financial services backed by one of the nation’s most trusted providers. From auto and home insurance to life coverage, retirement planning, and small business protection, Bryan and his…
Read MoreBusiness Ideas For Every Interest
Business Ideas For Every Interest Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ready to start a business but now sure which one is right for you? From side hustles and home-based gigs to e-commerce shops and photography and craft businesses, we’ve got ideas for every interest and circumstance. Side business ideas As a hardworking professional looking to…
Read MoreHow Small Businesses Can Leverage Amazon Prime Day All Summer Long
How Small Businesses Can Leverage Amazon Prime Day All Summer Long Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small businesses can learn from Amazon and use the same strategies the e-commerce giant employs to drive sales even if they don’t sell on Amazon. Why it matters: Amazon is raising the stakes for its summer Prime Day promotion,…
Read MoreYour Business Isn’t Too Small to Build a Brand
Your Business Isn’t Too Small to Build a Brand Branding isn’t about size. It’s about clarity, consistency, and purpose. Small businesses with strong brands grow faster and retain more loyal customers. A brand is the promise you keep, not just the logo you use. Start with your story and values. Then build visual and verbal…
Read MoreMember News ~ July 3, 2025
Member News ~ July 3, 2025 First Friday- Date Change Bloomsburg’s First Friday will be moved to July 11th. Attendees are encouraged to spend July 4th in Town Park! Montour County Comprehensive plan in the works Montour County is creating a comprehensive plan and is looking for the public’s opinion. Fill out a survey that…
Read MoreInvest in Your Team: Leadership & Workforce Development Opportunities
Invest in Your Team: Leadership & Workforce Development Opportunities Is your business ready to build stronger leaders and take advantage of workforce funding? The Columbia Montour Chamber and The Foundation offer two powerful professional development programs and have WEDnetPA funding help eligible businesses cover the cost. Leadership Central Penn Applications now open for the 2025–2026…
Read MorePA Chamber gives state budget update
June 30, was the end of the Fiscal Year and, technically the deadline for state lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to finalize a budget plan for the next Fiscal Year starting July 1st. As of this writing, however, negotiations are reportedly ongoing with no clear path to a finalized budget plan. Key sticking points…
Read MoreScaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer
Scaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer Businesses plateau when leaders don’t evolve. If you’re still the hub of every decision, you’re not scaling—you’re stalling. True growth happens when leaders shift from doing tasks to developing people and systems. This article walks through that essential transition: from Doer to Delegator to Developer. The payoff: a business that grows…
Read MoreChamber Statement on Design Group Americas’ WARN Notice
Chamber Statement on Design Group Americas’ WARN Notice Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “On behalf of the membership of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, our hearts go out to the many people impacted by the recent announcement by Design Group Americas and their issuance of the WARN Notice to employees. …
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