Community
Leverage Small Business Resources Year-Round
Leverage Small Business Resources Year-Round Sources: US Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year. Trying to keep costs down? There are plenty of free business resources…
Read MoreReset and Refresh: Spring Cleaning to Enhance Productivity at Work
Reset and Refresh: Spring Cleaning to Enhance Productivity at Work Source: Mckonly & Asbury Why Do We Talk About Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning isn’t some modern marketing campaign. Its roots trace back 3000 years to the Iranian practice of “shaking the house” before the Persian New Year each spring. Cleaning is also found in Chinese…
Read MoreA Long Story Short: Form 990
A Long Story Short: Form 990 Source: Chris Richardson, Mckonly & Asbury A nonprofit’s Form 990 is far more important than just being the annual IRS filing to maintain tax-exempt status. It is a tool for your organization to reach a much wider and potentially helpful audience. This audience includes donors and grantors, potential board members,…
Read MoreBenefits of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Benefits of Serving on a Nonprofit Board Source: Janice Snyder, Mckonly & Asbury Mission, mission, mission! It really is all about the mission of the organization. You must have a passion for the mission, the great work the organization does, and the individuals it serves. Improve the Community I want to make the community a…
Read MoreBecker Healthcare Podcast Interviews Geisinger Doctors Martin, Suk
Becker Healthcare Podcast Interviews Geisinger Doctors Martin, Suk The Becker Healthcare Podcast, associated with Becker’s Hospital Review, is recognized as a forum for healthcare industry thought leadership. Recently, this podcast featured not one, but two Geisinger physicians. Congratulations to Dr. Suk and Dr. Martin for recognition in making local healthcare in Columbia and Montour…
Read MoreRecap: Third Annual Mixer with Nonprofits
Recap: Third Annual Mixer with Nonprofits Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Community Giving Foundation, Service 1st Federal Credit Union, and the hospitality of the team at The Meadows at Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community, last week’s Third Annual Nonprofit Mixer was a fantastic opportunity for nonprofits and our business community to connect. …
Read MoreBerwick Businesses Asked for Input on Signage
The committee for Berwick, The Next Step continues to meet twice a month to enhance the downtown for the benefit of the entire community. The committee is working on a number of recommendations in the Building a Better Berwick report, which is available online. One of the recommendations is updating the Borough’s signage ordinance, to allow…
Read MoreBusiness Program is a Great Opportunity for Local Students
From Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week Note: The Chamber is hosting a free informational breakfast for those businesses, students and parents that may be interested in learning more about this program on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 a.m. at the Greenly Center, 50 East Main St., Bloomsburg (learn more). There is an award-winning summer economics education…
Read MoreLeadership Central Penn Goes to Court
Leadership Central Penn (LCP) wrapped up 2018 with a trip to the Columbia County Courthouse to learn about the law. The Hon. Judge James graciously hosted the class for a morning session on the three types of law, the structure of Pennsylvania’s judicial system and his presentation, “The Cost of Justice.” The morning started with…
Read MoreChamber Foundation Extends Thanks for Support of Educational Improvement Programs in Workforce Development
The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following Chamber members for their support of its educational improvement programs in workforce development: First Columbia Bank & Trust First Keystone Community Bank PPL Electric Utilities UGI Funds were received through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development’s EITC program. …
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