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Deadline Alert for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Pennsylvania for Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan for physical damage before the Feb. 11 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damages caused by flooding on Aug. 10-15, 2018 should apply for the SBA disaster loan assistance.…
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 MoreEmail Safety Tips – A Must Read for Every Employee
From MePush See original article from MePush website. EMAIL IS THE #1 THREAT Hi, this is Andy Gritzer with MePush. I just wanted to send out an email to assist with email safety. Unfortunately, email has become the biggest concern regarding virus related incidents. While there are measures in place to catch most viruses (spam…
Read MoreReference-Based Pricing: A Unique Self-Insured Option for Employers
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh It’s no secret that health care pricing varies widely and has a direct impact to the bottom line for employers of all types and sizes. As health care costs continue to increase, employers have sought innovative and creative strategies to lower expenses. One strategy, which has gained momentum, is referenced-based pricing (RBP).…
Read MoreAre You an Applicable Large Employer?
From ChamberChoice An employer who employed an average of at least 50 full-time employees per month during the prior calendar year is an applicable large employer (ALE) for Affordable Care Act (ACA) purposes. ALE status must be determined each year, and ALEs are subject to the ACA employer shared responsibility and information reporting provisions for offers of minimum…
Read MoreNew certificate from Penn State targets improving business strategy
From Penn State World Campus Note: Employees of all Columbia Montour Chamber members, their spouses and dependents are eligible for a 5% discount on tuition through the PSU World Campus. A new graduate-level certificate from Penn State can help managers and leaders improve their organizations through business architecture, a growing practice that bridges business strategy with tactical…
Read MoreChamber and Chamber Foundation to Host PA Free Enterprise Week Information Session
Over the past 21 years, the Columbia Montour Chamber and its members have been supporters of the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW). This unique educational summer program provides students from across the state the unique opportunity to learn about business and manufacturing. Thanks to continued generous support of Chamber members through The Foundation of the…
Read MorePreparing for Windows 7 End of Life
From MePush January 14, 2020. Why is this date important? That is the date that Microsoft has listed as the “End of Extended Support” for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2. This is important to note because of the the security risks that become extremely severe after support is dropped. The dropping of support from Microsoft…
Read MoreSaving Energy and Money Through Increased Efficiency; Rebates Available For Old Appliances
From PPL Electric Utilities Imagine 282,000 homes – ranches, split-levels, Colonials, even mansions. Houses as far as the eye can see. Now imagine all those homes going completely off the grid for a year — as in, not using any electricity. Not running the dishwasher once. Not baking a single cake or loaf of bread.…
Read MoreAttendees Learn About State’s New Medical Marijuana Law, How to Apply it to Workplace Drug Policy
A large crowd of area professionals, including those that work in human resources, security, administration, small business owners and more, attended a lunch seminar on Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana law and how it relates to workplace drug policy on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Columbia Mall. The workshop, which was organized by the Chamber and…
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