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Millionaire Grocery Clerks, Tax-Free Companies Among the Many Possibilities Through Employee Ownership
From Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership (PCEO) Millionaire grocery clerks, real retirement savings, tax free companies. Crazy? No…it’s called employee ownership. What if your employer (or you, as a small business owner) could sell you a percentage of their/your company? What if you paid NOTHING for the shares, but now had real retirement funds? And…
Read MorePlan a Trip to Visit a Loved One This Valentine’s Day
From rabbittransit Love is in the air, so plan a trip to visit a loved one this Valentine’s Day! rabbittransit can provide safe, reliable transportation. Seniors 65 years of age and older are eligible for paratransit, often referred to as “Shared Ride,” which is a door-to-door bus service providing trips that are grouped together between…
Read MoreMontour Area Recreation Commission Honors Supporters
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) manages several recreational areas in Montour County and coordinates the Humdinger races in March. The organization relies heavily upon the support of volunteers who work alongside MARC’s staff to maintain the parks and trails. On Wednesday, January 9th, MARC had the opportunity to bring together many of those supporters…
Read MoreMember News – January 16, 2019
Member News A representative from the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center will be at the Chamber office at 238 Market St., Bloomsburg, this Friday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for its monthly small business outreach day. Any current or aspiring small business owner is welcome to stop in and speak to Ray…
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 MoreWelcome The River 105 & 103.5
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
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 MoreCandidates Nominated for Chamber Board for 2019-20
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is recommending a slate of candidates to serve on the Board beginning April, 2019. Members will vote on nominations at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Nominated to serve are: Nominated to a 3-year term on the Board: Holly…
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 MoreMember News – January 9, 2019
Member News A representative from the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center will be at the Chamber office at 238 Market St., Bloomsburg, on Friday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for its monthly small business outreach day. Any current or aspiring small business owner is welcome to stop in and speak to…
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