Member News
Danville Area Community Foundation Awards Over $44K to Local Nonprofits
The Danville Area Community Foundation (DACF) presented $44,360 to local nonprofit organizations during a celebratory luncheon held on Friday, Oct. 5, at The Iron Fork restaurant at Frosty Valley Resort. The 20 organizations receiving these grants included nine Chamber members. These grants were awarded through the DACF’s recent competitive grantround supported by the following DACF…
Read MoreMember News – October 17, 2018
Member News NEPIRC, DRIVE and SEDA-COG will team up to host a Lunch and Learn titled “Cybersecurity Trends & Safeguards for Manufacturers next Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Monty’s on the Bloomsburg University campus. This free seminar is specifically intended for manufacturers and helping them respond to current threats and trends…
Read MoreMembers Get Updates on Geisinger’s Initiatives, Learn About Highly-Rated ER at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Attendees had an opportunity to meet and greet with the leadership team at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, learn about the latest initiatives of the Geisinger system, as well as hear about how the emergency department at Geisinger Bloomsburg ranks high compared to other EDs across the state at the first of two Business After Hours this…
Read MoreWelcome Back Bloomsburg Area YMCA
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 MoreOvercoming Social Isolation
From rabbittransit October is Depression Awareness Month. Risk of depression increases when people experience social isolation, which is especially common among seniors. Social isolation and depression take a toll on physical and mental well-being. rabbittransit plays a critical role in the socialization of the lives of older adults. Transportation provides access to the senior center…
Read MoreA QUEST For Leadership: 2018-19 Leadership Central Penn Class Kicks Off
As September ushers in the official start of fall, that means leaves changing, the Bloomsburg Fair, and the start of Leadership Central Penn. This year’s LCP class kicked off at Bloomsburg University with QUEST team building. The 19 members of the LCP Class of 2019 joined Chamber Foundation director, Jeff Emanuel, for a day of…
Read MoreMember News – October 10, 2018
Member News Following a weekend of Homecoming activities, Bloomsburg University will be welcoming parents and family members of BU students this weekend for Parents and Family Weekend. Activities begin on Friday and continue through the weekend, including a football game against East Stroudsburg beginning at 2 p.m. A full schedule of events is available online. …
Read MoreChamber on Hand for Ribbon Cutting at Danville Area High School’s New Performing Arts Center
The Chamber had the opportunity to take part in the Danville Area School District’s Homecoming festivities on Friday, Oct. 5, specifically by helping cut the ribbon on the high school’s new performing arts center. The ribbon cutting for the new facility, which opened in August, was held in between the Homecoming parade and the football…
Read MoreWelcome George Automotive Services
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 More5K to Benefit Substance Recovery
A 5K run/walk to benefit education and recovery from substance abuse in the area is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 in Bloomsburg. The event is being sponsored by United in Recovery, a coalition of local organizations and citizens organized by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County. The Chamber is part of this coalition with…
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