Member News
Williams Receives FERC Approval to Place Atlantic Sunrise Project Into Full Service; Project Goes Into Full Service Oct. 6
From Williams On Thursday, Oct. 4, Williams reported that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the Company’s request to place its Atlantic Sunrise project into full service. The Company plans to place the project into full service on Oct. 6, 2018. Backed by long-term shipper commitments, the historic project increases the design capacity…
Read MoreDowntown Berwick Enhancement Efforts Moving Forward
Despite recent news about two distressed properties in Berwick’s downtown, there are proactive efforts underway to enhance the central business district. A committee, which is being coordinated by Community Strategies Group and includes representation from the Chamber, is meeting regularly to advance several initiatives. The community was provided an update on these efforts at a…
Read MoreState Budget Includes Funding for Jobseekers and Existing Employees
The 2018-19 State budget includes $30 million for workforce development initiatives. Funding includes support for career exploration, entry-level job seekers, and those looking to enhance their skills. One goal of the initiative is to double the number of people in apprenticeship programs in Pennsylvania by 2025. Gerald Oleksiak, Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and…
Read MoreMember News – October 3, 2018
Member News The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation‘s Women’s Giving Circle will hold its annual celebration tomorrow, Oct. 4 at the Pine Barn Inn from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event, sponsored by First Keystone Community Bank, will celebrate another successful year for the Women’s Giving Circle, which was established to empower, connect and inspire women and girls by…
Read MoreChamber Reduces Low Interest Loan Program Interest Rate to Three Percent
The Chamber’s Board of Directors recently voted to lower the interest rate for the Chamber’s low interest loan program to 3% on a permanent basis. Previously, the interest rate was an option of a variable rate at the Prime Rate or a fixed rate of Prime plus 50 basis points. Effective immediately, all otherwise qualified…
Read MoreWelcome incept
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 MoreSimple Energy Tips For Fall
From PPL Electric Utilities It’s been a long, hot, rainy summer. But autumn is almost here, and it’s time to get ready. For instance, you might have noticed that you’re turning on the lights earlier and earlier each night. The days, which seemed to last forever just a few weeks ago, are getting shorter. That…
Read MorePromoting and Encouraging Downtown Businesses
Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. (DBI), a subsidiary of the Chamber, is pursuing projects to enhance the downtown while continuing to support existing businesses and encourage new business development. The organization is working with a Bloomsburg University intern to update its database of downtown businesses and commercial properties. Ben Rance will be stopping in to businesses and…
Read MoreAll Aboard the North Pole Express
The holiday tradition North Pole Express returns this year the weekend of Thanksgiving. Train excursions between Bloomsburg and Catawissa will be held Nov. 24 and 25. Tickets go on sale online at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The one-hour rides include stories, characters, and caroling. Rides on Saturday will be at 10 a.m., noon,…
Read MoreMember News – September 26, 2018
Member News The Penn State World Campus will hold an online MBA sample class in which interested individuals can discover what it’s like to be a student in the Penn State Online MBA program tomorrow, Sept. 27 from 7-8 p.m. For a complete listing of upcoming PSU World Campus information events and news, check out…
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