Member News
Member News – August 1, 2018
Member News A special health, wellness and career event for veterans will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the Berwick Christian Church, located at 701 East 5th St., Berwick. A light meal will be provided and there will be representatives from Columbia County Veterans Affairs, Geisinger Health Plan’s wellness team, Commonwealth Health…
Read MoreConstruction on Atlantic Sunrise Gas Pipeline Nearing Completion
Ten months into the construction schedule, the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project is nearing mechanical completion. The project includes the installation of approximately 200 miles of pipeline, two compressor stations, and compressor station modifications in five states. Following final certification, full service of the new pipeline is anticipated to start in the second half of August.…
Read MoreWelcome Carnegie Agency
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 MoreBerwick Industrial Development Association (BIDA) Names New Executive Director
From BIDA The Berwick Industrial Development Association (BIDA) is pleased to announce Kelly O’Brien Gavin as the new executive director. Ms. Gavin comes to BIDA with 10 years of experience in economic development. She also serves as the executive director of the Rural Business Innovation Corporation (RBI) and Greater Susquehanna Keystone Innovation Zone (GSKIZ). The…
Read MoreMember News – July 25, 2018
Member News PPL Electric Utilities recently was awarded a J.D. Power residential customer satisfaction award for large electric utilities in the eastern United States for the seventh consecutive year and the 15th time in the last 2o years. PPL’s score of 747 (on a 1,000-point scale) improved on last year’s score by eight points. The…
Read MoreHow does your business handle substance use?
A far too common issue for employers is substance use among employees and potential employees. The Columbia Montour Chamber and other Chambers of Commerce have advocated for state-level reforms to specifically address the opioid crisis, and it also is working to deal with these issues at the local level as a part of United in…
Read MoreWelcome For The Cause
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 MoreBucknell SBDC Celebrates 40 Years of Assisting Businesses
The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has provided assistance to nearly 7,200 entrepreneurs and small businesses over its 40 year history. New businesses served by the SBDC as well as the organization’s staff, have received statewide recognition. The successes of the SBDC and its clients were celebrated recently on the Bucknell University campus.…
Read MoreMembers Celebrate and Enjoy Frosty Valley’s New Facilities at Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours
What may be an all-time record for attendance at a ribbon cutting (the Chamber doesn’t keep such records) became some of the first people to see the brand new Iron Fork sign on the front of the Frosty Valley clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon, July 18, as the management, staff and new ownership at Frosty Valley…
Read MoreMember News – July 18, 2018
Member News The Bucknell SBDC will host its annual Celebration of Small Business breakfast, which will also mark a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Bucknell SBDC, tomorrow morning, July 19, from 8-10 a.m. at the Elaine Langone Center’s Terrace Room on the 2nd floor on the Bucknell campus. Business owners, legislators, economic development…
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