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1/27/25 Corporate Transparency Act Update
1/27/25 Corporate Transparency Act Update What’s Current (As of 1/27/2025) Summary: As of January 27, 2025, business ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act remain voluntary. Why? There is still a Business Ownership Information injunction in place. While the Supreme Court of the United States lifted an injunction in the Texas Top Cop Shop…
Read More12/23/24 President’s Message: Two Conversations
12/23/24 President’s Message: Two Conversations This is the story of two conversations, one from August, and one from December 1. May they bless you as they have blessed me, as we celebrate the holidays and the conclusion of a wonderful 2024. Conversation 1: August “Chris, did you know that 86% of people on the organ…
Read MoreCandidates Nominated for Chamber Board for 2024-2025
Candidates Nominated for Chamber Board for 2024-2025 February 1, 2024 The Chamber’s Nominating Committee, comprised of Denise Stone, Chair, Chris Stamatedes, Jeff Whitenight, and Chris Hill, recommend the below slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors beginning April 1, 2024. Members will vote on nominations at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL…
Read MoreChamber Releases 2022-2023 Annual Report
Chamber Releases 2022-2023 Annual Report At the Columbia Montour Chamber’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, Board Chair Chris Stamatedes reported on the health of the organization by way of the 2022-2023 Annual Report. Thanks to the ongoing support of members, the Chamber remains strong entering its 83rd year. In his review of the…
Read MoreNonprofits: Improve Your Year-End Reporting
Nonprofits: Improve Your Year-End Reporting by Erin Pabon-Busansky on August 29, 2022 Source : McKonley & Asbury, CPA’s & Business Advisors We are over halfway through 2022! Many people are looking around and asking, “Where did the year go?” As summer comes to a close, many nonprofit organizations are preparing to start their year-end closing process. Even though it…
Read MoreSpending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation
Spending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation While critical of the spending levels in several recent packages passed in Washington, Congressman Dan Meuser believes there are solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and begin to reduce debt. Meuser (PA-9) discussed the factors contributing to inflation in a breakfast meeting with members of the Columbia Montour Chamber…
Read MoreWebinar: Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to Host PA Minimum Wage Act Updates
Webinar: Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to Host PA Minimum Wage Act Updates On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 11:00am to noon, the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association will host experts from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for a webinar on the updated Minimum Wage Act regulations that went into effect on August…
Read MoreChamber Leadership Program Expands to Provide Opportunities Throughout the Year
Chamber Leadership Program Expands to Provide Opportunities Throughout the Year As The Columbia Montour Chamber prepares to host its annual “Leadercast Women” event, we are pleased to announce an expansion of the programming to help employees develop leadership skills throughout the year. This expansion is made possible through the sponsorship of Geisinger and the involvement…
Read MoreBecker Healthcare Podcast Interviews Geisinger Doctors Martin, Suk
Becker Healthcare Podcast Interviews Geisinger Doctors Martin, Suk The Becker Healthcare Podcast, associated with Becker’s Hospital Review, is recognized as a forum for healthcare industry thought leadership. Recently, this podcast featured not one, but two Geisinger physicians. Congratulations to Dr. Suk and Dr. Martin for recognition in making local healthcare in Columbia and Montour…
Read MoreWelcome New Member: American Red Cross
Welcome New Member: American Red Cross, Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome its newest member, The Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter is part of the 61-county Greater Pennsylvania Region, and serves Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Union, and Snyder…
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