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PA Department of Labor & Industry to Hold Free Safety Webinars in November
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Division will offer a series of free webinars on workplace safety throughout the month of November. Titled PATHS (PA Training for Health and Safety), these webinars will cover subjects such as emergency action plans, behavior-based safety, safe driving in inclement weather,…
Read MoreConstruction of Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Gets Underway
Construction of a natural gas transmission pipeline through Columbia County is starting in October. The Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline project is divided into seven sections, and is expected to be completed in approximately one year. On Thursday, Oct. 5, representatives of Williams met with local officials to discuss construction logistics including soil conservation, road crossings, inspections,…
Read MorePA Chamber’s 27th Annual Economic Survey Shows Employer Optimism on the Rebound, Ongoing Concerns About Healthcare
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry As the nation’s economy steadily improves, employers are increasingly optimistic about the state of business in the Commonwealth, as well as projections for future growth in sales and hiring. However, their ability to offer healthcare to their workforce due to persistent uncertainty and rising costs in the market…
Read MoreChamberChoice to Offer Webinar on Successful Open Enrollment
ChamberChoice will offer a webinar on open enrollment titled “Guarantee a Successful Employee Open Enrollment” this Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. It is available free-of-charge to all Chamber members as a benefit of membership through the Chamber’s affinity programs through ChamberChoice. To register for this webinar and for a list of other upcoming webinars on…
Read MoreYou Just Never Know
From Joe Kantz/North Shore Railroad A few months ago, I received an email that appeared to be an invitation to a meeting at the White House from President Trump’s Administration. My first thought was “this must be a scam.” The next day, I received a phone call from someone at the White House wanting to make sure I received…
Read MoreEnergy Savings Benefit the Bottom Line and Public Health
Improving energy efficiencies at your home and business will not only save you money, but also result in a healthier environment. Reducing the demand for traditional power generation lowers emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and mercury, with tangible health benefits. Opportunities to improve efficiencies can be as simple as replacing older lighting with LED…
Read MoreSEDA-COG Offers Limited-Time, Ultra-Low Interest Loans for Businesses
From SEDA-COG For a limited time, a 2% fixed interest rate is being offered for Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loans, which are offered through SEDA-COG. Those interested should contact SEDA-COG (contact info is below) before Nov. 15, as applications need to be received by Dec. 31 to get this excellent rate locked in. The…
Read MoreWilliams Receives Final Key Permits for Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project
From Williams Thanks to the continued and dedicated efforts of several key partners, including those of the Columbia Montour Chamber, after a multiyear regulatory process, Williams has received key permits from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Atlantic Sunrise project. This critical energy infrastructure project…
Read MoreMembers Learn About the Chamber’s Various Offerings and Benefits
Members enjoyed a hearty lunch from Berrigan’s Subs and learned about all of the various benefits available to them as Chamber members at the Member Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 24, held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg (pictured) and sponsored by U.S. Gypsum, Kawneer and Bloomsburg University. A presentation detailed all of the…
Read MoreMembers Enjoy Networking Over Tasty Grilled Food at Ken Pollock Ford Lincoln
Chamber members enjoyed a full early-evening meal hot off the grill thanks to host Ken Pollock Ford Lincoln and also had a chance to check out the dealership’s wide selection of new and preowned vehicles in between networking at the first Business After Hours of the month on Wednesday, Aug. 16. A proud member of the…
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