Member News
Bloomsburg University Working to Reverse Enrollment Trend
Enrollment at Bloomsburg University has been on a slow but steady decline since the fall of 2013. The lower number of students, combined with flat funding from the state, is resulting in a projected revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year and a deficit for 2018/19 of over $7.4 million. University President Dr. Bashar Hanna discussed…
Read MoreBusiness After Hours Postponed to Thursday, March 22
The Business After Hours scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at Wild For Salmon has been postponed to Thursday, March 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. due to weather conditions on Wednesday. Register to attend the event here.
Read MoreMember News – March 21, 2018
Member News The Enactus group at Bloomsburg University will partner with Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. to conduct one more free workshop for businesses on how they can make use of social media for marketing purposes. The workshop will focus on optimizing social media management by touching upon marketing statistics, brand development, content creation and how to…
Read MoreSpots Remain For Nonprofit Vendors at Annual Bloomsburg Renaissance Jamboree
The 40th annual Renaissance Jamboree in downtown Bloomsburg will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. This annual event is run by Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc., and is co-sponsored by Bloomsburg University and its Program Board, the Columbia Montour Chamber and the Town of Bloomsburg. There are still…
Read MoreWelcome Budget Roofing, Inc.
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 MoreMember News – March 14, 2018
Member News The Wilkes Small Business Development Center will hold a First Step Workshop tonight, March 14, at 6 p.m. at its location at 85 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Cost for this workshop is $20, and registration can be done online or by calling 570-408-4340. A Wilkes SBDC representative is also available to meet with those…
Read MoreBloomsburg Open to Mini Casinos
On Monday, March 12, Bloomsburg Town Council passed a resolution which would allow a “mini casino” to locate in the Town. Pennsylvania is making 10 Category 4 casino licenses available through an auction process currently underway. Local municipalities have the option as to whether or not they would allow such establishments. Several other municipalities in Columbia…
Read MoreWelcome LIVIC Civil
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 MoreMember News – March 7, 2018
Member News PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will hold a webinar about workers’ compensation tomorrow afternoon, March 8, from 2-3 p.m. Intended for small business owners and human resources professionals, this hour webinar, presented by the PA Department of Labor & Industry, will detail the process of how workers’ comp claims are made and processed, all…
Read MoreFloating, Essential Oils and Lots of Prizes Featured at February Business After Hours
Attendees had a chance to spin the wheel to win one of a variety of prizes given out by co-hosts Art of Floating and Just a Drop, learned about the potential health benefits of floating and essential oils and also enjoyed food from Lucy’s Kitchen & Catering, all while browsing around both inside and outdoors…
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