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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…

Due to a very poor weather forecast that calls for snow ranging from 1-5 inches followed by freezing rain and/or sleet on Tuesday, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, has been postponed until the following evening on Wednesday, Feb. 13. It will still be held at the Barn at Frosty Valley and…

From Nuclear Powers Pennsylvania Note: The Columbia Montour Chamber is part of Nuclear Powers Pennsylvania, a statewide coalition that works to educate all Pennsylvanians about the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy and the industry’s position impact on local communities throughout the Keystone State. Pennsylvania’s five nuclear power plants support more than 500 companies…

Attendees were able to view a short presentation that featured a pair of proposals for expansion at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School and also had an opportunity to take a tour of the school and its 17 current programs at the first Business After Hours of the year hosted by CMVT on Jan. 30. A recent…

With information provided by the PA Chamber of Business & Industry Governor Tom Wolf and some lawmakers are calling for a significant increase in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.  The plan calls for an increase in the wage to $12 an hour as early as July – with incremental increases until the wage reaches $15 an hour…

In January, Leadership Central Penn (LCP) focused on green.  The color and word green are often associated with growth, environmental responsibility, money, ambition, renewal and rebirth.  That was the focus of this month when LCP learned about green energy, economic development and tourism, and boardsmanship.  The program was sponsored and hosted this month by Talen…

Download the entire informational packet for the new Management and Leadership Certificate Program from Bloomsburg University. A program application with submission information is included on the last page.

The February issue of Bloomsburg University’s community newsletter, On The Hill, is now available. AGAPE is in desperate need of warehouse and driver volunteers. Even if you might only be able to help one day per month, that would be of tremendous value to AGAPE as it works to ensure it serves those in need.…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Earlier this week, Gov. Tom Wolf gave his fifth budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly. This annual speech is the official kickoff to the state’s budget season and gives the governor the opportunity to outline his policy goals for the year ahead. While there’s…

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…