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Member News – July 3, 2018
Member News Rock God Brewing and Service 1st Federal Credit Union will host a special release party this Thursday, July 5, from 3:30-9 p.m. for a specially-brewed beer, Duck Duck Goose, that will benefit Service 1st’s seventh annual Charity Duck Derby. Duck Duck Goose is a vanilla coconut IPA brewed special for this cause, and…
Read MoreWelcome Back Edward Jones (Danville)
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 MorePPL Provides Nest for Falcons
From PPL Electric Utilities This spring we’ve had some pretty impressive and unusual house guests. For one thing, they can average a speed of 60 miles per hour, with top speeds of 200 mph – all without a car. They’re peregrine falcons. And they came back to PPL’s Tower Building in Allentown this spring, the…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Ruling Will Allow Expansion of and More Options For Small Business Health Insurance Plans
In late June, the U.S. Department of Labor released a ruling that will allow for the expansion of small business health insurance plans. This long anticipated news is very exciting and will give members additional options for health insurance. Several associations and membership-based organizations, including ChamberChoice, have been preparing for this ruling and the opportunity to…
Read MoreNortheast Environmental Partners Seeks Nominations For Environmental Partnership Awards
The Northeast Environmental Partners announce the “28th Annual Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” and are seeking a Call For Nominations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards; the Thomas P. Shelburne Award and the Emerging Environmental Leader Award. The Northeast Environmental Partners (Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
Read MoreMontour County Nonprofits Need Your Help to Participate in Leadership Central Penn Program
Montour County Nonprofits need your help! Leadership Central Penn is a wonderful opportunity for professionals in our area. However, the cost to participate in this program is an issue for area nonprofits as they execute their missions on tight budgets. They need your help. There are a variety of nonprofits in Montour County that have…
Read MoreMember News – June 27, 2018
Member News Community Options, Inc., a provider of residential and employment support to people with disabilities, is seeking individuals interested in serving on a new business advisory committee for Community Options’ Bloomsburg office. Community Options’ mission is to promote the integration of persons with disabilities within the communities in which they reside, enabling them to…
Read MoreOn-Time Budget Agreement Reached as Gov. Wolf Signs $32.7 Billion Spending Plan
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry For the first time in a long time, Pennsylvania has an on-time budget. Well in advance of the June 30 deadline, lawmakers and the Wolf administration announced that they’d reached agreement on a $32.7 billion budget for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year, which is $560 million more than the…
Read MoreWelcome Advanced Realty Solutions, LLC
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 MoreHappy Retirement to Economic Development Colleagues Jim Wilson & Steve Phillips
Two individuals involved in efforts to strengthen our area’s economy and communities are retiring this week. After 10 years as Executive Director and Main Street Manager with the Danville Business Alliance (DBA), Jim Wilson is retiring. Steve Phillips, Executive Director of the Berwick Industrial Development Association (BIDA), is also retiring after 29 years with the…
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