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Bloomsburg University Business Competition Seeking Judges
Students from Bloomsburg University as well as high schools from across Pennsylvania will be competing in a “Shark Tank” inspired business competition on campus on Thursday, April 26. The second annual Husky Dog Pound is being presented by the Zeigler College of Business. Chamber members are being invited to help judge the high school competition. Each…
Read MoreWelcome Community Options, 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 MoreMembers Sample Great Tasting Seafood, Learn About Food’s Journey From Alaska to Bloomsburg at March Business After Hours at Wild For Salmon
After a 24-hour delay due to the early-spring nor’easter that hit the area on Wednesday, the Columbia Montour Chamber had its March Business After Hours on Thursday, March 22 at Wild For Salmon, which welcomed a large crowd of Chamber members and guests to its retail store and warehouse on Rt. 11 between Bloomsburg and…
Read MoreDepartment of Homeland Security Offers Bombing Preparedness Resources
From U.S. Department of Homeland Security As result of the recent bombings in Texas, many organizations are reviewing their preparedness plans & procedures for prevention, response and recovery to bombing incidents. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to review their emergency plans and procedures and make sure they are up to date and cover bombing incidents,…
Read MoreBloomsburg 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 MoreCoalition Letter Sent to Governor, Legislature in Opposition to Severance Tax
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry A PA Chamber-led, multi-industry coalition sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and the General Assembly last week voicing opposition to imposing another punitive tax on the natural gas industry. Gov. Wolf first spoke of his desire for a severance tax when he was campaigning for office and…
Read MoreGovernor Announces Initiative to Expand Broadband Access
On Monday, March 19, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new initiative aimed at expanding broadband access to businesses and households in Pennsylvania through the creation of a new office dedicated to ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to high-speed internet. The announcement also included the introduction of the Pennsylvania Broadband Investment Incentive Program, which offers incentives…
Read MoreReview, confirm, update: Your office spring cleaning should include employee benefits files
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh As spring approaches, many of us get the itch for a little “spring cleaning.” It’s less hectic with end of the year issues and open enrollment out of the way. It’s also the perfect time for employers to pull out benefits records for review, confirmation and updating, says Chuck Whitford, consultant…
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