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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…
Read More2018 Chamber Golf Tournament Details Announced
The Columbia Montour Chamber’s annual golf tournament in 2018, sponsored by Williams will be held on Thursday, May 24 at Mill Race Golf Course in Benton. There will be a 10 a.m. shotgun. Registration and sponsorship forms will be going out in March’s ChamberPack, which members should receive in their mailboxes the week of March…
Read MoreMember News – February 21, 2018
Member News Today is the last day that Thrivent Financial will be collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House of Danville. Thrivent has a collection box at its office located at 417 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, and is collecting small snack items and beverages such as K-cups, juice boxes, and individually-wrapped snack items like granola bars, crackers and…
Read MoreApplication Deadline For Next Round of Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant Program is March 1
The Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant program has granted more than $2 million to 268 organizations through Pennsylvania since its inception in 2015. Williams is now accepting grant applications for its latest round of grants, which will be the seventh round, and application deadline for this spring cycle is next Thursday, March 1. Two cycles of Atlantic Sunrise grant…
Read MoreWelcome New York Life – Elizabeth Kelchner, Agent
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 MoreChamber’s Energy Partner Improves Service Offerings
The Chamber’s energy consulting partner, OnDemand Energy, helps businesses and individuals save money on electric and natural gas costs by managing the complexities of energy supply, delivery, and consumption. In January, OnDemand was acquired by Kinect Energy, Inc., a World Fuel Services company. Representatives expect that this acquisition will further benefit chamber members. OnDemand/Kinect Energy…
Read MoreFinal Disability Claims Regulations Effective April 1
From ChamberChoice In Jan. 2017, it was reported that the Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations governing the ERISA claims and appeals process that will apply to all claims for disability benefits. The effective date of the rule has been delayed from Jan. 1, 2018 to April 1, 2018. These regulations mirror amendments to the claims procedures for…
Read MoreGovernor Wolf Launches PA Business One-Stop Shop to Support Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship
From the Governor’s Office On Feb. 7, Governor Tom Wolf launched the new PA Business One-Stop Shop to serve as a sole source to guide entrepreneurs and small businesses through all stages of development, from planning and startup to operation and expansion. “I know first-hand how difficult it can be as a business owner to…
Read MoreBusiness Continuity Strategies Discussed at Learn at Lunch Featuring Thrivent Financial [Video]
Attendees had an opportunity to learn about ways they can protect their business from going out of business in the event of an unexpected event that keeps them from running their business on a daily basis at a Learn at Lunch on Feb. 13. The lunch talk was sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities and held…
Read MoreMember News – February 14, 2018
Member News Thrivent Financial is collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House of Danville this month from Feb. 1-21. Thrivent will have a collection box at its office located at 417 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, and is collecting small snack items and beverages such as K-cups, juice boxes, and individually-wrapped snack items like granola bars,…
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