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Job Killing Obama-Era Overtime Rule Struck Down
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry In good news for employers across the country, a Texas federal judge last week struck down a U.S. Department of Labor rule that likely would have forced millions of workers to be converted from salary to hourly employees. In the ruling, the judge – Obama-appointee Amos Mazzant, who originally…
Read MoreBloomsburg University’s Zeigler College of Business Offers PRSA MBA-Level Strategic Communications Course
From Bloomsburg University and the PRSA The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced recently that Bloomsburg University’s Zeigler College of Business has become the 16th accredited business school in the nation to offer the MBA-level strategic communications course as part of its MBA curriculum. “This program helps students develop skills in strategic communications —…
Read MoreLarge Crowd Has Opportunity to See Latest Updates to Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
A lively and large crowd of Chamber members enjoyed some tasty hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while networking and learning more about the latest programs at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital at a Business After Hours on Aug. 30. Attendees had a chance to tour the newly renovated Maternity Center, speak with representatives from several service lines and…
Read MoreState Rep. David Millard to Host Two Upcoming Drug Forums
State Representative David Millard will host two upcoming drug forums over the next two weeks at local high schools. The first will be on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Berwick High School auditorium, and the second will be the following Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bloomsburg High School auditorium. …
Read MoreWilliams Receives Final Key Permits for Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project
From Williams Thanks to the continued and dedicated efforts of several key partners, including those of the Columbia Montour Chamber, after a multiyear regulatory process, Williams has received key permits from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Atlantic Sunrise project. This critical energy infrastructure project…
Read MoreMontour County Readdressing Completed
The third and final wave of change-of-address letters for Montour County, Riverside Borough, and Rush Township was sent in mid-August. The readdressing, which was part of the 911 consolidation with Columbia County, was prolonged due to conflicts found in the Danville zip code. Businesses and residents that have not received a change-of-address letter should call…
Read MoreMember News – August 30, 2017
Member News Co., a social and professional networking group that is run by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County, will hold its fall kickoff event tonight, Aug. 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Farmhouse at Turkey Hill’s Greenhouse. Co. was founded to give area residents the opportunity to take advantage of all the great things…
Read MoreChamber to Co-Host Candidate Forums for Bloomsburg and Danville Local Elections
Candidates for Bloomsburg Town Council and Danville Borough Council will share their thoughts on the issues facing these communities at public events this fall. Community members will also be invited to submit questions. The candidate forums are being presented by the Joint Governmental Affairs Committee of the Chamber and Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. The Candidate Forum…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: SEDA-COG
“The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has been a valuable partner with SEDA-COG, helping to make key connections between businesses and SEDA-COG’s services to advance the economic health of the region. From networking opportunities, training partnerships, workshop marketing, to referrals, the Chamber has been a wonderful resource for the business community and SEDA-COG.” – Liz…
Read MoreEssential Oils 101
From Just a Drop Essential Oil Why Use Essential Oils? Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils are highly concentrated, 50-70 times per powerful than herbs! Did you know: 81% of body care products marked “gentle” or “hypoallergenic” contain…
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