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United in Recovery Celebrates Recovery Month this September From free webinars to a Virtual 5k, join United in Recovery for 30-days of self-care and other special events – all geared towards providing anyone experiencing substance use disorder with resources, support, and community. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month takes place every September and is…

Recognizing the importance of quality, affordable child care, the Chamber’s Board of Directors recently voted to support a $50 billion federal assistance package for the child care industry. The Child Care is Essential Act would create a fund for additional costs of providing child care due to the pandemic. Grants would be equitably distributed to…

The Columbia County Commissioners recently awarded grants totaling over $2.1 million to 95 businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were part of a $5.8 million block grant provided to the county through the CARES Act. Applicants were eligible for five months of fixed costs up to $100,000.…

The Town of Bloomsburg is providing clarification for businesses on the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings and enforcement of the state mask requirement. Information is provided in the attached letter.

Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. (DBI) and Community Strategies Group (CSG) are partnering to offer additional outdoor seating for patrons of restaurants in downtown Bloomsburg. Representatives of the DBI Board and CSG were recently assisted by members of the Bloomsburg University wrestling program in clearing a vacant lot along West Main Street of debris in preparation of…

Leadercast Women is the world’s largest one-day leadership event featuring all women speakers, for which the Chamber will be serving as a host for the second time since its inaugural event last year.  This year will look a bit different to comply with social distancing and restrictions, therefore the Chamber will host Leadercast Women 2020,…

In response to the heightened needs of area nonprofit organizations and its mission to enhance the quality of life in the region, the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation has partnered with Columbia and Montour Counties to administer the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant application process for nonprofit organizations. This grantround is designed to provide relief for…

More than 430 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and the region. Increased membership allows the Chamber to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives. The Chamber welcomes Diltz Equipment Sales. Diltz…

Danville School District Receives Funds for Head Start Program Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Danville Area School District has been awarded a $1,011,753 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through their Head Start program. Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families…

As elected officials on the state and federal levels debate possibly extending enhanced unemployment benefits – including calls from some lawmakers to continue the additional federal $600 weekly payment – the PA Chamber issued a statement cautioning that as businesses reopen, lawmakers must carefully balance efforts to restart the economy and get individuals back to…