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New Member Highlight – Eco 1st Logistics Eco 1st Logistics, LLC is a forward-thinking waste management company located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2022, Eco 1st Logistics is dedicated to providing cost-effective and reliable waste management solutions with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Our success is driven by our focus on customer satisfaction and…

President’s Message: Dramatic Sips and Award Nominees by Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Last Friday evening, I sat down to dinner with my wife and sons, eager to tell them a story about a conversation held earlier that morning.  As my carnivorous and fast-growing sons filled their mouths with the delicious…

PA Chamber of Business and Industry reviews Executive Orders Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive actions during his first week in office, setting a wide-ranging policy agenda aimed at boosting U.S. economic growth and reshaping regulations. The measures, which include initiatives on energy, trade, and government restructuring,…

Mastering Emotional Agility: A Vital Leadership Skill for Modern Workplaces Why it matters: Leaders equipped with emotional agility can adapt to challenges, manage stress, and foster stronger team dynamics. In today’s fast-paced workplace, emotional agility isn’t just a “soft skill”—it’s a critical leadership tool. Key takeaway: Cultivating emotional agility involves acknowledging emotions without being controlled…

New Member Highlight – Direkt Recovery Direkt Recovery is located just off Interstate 80 in Bloomsburg, PA. We accept all types and volumes of scrap metals – including old machines, appliances, equipment, and anything else metal! We operate shear cranes, magnets, material handlers, wire strippers, and balers to ensure your material is optimally processed, providing…

Navigating Business Challenges in 2025: Tax Changes, Reporting Requirements, and What You Need to Know Source: McKonly & Asbury The path businesses have been forced to take over these past few years has been anything but predictable. There have been detours to nowhere, road closures, gridlock, sudden mirages of smooth sailing – and the occasional…

Bipartisan PA Competitiveness Caucus Launched to Boost State’s Economy Source: PA Chamber for Business and Industry In an encouraging show of bipartisan cooperation, Pennsylvania lawmakers last week announced the formation of the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, a bipartisan, bicameral group focused on strengthening the Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness. The caucus aims to pursue public policy that will…