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How to Develop Leadership Skills in the Workplace Source: McKonly & Asbury Whether it’s someone in a position of power or simply a de facto head of a group, good leadership makes an impact on an organization’s results. According to Dale Carnegie’s research, when it comes to leadership, there is certainly room for improvement. Only…

New Member Highlight – Learning to Live Beloved Ministries Learning to Live Beloved Ministries is a 501c3 nonprofit providing hope, healing and restoration to local female victims of human sex trafficking and exploitation. While Learning to Live Beloved Ministries provides awareness on human sex trafficking and many other services to the community, their main focus…

President’s Message: Treasures Found, Treasures to Behold By Chris Berleth “He then closed his eyes as children do in order that they may see in the resplendent night of their own imagination more stars than are visible in the firmament; then he re–opened them, and stood motionless with amazement. Three compartments divided the coffer. In…

Chamber joins Coalition Calling on Pro-Growth Agenda The Columbia Montour Chamber joined a coalition of over 500 chambers and trade associations in calling on the next Congress and Administration to pursue a pro-growth agenda and prevent tax increases on American families and businesses. Read the letter here. Absent congressional action, American families, workers, and businesses…

Creating “Cool” Job Perks for Employee Inspiration Most business owners will agree that maintaining employee happiness is a key factor in working to achieve overall success in their business operations. Although there are many complexities involved in achieving this goal, creating a positive corporate work culture through the offering of unique and desirable job perks…

Why Self-Awareness is a Critical Trait in Today’s Workplace Self-awareness is essential for both personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to accept feedback constructively and improve communication skills. Teams benefit from self-awareness as it enhances team dynamics by fostering trust, collaboration, and more efficient conflict resolution. A lack of self-awareness in employees can lead to…

New Member Highlight – KAM Strategies KAM Strategies is a lobbying, procurement and government relations firm. At KAM Strategies, your business is their business. With decades of experience in the halls of state and county government, their team is dedicated to addressing the state and local issues that are important to you. Whether lobbying for…

President’s Message: Light, Not Heat by Chris Berleth, President/CEO, Columbia Montour Chamber Last night, America tuned in for a highly polarized national debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. As the country weighs the candidates’ remarks, this much is clear: the exchanges were heated, and candidates’ responses told us little that…