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President’s Message: Best-Kept Secret By: Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce In recent testimony to the PA House Republican Policy Committee in a hearing on pro-business tax reform, I commended the Commonwealth’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program as a key mechanism for businesses to give back to the community.  Now, the…

A look Ahead on PA Legislation Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry House and Senate lawmakers are in Harrisburg this week and, as always, the PA Chamber is currently monitoring several pieces of legislation with the potential to impact the state’s business community. Discouraging ‘Ghosting’ Interviews/Jobs (S.B. 1109) Senate Bill 1109 may receive a…

SBDC Receives National Honor Video courtesy of WNEP.com Congratulations to the Bucknell Small Business Development Center, recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Excellence & Innovation Award.  The award presentation, which took place Tuesday, April 30, at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg, was part of a national celebration of “National Small Business Week,” and…

PA Chamber Gives Overview of Overtime Eligibility Rule Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule last week that could have significant implications for how employers in Pennsylvania comply with overtime requirements. The rule, announced last Tuesday, increases the salary threshold required to exempt workers from overtime pay.…

9 Essential Retail Marketing Strategies for 2024 Optimize your online presence with accurate, up-to-date information and a Google Business Profile. Employ strategic sales and loss leaders to drive foot traffic and highlight product range. Create captivating window displays and offer a digitally curated catalog for broader inventory access and to support customers who want to…

President’s Message: A Great Place to Play (Especially Outside) By Chris Berleth I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t like the weather in central Pennsylvania, wait five minutes.” That may be a little on the nose, but if like me, you’re anxious to enjoy a more consistent weather pattern than the on again off-again blustery…

Chamber Coalitions Consider Far-Reaching Rules and Legislation The Columbia Montour Chamber routinely partners with the PA Chamber of Business & Industry and the U.S. Chamber to consider rules and legislation that will have broad implications for member businesses and the region’s economic vitality. Recently, your Chamber has joined the U.S. Chamber’s federation of local chambers…

No cost Public-Private Partnerships Seminar The Columbia County Placemaking Initiative is offering a no cost seminar about Public-Private Partnerships. The class, which is open to businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities, will cover: The benefits of cross-sector collaboration The elements of successful partnerships Ways to structure partnerships Project lifecycle and management Best practices and tips for success…