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New Member Highlight – Eos Therapeutic Riding Center Eos Therapeutic Riding Center in Bloomsburg, PA, is a transformative facility dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs through therapeutic horseback riding. Founded on the belief that the bond between humans and animals can provide healing and empowerment, Eos offers a range of equine-assisted…

As the saying goes, “What’s old is new again.” As your Chamber team traversed Columbia and Montour Counties in 2024, we had the wonderful opportunity to learn what resources are well-used and loved by our community. One in particular caught us by surprise – not because we thought less of it, but because as frequent…

Chamber Announces Spring Dates for Management & Leadership Training Program Back by popular demand, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg Campus and the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce will once again offer the Management and Leadership program to help develop and sharpen skills for leading in today’s workplace environment. The program was initially developed in…

Pause on Credit Card Late Fees Rule Continues Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce In a win against government micromanagement of business, a federal court in Texas last week refused to lift a preliminary injunction on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) credit card late fees rule and held that the Bureau likely exceeded its statutory…

Budget-Friendly Marketing: Growth Tactics for Small Teams and Tight Budgets Small businesses can thrive on tight budgets with smart, cost-effective marketing strategies: Leverage free tools: Use platforms like Canva (design), Mailchimp (email), and Google My Business (local SEO). Maximize organic reach: Share engaging, shareable content tailored to your audience. Repurpose & collaborate: Extend content life…

Judge Blocks Federal Ownership Reporting Requirements Source: US Chamber of Commerce A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing the CTA and its reporting requirements against anyone.…

U.S. Chamber Report Highlights High Costs of Legal System on PA Taxpayers Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform study (Tort Costs in America) shows the extreme cost of the civil litigation system and its impact on taxpayers. The study found that nationally, tort costs…

Maximizing Efficiency: Tools and Techniques to Boost Team Productivity Communicate clearly: Use tools like Trello or Asana + daily stand-ups for seamless alignment. Automate tasks: Save hours with Zapier and other workflow tools. Prioritize smartly: Eisenhower Matrix + time-blocking = focus where it matters. Support well-being: Encourage breaks for greater productivity, focus, and creativity 727…