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Deadline Alert for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Pennsylvania for Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan for physical damage before the Feb. 11 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damages caused by flooding on Aug. 10-15, 2018 should apply for the SBA disaster loan assistance.…
Read MoreChamber Announces 23 Nominees for Four Annual Awards
We’re pleased to introduce the 23 organizations and individuals that have been nominated for the Chamber’s 2019 awards. Congratulations to all of the nominees. Find out who will win each of these four awards by attending the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Nominees…
Read MoreMontour Area Recreation Commission Honors Supporters
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) manages several recreational areas in Montour County and coordinates the Humdinger races in March. The organization relies heavily upon the support of volunteers who work alongside MARC’s staff to maintain the parks and trails. On Wednesday, January 9th, MARC had the opportunity to bring together many of those supporters…
Read MoreMember News – January 16, 2019
Member News A representative from the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center will be at the Chamber office at 238 Market St., Bloomsburg, this Friday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for its monthly small business outreach day. Any current or aspiring small business owner is welcome to stop in and speak to Ray…
Read MoreBerwick Businesses Asked for Input on Signage
The committee for Berwick, The Next Step continues to meet twice a month to enhance the downtown for the benefit of the entire community. The committee is working on a number of recommendations in the Building a Better Berwick report, which is available online. One of the recommendations is updating the Borough’s signage ordinance, to allow…
Read MoreWelcome The River 105 & 103.5
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreBusiness Program is a Great Opportunity for Local Students
From Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week Note: The Chamber is hosting a free informational breakfast for those businesses, students and parents that may be interested in learning more about this program on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 a.m. at the Greenly Center, 50 East Main St., Bloomsburg (learn more). There is an award-winning summer economics education…
Read MoreCandidates Nominated for Chamber Board for 2019-20
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is recommending a slate of candidates to serve on the Board beginning April, 2019. Members will vote on nominations at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Nominated to serve are: Nominated to a 3-year term on the Board: Holly…
Read MoreLeadership Central Penn Goes to Court
Leadership Central Penn (LCP) wrapped up 2018 with a trip to the Columbia County Courthouse to learn about the law. The Hon. Judge James graciously hosted the class for a morning session on the three types of law, the structure of Pennsylvania’s judicial system and his presentation, “The Cost of Justice.” The morning started with…
Read MorePA Chamber Ready to Hit the Ground Running as 2019-20 Legislative Session Gets Underway
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The New Year has begun and with it, a new legislative session. On Jan. 1, the entire House and Senate took the oath of office, marking the official start of the 2019-20 legislative session. The rest of the month will be dominated by the necessary legislative housekeeping measures required to…
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