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Thank You to the Major Sponsors of the Holiday Open House
The Chamber extends a big thank you to the major sponsors of this year’s Holiday Open House. We had a record number of sponsors this year, and it is the continued support of these businesses, organizations and individuals that helps the Chamber fulfill its mission of offering programs, benefits and events to its members, giving…
Read MoreNew certificate from Penn State targets improving business strategy
From Penn State World Campus Note: Employees of all Columbia Montour Chamber members, their spouses and dependents are eligible for a 5% discount on tuition through the PSU World Campus. A new graduate-level certificate from Penn State can help managers and leaders improve their organizations through business architecture, a growing practice that bridges business strategy with tactical…
Read MoreMid-Year Budget Report Strikes Optimistic Tone; Budget Secretary Albright Announces Resignation
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Despite recent projections from the state’s Independent Fiscal Office that the Commonwealth faces an up to $1.7 billion deficit headed into 2019-20 budget discussions, the tone from the state’s outgoing Budget Secretary is one of optimism for Pennsylvania’s fiscal health. At a mid-year budget report press event last…
Read MoreSeeking Long-Term Flooding Solutions for Businesses
Among the areas that experienced flash flooding this summer was a portion of South Centre Township, Columbia County, which impacted homes and several major employers. Among them, Chamber members SEKISUI SPI and J.M. Smucker were forced to shut down for days to deal with unprecedented flooding. Efforts are underway to reduce or eliminate the future…
Read MoreLackawanna College Signs Transfer Agreement with Bloomsburg University
From Lackawanna College and Bloomsburg University Lackawanna College and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania signed a transfer agreement that will provide a seamless program-to-program pathway for Lackawanna students to complete their Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Technical Leadership. Under this new partnership, students in good academic standing who complete their associate degree at Lackawanna can…
Read MoreWelcome Rainer’s Professional Painting & Wall Covering
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 MoreMobility Often Taken for Granted
From rabbittransit Often, many people take for granted the ability to travel to everyday locations — a place to buy milk, receive an immunization, maintain employment or learn the alphabet. Without these connections, individuals cannot provide for their basic needs or dare to explore opportunities for their future. 3P Ride is a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Read MoreChamber and Chamber Foundation to Host PA Free Enterprise Week Information Session
Over the past 21 years, the Columbia Montour Chamber and its members have been supporters of the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW). This unique educational summer program provides students from across the state the unique opportunity to learn about business and manufacturing. Thanks to continued generous support of Chamber members through The Foundation of the…
Read MoreBloomsburg Ordinance Change Seeks to Increase Parking Availability
Bloomsburg Town Council recently approved an amendment to its zoning ordinance with a goal of increasing the amount of public parking available for people who visit and work in the downtown. The changes, approved by Council at its December 10th meeting, require that any new residential development in the downtown commercial district provide private parking.…
Read MorePA Chamber Signs Letter Urging Federal Passage of “Prisons to Paychecks Bill”
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week, the Justice Action Network – a national coalition of chambers of commerce, corrections programs and business associations – sent the legislative leaders of the U.S. House and Senate a letter urging passage of the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act, which will help address a skills gap within the nation’s…
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