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Chambers Continue to Support Gas Pipeline Project
With information from the PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last Wednesday, PA Chamber Director of Government Affairs Kevin Sunday spoke before a DEP permit hearing in Lycoming County in support of an air quality permit for an expanded compressor station on Williams’ Transcontinental pipeline system. The expanded station would allow for increased capacity on…
Read MoreCelebrating and Supporting Small Businesses
In recognition of the small business community’s significant contributions to Pennsylvania’s economy, the week of April 30-May 6 will be celebrated as Pennsylvania Small Business Week. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has partnered with agencies from across the state to celebrate entrepreneurs and small business owners for their contributions to Pennsylvania’s economy, and draw attention to the…
Read MoreDowntown Berwick Improvement Recommendations Presented
Recommendations for strengthening Berwick’s downtown were presented to an audience of dozens of interested business people and community members last Tuesday evening. The report, prepared by a consulting team from the Lehigh Valley, provides strategies for supporting small business growth, improving properties and infrastructure, and enhancing the sense of community. A local steering committee, which includes Chamber Board…
Read MoreWhen Will the State Budget be Done This Year?
As Pennsylvania is facing revenue shortfalls in the current fiscal year, the Governor’s 2017-18 budget proposes more modest spending increases. What will the final budget include and when might it be finalized? Get insights from our State delegation and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry at a breakfast program scheduled for May 5. …
Read MoreFind Your Next Employee
Local employers looking to connect with potential employees and network with other area businesses are invited to participate in the upcoming Montour County Job Fair. The event, co-sponsored by the Chamber, will be held on Tuesday, May 23, from 2:30–6 p.m. at Frosty Valley Country Club, 2201 Bloom Road, Danville. The first thirty minutes of…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes New Board Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors welcomed three new members this month. Beginning their first terms as Board members are: Lissa Bryan-Smith, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Amanda Marko, Danville Business Alliance Chris Stamatedes, PPL Electric Utilities
Read MoreAnnual Block Party This Weekend in Bloomsburg
The annual spring event known as “Block Party” is scheduled for this weekend in Bloomsburg. The Town/Gown Relations committee is implementing two new initiatives to increase security this year by discouraging visitors. The new initiatives include: • Parking Restrictions – Bloomsburg University will temporarily close the Lightstreet Road Parking Lot and the ATM Parking Lot to all…
Read MoreReport Shows $12 Billion Needed to Start So-Called Property Tax Relief Bill
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The state’s Independent Fiscal Office unveiled a new report this week showing the amount of additional state dollars that would be necessary to implement and sustain a so-called property tax reform bill. The analysis concluded that nearly $12 billion would be needed up front, which is $2 billion…
Read MoreBarletta Recognizes Area Technology
Congressman Lou Barletta recognized business investments in technology during a visit to the Bloomsburg area on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Barletta toured the new SUEZ water treatment facility on Irondale Road before visiting with businesses at the Bloomsburg Regional Technology Center. The new, $32 million water treatment plant includes pressurized membrane filtration and ultraviolet light…
Read MoreDid You Know? – OnDemand Energy Solutions
The Chamber is deeply committed to supporting and promoting its member organizations. This includes making sure each member utilizes or is at least aware of the full value and benefits of its membership. Beginning this week, this periodic section of E-Biz will be dedicated to reviewing a specific benefit of Chamber membership, as a means of…
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