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Budget Deal Expected Soon

Leaders in the PA House and Senate from both parties are optimistic that the 2016-17 budget will be passed on or near the June 30th deadline this year. A major motivator is that the entire House and half of the Senate members are up for reelection this fall. Details on how to close a $2…

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Talen Energy to Co-fire Montour Plant

Talen Energy Corporation has completed a feasibility assessment related to bringing natural gas to the power plant located near Washingtonville in Montour County and installing boiler modifications to enable a dual-fuel, also known as co-firing, capability. The company’s Board of Directors approved the project, which will enable the Montour plant to operate on coal, natural gas or in…

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Chamber Thanks Sponsors of Upcoming Golf Outing

Some of the sponsors for the upcoming Chamber Golf Outing at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Club have been finalized, and the Chamber would like to take a moment to thank the following sponsors: Sponsors: Event – Williams Beverage- Generations Construction, Inc. Dinner- Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital Dinner- MetroCast Communications Lunch- Berwick Health and Wellness Fund of CSCF Snack- First…

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Quality Living Guide Published

The Columbia-Montour Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau are pleased to announce the release of the Quality Living guide.  The publication is complete with high quality images and detailed information about Columbia and Montour counties.  It will be distributed as a tool to promote and grow our area’s economy.  The 40-page guide showcases everything that…

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Understanding New Overtime Regulations

Employers have until December 1, 2016 to comply with new overtime eligibility regulations developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The update, announced May 18th, is expected to extend overtime eligibility to 4 million workers. Detailed information, including fact sheets for non-profit organizations, higher education, and local governments can be found on the Department’s…

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DOL Releases New Overtime Regulations

Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to overtime regulations, which extends overtime eligibility to over 4 million workers. President Obama directed the Department to update the regulations in 2014. Employers have until December 1, 2016 to comply. Key highlights are as follows: The salary threshold will be increased to $47,476 annually…

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Flood Protection Project Proceeding On-Time

From SEDA-COG   The Columbia County flood risk management project is about 75 percent complete with full completion anticipated in November. To date, the project is on time and on budget. Construction started last March with the official groundbreaking following that April. The $30 million project will preserve over 700 jobs at the Autoneum North…

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FMLA Guide Available

From ChamberChoice In late April, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that a new general Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Notice will soon be issued. According to the DOL, the new poster won’t necessarily include an extensive amount of new information. Rather, the information in the notice will be reorganized so that it’s more…

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Representatives Optimistic About 2016-17 Budget Process

The State Representatives for Columbia and Montour counties are optimistic that finalizing a budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year will be quicker than the process for the current year’s budget. Despite a structural deficit of $1.4 to $1.8 billion in the proposal, Representatives David Millard and Kurt Masser feel this year’s negotiations are better. Their…

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Understanding Flood Insurance and Mitigation Programs

Residential and commercial property owners in flood-prone areas of Columbia and Montour counties are facing dramatic increases in flood insurance. The Columbia County Housing and Redevelopment Authority recently received grant dollars to help some homeowners mitigate these higher costs and future flooding risks. Information sessions are scheduled for May 11th to explain the reasons for…

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