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Member News March 6, 2024
Member News March 6, 2024 Focus Central PA hosting Forum Focus Central PA will be hosting an Industrial Development Forum on March 13, 2024. The forum will be held at Commonwealth University- Bloomsburg. Learn more on their website and check out the flyer. Geisinger names Terry Gilliland, MD, as president and future chief executive…
Read MoreApril Business Matters – Submit Your Content
April Business Matters – Submit Your Content The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…
Read MoreWhy Employee Benefits Matter
Why Employee Benefits Matter As most company leaders and workers can attest, employee benefits play a critical role in the long-term success for businesses of all sizes. A comprehensive and well put together compensation package, including both wages and benefits, goes a long way in meeting corporate goals for attracting and retaining necessary talent. A…
Read More5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network
5 Key Connections Every Leader Must Have in Their Professional Network Cultivating strategic connections is crucial for leadership success, like a chessboard where every piece is key. Engaging with industry insiders provides insights and competitive edge. Mentors offer personalized advice to navigate leadership challenges. Collaborating with innovators sparks new strategies, keeping leadership forward-thinking. Connectors open…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting and Awards Dinner Highlights
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner Highlights With the articles of incorporation going back to 1941, the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has seen many changes. The last year has been marked by even more. With new staff, a new facility, and new challenges in a post-COVID world the Chamber brought a new resilience to our…
Read MoreMember News February 29, 2024
Member News February 29, 2024 PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation PATHS Free Safety Webinars The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Health & Safety Division will offer multiple free safety webinars in March 2024. To register, simply click on the topic title and complete the registration form before the day of the presentation Press Enterprise publishes Progress…
Read MoreNew Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children
New Report: Employing and Engaging Families with Young Children The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (PA ELIC) and the PA Chamber of Business & Industry have once again teamed up to collect information on the impact of childcare issues on Pennsylvania businesses and its workforce, and to release the new report: Employing and Engaging Families…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight-Tulpehocken Spring Water
New Member Highlight-Tulpehocken Spring Water Tulpehocken Spring Water comes from pristine Pennsylvania springs located deep in the mountains. Their springs include Indian Trails Mountain Spring, Sugar Loaf Mountain Spring, and White Haven Mountain Spring. They believe their spring source, bottling process, and their dedication to giving customers the most refreshing product possible provide every Tulpehocken…
Read MorePA Chamber Leads Energy Coalition Letter to Gov. Shapiro, Lawmakers
PA Chamber Leads Energy Coalition Letter to Gov. Shapiro, Lawmakers Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The Stop New Energy Taxes coalition, led by the PA Chamber, recently sent a joint letter to Governor Josh Shapiro and members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, calling for legislative action to ensure a robust and reliable energy…
Read MoreU.S Chamber: Main Street Businesses Face 2025 Tax Hike Threat
U.S Chamber: Main Street Businesses Face 2025 Tax Hike Threat Source: US Chamber In 2017, Congress passed a permanent reduction to the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. To ensure that pass-through businesses like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations (i.e., the overwhelming majority…
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