Member News – September 27, 2023
The Exchange Calls for Entries
The Exchange calls for entries for their October 16th show "Food for Thought" and their annual "Cash & Carry" will celebrate 10 years this November. Learn more on how to enter your artwork.
Fromm Electric to Celebrate 100 years
Join Fromm Electric on September 28th from 11-1 pm at Fromm's Bloomsburg branch for an outdoor BBQ featuring a catered lunch and amazing giveaways from suppliers such as Milwaukee, Signify, and Eaton. The event is "rain or shine,". Find more details.
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak Now Has Six Locations Throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania
Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak, an elder law firm with current locations in State College, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Wyalusing and Wysox, Pa., is pleased to announce the opening of a new office, located at 1913 East Pleasant Valley Blvd. in Altoona. Learn more about this new location.
Bluegrass Grammy Winner Coming to Weis Center
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome bluegrass/roots band Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Learn More.
Betsy Lockwood of SEDA-COG selected for Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow
The fifth class of Appalachian Leadership Institute fellows were selected via a competitive application process. Elizabeth Lockwood, Director, Project Development/Grants, Economic Development Program, SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), Lewisburg, was one of the 40 selected to participate. Learn more about the Appalachian Leadership Institute.
First Columbia Bank Photography back in 2023
McKonly & Asbury Hosting Cybersecurity Conference
McKonly & Asbury, along with co-hosts CYBIR and PrismWorks Technology, Inc. will hold a IT Risk Management & Cybersecurity Conference on October 3rd. Learn More and register here.
CSIU offers a Community Health Worker Training Program
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trained public health professionals who know their community and have the heart for helping others and serving their community. Learn more about the program the CSIU is offering here.
Chamber members are hiring
Check out the Job listings page on the Chamber's website for the latest postings. Have a job you would like posted? Reach out to Brenda Flanagan at bflanagan@columbiamontourchamber.com.
PA CareerLink, Columbia Montour hosting Job Fair Oct. 5th
The 2023 Columbia-Montour Fall Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 5th at the LCBC Church campus, 2421 Columbia Blvd., Bloomsburg, PA. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. Businesses interested in attending can register here. Space is limited.
MARC posts an invitation to Bid for 2024 Lawn Care
Sealed bids for lawn care at the various properties managed by the Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) will be received by MARC at any time until 6:59pm on Monday, October 23, 2023. Get the invitation to bid packet here.
Non-Profit Leadership Series Happening October 4th.
Community Giving Foundation, in partnership with the United Way in our region, is excited to invite you to the next session of the 2023-2024 Nonprofit Leadership Series. The Nonprofit Leadership Series provides free professional development opportunities to nonprofit leaders on a variety of topics. Learn more.
Covered Bridge Festival happening October 5 - 8
The 41st Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival will have something for everyone! The Festival is one of the largest craft festivals on the East Coast, and four-day annual attendance is typically near 150,000 visitors. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensembles Improv Nights return this fall
Bloomsburg’s premier improvisational comedy troupe will entertain audiences with hilarious games, ridiculous scenes, and other feats of unscripted comedy. This long-awaited returning program is perfect for fans of “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and Second City. Learn more.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum October Events
Two special events are happening at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum in October. Mom & Son Dinosaur Brunch and Harry Potter Day. Learn more.
Apollo Point Hosting Dogtoberfest
October 13 - October 15 the first ever Dogtoberfest benefit will be held at Apollo Point. Learn more!
NEPIRC Manufacturing Day: October 13
Join NEPIRC on Friday, October 13th to celebrate the many contributions of our region’s manufacturing industry! At Manufacturing Day, you’ll be able to see product demonstrations; learn more about the cool products made right here in our local communities, and more!
Affordable Care Act Refresher - Employer Responsibilities Webinar to be held in October
Join the My Benefit Advisor compliance team for a review of ACA rules and regulations as well as best practices. They will provide key information for our broker partners to share with their Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), employers close to the 50-life threshold, and level/self-funded groups under 50. Click here to register.
Thrivent hosting fellow Chamber Member Cardinal Estate Planning for a workshop
Join Thrivent Financial and Cardinal Estate Planning for an informational estate planning workshop focused on estate planning on October 26th. Learn more about this workshop.
Bloomsburg YMCA looking for Trunks
Bloomsburg YMCA is searching for families, businesses, and organizations to participate in Trunk or Treat! See more details.
Celebration Villa Hosting Fall Festival
October 25th Celebration Villa of Berwick will be hosting a Fall Festival. This event is open to the public! There will be several activities to do such as: pumpkin painting, spooky cookie decorating, a walk through the haunted courtyard, trick or treating, and more!
Luzerne County Community College hosting Fall Career Fair
LCCC will be hosting a fall Trades & Technology Career Fair in November and is looking for businesses to participate. Learn more and register today!