PPL's Energy Efficiency team releases Case Study

Check out the recent case study released by PPL's Energy Efficiency Team on savings available through PPL's Electric Business Energy Efficiency Program.

Lenora Edwards of Driven to be Better Releases Debut Book

Lenora A. Edwards, MS, is a nationally recognized TEDx speaker, author, trauma-informed educator, and emotional wellness expert who has released her debut book.  “Food, Feelings & Freedom: The Be Free Guide to End Emotional Eating”.  This book is grounded in a compassionate roadmap for anyone silently battling their body, emotions, or relationship with food to feel whole again. Lenora is the creator of The BEFREE Method. This science-rooted, heart-intelligent framework helps professionals and leaders permanently end the cycle of emotional eating, self-surveillance, and shame, without diets or rigid control. Her work blends neuroscience, somatic integration, and identity repair to rewire patterns at the root, so change becomes permanent, not another temporary fix. Learn more about Lenora and check out the book which is free on Kindle until June 1^st.

Attention Artists

America250PA is accepting design submissions from Pennsylvania artists for the ‘Bells Across PA’ art series to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026. The selected artists will execute their designs on bell sculptures. View the full announcement here.

Learning to Live Beloved Ministries hosts Family Mini Golf Night

Families are welcomed to join for a night of mini golf on Saturday July 26th from 3pm-8pm learn more on their face book page 

Ronald McDonald House of Danville seeks meal group volunteers

The Ronald McDonald House of Danville is home to families with children receiving medical care at local hospitals. The House has a fully-stocked kitchen and provides meals for families staying at the House. They are seeking meal group volunteers to help cook or cater meals for families so they can relax and enjoy a meal together in the dining room. Interested in cooking a meal? Contact Molly Shaw at mshaw@rmhdanville.com for more details or visit the link to sign up: https://ow.ly/r9ph50SSp89.

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Receives Full Funding from Four Regional Youth in Philanthropy Chapters

These grants, awarded by local high school students serving as YIP leaders through the Community Giving Foundation, provide critical resources to expand access, inclusion, and enrichment opportunities for area children and teens. Read more here: Bloomsburg Children Museum 5.30

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Announces Summer Camps

BTE Theatre School offers a range of classes, workshops, and camps designed to teach the fundamentals of the theater arts on an age-appropriate basis: critical reading, aesthetic analysis, creative thinking and problem solving, collaboration, theatre technology, oral interpretation, movement, and more. Visit this link for more information.

Chamber Member Authors Book on Talent Attraction

Shawn Kessler, Partner at Aloysius, Butler & Clark, a full service marketing and advertising firm specializing in physician recruitment, has authored a new book: "Built to Attract" The book, based on Shawn's career as a top talent acquisition specialist, discusses the evolution of hiring, and the move from a recruitment mindset to one of attraction.

The book will be released Tuesday, and will be available for purchase on Amazon.  Learn more at www.shawnkessler.com.

Did You Miss Last Week's Member News?  Here's News That's Still Timely

PA CareerLink to Host Career Fair

Join the CareerLink for a CareerLink on June 10, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Bloomsburg Fire Department. Spaces are available for businesses to meet with prospective employees. Learn more.

Bloomsburg Library Hosting Color Our World Summer Festival

Get ready to splash into summer fun! Join the Bloomsburg Public Library, Columbia County Traveling Library, and Orangeville Public Library at the "Color Our World Summer Library Program Festival!" on May 31st, 10 AM - 1 PM at Bloomsburg Town Park. Food, music, vendors, a UNICORN, storytime, crafts, and a bounce house await! Don't miss out on this colorful kickoff to a summer of fun! Check out bloomsburgpl.org for more info.

Susquehanna Valley SHRM Welcoming New Members

The Susquehanna Valley SHRM is welcoming new members to their organization with a special offer in May. Learn more here or by joining them at their monthly meeting focused on the topic of Workplace Mental Health & Employee Assistance Programs.

Susquehanna Valley United Way hosting Campaign Finale on June 5th

Join the Susquehanna Valley United Way will be hosting their Campaign Finale on June 5th. The evening will include celebration, connection, and fresh beginnings as they mark the close of our 2024–25 Campaign Season.  Learn more and register here.

Chamber Members join together for a Lunch and Learn

Servpro of Columbia, Montour, and Sullivan Counties and Sean Black - State Farm Insurance are putting on a lunch and learn on June 11th to help guide businesses through emergencies from who to call first, how to handle insurance claims, and what your restoration team will take care of.  Learn more and register here.

MC Federal Credit Union hosting 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Join MC Federal Credit Union Friday, June 27, 2025, for MC Federal Credit Union’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course in Elysburg, PA. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just love supporting a great cause, this event is a fantastic way to enjoy the summer sun while giving back to the community.  Learn more.

MARC WATERCRAFT RENTALS RETURN FOR THE 2025 BOATING SEASON

The Montour Area Recreation Commission is pleased to announce that unpowered watercraft rentals at the Montour Preserve will return for the 2025 boating season (May 1 – October 31, 2025). Visit their website for more details.

Service 1st is in Search of Volunteers for PFEW

Volunteers will be interacting with students during their budgeting simulation and offering their real-life perspective on the process of making financial decisions. There is no prior experience needed. To learn more click here. 

Chamber Travel Information Meeting

The Columbia Montour Chamber is excited to partner with Collette for our first Chamber Travel Experience. We will be hosting an interest meeting on June 11th at 6pm in the Mulberry Mills conference room. To learn more about the trip: Click Here

Camp Victory Hosts 19th Annual Golf for Victory Tournament

Montour Night Out Set for June 11 at Danville Middle School

Danville, PA – Area residents are invited to attend Montour Night Out on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Danville Middle School on Route 11. This free, family-friendly event aims to strengthen community ties and foster positive relationships between the public and local emergency service providers. Read More

New Growing Greener Grants Available for Local Environmental Projects 

This week, the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the opening of a new application round for the Growing Greener Plus Grant Program. 

This program provides vital funding – the largest single investment of state funds for these purposes – to address critical environmental concerns like clean water, watershed restoration, flood mitigation, and more. For more information visit the DEP's website. 

Senator Lynda Culver Announces Opportunity for Veterans to Serve on State Commission 

Applications are currently being accepted for a Veteran Member-at-Large position on the State Veterans Commission for a four-year term beginning this July (July 27, 2025 – July 27, 2029). The application deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025. Interested individuals can find the application and email submission instructions on the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) website or contact their offices here.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Stay tuned to the CSIU's social media as they recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month.  Also recognizing May for Menthal Health Awareness is CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.  If your business wishes to participate in the "Shine a Light for Mental Health" program, contact 570-275-4962 to receive a free green light bulb.

15th Annual Journey Bank Teen Start Musical Competition Set for June 1st

For the fifteenth year running, Journey Bank will roll out the red carpet for 14 talented high school student finalists as they take the stage to perform unforgettable movie hits in this year's "Movie Hits & Oscar Glitz" themed show.  All ticket proceeds are donated back to the music departments of each finalists school.  Learn more here.

Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces May Programming

See what the museum has to offer this month by visiting this link.

McBride Memorial Library Story Time Resumes in June

McBride Memorial Library Story Time will resume on Thursdays in June.

Ken Pollock Ford Announces 2025 Car Show

Kenn Pollock Ford prepares for their Car Show on September 14th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. View the flyer here.

Bloomsburg Rotary Gears Up for Their Annual Golf Tournament.

The tournament will be held on August 13th, and proceeds will support AGAPE's Backpacks for Kids Program. Registration forms with payment in full are due by August 1, 2025. Click here to view the registration form. 

The Women's Center Hosting Brain Trauma Event

The Women's Center of Columbia and Montour Counties will be hosting a brain trauma event on June 20th.  This is a free event covering brain injuries and held from 9:00 - 3:30 at the Hub at Mulberry Mills.  Click here to register spaces are limited.

Just Announced: The Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses Event

From increased production costs to shifting supply chains, small businesses face both challenges and opportunities in this changing economic landscape. Join the SBDC for a panel discussion on June 4th.  Sign up here.

Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center hosting Golf Tournament

Join the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center for the Richard Kriebel & George Hasay Memorial Golf Tournament on June 14th.  Learn more here.