Member News ~ October 1, 2025

Early Learning Investment Commission Offers Valuable Child Care Resource for Employers

Investments in Caring PA is Pennsylvania’s go-to resource for employers who want to strengthen their workforce and business by supporting working families. Through the website and Employer Toolkit, businesses can explore tools to assess child care needs, access affordable options and tax credit information, gain insights into local challenges, and review case studies to strengthen their child care strategy. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to expand your family-friendly practices, Investments in Caring PA offers practical guidance, success stories, and connections to help you support your employees and your bottom line. Click here to start exploring how child care solutions, workplace policies, and supportive accommodations can help your workplace thrive.

 

Last Chance to Sign Up for the Columbia Montour Chamber's Legislative Breakfast - October 9th

Join your Chamber from 8-9:30 AM on Thursday, October 9th as we connect with local legislators. We are delighted to host Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, and Representatives Robert Leadbeter and Michael Stender for a State Legislative update. This year's event is being hosted at Sekisui Kydex's South Campus. Registration is limited. Click here to sign up! Click here to read a President's Message regarding the event.

 

Ailey II Will Present Three Modern Dance Works on Weis Center Stage - October 9th

The Weis Center will welcome modern dance company Ailey II, the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, on Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. For more than five decades, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and artistry of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or by e-mail at lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu. For more information about the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, go to Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter or search for the Weis Center on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.

 

Service 1st Federal Credit Union and the CSIU Collaborate on Financial Services & You Seminar - October 15th

Service 1st Federal Credit Union in partnership with CSIU Work Foundations+ has announced that the Financial Services & You Seminar, aimed to educate individuals with disabilities, their families, friends and caretakers, will be held at CSIU, located at 911 Greenough Street, Sunbury on Wednesday, October 15 beginning at 9:30 am. To read more, click here.

 

Susquehanna Human Resource Management Association Hosts Virtual October Chapter Meeting and Educational Event - October 16th 

Join SHRMA virtually from 7:45–9:00 AM on October 16th for The Culture Code: Unlocking a Thriving Workplace. Beck Moore, CEO of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania, will lead this workshop on psychological safety, open communication, and aligning culture with mission and values. Participants will gain practical strategies to create a thriving, human-centered workplace that empowers teams and drives performance. Register by clicking this link.

 

Good Samaritan Mission Celebrates 30 Years with Community Festival – October 18th

Celebrate 30 years of service with the Good Samaritan Mission on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 AM–5 PM along the entirety of DL&W Avenue in Danville. Enjoy family fun with face painting, games, a Friendship Fire Company truck, and a Yeti cooler raffle, plus tours of the Mission. The day will also feature live music from Drive, Woody Wolfe, the Iron Ukulele Benders, and the Danville High School Band, along with food trucks including Me & You Chicken BBQ and DJ Gyros. Click here for more information.

 

Bloomsburg Children's Museum Announces October Programs

Senator Culver hosts STEM Expo for the 27th Senatorial District - October 18th

Senator Culver is hosting a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Expo for the 27th Senatorial District. The Expo will be held at the Danville Middle School on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 to 12:00.  Our goal is to promote educational equity in a family-friendly environment, where students of ages 6 to 12 can engage in hands-on activities, play, learn, and discover the exciting opportunities that STEM fields offer. View the poster here.

 

 

 

Chamber to Host Bloomsburg Mayoral Forum - October 2nd

The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to announce that it will host the 2025 Candidate Forum for the Bloomsburg Mayoral Race. The event will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the first floor of the Mulberry Mill Complex, on 6th Street in Bloomsburg. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Click here for more information. 

 

Bloomsburg Carpet Industries Inc. to Unveil New Logo for Anniversary in 2026 - October 5th

Now a third-generation, family-owned business, Bloomsburg Carpet will celebrate 50 years in business as the premier American carpet manufacturer. To commemorate this milestone, Bloomsburg Carpet is unveiling a new anniversary logo for use across digital and print platforms, which will be formally presented at the company’s biannual picnic on October 5th, 2025. To learn more, click here. 

 

The Women's Center of Columbia & Montour Counties to Host Domestic Violence Simulation - October 6th

The Women's Center will be hosting In Their Shoes, a scenario-based, interactive experience grounded in real survivor stories. The event will be held at St. Luke's Church in Bloomsburg. Click here for more information.

 

Register for The Susquehanna Valley Rural Regional Healthcare Summit Sponsored by Geisinger - October 6th

This event, which will occur Friday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pine Barn Inn, Danville, brings healthcare organizations together with community partners and local/state legislators to identify solutions to improve the health and vitality of rural communities including Columbia, Montour counties. Register here by October 6th.

 

Candlewood Suites Grand Re-Opening - October 8th

Candlewood Suites invites you to save the date for their Grand Re-Opening on October 8th at 4:45.

 

Susquehanna Valley United Way Promotes Recovery Awareness Events

The Susquehanna Valley United Way is proud to support a variety of Recovery Awareness events this fall, offering opportunities for connection, education, and community support. Check out the full list of events and details here!

 

Free Workforce Training for Farms & Agribusinesses

Small-to-medium Pennsylvania farms and agribusinesses can now access free training and consultation through the AgWorks Program. Topics include hiring and retention, business operations, legal counseling, health and safety, and more at no cost. To participate, complete the intake form, which includes a brief survey that will help us understand the challenges that businesses face. For more information about the program, contact agworks@psu.edu. For more information about the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s training and services, visit their website.

 

Town of Bloomsburg Provides Updates on Current Projects

From paving Market Street to expanding recreation spaces and investing in solar energy, the Town of Bloomsburg is making steady progress on projects that improve daily life for residents. See what’s happening now (and what’s coming next) by checking out the full update.

Mini-Grant Funding Available for Outdoor & Trail Projects - October 31st

The 2025 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program is now open, offering up to $10,000 to support projects that advance outdoor recreation, conservation, trails, and placemaking across 22 Pennsylvania counties, including Columbia and Montour. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public entities, and applications are due by October 31. Learn more and apply at susquehannagreenway.org/mini-grant-program.