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Member News ~ July 3, 2025
Member News ~ July 3, 2025 First Friday- Date Change Bloomsburg’s First Friday will be moved to July 11th. Attendees are encouraged to spend July 4th in Town Park! Montour County Comprehensive plan in the works Montour County is creating a comprehensive plan and is looking for the public’s opinion. Fill out a survey that…
Read MoreInvest in Your Team: Leadership & Workforce Development Opportunities
Invest in Your Team: Leadership & Workforce Development Opportunities Is your business ready to build stronger leaders and take advantage of workforce funding? The Columbia Montour Chamber and The Foundation offer two powerful professional development programs and have WEDnetPA funding help eligible businesses cover the cost. Leadership Central Penn Applications now open for the 2025–2026…
Read MorePA Chamber gives state budget update
June 30, was the end of the Fiscal Year and, technically the deadline for state lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to finalize a budget plan for the next Fiscal Year starting July 1st. As of this writing, however, negotiations are reportedly ongoing with no clear path to a finalized budget plan. Key sticking points…
Read MoreScaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer
Scaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer Businesses plateau when leaders don’t evolve. If you’re still the hub of every decision, you’re not scaling—you’re stalling. True growth happens when leaders shift from doing tasks to developing people and systems. This article walks through that essential transition: from Doer to Delegator to Developer. The payoff: a business that grows…
Read MoreChamber Statement on Design Group Americas’ WARN Notice
Chamber Statement on Design Group Americas’ WARN Notice Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “On behalf of the membership of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, our hearts go out to the many people impacted by the recent announcement by Design Group Americas and their issuance of the WARN Notice to employees. …
Read MoreNew Member Highlight- OIP Bloomsburg
New Member Highlight- OIP Bloomsburg Located in the heart of downtown Bloomsburg, Original Italian Pizza (OIP) has been a beloved local staple for over 30 years, proudly serving generations of families with authentic, made-from-scratch Italian cuisine. Family-owned and operated, OIP blends traditional recipes with a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back, whether for a casual lunch, family…
Read MoreMember News ~ June 26, 2025
Member News ~ June 26, 2025 Benton Rodeo Association Announces 40th Annual Frontier Days Championship The Benton Rodeo will be taking place on July 15-20th. Click here for more information Save the date for Danville Summer Sidewalk Sales Be part of one of downtown Danville’s biggest shopping events of the summer! The Danville Business Alliance…
Read MoreChamber and Chamber Foundation Announce Strategic Realignment
Chamber and Chamber Foundation Announce Strategic Realignment Columbia and Montour Counties, PA — The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce announces the departure of Tonya Smith, Foundation Director, as she prepares to pursue new opportunities. Tonya has been a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for workforce development throughout her tenure, and the Foundation…
Read MorePA Chamber to Lawmakers: Approach Childcare as a Workforce Issue
PA Chamber to Lawmakers: Approach Childcare as a Workforce Issue Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The PA Chamber continued its push for comprehensive childcare reform last week, telling state lawmakers Friday that Pennsylvania must treat childcare as a core workforce issue, not just a matter of funding or social policy. Testifying before the…
Read MoreThink Bigger: How Systems Thinking Gives Small Business Owners a Smarter Edge
Think Bigger: How Systems Thinking Gives Small Business Owners a Smarter Edge If you’re constantly putting out fires in your business, you might be treating symptoms instead of fixing systems. Systems thinking helps you connect the dots across hiring, sales, customer service, and operations. It’s not theory. It’s a practical mindset that builds efficiency, resilience,…
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