Posts by cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com

President’s Message: Members in a Holding Pattern on Tariffs   by Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Last week, the Columbia Montour Chamber polled its members to aid federal officials in understanding the real-time impact of tariffs and trade policy on local businesses in Columbia and Montour Counties.  Below, you’ll find the results…

President’s Message: Empowering Your Community Through PA Tax Credit Programs At the Chamber, we take pride in helping members find great resources. We love it even more, though, when we can connect members to resources that help them grow their business AND help the community.  Today, I’m pleased to remind you about two powerful financial…

President’s Message: Dramatic Sips and Award Nominees by Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Last Friday evening, I sat down to dinner with my wife and sons, eager to tell them a story about a conversation held earlier that morning.  As my carnivorous and fast-growing sons filled their mouths with the delicious…

Filing Your Pennsylvania Annual Report Your head is probably spinning if you’ve followed the Chamber’s updates regarding the federal government’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the on-again, off-again reporting requirements.  If you’ve only paid attention to this federal rule, however, you may have missed something else entirely, which is the new reporting requirement with the…

5 Work and Business Trends for 2025 Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, CO Author: Emily Heaslip , Contributor It’s never too soon to start thinking about what’s coming next. The way we work has changed radically over the last few years and in ways few could have predicted. Are these changes here to stay, or…

The Power of Upskilling and Professional Development in the Workplace Authored by MyBenefit Advisor In today’s fast-paced and evolving workplace environment, employers face numerous challenges in their efforts to remain competitive and successful. One method of establishing an essential edge is through upskilling. Upskilling is a strategy that involves investing in the development of an…

President’s Message: New Year, New Chamber?  Only if you tell us! Chris Berleth, President, The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “It’s January 3…how am I already behind?”  There’s a better way to enter the new year than to be stressed out in your first full week back to work, I’m sure of it.  I say…