Posts by cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com

Statement on Candidate Events The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted unanimously to forego hosting a candidate forum or debate in 2026. In place of candidate forums this year, the Chamber will pursue other ways to inform its members, including a legislative event featuring guest speakers Novak and Rooney, tentatively scheduled…

Chamber Nominating Committee Report The nominating committee of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has submitted to the Board of Directors its annual report, and per the Chamber’s bylaws, has prepared a list of four (4) candidates for election to three (3) year terms on the Board, and three (3) candidates to be elected to…

Intent to Amend the Chamber Bylaws The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce hereby notifies the members of the Chamber of proposed changes to the Corporation’s by-laws, to be approved at the Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on February 25, 2026, at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. In accordance with Article XI, Section 1, titled “Amendments”, the procedure for…

Crayton Appointed Chamber Vice President Taryn Crayton, Vice President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Taryn Crayton has been promoted to Vice President of the Chamber, effective September 19, 2025.  Crayton has served as the Chamber’s Director of Member Engagement since April of 2023.  Her…

Chamber to Host Bloomsburg Mayoral Forum The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will host a candidate forum for the 2025 Bloomsburg Mayoral race. The event will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the first floor of the Mulberry Mill Complex, on 6th Street in…

Chamber Welcomes Kyra McKinnon, Marketing & Events Coordinator Bloomsburg, PA – The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyra McKinnon as its new Marketing & Events Coordinator. In this role, McKinnon will lead the Chamber’s marketing efforts, manage its digital presence, and plan and execute key events designed to…

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…