Posts by cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com

President’s Message: A Sucker Punch For Me, an Invitation For You “We make time for the things that we truly value.  We build habits and routines around the things that really matter to us.” – C.J. Mahaney Don’t you hate when a quote you claim to live by sneaks up behind you and sucker-punches you? …

Leadership Central Penn Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2024-2025 Looking for a unique and innovative way to educate your employees or yourself on business and community leadership?  Leadership Central Penn (LCP) is a 9-month program, meeting once a month, for individuals in our area to achieve a better understanding of how they can become…

Lawmakers Rally Behind PA Chamber’s Top Priorities An op-ed published last week in the Allentown Morning Call endorsed several key tax reforms that top the PA Chamber’s priority list. The piece, written by state Reps. Zack Mako (R-Lehigh), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia), and Tom Jones (R-Lancaster), described testimony delivered during legislative hearings, including one hosted at The Columbia…

How to Use AI to Assess Your Competition Source: CO – by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce May 22, 2024 Author: Miranda Fraraccio, CO – Contributor Regardless of their business stage or industry, companies need to observe their competition to gain insights into their strategies and understand how to differentiate themselves. Competitive analysis tools powered…

Economic Impact Study, Arts and Culture Alliance to be Revealed Your Chamber isn’t the official “host”, (so you won’t register on the Chamber website) but we’d love to see you just the same! On June 20, we’ll be supporting a free networking event at The Hub at Mulberry Mill 160 W. 6th St. Bloomsburg, called…

10 Innovative (and Cost-Free) Strategies to Grow Your Small Business Leverage word of mouth by encouraging satisfied customers to share their experiences and offer referral incentives. Form strategic partnerships with businesses that align with your values for mutual growth and community building. Share your unique business story at local events and on your website to…

President’s Message: Best-Kept Secret By: Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce In recent testimony to the PA House Republican Policy Committee in a hearing on pro-business tax reform, I commended the Commonwealth’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program as a key mechanism for businesses to give back to the community.  Now, the…

SBDC Receives National Honor Video courtesy of WNEP.com Congratulations to the Bucknell Small Business Development Center, recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Excellence & Innovation Award.  The award presentation, which took place Tuesday, April 30, at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg, was part of a national celebration of “National Small Business Week,” and…