Posts by fgaffney@columbiamontourchamber.com
Member News – November 23, 2022
Member News – November 23, 2022 It’s the Holiday Season, with Area Events Starting This Weekend Berwick 11/24 -10:00am – Run for the Diamonds 11/25 – 10:30am – Santa Parade 11/26 – Speedo Run For the Cause 12/3 – Christmas Boulevard opens daily through December, 6pm – 10pm 12/10 – 5:00pm – Winterfest in downtown…
Read MoreU.S. Chamber Calls on Congress Again to Prevent a Railroad Strike
U.S. Chamber Calls on Congress Again to Prevent a Railroad Strike From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Congress must act to prevent a railroad strike, or the economy will face a dire threat in the middle of the holiday season. A national rail shutdown would have enormous impacts on the economy, costing more than $2…
Read MoreState Funding Awarded for Bloomsburg Flood Protection
State Funding Awarded for Bloomsburg Flood Protection From left to right: Sen. Gordner, Commissioners David Kovach, Chris Young, and Rich Ridgway, and Rep. Millard. Columbia County will be receiving $4,000,000 to assist in the ongoing efforts to protect the Town of Bloomsburg from flood events. Senator John Gordner and Representative David Millard made the announcement…
Read MorePA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4%
PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4% Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased to 4% in the month of October – down a tenth of a percent from the month prior. The figure marks the lowest unemployment rate the state has seen dating back to 1976, according to historical records from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania…
Read MoreMember News – August 10, 2022
Member News – August 10, 2022 MC Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Names New President Current MC Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Barbarich, recently informed the Board of his intention to retire at the end of next year. While the Board is pleased for Jim and his retirement plans,…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes New Vice President
Chamber Welcomes New Vice President The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to welcome Chris Berleth, an accomplished chamber executive and sales professional with thirteen years of business and nonprofit experience, as its new Vice President. Chris, who started on August 8, will provide leadership in delivering a high return on investment to members and supporting…
Read MoreCombating the Cost of Rising Health Insurance Premiums
Combating the Cost of Rising Health Insurance Premiums Health plan premiums are a huge commitment and continue to climb for companies of all sizes. Managing the cost of health plans more efficiently is more important than ever. My Benefit Advisor, The Chamber’s partner in finding and managing employee benefits for members, will be hosting two…
Read MorePA CHAMBER, US CHAMBER: INFLATION REDUCTION ACT IS A BAD DEAL
PA CHAMBER, US CHAMBER: INFLATION REDUCTION ACT IS A BAD DEAL With businesses facing historic inflation, the PA Chamber, US Chamber and business leaders across the country are sending the message that now is not the time to raise taxes on businesses – especially through changes to the federal tax code that would disproportionately impact…
Read MoreMember News – August 3, 2022
Member News – August 3, 2022 Danville Business Alliance Receives National Accreditation The Danville Business Alliance is one of 25 Pennsylvania downtowns that have been named “Nationally Accredited Programs” by the National Main Street Center (NMSC) for 2022. Receiving National Accreditation Main Street Program status is a prominent recognition and shows that these programs are…
Read MorePromote Fall Events/Offers in September ChamberPack
Promote Fall Events/Offers in September ChamberPack Fall is a very busy time in our area with festivals and other events. Increase the awareness of your promotions, offers, or regular business services in the next ChamberPack mailing. ChamberPack is a cost-effective way to get your information to the Chamber’s 400+ members. Just provide copies, and we’ll…
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