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Member News ~ December 11, 2025
Member News ~ December 11, 2025 LCBC offering 4 Christmas Services this year – December 21st-24th Join LCBC for one of its 4 Christmas Services this year. Each service will feature festive music, a message, and fellowship over a good cup of hot chocolate. Get a full list of services at the Columbia Montour Campus…
Read MoreThis Year, Make a Marketing Plan
This Year, Make a Marketing Plan Source: Chamber Today As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community…
Read MorePreparing to Close the Year: Key Items to Review in Your Financial Statements
Preparing to Close the Year: Key Items to Review in Your Financial Statements Source: McKonly & Asbury, Emily Zeger With the year-end quickly approaching, the time has come to start reviewing financial statements. Here’s a brief overview of the reports to run and what to look for while preparing for tax season. Arguably, the most…
Read MoreHow Can I Keep My Team Productive During the Holidays?
How Can I Keep My Team Productive During the Holidays? Source: Co, By U.S. Chamber, Anna Baluch , Contributor In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Sarah Roberts, a Licensed Beauty and Skincare Consultant and Founder of A Beauty Edit, shares how you can keep your team productive throughout the holiday season. If you could…
Read MoreMember News ~ December 4, 2025
Member News ~ December 4, 2025 Commonwealth University Offers AI Lunch & Learn Series and Writing Seminar During Month of December Commonwealth University will be offering a series of four workshops with Dr. Karl Kapp. Click here for more information about the series. The university is also hosting a writing seminar called…
Read MoreWhat’s in the New State Budget
What’s in the New State Budget Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry On November 12th, the PA House and Senate took a series of votes to finalize the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, following an impasse that lasted more than four months past the June 30th deadline. The budget deal passed 156–47 in the House and 40–9 in the…
Read MoreColumbia Montour Chamber Recognized as Newest Accredited Chamber
Columbia Montour Chamber Recognized as Newest Accredited Chamber Source: Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals One of the most prestigious programs of the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) is the PACP Accredited Chamber Program. The program sets standards of excellence for chambers in Pennsylvania. The program follows the U.S. Chamber model, and it shows that…
Read MoreState Mandated Benefits
State Mandated Benefits Source: My Benefit Advisor As the American workplace continues to evolve, so too does the legal and cultural expectation that employers support their employees during times of illness, injury, or family needs. One of the most significant shifts in employee benefits policy in recent years is the emergence and expansion of state-mandated-disability…
Read MoreMember News ~ November 26, 2025
Member News ~ November 26, 2025 Craft Catering Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Local Families in Need With support from anonymous community partners, Craft Catering prepared individual heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals, providing enough food to serve 70–80 people this holiday season. Each meal featured a complete, chef-prepared holiday menu, reflecting Craft’s dedication to helping local families…
Read MoreMarker Development Group – New Member Highlight
Marker Development Group – New Member Highlight Founded on a commitment to innovation, strategy, and trusted relationships, Marker Development Group has quickly become a valued resource for businesses looking to grow and adapt in today’s fast-paced environment. The team has earned a reputation for helping companies take their operations to the next level, particularly when it comes…
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