Chamber Press Room

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…

President’s Message: Flunking the Small Talk, Firm in Focus By Chris Berleth, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “Hey, Chris, what’s new/how’s it going at the Chamber?” As members return to a consistent work schedule following summer vacations, stay-cations, or PTO, that’s the question I’m encountering most frequently.  At this point, you’d think I’d be prepared…

President’s Message: Don’t Wear Blue Doesn’t Mean What You May Think By Chris Berleth “Well, it’s a-one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go, cat, go, but don’t you step on my blue suede shoes!” -Elvis Presley   Excitement is in the Air Last month, the Chamber team excitedly…

The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Launches 2025–2026 Leadership Central Penn Program   Bloomsburg, PA – The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce and its foundation are proud to announce that the 2025–2026 Leadership Central Penn (LCP) program is officially underway. With orientation completed, the program is set to continue monthly from September…

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…

Singing and Scorecards: How We Track What Matters by Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement We sing at the Chamber office. A lot. Not in an “official choir” kind of way—more like spontaneous bursts of Broadway, pop, and whatever else gets stuck in our heads (not to mention we all have our very own theme…

The K-12 Educator Summit: The Special Sauce By Chris Berleth Every successful recipe has a secret ingredient. For the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, that “special sauce” is the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber. For 31 years, the Foundation has bridged the gap between education and industry, shaping the future workforce through innovative programs…

Get Ready for the Chamber’s Annual Awards – Nominations Now Open! by Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement Growing up, I never missed an awards show—the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, SAG Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and of course, the Tonys. I loved everything about them: the dresses, the speeches, and the sheer excitement of recognizing people’s…

Columbia Montour Chamber Participates in Annual Chamber Day at the Capital Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), hosted local chamber leaders from across the Commonwealth in Harrisburg today for the 2025 Chamber Day at the Capitol —…