Chamber Press Room

A New Approach to Business After Hours in 2026 The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is now scheduling Business After Hours events for 2026. The Chamber is also introducing a new, refreshed approach intended to make these popular networking events more interactive and unique to each host business. While the core structure of Business After…

Berleth Announced as Board Secretary for Statewide Chamber Leadership Organization Source: Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals   The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) has announced its 2026 Officers and Board of Directors who will officially take office on January 1, 2026:   Officers Chair – George Book, West Shore Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect –…

President’s Message: A Special Announcement for 2026 “You know, Chris, the best part of the Annual Meeting is the first 30 minutes, when people get there and see each other for the first time in a while, chat with each other, and have genuine catch-up time. That’s fun. The magic sort of fades when folks…

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…

Chamber Implements New Ribbon Cutting Initiative The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has launched a new Ribbon Cutting Initiative designed to better serve our members and meet the growing demand for these celebratory events. Ribbon cuttings remain one of our most requested services, providing businesses with a meaningful way to celebrate milestones such as grand…

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…