Chamber Press Room

PA Chamber Hosts 2026 Chamber Day at the State Capitol 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 on June 2 for the 2026 Chamber Day at the Capitol. We are pleased to report that members…

President’s Message: Opportunity Abounds for Member Connections, Advocacy, and Employee Development Source: Chris Berleth, President From our recent Golf Outing and our team’s participation in the Community Giving Foundation’s Elevate 2 Conference, to a ribbon cutting with our friends at MPL Law Firm and Chamber Day at the Capitol, it has been a busy stretch…

Now Accepting 2027 Business After Hours Hosts The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is excited to begin planning its 2027 Business After Hours schedule and is seeking Chamber members interested in opening their doors to the region’s business community. Business After Hours has long been one of the Chamber’s most anticipated networking events, creating opportunities…

Invest in Leadership. Strengthen Our Community. Source: Taryn Crayton, Vice President Just over two weeks ago, the First Community Partnership and the Community Giving Foundation’s Elevate2 conference wrapped up. It was a jam-packed two days filled with sessions, fellowship, and reflection, exactly what a great conference should be. Since then, I’ve been thinking a lot…

Golfers and Sponsors Set for Tomorrow’s Tournament We will be kicking off the weekend  with our 14th Annual Golf Tournament tomorrow at the beautiful Berwick Golf Club! Since 2012, this tournament has brought our community together each May for a fun-filled day on the course, and this year is shaping up to be another great…

Foundation Forward: An Update From Your CMCC Foundation   Welcome to the first of many updates from your Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Since its founding in 1992, the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has developed programs that focus on workplace wellness, leadership and skills development, and career exploration. As a 501(c)3…

Leadership Central Penn Graduates 22 New Industry Leaders BERWICK GOLF CLUB — The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Leadership Central Penn (LCP) class at the Berwick Golf Club following the completion of the program’s nine-month leadership experience. Throughout the program, participants engaged in professional development opportunities, community…

SeAL Competition Showcases Local STEM Career Pathways The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Penn State Extension hosted its 2nd Annual Sea, Air & Land Challenge, bringing together nearly 50 students from five school districts across the region for a hands-on STEM learning experience. The 15-week program engaged students through robotics clubs…

Columbia Montour Chamber Vice President Taryn Crayton Recognized Among Central Pennsylvania’s Top Nonprofit Female Leaders The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Vice President Taryn Crayton has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania Business Journal’s Top Nonprofit Female Leaders for 2026. The recognition highlights women across Central Pennsylvania who are…

Crayton Completes U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program Bloomsburg, PA – The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Taryn Crayton, Vice President of the Chamber, has completed the twelfth cohort of the Business Leads Fellowship Program, the Foundation’s premier business leadership initiative focused on education and workforce development. The…