Chamber Press Room

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 —…

President’s Message: Little Scissors and Small Tables by Chris Berleth, President I’ve been a part of some pretty cool ribbon cuttings in my nine years in the Chamber industry – a pizza cutter was used for the dedication of a new pizza oven, a chainsaw cut a large log for the grand opening of a…

Now Accepting Applications: 2025–2026 Leadership Central Penn Are you ready to grow as a leader, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact in your community? Leadership Central Penn is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 program year! This dynamic professional development initiative, facilitated by The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, brings…

Renewing a Trusted Partnership: Victor Koons Graphic Design Returns as Directory Publisher  Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce One week removed from a rainy-day, pirate-themed article expressing our delight at his great work on the Chamber’s Thriving Communities Map, I’m pleased to share some exciting news regarding another of our key member resources.…

President’s Message Captain’s Message: Argh, Me Hearties, the Treasure Map Be Ready Standing on the bow of me mighty office chair after weeks of navigatin’ through printers, proofs, and the dreaded ‘Whirlpool o’ Misspellings’, yer Chamber is shoutin’… “Hoist the sails!  We’ve done it!  Thar be a map to foller to treasure and glory!  Gather…

Congratulations to the Leadership Central Penn Class of 2025 On May 15th, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the latest Leadership Central Penn class—26 rising leaders representing a diverse range of businesses and organizations across our region. Over the past nine months, these individuals have dedicated themselves to personal and professional growth, gaining valuable insights…

12/23/24 President’s Message: Two Conversations This is the story of two conversations, one from August, and one from December 1.  May they bless you as they have blessed me, as we celebrate the holidays and the conclusion of a wonderful 2024. Conversation 1: August “Chris, did you know that 86% of people on the organ…

July Business Matters – Submit Your Content The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work?  Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…

April Business Matters – Submit Your Content The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work?  Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…