Chamber Press Room

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 —…

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…