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Strengthening Connections: Monthly Presence in Our Communities Chris often says, “If you have seen one chamber, you have seen one chamber.” That sentiment continues to inspire my approach to member engagement. When I joined the Chamber as Director of Member Engagement, I set out to truly see and understand our Chamber by personally meeting with…

President’s Message: Happy Philanthropy Day! Longtime Chamber member and Chair of the Community Giving Foundation Board, Harry Mathias has a friendly bone to pick with Waze, the GPS navigation system that regularly brings commuters to their desired destinations. (Truth be told, after hearing Harry speak about it at this morning’s Community Giving Foundation Annual Meeting,…

President’s Message: Empowering Your Community Through PA Tax Credit Programs At the Chamber, we take pride in helping members find great resources. We love it even more, though, when we can connect members to resources that help them grow their business AND help the community.  Today, I’m pleased to remind you about two powerful financial…

Columbia Montour Chamber Supports Permanent Extension of 2017 Tax Cuts The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is joining business organizations across the country in advocating for the permanent extension of key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The Chamber, aligning with nearly 500 business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of…

Organizations and Individuals Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony Member businesses and individuals of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the organization’s Annual Awards Ceremony, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Wednesday, February 27, 2025, at the Frosty Valley Resort in Danville. Approximately 250 guests attended the evening event, which celebrated outstanding member…

The 2025 Small Business Landscape Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce In 2025, small businesses will face a mix of opportunities and challenges in the evolving economic landscape of the United States. While the economy continues to grow, inflation and regulatory uncertainty remain key concerns for business owners nationwide. In this CO— Small Business Update, Neil…

President’s Message: Dramatic Sips and Award Nominees by Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Last Friday evening, I sat down to dinner with my wife and sons, eager to tell them a story about a conversation held earlier that morning.  As my carnivorous and fast-growing sons filled their mouths with the delicious…

President’s Message: New Year, New Chamber?  Only if you tell us! Chris Berleth, President, The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce “It’s January 3…how am I already behind?”  There’s a better way to enter the new year than to be stressed out in your first full week back to work, I’m sure of it.  I say…

January Business Matters – Submit Your Content Submit your content for the January 2025 edition of Business Matters! 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…

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…