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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…

2024 Holiday Open House The Chamber’s 2024 Holiday Open House was another smashing success, thanks to the contributions of our sponsors and volunteers. As more than 270 guests poured into the Pine Barn Inn, some at the behest of our Angel Sponsor and shuttle service from Susquehanna Valley Limousine, they were greeted by an incredible…

As the saying goes, “What’s old is new again.” As your Chamber team traversed Columbia and Montour Counties in 2024, we had the wonderful opportunity to learn what resources are well-used and loved by our community. One in particular caught us by surprise – not because we thought less of it, but because as frequent…

Chamber Announces Spring Dates for Management & Leadership Training Program Back by popular demand, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg Campus and the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce will once again offer the Management and Leadership program to help develop and sharpen skills for leading in today’s workplace environment. The program was initially developed in…

Columbia Montour Chamber Statement on the Cleveland Township Amusement Ordinance By Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, I write to express extreme disappointment and concern at the decision by the Cleveland Township Supervisors to pass an ill-advised amusement tax ordinance. Further, I urge the…

Columbia Montour Chamber Staff Recognized at Statewide Professionals Conference October 29, 2024       PACP Recognizes Chamber Professionals with Service Awards Twelve chamber of commerce professionals were awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) Distinguished Service Awards during the 2024 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference, held this week at the Lancaster Marriott…

2025 Annual Chamber Awards are open for Nominations Every community is shaped by remarkable individuals and businesses whose contributions deserve to be celebrated. The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards honor these extraordinary leaders and organizations for their lasting impact on our region. This year’s award categories include Outstanding Citizen, Small Business (1-30 employees),…