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Member News – September 6, 2017
Member News For the past two years, Service 1st Federal Credit Union, Old Forge Brewing Company and Heart to Hand Ministries have been Going Gold and teaming up in September to raise awareness about pediatric cancer in Danville. The organizers are exciting to announce that this year, not only is Danville Going Gold once again,…
Read MoreBloomsburg University’s Zeigler College of Business Offers PRSA MBA-Level Strategic Communications Course
From Bloomsburg University and the PRSA The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced recently that Bloomsburg University’s Zeigler College of Business has become the 16th accredited business school in the nation to offer the MBA-level strategic communications course as part of its MBA curriculum. “This program helps students develop skills in strategic communications —…
Read MoreLarge Crowd Has Opportunity to See Latest Updates to Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
A lively and large crowd of Chamber members enjoyed some tasty hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while networking and learning more about the latest programs at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital at a Business After Hours on Aug. 30. Attendees had a chance to tour the newly renovated Maternity Center, speak with representatives from several service lines and…
Read MoreState Rep. David Millard to Host Two Upcoming Drug Forums
State Representative David Millard will host two upcoming drug forums over the next two weeks at local high schools. The first will be on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Berwick High School auditorium, and the second will be the following Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bloomsburg High School auditorium. …
Read MoreWilliams Receives Final Key Permits for Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project
From Williams Thanks to the continued and dedicated efforts of several key partners, including those of the Columbia Montour Chamber, after a multiyear regulatory process, Williams has received key permits from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Atlantic Sunrise project. This critical energy infrastructure project…
Read MoreMember News – August 30, 2017
Member News Co., a social and professional networking group that is run by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County, will hold its fall kickoff event tonight, Aug. 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Farmhouse at Turkey Hill’s Greenhouse. Co. was founded to give area residents the opportunity to take advantage of all the great things…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: SEDA-COG
“The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce has been a valuable partner with SEDA-COG, helping to make key connections between businesses and SEDA-COG’s services to advance the economic health of the region. From networking opportunities, training partnerships, workshop marketing, to referrals, the Chamber has been a wonderful resource for the business community and SEDA-COG.” – Liz…
Read MoreEssential Oils 101
From Just a Drop Essential Oil Why Use Essential Oils? Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils are highly concentrated, 50-70 times per powerful than herbs! Did you know: 81% of body care products marked “gentle” or “hypoallergenic” contain…
Read MoreMembers Learn About the Chamber’s Various Offerings and Benefits
Members enjoyed a hearty lunch from Berrigan’s Subs and learned about all of the various benefits available to them as Chamber members at the Member Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 24, held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg (pictured) and sponsored by U.S. Gypsum, Kawneer and Bloomsburg University. A presentation detailed all of the…
Read MoreBloomsburg University Students Move Into Soltz Hall
Throughout the week of Aug. 21st, incoming students at Bloomsburg University moved into a new residence hall named in honor of recently-retired President David Soltz. The seven-story, $61 million Soltz Hall features 138 suite-style apartments. The building’s first floor houses the University Store, Mail Services and two nationally known restaurants. The 163,000-square-foot-structure will house nearly…
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