Member News
Cops on C.O.P.S.
Jeff Emanuel, director of The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, was recently invited to a first grade classroom in the Danville Area School District for unique opportunity. With the state’s new PA Future Ready Index entering its second year, schools continue to wrestle with the challenges of providing career acquisition, career retention…
Read MorePennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals Announces 2019 Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) announced its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors at the 2018 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 17-19 at the Mountain Valley Banquet Venue in Barnesville, Pa. Columbia Montour Chamber president Fred Gaffney, who has been a member of the board for the past several years,…
Read MoreMember News – October 24, 2018
Member News The Press Enterprise will host a Career Expo this afternoon, Oct. 24, from 2-6 p.m. at Berwick Golf Club. There is no cost to attend, and PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will also be on hand for some free job search workshops. There will also be door prizes every hour. Businesses interested in being…
Read MoreWelcome Lackawanna College
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreA Fair STEM Competition
As September draws to a close, everyone looks forward to the Bloomsburg Fair. The images conjured include concerts, rides, games, pizza, fries, funnel cake and everything else to excite one’s taste buds. For the second year in a row something else also caused some excitement at the Fair — a STEM competition between area high schools. …
Read MoreDanville Area Community Foundation Awards Over $44K to Local Nonprofits
The Danville Area Community Foundation (DACF) presented $44,360 to local nonprofit organizations during a celebratory luncheon held on Friday, Oct. 5, at The Iron Fork restaurant at Frosty Valley Resort. The 20 organizations receiving these grants included nine Chamber members. These grants were awarded through the DACF’s recent competitive grantround supported by the following DACF…
Read MoreMember News – October 17, 2018
Member News NEPIRC, DRIVE and SEDA-COG will team up to host a Lunch and Learn titled “Cybersecurity Trends & Safeguards for Manufacturers next Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Monty’s on the Bloomsburg University campus. This free seminar is specifically intended for manufacturers and helping them respond to current threats and trends…
Read MoreMembers Get Updates on Geisinger’s Initiatives, Learn About Highly-Rated ER at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Attendees had an opportunity to meet and greet with the leadership team at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, learn about the latest initiatives of the Geisinger system, as well as hear about how the emergency department at Geisinger Bloomsburg ranks high compared to other EDs across the state at the first of two Business After Hours this…
Read MoreWelcome Back Bloomsburg Area YMCA
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreOvercoming Social Isolation
From rabbittransit October is Depression Awareness Month. Risk of depression increases when people experience social isolation, which is especially common among seniors. Social isolation and depression take a toll on physical and mental well-being. rabbittransit plays a critical role in the socialization of the lives of older adults. Transportation provides access to the senior center…
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