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Over the past 21 years, the Columbia Montour Chamber, through the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber, and several Chamber members have been supporters of the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW).  This unique educational summer program provides students from across the state the unique opportunity to learn about business and manufacturing.  Thanks to continued generous…

A group with representatives from manufacturers, business services providers, nonprofits, staffing, hospitality, human services and other industries gathered for Chamber’s first educational lunch seminar of the year organized with PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties and sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Thursday, Jan. 24 held at LCBC Church. Lunch was provided by Lucy’s Kitchen & Catering.…

If you’re proud of your safety and prevention program for its impact on reducing employee injuries, financial savings and other achievements, please consider applying for the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding prevention programs and the superior efforts that make these programs so successful. Companies can nominate…

Member News Jazz vocalist Charenée Wade will bring her classic jazz sound to the Weis Center for the Performing Arts for a free performance tonight, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. Tickets are not required. Known for expert vocal improvisation and her seriously swinging groove, Wade evokes a classic jazz sound…

The 31st annual Early Bird Sports Expo is scheduled for this weekend, Jan. 24-27 at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. The show gets underway on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. This annual event, focused on the outdoors, will feature a PA Hunters Safety Course, a 3D archery range,…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The U.S. Department of Labor recently sent a proposed rulemaking regarding “white collar” overtime exemptions to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The proposed rule is intended to replace the final rule issued in 2016, which would have more than doubled the minimum salary level for…

The team at MePush recently put together a helpful slideshow presentation for users on the Web to stay safe and avoid being hacked, phished, or infected with malware. This is a basic set of guidelines to help you identify your risks on the web.

We’re pleased to introduce the 23 organizations and individuals that have been nominated for the Chamber’s 2019 awards. Congratulations to all of the nominees. Find out who will win each of these four awards by attending the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Barn at Frosty Valley. Nominees…