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It’s Time to Apply for the 2019 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence
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…
Read MoreMember News – January 23, 2019
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…
Read More31st Annual Early Bird Sports Expo Slated for Jan. 24-27
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,…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Sends Proposed Overtime Rule to the White House
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…
Read MoreInternet Safety and you
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.
Read MoreDeadline Alert for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Pennsylvania for Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan for physical damage before the Feb. 11 deadline. Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damages caused by flooding on Aug. 10-15, 2018 should apply for the SBA disaster loan assistance.…
Read MoreChamber Announces 23 Nominees for Four Annual Awards
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…
Read MoreMontour Area Recreation Commission Honors Supporters
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) manages several recreational areas in Montour County and coordinates the Humdinger races in March. The organization relies heavily upon the support of volunteers who work alongside MARC’s staff to maintain the parks and trails. On Wednesday, January 9th, MARC had the opportunity to bring together many of those supporters…
Read MoreMember News – January 16, 2019
Member News A representative from the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center will be at the Chamber office at 238 Market St., Bloomsburg, this Friday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for its monthly small business outreach day. Any current or aspiring small business owner is welcome to stop in and speak to Ray…
Read MoreBerwick Businesses Asked for Input on Signage
The committee for Berwick, The Next Step continues to meet twice a month to enhance the downtown for the benefit of the entire community. The committee is working on a number of recommendations in the Building a Better Berwick report, which is available online. One of the recommendations is updating the Borough’s signage ordinance, to allow…
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