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Member News – January 17, 2018
Member News The Columbia-Montour Opioid Coalition, which is headed up by the United Way of Columbia and Montour County and of which the Chamber is a member, will host a lunchtime talk titled “Post-Holiday Depression and Addiction” on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 12-1 p.m. at the Pine Barn Inn. This event is open to the public…
Read MoreChamber Board of Directors Proposes By-Law Changes
Several modifications to the Chamber’s By-Laws are being recommended to the membership by the Board of Directors. The following three changes will be voted on at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Feb. 8 at Rolling Pines Golf Course. Proposed deletions are signified by strikethrough, additions are underlined, with an explanation in italics…
Read MoreGovernor Wolf Declares Heroin and Opioid Epidemic a Statewide Disaster Emergency
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Governor Tom Wolf signed a statewide disaster declaration related to the heroin and opioid epidemic to enhance state response, increase access to treatment, and save lives. The declaration will utilize a command center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to track progress and enhance coordination of health and public safety agencies.…
Read MoreWelcome OneSource Staffing
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 MoreIncrease to Business Mileage Reimbursement in 2018
From ChamberChoice The business mileage reimbursement rate is used by some employers for computing employee reimbursement amounts when an employee operates a motor vehicle not owned by the employer for the employer’s business purposes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for establishing the standard mileage rate. Recently, the IRS provided that beginning on Jan. 1,…
Read More3D Printer Now Available at McBride Memorial Library Aims to Help Promote STEM
Thanks to a grant, there is now a 3D printer available at McBride Memorial Library. The library began using the 3D printer last month with a few special events centered around holiday ornament printing. For now, the 3D printer is only available for public use as a part of similar special events. However, the plan…
Read MoreExecutive Order Supports Broadband Infrastructure Expansion With Focus on Rural America
In an effort to support the expansion of broadband internet service in rural America, President Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 8 that streamlines the application process for locating wireless facilities on Federal property. The order sets guidelines and timelines for processing applications from private entities. It is hoped that other benefits will be realized…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: AGAPE – Love From Above To Our Community
“Being a member of the Chamber has enhanced our relationships with businesses and corporations, extended our outreach for making the business community and others aware of what we do and increased our ability to get the word out about our events. It has also enhanced our community donations beyond churches and individuals.” – Kelly Dent,…
Read MoreMember News – January 10, 2018
Member News PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will host a networking and seminar next Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Agriculture & Human Services Building, located at 702 Sawmill Rd., Bloomsburg. The seminar will focus on unemployment compensation issues, specifically relief from charges/suitable work. The seminar will run from 9:30-11:30, with a…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Costs to Increase Following Approval of Mid-Year Cost Hike Filing
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry On Dec. 27, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance announced its approval of the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau’s unprecedented mid-year loss cost increase filing, with a Feb. 1 effective date. The filing was prompted by the state Supreme Court’s decision last year in the Protz v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board case,…
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