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U.S. Senator Pat Toomey discussed a number of issues which he feels is hindering economic recovery in the United States at a Town Hall meeting held Monday in Danville. During the one-hour event held at the Pine Barn Inn, the Senator outlined his two main areas of concern, excessive government spending, and federal regulation that…

The Columbia Montour Chamber is now offering gift certificates for the public & members to purchase. The program is designed to promote Chamber member businesses and encourage people to patronize them. The Chamber Gift Certificate is a legal check, purchased by the “gift giver”. Gift certificates may be ordered from the Chamber office and make…

Aerotek is a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry. Their Williamsport location covers both Montour and Columbia Counties. With nearly three decades in the recruiting and staffing industry, they have developed the knowledge and skills to deliver a perfect fit between a candidate and an employer. Aerotek was founded in 1983 to service the…

The Route 11 flood closure project detour began Tuesday, July 23. It is planned to continue through November. During the detour, vehicles traveling on Route 11 north and intending to turn left onto Route 54 west will be unable to do so immediately.  Instead, they will be directed to travel straight until reaching Mill Street. …

The need has arisen for United Water technicians to replace valves on the water main serving portions of Main Street in downtown Bloomsburg.  Valves control the flow of water through the mains and periodically need to be replaced, sometimes on short notice. This work will be performed during early morning hours on July 23 and…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2013-14 General Fund budget signed on June 30th and accompanying Tax Code bill contain many positive provisions for Pennsylvania job creators and residents, but at the same time reflect the consequences of the $47 billion and growing public pension debt. The new state budget raises the cap…

The Eye Center of Central Pennsylvania is celebrating their Bloomsburg location with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 17th at 4:30 p.m. Join the Chamber and the Eye Center for an evening of networking. Refreshments and light fare provided by O’Donnell Winery and Balzano’s. The Eye Center of Central PA’s mission is to enhance quality…

Celebrate Berwick, held this last weekend was a great success with over 30 businesses and 50 vendors participating. Despite the dreary weather the community came out to support this event and we received a great deal of positive feedback. The Chamber recognized a need to rejuvenate the Berwick area with the help of the Berwick Task…

Insurance Marketplaces to open for enrollment this fall. This summer, all employers, regardless of size, will have to inform their employees about the Federal Marketplace for purchasing health insurance. Depending upon the size of the business, employers may have to offer coverage to eligible employees or pay a penalty. Most employees not covered by an…

The contractor working on Route 11 through Berwick plans to continue the reconstruction of a portion of Front Street through the business district next week. On Monday, April 29, Barletta Materials and Construction, Inc. will switch lanes and begin excavating the right lane of Front Street from near Dunkin Donuts to Market Street, place sub-base material, and place…