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Ignite and Empower Your Team with Verbal Feedback
Ignite and Empower Your Team with Verbal Feedback Verbal feedback empowers and encourages employees, creating an atmosphere where they feel valued. Praise achievements to show appreciation and highlight the effort and outcome of a job well done. Be specific in your words. Appreciate the individual beyond their performance. Focus on their traits, talents, and leadership…
Read MoreSpring Management and Leadership Certificate Program Open for Registration
Spring Management and Leadership Certificate Program Open for Registration The program developed to help people build basic management and team leadership skills. This five-module management and leadership certificate program is appropriate for existing leaders, managers, and supervisors; or those who are new or emerging in any business sector. Professional course materials include assessments, activities, and…
Read MoreMember News – December 20, 2023
Member News – December 20, 2023 Focus Central PA hosting Forum Focus Central PA will be hosting an Industrial Development Forum on March 13, 2024. The forum will be held at Commonwealth University- Bloomsburg. Early bird registration rates are good until January 13, 2014. Learn more on their website and check out the flyer. Columbia…
Read MoreReach Chamber Members in the New Year with ChamberPack!
Reach Chamber Members in the New Year with ChamberPack! Start your New Year by Reaching our 426 members! The first ChamberPack of the year will be sent the week of January 8th. Take this opportunity to showcase your business to the entire chamber network by submitting your flyers for inclusion in our upcoming bi-monthly direct…
Read MoreSubmit Your Content for January Business Matters
Submit Your Content for January Business Matters The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership. How does the partnership work? Chamber members are invited to work directly with the Chamber to submit stories…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – The Brink Academy
New Member Highlight – The Brink Academy The Brink Academy provides business owners and leaders with unparalleled value by addressing the complex challenges that arise in today’s dynamic professional landscape. Through meticulously crafted coaching programs and a wealth of expertise, we are committed to fostering an environment where individuals can refine their leadership skills, overcome…
Read More5 Steps to Take Immediately If Your Business Is Hacked
5 Steps to Take Immediately If Your Business Is Hacked Source: US Chamber of Commerce Cybercrime comes in all shapes and forms. It can immediately slow networks or send spam emails from your business account. Conversely, you may only know your business was hacked once fraudulent charges appear on your statement or a third party…
Read MoreWhat is a High Performance Team?
What is a High Performance Team? Source: McKonly & Asbury We would all agree that a desirable high-performing team culture is one in which members are happy and produce good work that helps move the company toward its goals. These teams communicate well, meet deadlines, and exceed expectations. However, studies showed that although 96% of teams…
Read More7 Powerful Strategies for Aligning Your Team with Your Vision and Values
7 Powerful Strategies for Aligning Your Team with Your Vision and Values The success of a small business hinges on having a cohesive team that shares their company’s vision and values. Seven strategies are outlined to help align the team with the company’s vision and values: communication, lead by example, setting expectations, fostering open communication, collaborating,…
Read MoreMember News – December 13, 2023
Member News – December 13, 2023 Columbia Montour AVTS Survey Columbia-Montour AVTS wants to help your company attract, retain, and inspire its workforce by using education as a strategic advantage. They are teaming up with Dream2Career and GAR Associates to bring your organization innovative solutions in training and development. Please complete a 5-min survey to…
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