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New Member Highlight – Neighbor Lady Vino
New Member Highlight – Neighbor Lady Vino Neighbor Lady Vino, established in 2023, and joined the Chamber in April 2023, is located in New Columbia. The winemaker, with over 15 years of experience, specializes in dry reds and creates a wide variety of sweet wines. Complete with wine-inspired cocktails, PA beer, and wine slushies,…
Read MoreFor Sale: 238 Market Street
For Sale: 238 Market Street In anticipation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s relocation to the soon-to-be-opened Mulberry Mill Complex on Market Street, the Chamber’s current home, at 238 Market St. in Bloomsburg, is now for sale on the commercial market. The Chamber is pleased to be working with long-time member and realtor Carey…
Read MoreJune BAH Recap: A Quality of Living Pathway…and Dignity
June BAH Recap: A Quality of Living Pathway…and Dignity By Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce If you’ve been keeping up with your Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce over the past several years, you’ve probably heard us talk about ‘pathways’ and ‘pipelines’. Yes, you’ve heard us talk about natural gas pipelines, and through…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Boost to Value – From Income Taxes
An Unexpected Boost to Value – From Income Taxes Source: McKonly & Asbury By: Eric Blocher, CPA, ASA, CVA In my last article, “What A Difference A Year Can Make – Interest Rates,” I discussed factors that are out of a business owners’ control that can impact the value of their businesses. I highlighted increasing…
Read MoreMember News – June 28, 2023
Member News – June 28, 2023 Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Offers Parking Help Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg is making their hospital parking lot available until classes start on August 21, 2023, for those customers and business owners who are losing their parking spaces due to the construction on the East Pine Avenue lot construction. Thank…
Read MoreQuality Living in Columbia and Montour Counties Now Available!
Quality Living in Columbia and Montour Counties Now Available! The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau and Victor Koons Graphic Design, is pleased to present to the community our newest publication for 2023, Quality Living in Columbia and Montour Counties. This image book includes information about business/industry, demographics, education, healthcare,…
Read MoreMember News – June 21, 2023
Member News – June 21, 2023 Berwick Historical Society to Host Grand Opening June 24th will see the grand opening of the David A Sadock House in Berwick. Visit and tour the home of the Berwick Historical Society Library & Museum from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Some of the areas and displays include the Prominent…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Small Business Instagram Following
How to Grow Your Small Business Instagram Following Source: US Chamber of Commerce, CO By: Jamie Johnson , US Chamber Contributor Your Instagram profile can help you increase your website traffic and even bring in more sales. Here are seven ways to grow your Instagram following in 2023. Optimize your profile The first step to growing…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Bill Passes PA House
Minimum Wage Bill Passes PA House The Pennsylvania House of Representatives just passed House Bill 1500, legislation to significantly increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania that would likely result in job losses, fewer employment opportunities and higher costs to consumers. Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) explained in a report last month that approximately 30,000 Pennsylvanians…
Read MoreEconomic Viewpoints: Inflation Came Down in May But Was Still High
Economic Viewpoints: Inflation Came Down in May But Was Still High Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Author: Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, US Chamber of Commerce Retail sales rose 0.3% in May. In April, sales rose 0.4%. June 16, 2023 Why it matters: Retail sales declined in February and March after a big jump in January. Two…
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