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US Chamber Creates “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. Applications are now open
US Chamber Creates “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. Applications are now open The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new awards program for small businesses: America’s Top Small Business! Applications for the program are now open. Formerly known as the Dream Big Awards, America’s Top Small Business (ATSB) aims to recognize…
Read MoreMember Highlight – -Mind and Thrive Wellness
Member Highlight – -Mind and Thrive Wellness We are pleased to showcase Mind and Thrive Wellness, LLC of Danville. They joined the Chamber in January of 2023. Making the choice to seek therapy requires strength and courage. Barriers such as time and cost can make the search difficult and dishearten so many. The therapists at…
Read MoreChamber Joins Coalition Calling for Legal Immigration Reforms
Chamber Joins Coalition Calling for Legal Immigration Reforms On May 1, a bipartisan coalition of more than 430 business associations, including The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, launched the LIBERTY Campaign (Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year) with a letter to members of Congress, calling on them to address the crisis at our…
Read MoreChamber to Host Candidate Forum Ahead of Primary Election
Chamber to Host Candidate Forum Ahead of Primary Election Voters in Columbia County will have a chance to learn more about registered Republican candidates vying for County Commissioner during a public candidate forum to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Central Columbia High School Auditorium. The event will be hosted…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote: May 16th Primary & Special Elections
Get Out the Vote: May 16th Primary & Special Elections According to a new report from the U.S. Chamber Chamber of Commerce, public companies’ concerns about policy risks—like changes in taxes, regulations, and enforcement—have increased by 27% over the last decade. “The data show what business leaders tell us every day—rising public policy risks threaten…
Read MoreCelebrate National Small Business Week
Celebrate National Small Business Week In honor of National Small Business Week, The Columbia Montour Chamber is celebrating our members and continuing our efforts to provide local businesses the access they need to critical resources. As you celebrate your small business this week, don’t forget that your membership entitles you to access to the Chamber’s…
Read MoreMember News – May 3, 2023
Member News – May 3, 2023 Future Leaders in STEM Event – May 20 The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, The Bloomsburg YMCA, and the Teen Center are working together to bring TEDx-style talks, vendors, activities, and workshops. The event is free but registration is required. Register here.…
Read MoreWelcome New Member – Mapes Mulch & Stone
Welcome New Member – Mapes Mulch & Stone Welcome Mapes Mulch and Stone to the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce. Located at 6055 Columbia Blvd., in Bloomsburg Mapes Mulch and Stone offers mulch, stone, soil and sand, landscaping rentals, and tools for sale. They offer delivery and have a professional landscaper on staff to…
Read MoreRecap: Business After Hours at the Stuie a Breezy Celebration
Recap: Business After Hours at the Stuie a Breezy Celebration Following weeks of inconsistent weather, guests who attended the Chamber’s April Business After Hours at the Stuart Tank Memorial Association’s Museum experienced a real treat – cool and breezy without a cloud in the sky, the weather was perfect for an event which spanned both…
Read MoreA Long Story Short: Form 990
A Long Story Short: Form 990 Source: Chris Richardson, Mckonly & Asbury A nonprofit’s Form 990 is far more important than just being the annual IRS filing to maintain tax-exempt status. It is a tool for your organization to reach a much wider and potentially helpful audience. This audience includes donors and grantors, potential board members,…
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