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Member News – November 30, 2022 Ribbon Cuttings Galore! Congratulations to Troop 47 Trading Co., Blossoms in Bloom by Megan, Something Borrowed by T + M, and the PA CareerLink, who have recently cut the ribbon on their new locations! . THERE’LL BE PARTIES FOR HOSTING, MARSHMALLOWS FOR ROASTING… Berwick 12/3 – Christmas Boulevard opens…

State Senator John Gordner Resigns On Monday, State Senator John Gordner announced his resignation from the PA Senate after 30 years of combined service in the PA House and Senate.  His full statement is below: “On November 30, 2022, I will have served 30 years in the Pennsylvania State House and State Senate.  It has…

PA Chamber Reviews 2022 With End of Session Report The PA Chamber of Business & Industry has released its 2021 – 2022 End of Session Report, which serves as a comprehensive review of the state chamber’s legislative positions and an update on issues important to the business community over the last year.  Serving as a…

Small Business Administration Releases Additional Restaurant Revitalization Fund Money Source: The National Restaurant Association The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the release of $83 million dollars in unobligated Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants to 169 operators with pending applications. The National Restaurant Association has been requesting these funds be released, and Executive Vice President…

Member News – November 23, 2022 It’s the Holiday Season, with Area Events Starting This Weekend Berwick 11/24 -10:00am – Run for the Diamonds 11/25 – 10:30am – Santa Parade 11/26 – Speedo Run For the Cause 12/3 – Christmas Boulevard opens daily through December, 6pm – 10pm 12/10 – 5:00pm – Winterfest in downtown…

U.S. Chamber Calls on Congress Again to Prevent a Railroad Strike From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Congress must act to prevent a railroad strike, or the economy will face a dire threat in the middle of the holiday season. A national rail shutdown would have enormous impacts on the economy, costing more than $2…

State Funding Awarded for Bloomsburg Flood Protection From left to right: Sen. Gordner, Commissioners David Kovach, Chris Young, and Rich Ridgway, and Rep. Millard. Columbia County will be receiving $4,000,000 to assist in the ongoing efforts to protect the Town of Bloomsburg from flood events. Senator John Gordner and Representative David Millard made the announcement…

PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4% Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased to 4% in the month of October – down a tenth of a percent from the month prior. The figure marks the lowest unemployment rate the state has seen dating back to 1976, according to historical records from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania…

Welcome New Member – Together for Health & Wellness, LLC The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome to its membership Together for Health and Wellness, LLC. What does healthcare mean to you?  For many, the current models leave your pocketbook empty and you without answers. You’ve probably experienced long wait times, quick…

It’s Small Business Season! From November 17 – December 31st, we’re celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person of our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses.  We’re also a Neighborhood Champion for the annual Shop Small campaign – more on that below. Small Businesses…