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CHAMBER, FOUNDATION REQUEST YOUR BUSINESS INPUT The Columbia Montour Chamber and its Foundation are requesting the help of local employers as we collaborate with local school districts in the development of a talent pipeline. Please take five minutes to tell us what career exploration opportunities you offer through your organization. Access the online survey here.…

SPECIAL LOAN TERMS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS As inflation impacts businesses and as part of its ongoing commitment to offer members meaningful tools to support a vibrant, sustainable business community, The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors have modified the terms of its Low Interest Bridge Loan program to…

Establishing a Culture of Health Among Employees As the American workforce continues to be dispersed in a hybrid work environment, the impact on company culture cannot be ignored. With workers less likely to see their connection to the mission and values of the company when working remotely, business leaders have a challenge that needs to…

Congress Votes to Raise Taxes on Businesses On Aug. 12, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act along part lines, with a vote of 220-207. The bill, which passed the Senate the week prior with a vote of 51-50, includes a bevy of energy subsidies and price controls on medicine, in addition to establishing higher taxes…

CDC Updates COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance On Thursday, August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance for the mitigation of COVID-19.  This guidance lifts the requirement to quarantine if exposed to the virus, deemphasizes screening people with no symptoms and updates COVID-19 protocols in schools, eliminating a recommendation for test-to-stay after…