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Has the Skilled Labor Shortage Improved in 2023?
Has the Skilled Labor Shortage Improved in 2023? Source: McKonly & Asbury In July 2022, Brett Bauer, CPA wrote an article surrounding the skilled-labor shortage in the manufacturing industry. The question now is, what difference has a year made? According to a February 2023 article published by CNBC, during 2022, more than 50 million workers…
Read MoreSocial Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2024
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2024 Source: McKonly & Asbury On October 12, 2023, the federal government announced the Social Security 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) at 3.2% effective January 1, 2024. Individuals who receive Social Security (SS) will receive a mailing in late November or early December indicating their new benefit…
Read MoreMember News – October 25, 2023
Member News – October 25, 2023 Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Grant available through Community Giving Foundation Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) is a partnership between local organizations and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA). Operating in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, the Community Giving Foundation is the Region 3 Partner serving Columbia, Lycoming,…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Compass Home Health & Rehab, LLC
New Member Highlight – Compass Home Health & Rehab, LLC Compass Home Health & Rehab is a locally owned Medicare Certified Home Health Care Agency offering both Home Health services (Nursing, Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies), and in-home Home Care services (Personal Care & Companionship). They offer both Home Health and Home Care out of…
Read MoreMaking Change in Your Organization Starts with You
Making Change in Your Organization Starts with You Narayan Pant, director of INSEAD and leadership development expert, details three case studies in a Harvard Business Review article about leaders who learned the hard way about the role of personal development in affecting organizational change Pant introduces four leadership principles to help leaders become more self-aware…
Read MoreEmployee Benefit Cost Control Strategies
Employee Benefit Cost Control Strategies Source: My Benefit Advisor In a constantly evolving economic landscape, employers continue to seek effective strategies to optimize their operations, including the various aspects of employee benefits. Since ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of their workforce is central to their concerns, they seek cost-saving measures that can be implemented without…
Read MoreMember News – October 18, 2023
Member News – October 18, 2023 Outta Boundz Holds Grand Opening Outta Boundz celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on October 14th. Formally known as Skatetown, the space has been reimagined into a premier entertainment venue with a restaurant and bar, upscale bowling, apocalypse laser tag, and video arcade games. Pennsylvania Council for the…
Read MoreAvoid “Digileadhub” Phishing Email Scam
Avoid “Digileadhub” Phishing Email Scam By Chris Berleth, President, The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce On Tuesday, October 17, the Columbia Montour Chamber became aware of a phishing/spam email that is circling among our members that reads as follows: “Hi “Chamber Member Name”, I’m following up to confirm if you are interested in acquiring the…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – The Placemat Ladies
New Member Highlight – The Placemat Ladies The Placemat Ladies offer an affordable way to market your business while supporting local restaurants. Their placemats are in the following restaurants in Northern Columbia County: Central Park Hotel, Central; Jamison City Hotel, Jamison City; Robin’s Cozy Nest, Unityville; and Trails End, Sweet Valley. They also serve four…
Read MoreReach Chamber members this Fall in November ChamberPack!
Reach Chamber members this Fall in November ChamberPack! Fall Has Arrived! Don’t miss the opportunity to keep the shorter days as bay by getting your event, program, workshop, promotion or regular business services in front of Chamber Members by being apart of the next Chamber Pack. ChamberPack is a cost-effective way to get your information…
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