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5 stages of a cyberattack By Christopher Fieger, CPA, McKonly & Asbury Cyberattacks have become an efficient and effective means for cybercriminals to create chaos, and oftentimes benefit financially, all while operating from a safe distance. As seen with recent events, the effects of an attack can be widespread. These attacks can happen at any…

Submit Your Content for Business Matters The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to continue its partnership with the Press Enterprise for Business Matters, a quarterly print tab publication distributed to the newspaper’s online and print readership.  March 29 is the deadline for content submissions ahead of the April 4 publication. Don’t miss the chance to…

LEADERSHIP CENTRAL PENN (LCP) IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2023-24 Leadership Central Penn (LCP) is a nine-month program designed to educate, involve, and motivate a select group of area residents for positions of leadership.  The program seeks a diverse group of individuals with an interest in assuming effective leadership roles in their…

New Reports Detail Impact of Pennsylvania’s Continued Child Care Crisis Source: Ready Nation: Council for a Stronger America Members of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Early Learning Investment Committee were joined on Friday by State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver and members of the community to discuss new research detailing the worsening impacts of Pennsylvania’s continued childcare…

Welcome New Member: Caldwell Consistory Built in 1906, the Caldwell Consistory is a historic building on the town square that is owned and operated by the Valley of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite, a fraternal organization dedicated to giving back to the community. The building is a centrally located venue for parties, proms, receptions, promotional events, concerts…

PA CHAMBER-LED COALITION STANDS READY TO PARTNER WITH SHAPIRO ADMINISTRATION, LEGISLATURE ON PRO-GROWTH ENERGY POLICY Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry A PA Chamber-led coalition of Pennsylvania’s leading business and industry associations sent a letter last week to Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly promoting Pennsylvania as a 21st century global energy hub. The coalition wrote…

Member News – March 1, 2023 Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Announces Regional Science Fair winners The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is excited to announce that ten students that participated in the Museum’s Science Fair held in January are moving on to the state Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) after finishing first in the Regional PJAS Fair.…

Culver Sworn in to PA Senate Source: PA Senate Republicans Newsroom HARRISBURG – Yesterday in Harrisburg, State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was sworn in to serve as the new senator for Pennsylvania’s 27th District representing residents in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Snyder counties, and part of Luzerne County. “It is an honor to serve…

Welcome New Member: Aloysius, Butler, & Clark The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome one of its newest members, Aloysius, Butler & Clark, one of the largest full-service, independent ad agencies in the mid-Atlantic and one of Adweek’s 50 “Top Shops” in America.  Some agencies are purely PR shops.  Other firms are…

A New Type of Retirement Plan: The PEP Source: A New Type of Retirement Plan: The PEP, by McKonly & Asbury In the U.S., employees generally rely on 401(k) plans for retirement savings. However, surprisingly, almost half of U.S. employers do not offer this benefit, including 70% of small businesses. This forces employees to seek…