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Legislators Discuss Business Issues with Chamber   Members of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee recently discussed transportation infrastructure funding, solar regulations, career and technical education, and other business-related issues with the new State Representatives for Columbia and Montour counties. While Lynda Schlegel Culver has been a Representative for twelve years, the…

Member News – January 11, 2023 Congratulations to Bill Lavage, Service 1st Federal Credit Union Service 1st Federal Credit Union President/CEO Bill Lavage was recently honored with the 2022 Robert N. Pursel Award for Community Service during the Community Giving Foundation’s Holiday Happenings Gala held at the Pine Barn Inn, located in Danville. Columbia County…

e-Tides is Being Shut Down February 24; Sign Up for myPATH Account Source: PA Department of Revenue Business taxpayers are strongly encouraged to act now and sign up for an account on myPATH. This is the new and improved online system where the Department of Revenue’s customers can handle their registration, filing and payment obligations for…

2023 Will See Push for Financial Wellness Source: My Benefit Advisor Soaring inflationary pressures and mounting recession fears have combined with pandemic and employment concerns to create a heightened level of financial stress among employees. For employers, this represents both a dilemma and an opportunity. The employee benefit portfolio that may have worked well in…

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2023; business use increases 3 cents per mile Source: IRS.gov Newsroom WASHINGTON — On December 29, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1,…

Welcome New Member – Brookdale Bloomsburg Senior Living The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to extend a warm welcome to Brookdale Bloomsburg Senior Living, a personal care home that values and supports independence. With customized personal care, which can include help bathing, dressing, mobility and more, Brookdale Bloomsburg Senior Living helps seniors with…

 SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Northeastern Pennsylvania Due to Drought  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on December 30, 2022 that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in northeastern Pennsylvania and New York for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations affected by drought…

Chamber, Visitors Bureau to Partner on Quality Living Guidebook for Columbia and Montour Counties The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, is creating an updated image piece for our two-county region. The “Quality Living in Columbia and Montour Counties” publication is scheduled for release in April 2023 and will…

Member News – January 4, 2023 CALLING ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSION The Exchange Gallery welcomes artwork by people of all ages and levels of experience, with only one rule: it must fit through the front door!  For more information about open-call themes, visit: ExchangeArts.org/calls-for-entry. BLOOMSBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL RECEIVES ACCREDITATION On November 30, 2022, the Bloomsburg Veterinary…

Welcome New Member – Lightsource bp The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new member Lightsource bp, a global leader in utility scale solar development and management.  Lightsource bp has been developing utility-scale solar projects since 2010.  They build, own and operate cost-effective, clean energy projects, and are dedicated to pushing the…