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Member News – August 31, 2022
Member News – August 31, 2022 Doug McMinn to Play at The Listening Room Tonight The Exchange invites you to join Doug, a leader and a sideman, who has had a long career playing with dozens of local bands. Donations at the door, BYOB is allowed. Commonwealth University Announces Fall 2022 Career Expos Meet students…
Read MoreWELCOME NEW MEMBER – NORTHEAST INSPECTION CONSULTANTS
WELCOME NEW MEMBER – NORTHEAST INSPECTION CONSULTANTS On September 8, 2022, Northeast Inspection Consultants celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location inside the DRIVE Professional Building at 418 Railroad Street in Danville. Throughout the afternoon, NEIC ownership and staff were greeted by neighbors, local business owners, Montour County Commissioners, Chamber Board Directors and President…
Read MoreMember News – August 24, 2022
Member News – August 24, 2022 McKonly & Asbury to Host Webinar: Addressing the Manufacturing Labor Shortage On August 25, free program will discuss the shortage in skilled labor, non-labor solutions, and how your organization can improve in attracting and retaining employees in manufacturing. Stuart Tank Memorial Museum Expands Hours Due to the tremendous response…
Read MoreCongressman Meuser to Discuss Inflation Reduction Act at Chamber Breakfast
Congressman Meuser to Discuss Inflation Reduction Act at Chamber Breakfast Last week, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which Congress passed earlier this month along party line votes. The law includes a wide array of energy subsidies and price controls on medicine, in addition to establishing higher taxes on businesses in the…
Read MoreFederal Agency may make it Harder to Hire and Train Employees
Federal Agency may make it Harder to Hire and Train Employees Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looking at employee obligations to Training Repayment Agreements and up-front equipment and supplies costs. From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. economy has lost millions of workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the…
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MEMBER NEWS – AUGUST 17, 2022
MEMBER NEWS – AUGUST 17, 2022 DBA Receives Funding to Enhance Canal Park State Senator John Gordner and Representatives Linda Schlegel-Culver and Kurt Masser presented the Danville Business Alliance with a $100,000 check on Tuesday to further enhance Canal Park. The public space next to Borough Hall was completed this Spring and has already been…
Read MoreCHAMBER, FOUNDATION REQUEST YOUR BUSINESS INPUT
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.…
Read MoreSPECIAL LOAN TERMS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS
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…
Read MoreEstablishing a Culture of Health Among Employees
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…
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