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7 Skills Employees Need to Have – Both with AI and IRL Source: McKonly & Asbury As artificial intelligence becomes a permanent fixture in the workplace, it’s reshaping – not replacing – how people work. Automation and generative AI are accelerating productivity, but they also spotlight the skills machines can’t replicate. For HR and L&D…

AI for Small Business 101: How to Get Started Source: CO by the US Chamber, Miranda Fraraccio , Contributor Here’s how small business owners can effectively implement artificial intelligence into their workflows, with practical tools and strategies for success. Businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) for numerous purposes, from automating routine tasks to providing better customer…

NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT- Grey Medical Advocate LLC Grey Medical Advocate LLC is your ally in navigating healthcare. Empowering individuals and families to confidently manage complex healthcare systems. Whether you’re dealing with insurance denials, overwhelming medical bills, or the confusing processes of Medicaid or Social Security Disability, they are here to help. A few services include,…

The High Cost of Early Childhood Education Chris Berleth, President The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce At 4:45 am this morning, as I left home to head to the Capitol, with my kids still sleeping soundly (thankfully), and my wife starting to stir, no doubt at the smell of coffee. She’d be out the door…

The Senioritis Solution: Co-op Cures Columbia Montour County By: Amber Hughes, Intern of Communications and Marketing at the Chamber  As someone who participated in a Co-op program during high school, I can personally attest to the value of these experiences. Through my own Co-op placement, I gained professional skills, built connections with mentors, and acquired…

The Referral Revival: 5 Proven Ways to Get More Word-of-Mouth Without Ever Asking Wow your customers. Exceptional service sparks natural buzz. Seed the idea. Subtle cues make referrals more likely. Give to get. Reciprocity drives more introductions. Make sharing easy. Equip clients with shareable content. Recognize your champions. Public thanks reinforces behavior. 615 words ~ 3 min. read In a…

President’s Message: A Breakout Year? Elementary, My Dear Chamber One of the things I love about Sherlock Holmes is his uncanny ability to predict the future – not by some supernatural power or mystic charm, but by his acute observation of the reality around him and the deductions that he makes from careful interpretation of…

Central Columbia Students Showcase Skills at 2025 Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Challenge BLOOMSBURG, PA – The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its annual Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Challenge on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Central Columbia’s Blue Jay Academy. Designed to foster innovation, leadership, and real-world problem-solving, the…