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The K-12 Educator Summit: The Special Sauce By Chris Berleth Every successful recipe has a secret ingredient. For the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, that “special sauce” is the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber. For 31 years, the Foundation has bridged the gap between education and industry, shaping the future workforce through innovative programs…

Get Ready for the Chamber’s Annual Awards – Nominations Now Open! by Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement Growing up, I never missed an awards show—the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, SAG Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and of course, the Tonys. I loved everything about them: the dresses, the speeches, and the sheer excitement of recognizing people’s…

Revenue Without Regret: Designing Offers You’re Proud to Sell Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of trust. Your best offers align with your values. Ethical, high-value offers strengthen customer loyalty and long-term revenue. The best sales strategy? Solving real problems for the right people, not selling everything to everyone. Design offers you would recommend to…

19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round Source: CO by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce From operations and logistics to employee and customer management, small business owners wear many hats to keep things running smoothly. Without experience, acting in this role can be challenging at the least—and a fast track to failure at…

The Referral Engine: How to Get People Talking About Your Business People talk about businesses that surprise them in a good way. Loyal customers are like neighbors who recommend a great mechanic. Employees are key to creating those “wow” moments customers share. Make referring you so easy that customers barely have to think about it.…

Chamber Staffer Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the twelfth cohort of its premier business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders…

Pediatric Specialty Care- New Member Highlight Pediatric Specialty Care in Danville, PA offers specialized daytime care for medically fragile children, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 8 years. Open Monday through Friday, the center provides a safe, nurturing, and medically supportive environment while ensuring children return home each evening and on weekends. With a dedicated…