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Decommissioning of Telefile Hurts Small Business Author: Chris Berleth, President, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce As the Chamber remains laser-focused on our five focus areas, we’ve had the wonderful opportunity to travel across the Chamber’s two-county service area to meet with members of all kinds.  In the first quarter, we heard overwhelmingly how important the…

The Implications of a Government Shutdown on Business, the Economy Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Author: Neil Bradley, EVP, Policy, US Chamber of Commerce As the odds of a federal government shutdown increase, businesses should be ready. In the below memo to members, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley provides details about…

The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Invests in Local Students’ Futures Earlier this month, The Foundation for Free Enterprise Education (FFEE) recognized the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce for 25 years of investment in students from Columbia and Montour Counties through Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), an award-winning youth…

Do personal stories help or hurt your business? SUMMARY Telling personal stories is an effective way to engage customers and humanize your brand. Make sure the story relates to your company’s values or mission. Use HubSpot’s guide to business storytelling as a resource when crafting stories. Personal stories do not have to be about you—they…

Meet The Members Fall Initiative One of the guiding principles of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is “We represent employers by engaging with them”. Engaging with you our members is crucial for us to build a supportive ecosystem around our 5 focus areas which are advocacy, benefits program, business connections, employee development, and strengthening our communities.…

Why Serving Your Community Can Grow Your Business SUMMARY • Engaging in community service builds a positive reputation, encourages staff retention and loyalty, and amplifies core values. • Serving your community may help you hire and retain employees who are a better culture fit—younger generations of jobseekers want to find fulfillment in their work. •…

Hyperautomation in Manufacturing Source: Angie Miller, McKonly & Asbury In the heart of today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, a new way of doing things is dawning – one that promises to redefine how industries operate and innovate. Enter hyperautomation. Hyperautomation is a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional siloed automation by integrating various technologies to…