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President’s Message: Treasures Found, Treasures to Behold By Chris Berleth “He then closed his eyes as children do in order that they may see in the resplendent night of their own imagination more stars than are visible in the firmament; then he re–opened them, and stood motionless with amazement. Three compartments divided the coffer. In…

Chamber joins Coalition Calling on Pro-Growth Agenda The Columbia Montour Chamber joined a coalition of over 500 chambers and trade associations in calling on the next Congress and Administration to pursue a pro-growth agenda and prevent tax increases on American families and businesses. Read the letter here. Absent congressional action, American families, workers, and businesses…

Creating “Cool” Job Perks for Employee Inspiration Most business owners will agree that maintaining employee happiness is a key factor in working to achieve overall success in their business operations. Although there are many complexities involved in achieving this goal, creating a positive corporate work culture through the offering of unique and desirable job perks…

Why Self-Awareness is a Critical Trait in Today’s Workplace Self-awareness is essential for both personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to accept feedback constructively and improve communication skills. Teams benefit from self-awareness as it enhances team dynamics by fostering trust, collaboration, and more efficient conflict resolution. A lack of self-awareness in employees can lead to…

New Member Highlight – KAM Strategies KAM Strategies is a lobbying, procurement and government relations firm. At KAM Strategies, your business is their business. With decades of experience in the halls of state and county government, their team is dedicated to addressing the state and local issues that are important to you. Whether lobbying for…

President’s Message: Light, Not Heat by Chris Berleth, President/CEO, Columbia Montour Chamber Last night, America tuned in for a highly polarized national debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. As the country weighs the candidates’ remarks, this much is clear: the exchanges were heated, and candidates’ responses told us little that…

New Tax Credit For Employers Who Boost Employees’ College and Disability Savings Source: State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Guest Post for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry This year’s state budget included an innovative new tax credit that will benefit Pennsylvania businesses, which help their employees save for education costs and disability-related expenses! Starting in…

In Case You Missed It: Benefits Check-Up-Be Ready for 2025 Most group health insurance plans are approaching their AEP in the weeks ahead, so now is the perfect time to get ahead and give your benefits a closer look with the expertise of My Benefit Advisor (MBA). Five Smart Reasons to Talk to MBA You’ve…