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2024 Annual Chamber Awards are open for Nominations In every community, there are outstanding individuals and businesses whose remarkable contributions deserve recognition. The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards stand as a tribute to honor these exceptional entities that have significantly impacted the local landscape. Nomination categories are: Outstanding Citizen, Small (1-30 employees) and…

Pennsylvania Chamber Professionals Gather Chris Berleth, Columbia Montour Chamber President, and Taryn Crayton, Director of Member Engagement, traveled to Bedford Springs, PA to meet with Chamber professionals from across the commonwealth at the annual Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) Conference.  The conference rotates around the commonwealth each year and brings together industry professionals to…

Boost Your Business: 3 Powerful Marketing Strategies for Small Business Understand Your Customer: To develop an effective marketing plan, it’s essential to understand your target audience. Market research tools can provide valuable insights into customer behaviors and preferences, enabling you to tailor your messaging and offerings accordingly. Collaborate with Other Businesses: Partnering with businesses that…

Unlocking Reciprocity: How Gratitude Transforms Workplace Culture • According to Benjamin Laker, professor at Henley Business School, organizations that lead with gratitude foster a sense of reciprocity – mutual recognition that promotes a continuous cycle of goodwill and strengthens team cohesion. • Studies show that generosity and reciprocity lead to happier, healthier and more creative…

Shadow AI and Insider Threat Source: McKonly & Asbury Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely seen as an exciting emerging technology that is set to improve performance and efficiency across organizations when applied correctly. However, as with all new technologies, those who have malicious intentions will use it to inflict pain on organizations with surprising ease.…