U.S. Chamber Calls for Urgent Action on Railroad Negotiations to Avoid ‘National Economic Disaster’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark issued the following statement regarding the negotiations between the nation’s six largest freight railroads and twelve unions.
“A national rail strike would be an economic disaster – freezing the flow of goods, emptying shelves, shuttering workplaces, and raising prices for families and businesses alike, but that is exactly what is likely to happen in less than four days. To avoid a strike and the catastrophic economic impacts that would follow, one of three things needs to happen: the remaining unions who have not agreed to a deal need to join the ones who have; an agreement to extend the current ‘cooling off’ period must be reached; or Congress intervenes, as it has in prior situations. If action is not taken, the nation’s rail service will come to a halt, the negative impacts of which cannot be understated.”
Today the U.S. Chamber sent the following letter to Congress, urging them take immediate action and implement the recommendations of President Biden’s Presidential Emergency Board if the railroads and unions are unable to come to a voluntary agreement.
Surprising Statistics About Print Media
It’s easy to assume that print marketing has lost its relevance in the digital era. This isn’t so. In fact, there are compelling statistics to warrant advertising and marketing in print as a key part of your business strategy. As a Chamber, we’re compelled to pursue the options that help your business to tell its story. That’s why we offer to the public the quarterly “Business Matters” publication in partnership with Press Enterprise, and why we continue to offer as a key member benefit the opportunity to advertise in ChamberPack, the direct mail packet sent nearly each month to our members.
As more and more consumers are trading traditional print materials for smartphones, tablets, and laptops, businesses are also moving their advertisements online. Why do we continue to offer these publications? Here are a few statistics that might convince you that print is still important:
Compelling Statistics
- 70% of households with an income above $100,000 are newspaper readers (Mansi Media, n.d.)
- 95% of people under 25 years old read magazines (Top Media Advertising, n.d.).
- 82% of consumers trust print ads the most when making a purchase decision (Burstein, 2017).
- Print readers usually spend 20 minutes or more with their publication in hand, while a typical visitor to a digital news site sticks around for less than five minutes (Heitman, n.d.).
- Print ads require 21% less cognitive effort to process (R.C. Brayshaw, 2020).
- By combining print and digital ads, it will make online campaigns 400% more effective (Top Media Advertising, n.d.).
While it’s easy for marketers to jump on the bandwagon and put all their money on digital marketing, a closer look at these digital vs print advertising statistics show us that print ads provide better results when it comes to brand recall and response rate.
- Nearly 80% of consumers act on direct printed mail advertisements compared to 45% of consumers that act on electronic advertisements (Potochny, 2017).
- Print and direct mail marketing bring a 9% customer response rate compared to other digital marketing channels, which hover around 1% or less (R.C. Brayshaw, 2020).
- Print ads generate a 20% higher motivation response—even more so if it appeals to more senses beyond touch (R.C. Brayshaw, 2020).
- If you’re curious about brand marketing, you’ll be happy to know that advertising in print drives higher levels of brand recall vs. digital (77% vs. 46%) (Newsworks, 2020).
- 92% of 18- to 23-year-olds find it easier to read print over digital content (Forer, 2017).
- The response rate for direct-mail marketing is 37% higher than the email rate (Medina, 2019).
- Digital ads are less recalled than print ads but they are more effective than print ads at converting engaged readers into action takers (64% vs 55% for print) (Newsworks, 2020).
Print Options from Your Chamber
Each quarter, the Chamber partners with the Press Enterprise to publish “Business Matters”, a special edition of the newspaper driven by Chamber content and our members’ news. Sent to more than 21,000 readers of the Press Enterprise, this edition allows the Chamber and its members the opportunity to reach a wide audience in Columbia and Montour Counties in the most traditional of communications mediums. To put this out each quarter, the partnership works like this: the Chamber assists in soliciting and laying out the content from its members, while the Press Enterprise offers the ads that pay for the edition to go to print. Said another way, content submitted to the Chamber to layout is free to our members, while the ad rates are competitive.
Also in print, your Chamber regularly assembles “ChamberPack”, a nearly monthly packet of flyers printed by members, assembled by the Chamber, and mailed directly to our members’ doors. The price of advertising helps us to cover the cost of postage for the packets.
We’d love it if you would consider submitting news and content for both publications, working with the Press Enterprise for your Business Matters advertising, and directly with the Chamber for ChamberPack. For more information, contact Chris Berleth, Vice President, at cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com.
The deadline to participate in the next Business Matters is September 27, for the October edition. The Chamber's next ChamberPack is set to be mailed in November. Check out the ChamberPack Reservation Form.
Chamber Releases 2022-2023 Membership Directory
The Chamber is pleased to announce that the 2022-2023 Chamber Membership Directory is now available in digital form on the website and that distribution to member businesses and the public will begin on Monday, September 19, 2022.
While featuring the more than 400 members of the Chamber, the 2022-2023 Directory serves as an essential resource about the community, and includes information about our area, local demographics, local human services contacts and the vision and mission of The Chamber.
Thanks to the outstanding work of the Chamber’s long-time publication partner, Victor Koons Graphic Design, the release date affords the Chamber the opportunity to feature printed guides at the Bloomsburg Fair, in partnership with the Columbia Montour Visitor’s Bureau.
Remarking on the quality of the final product, Chamber President Fred Gaffney said, “Victor Koons Graphic Design has once again produced a high-quality
publication that represents The Chamber, our members, and the area well. Thank you to Victor, Lois, and all the members that supported this year’s Directory.”
While every Chamber member will receive a copy of the Directory, member businesses are more than welcome to request additional copies for their human resources departments, customer spaces and more. To request additional copies, please contact Chris Berleth, Vice President, at cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com.
Welcome New Member – Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
The Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest member, Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Glen Brook is a 240-bed facility located in Berwick, PA. A nursing facility providing long term, post-acute, skilled and respite stays, Glen Brook offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, with a wide arrange of activities as well. Glen Brook proudly offers Resident Centered Care as part of its Rapid Recovery Program. Since November, the facility has undergone several renovations, and is expecting to offer the newest, finest accommodations in the area. For more, visit their website!
Welcome Glen Brook!
Member News – September 7, 2022
The Danville Heritage Festival Kicks off Friday!
The Danville Heritage Festival is a community celebration of all things Danville. This year’s festival will be in conjunction with the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival (Saturday, September 10) centered around Mill Street, with special events at other locations throughout the Danville community. Enjoy living history presentations, historic tours of Danville, train rides, live music, vendors, great food, fireworks, hikes, 5K run/walk and much more! For a full schedule of events, visit here.43rd Annual Fall Arts and Craft Festival Saturday
The 43rd Annual Danville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival is a one-stop shopping extravaganza for Danville and the surrounding area. From handmade jewelry to upcycled wooden furniture, crafts and toys, to children's face-painting and fashion accessories...it's all together in one location. Read more.
Vote for Hallo-Fun at Knoebels
Berwick: The Next Step
A free family fun event to come together as a community. Located in Nescopeck Town Park, Warren Street, Nescopeck.
Congratulations Donna Murphy, Retiring Danville Borough Receptionist
Paul Taylor Dance Company To Present Three Diverse Works at Weis Center Stage
The Weis Center will host these free events as part of Bucknell University's Family Weekend Festivities. Learn more.
Cub Scout Fun Day at Montour Preserve is September 17
The Columbia-Montour Council, BSA invites all interested youth to join them for hiking, exploring, boating and picnicking at the Montour Preserve on September 17 between 10am and 2pm. There's lots of ways to connect with local Scouts.
First Keystone Community Bank Offers Tips for Debit Card Security
Americans spend billions of dollars every year on debit card purchases. The convenience of making purchases without the extra charges associated with credit cards is the biggest advantage to using a debit card. However, debit card security is crucial to avoiding fraudulent charges that could end up being your responsibility. Read More.
Geisinger Provides Resources About Annual Flu Shots
Check out Geisinger's flu resource page, which includes FAQ's, walk-in and drive-thru locations.
First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. to Host Photography Competition
Competition categories include animals/wildlife, flowers, close-up/macro, nature/landscape, and black & white. Registration and digital photo submission due October 1. Download the competition packet here.
Service 1st Federal Credit Union Inks Bucky the Bison to NIL Mascot Deal
All we can say is, you've got to see it to believe it. Congrats, Service 1st!
Bloomsburg Fair Vendors Hiring
If you know someone interested, please contact the concession office at (570) 387-4144.
Be Disaster-Ready During National Preparedness Month
This year's National Preparedness Month's theme is "A Lasting Legacy". The life you've built is worth protecting! Check out UGI's Tips to help you prepare for an emergency. Read More. For a list of items to put in your emergency kit, visit www.ugi.com/BePrepared.
The Bloomsburg Public Library Strategic Planning Survey, September Calendar
The Bloomsburg Public Library needs your help completing a strategic planning survey. While you're at it, check out the PACKED September children's event schedule (right).
CareerLink To Host Employer Seminars
Check out these additional business training seminars.
Department of Labor & Industry Reminds Pennsylvanians of Child Labor Act Protections for Young Workers
Source: Pennsylvania Pressroom
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today reminded Pennsylvania employers of their responsibilities under the commonwealth's Child Labor Act enforced by L&I to protect child workers from exploitation and dangerous working conditions. Berrier also urged members of the public to report suspected child labor violations to the department's Bureau of Labor Law Compliance (BLLC) for investigation.
"The protections of child labor laws in this country are just as relevant today as they were in 1938 when the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) first prohibited the employment of children in dangerous occupations," Berrier said. "Labor market dynamics change over time, but the fundamental responsibility of employers to follow the law and protect workers under age 18 will not. L&I will continue to support employers who offer teenagers 14 and older the opportunity to gain valuable job skills and earn a paycheck. However, we will continue to hold accountable employers who exploit the vulnerability of young workers in violation of the law and common sense."
Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act protects the health, safety, and welfare of minors employed in the commonwealth by limiting employment in certain establishments, restricting the hours of work, regulating work conditions, and requiring work permits for children hired to fill a position. The BLLC investigates possible violations of the Child Labor Act and accepts complaints from the general public.
Violations of the Child Labor Act may be punishable by either administrative or criminal penalties. Criminal penalties could include fines of up to $500 for first violations and up to $1,500 per violation and up to 10 days of prison for subsequent violations. Administrative penalties may include fines of up to $5,000 per violation and corrective action orders to violating parties.
Since 2015, the BLLC has collected more than $3.7 million in fines from nearly 400 entities in violation of the Act. So far, in 2022, the BLLC has collected $130,000 from 58 entities in violation of the Act.
L&I is reminding Pennsylvania employers of the following prohibited occupations and limitations under the Child Labor Act.
- Legal age to obtain employment: Individuals under age 14 may not be employed in any occupation. Exceptions include work on a family farm or in domestic service, such as babysitting, yard work or household chores in a private home. Other exceptions are made for caddies, newspaper carriers and – with special permits – juvenile entertainment performers.
All minors under 16 must have a written statement by the minor's parent or guardian acknowledging the duties and hours of employment and granting permission to work. Minors are also required to obtain a work permit from their school district's issuing officer.
- Prohibited occupations for all minors: Minors of all ages are prohibited from obtaining employment in an establishment designated as hazardous – a provision under FLSA and the regulations under that Act. Occupations deemed as hazardous or ones that require the use of dangerous equipment, weapons, or devices, include the following:
- Crane operation
- Electrical work
- Excavation
- Roofing
- Woodworking
- Wrecking and demolition
A full list of prohibited occupations for all minors in Pennsylvania is available on L&I's website.
- Legal age to be in the presence of or serve alcoholic beverages: With limited and specific exceptions, minors under age 16 may not be employed in establishments where alcoholic beverages are produced, sold or dispensed. Minors who are 16 or 17 may be employed in a hotel, club, or restaurant where alcoholic beverages are served but cannot handle or serve alcoholic beverages. An individual must be at least 18 to serve alcoholic beverages in Pennsylvania businesses.
- Time and wage protections: With one exception for newspaper delivery work, all minors are limited to working no more than 10 hours in a single day during school vacations, no more than eight hours per day during school term and no more than six consecutive days in a week. In addition, all minors must be allowed a 30-minute meal period on or before five consecutive hours of work. There are more restrictive hour limitations for minors who are 14 or 15. Minors involved in performance also have different hours they are permitted to work. Minors who are full- or part-time workers must be paid at least minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour in Pennsylvania.
- Child Labor Act exceptions for parent/guardian employers: While the FLSA allows certain minors under age 16 to work for a business solely operated by a parent or guardian without time limitations, Pennsylvania law does not contain similar allowances. Regardless of the relationship of the minor employee to the owner, the Act and its restrictions still apply.
- Requirement for school working papers: All minors who are employed need to obtain working papers from their school district prior to employment commencing, and employers need to ensure they notify a school district of employment after hiring a minor. This includes minors who attend cyber school or are home schooled.
Workers who are 18 years and older are not subject to child labor laws. Where FLSA and the Child Labor Act overlap, the law that provides more protection to the young worker applies.
More information is available by calling the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance toll-free at 800-932-0665, or by visiting the bureau's website.
MEDIA CONTACT: Trevor Monk, dlipress@pa.gov
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Adding to Your Business Toolbox: WEDnetPA
The workforce of tomorrow is changing. In the years ahead, success will require a more flexible and diverse workplace. Technology will continue to play a greater role. And, as you are already seeing, worker shortages will become a real consideration as companies plan for future growth.
On September 15, the PA CareerLink is hosting a webinar to share more about this valuable resource with you. Consider signing up today!
Did you know that some employers are using WEDnet funding to put their employees through Leadership Central Penn? Email us today to learn more.
Looking for an overview of WEDnet before you jump in? Check out this video resource:
Employer Guide To Tax Credits For Hiring Employees With Disabilities
Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Author: Jenna Shrove, Senior Director of Strategic Advocacy and Advisor to the Chief Policy Officer
US Chamber of Commerce Tax Guide for Hiring Employees with Disabilities
Three Tax Credits Available to Employers Who Hire Individuals with Disabilities
Businesses that make structural adaptations or other accommodations for employees with disabilities may be eligible for certain tax incentives. This guide details three federal tax credits, and what employers need to know.
The following credits are detailed in this guide:
- The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), for instance, is available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
- The Disabled Access Credit provides a non-refundable credit of up to $5,000 for small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with disabilities.
- The Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction encourages businesses of any size to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the mobility of persons with disabilities and the elderly. Businesses may claim a deduction of up to $15,000 a year for qualified expenses for items that normally must be capitalized.
Several states also have their own tax credits for hiring people with disabilities, barrier removal, and employment supports, as well as financial incentives to support employers in establishing stay-at-work/return to work programs.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
What are the parameters?
In general, the WOTC is equal to 40% of up to $6,000 of wages paid to or incurred on behalf of, an individual who:
- is in their first year of employment;
- is certified as being a member of a targeted group;
- performs at least 400 hours of services for that employer; and
- begins work on or before December 31, 2025.
The maximum tax credit is generally $2,400. A 25% rate applies to wages for individuals who perform fewer than 400 but at least 120 hours of service for the employer. An employer cannot claim the WOTC for employees who are rehired. In general, taxable employers may carry the current year’s unused WOTC back one year and then forward 20 years.
How do I claim this credit?
The WOTC is a general business credit. The credit is limited to the amount of the business income tax liability or Social Security tax owed.
- On or before the day that an offer of employment is made, the employer and the job applicant must complete Form 8850 (Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit).
- Note: The employer has 28 calendar days from the new employee’s start date to submit Form 8850 to the designated local agency located in the state in which the business is located (where the employee works). Additional forms may be required by the DOL to obtain certification.
- After receiving a certification from the designated local agency that the employee is a member of one of the 10 targeted groups, taxable employers file Form 5884 (Work Opportunity Credit) to claim the WOTC.
A taxable business may apply the credit against its business income tax liability, and the normal carry-back and carry-forward rules apply. See the instructions for Form 3800 for more information.
For qualified tax-exempt organizations, the credit is limited to the amount of employer Social Security tax owed on wages paid to all employees for the period the credit is claimed.
Source: IRS - Work Opportunity Tax Credit FAQ
The Disabled Access Credit
The Disabled Access Credit provides a non-refundable credit of up to $5,000 for small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with disabilities. An eligible small business is one that earned $1 million or less or had no more than 30 full time employees in the previous year.
What are the parameters?
This tax credit is available to eligible small businesses in the amount of 50 percent of "eligible access expenditures" that exceed $250 but do not exceed $10,250 for a taxable year. A business may take the credit each year that it makes an eligible access expenditure.
“Eligible access expenditures” are amounts paid or incurred by an eligible small business for the purpose of enabling the business to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These include amounts paid or incurred to:
- remove architectural, communication, physical, or transportation barriers that prevent a business from being accessible to, or usable by, individuals with disabilities;
- provide qualified readers, taped texts, and other effective methods of making materials accessible to people with visual impairments;
- provide qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making orally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments;
- acquire or modify equipment or devices for individuals with disabilities; or
- provide other similar services, modifications, materials or equipment.
Note: Expenditures that are not necessary to accomplish the above purposes are not eligible. Expenses in connection with new construction are not eligible. "Disability" has the same meaning as it does in the ADA. To be eligible for the tax credit, barrier removals or the provision of services, modifications, materials or equipment must meet technical standards of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines where applicable. These standards are incorporated in Department of Justice regulations implementing Title III of the ADA (28 CFR Part 36; 56 CFR 35544, July 26, 1991).
How do I claim this credit?
Refer to Form 8826, Disabled Access Credit (PDF), for instructions for how to claim.
Example: Company A purchases equipment to meet its reasonable accommodation obligation under the ADA for $8,000. The amount by which $8,000 exceeds $250 is $7,750. Fifty percent of $7,750 is $3,875. Company A may take a tax credit in the amount of $3,875 on its next tax return.
Example: Company B removes a physical barrier in accordance with its reasonable accommodation obligation under the ADA. The barrier removal meets the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. The company spends $12,000 on this modification. The amount by which $12,000 exceeds $250 but not $10,250 is $10,000. Fifty percent of $10,000 is $5,000. Company B is eligible for a $5,000 tax credit on its next tax return.
Source: EEOC - Facts About Disability-Related Tax Provisions
The Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
The architectural barrier removal tax deduction encourages businesses of any size to remove architectural and transportation barriers to accommodate the mobility of people with disabilities and the elderly.
The IRS allows a deduction up to $15,000 per year for "qualified architectural and transportation barrier removal expenses." Expenditures to make a facility or public transportation vehicle owned or leased in connection with a trade or business more accessible to, and usable by, individuals who are handicapped or elderly are eligible for the deduction. The definition of a "handicapped individual" is similar to the ADA definition of an "individual with a disability."
How do I claim this credit?
To be eligible for this deduction, modifications must meet the requirements of standards established by IRS regulations implementing section 190.
Businesses claim this deduction by listing it as a separate expense on their income tax return. Also, businesses may use the disabled tax credit and the architectural/transportation tax deduction together in the same tax year if the expenses meet the requirements of both sections. To use both, the deduction is equal to the difference between the total expenses and the amount of the credit claimed.
Source: IRS - Tax benefits of making a business accessible to workers and customers with disabilities
UNITED IN RECOVERY CELEBRATES RECOVERY MONTH THIS SEPTEMBER
Honoring the lives and journey of recovery.
Sunbury and Bloomsburg, PA, September 1st, 2022 – Join United in Recovery as they honor the lives and journey of recovery this September. From educational and community events to naloxone distributions and a 30-day self-care challenge, Recovery Month is for everyone - every person, every family, every community.
Since its start in 1989, National Recovery Month is held every September to promote and support our nation’s strong and proud recovery community, new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
“Here at United in Recovery we celebrate everyone’s path to recovery,” said Olivia Oden, Stigma Reduction and Education Coordinator. “That is why we wanted to make sure to honor the month with lots of events, opportunities to get involved, and informational sessions to learn more about substance-use disorder and local resources.”
United in Recovery (cmcuw.org/unitedinrecovery) is a program of the Greater Susquehanna Valley and Columbia-Montour United Ways and works to reduce drug overdoses and increase the number of community residents in recovery by improving access to education and treatment through supporting prevention, intervention, and community building in the fight against substance use disorder.
United in Recovery will kick off its month-long celebration with a Recovery Symposium on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center, 120 Hardwood, Lewisburg, PA 17837. The goal of this event is to increase awareness and understanding of substance use disorder and decrease the stigma associated with this disease. This community initiative is made possible through the generous support of AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, Applegate Recovery, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, Evangelical Community Hospital, Geisinger, and grant funding from Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General. “We look forward to celebrating those who are in recovery and connecting individuals and families looking for recovery resources to next steps,” said Adrienne Mael, President/CEO of Greater Susquehanna Valley and Columbia-Montour United Ways. “Our hope is for the community to join us and learn what resources are available in our area.”
Doors Open at 8:30 AM, and there will be three, informative sessions starting at 9:00 AM followed by a Q&A with a panel of experts. Community and recovery resources will also be provided and a time for networking will conclude the event. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10.00 per person and light refreshments will be served. Reserve tickets now at cmcuw.org/recovery-symposium.
A free naloxone distribution event will also be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Naloxone (Narcan©) is a life-saving medication that has one purpose: to reverse an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist that is used to reverse the effects of opioids by blocking opiate receptor sites. Community members can pick up naloxone kits along with information on substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support, and basic needs assistance.Naloxone distribution events are held monthly and at United Way’s Bloomsburg Office located at 36 East Main Street (between Iron Street and Miller Avenue). These events are free and open to the public. To learn more and see additional distribution dates, visit cmcuw.org/events.
Every day, we lose 14 Pennsylvanians to substance use disorder. Fear of being judged and discriminated against can prevent people with substance use disorder (SUD) or people who are at risk of a SUD from getting the help they need. It can also prevent caregivers and others in the position to help from providing or seeking much needed services.
That is why United in Recovery will host United Way’s monthly Community Conversation. In honor of Recovery Month, September’s Community Conversation will be focused on the science and stigma behind substance use disorder. This virtual event will be held via the Zoom platform on Wednesday, September 21st at 7:00 PM. Registration is required in advance. Visit cmcuw.org/events to sign up today.
Self-care is often a critical component to long-term recovery. It includes nurturing both a person’s physical and mental health and can also help prevent relapse. During recovery, some of the key acts of self-care are connecting with other people and therapy which is why United in
Recovery offers an annual 30-day self-care challenge as part of Recovery Month. Follow the United in Recovery Facebook page (@unitedinrecoverycolumbiamontour) for daily challenges and inspiration. A printable version of the calendar can also be downloaded at cmcuw.org/unitedinrecovery.
“We want to cheer on those who have found recovery and support those still in the process,” said Ms. Mael. “Together we can end overdose deaths in our local communities and reduce the instances of substance-use disorder.”
To learn more about Recovery Month and all the events United in Recovery has planned, visit the United Way website at cmcuw.org/unitedinrecovery or email UIR@cmcuw.org for more information.
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About Greater Susquehanna Valley and Columbia-Montour United Ways: The United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good. We fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community and are located at 228 Arch Street, Sunbury, PA, and 36 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA. To learn more, please visit www.gsvuw.org or www.cmcuw.org.
Pop Radio Debuts on WHLM
7 Mountains Media debuted a brand new radio format on WHLM Tuesday morning at 10AM, just 6 days after purchasing the station from Joe & Nancy Reilly.
“Pop Radio”, is a hit music station playing today’s hottest artists, including Harry Styles, Nicki Minaj, Drake and more. The “Pop Radio” concept was created by 7 Mountains Media VP of Programming JC Burton and has been successful in other 7 Mountains Media markets.
Kyle Alexander is the station’s new Program Director. “I’m extremely happy and fortunate that 7 Mountains Media has awarded me the opportunity to lead WHLM into a new chapter. The new format will will connect Gen Z & Millennials in Columbia, Montour and nearby counties, including the almost 8,000 undergrad students at Bloomsburg University. Kyle is also the Program Director for 7 Mountains Media owned Classic Hits, WHNA Hanna Radio (92.3/97.5/106.1).
7 Mountains Media Regional Market Manager Sean O’Mealy said, “Having grown up with the original WHLM it’s an exciting opportunity to re-enliven the station with a brand new format that will speak directly to 20 and 30 something millennials, while maintaining the legendary WHLM call letters”.
Listen to Pop Radio on 104.3 in Bloomsburg, 105.5 Danville, 96.3 Berwick and 94.7 Hazleton and online at www.thisispopradio.com.
The Classic Hits from the 70’s & 80’s that WHLM used to play can be heard on Hanna Radio 92.3, 97.5 & 106.1 or online at www.hannaradio.com. For more information contact Sean O’Mealy at sean@7mountainsmedia.com