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Governor Tom Wolf recently announced a new, $225 million state grant program for Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The application window for the first round of funding will open at 9:00 a.m. on June 30th and remain…

Camp Victory Needs Your Help to Meet Blood Need There is an urgent need for blood donors and Camp Victory is doing its part to help. Due to the recent resumption of elective surgeries by our regional hospitals, our community blood supply has reached critical levels, and there is an urgent need of blood donations.…

Pennsylvania businesses have the ability to directly support programs that help area school students learn about employability skills and explore career opportunities. Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program has been popular among employers for many years and expanded to provide more funding for educational programs. Businesses interested in participating should be prepared to apply…

More than 435 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and the region. Increased membership allows the Chamber to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives. The Chamber welcomes Millville Heating Plumbing Solar.…

The Columbia Montour Chamber’s Visionary Member Spotlight highlights SEKISUI KYDEX.  Founded in 1987, with their headquarters located in Bloomsburg, SEKISUI KYDEX is a global thermoplastics manufacturer.  The customers SEKISUI KYDEX serves are located in 34 countries across a variety of major industries including aviation, transportation, agriculture and heavy equipment, and industrial equipment housings. Beyond their…

Governor Tom Wolf has reminded Pennsylvanians that mask-wearing is required when entering any business in all counties in the state in both yellow and green phases of reopening. Masks are considered critical in stopping the spread of COVID, now and in preparation for a possible resurgence of the virus in the fall. The mask requirement…

As businesses are allowed to reopen, many business owners have expressed concerns about the risk of frivolous lawsuits seeking damages from COVID-19 infection as such lawsuits have been reported around the state. The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce joined a coalition of 80 chambers of commerce throughout the Commonwealth in sending a letter to Pennsylvania’s federal…

Bason Coffee Roasting Celebrating 9th Anniversary Bason Coffee Roasting is celebrating their 9th birthday all month long! Stop in and see the store, all decorated for the occasion, and join them in celebrating! All month long for every $10 spent each customer will receive one raffle ticket to enter into a basket raffle to be…

The Paycheck Protection Program was modified earlier this month to provide greater flexibility in how small businesses can use their loan funds. The U.S. Chamber has updated its Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness accordingly. Click here to view the updated guide. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are responsible…

With digital platforms for business marketing ever increasing, a business owner needs to have an understanding to use these outlets to help grow.  Google Primer is designed to help anyone learn more about digital marketing and business. This is ideal for people like small business owners, job seekers, students, and startup entrepreneurs. Primer’s free lessons…