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More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MorePPL Electric Utilities grid reliability in top 10 percent nationally
From PPL Electric Utilities Electric service reliability for PPL Electric Utilities customers is ranked in the top 10 percent nationally and first in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to a key reliability measure from a national engineering association. Figures for 2017 performance from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) show PPL in sixth place…
Read MoreBenefits Open Enrollment 2019: What You Need to Know
From ChamberChoice Open enrollment can be a complicated process, especially if decisions surrounding the employee benefits plan selections are delayed. To make matters more interesting, there are legal changes affecting the design and administration of benefits for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019, says Aaron Ochs, managing consultant at JRG Advisors. In addition,…
Read MoreWilliams Celebrates Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Project
With the Atlantic Sunrise natural gas pipeline going into service in mid-October, Williams recently held a reception in Hershey to thank the supporters of the project, which included the Columbia Montour Chamber, as well as the contractors who worked on the project. Company representatives reported that approximately nine million man hours were spent constructing the…
Read MoreOnline Permitting Portal Bill Becomes Law
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Act 107 of 2018 (formerly H.B. 1284) brought a welcomed and overdue reform to the permitting process in Pennsylvania when it was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf last week. The measure directs the state Department of Community and Economic Development to create a one-stop-shop online permitting portal for businesses,…
Read MoreMember News – November 7, 2018
Member News Commonwealth Health – Berwick Hospital Center will hold an open house and community hernia screening from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 8. The open house will include tours of the hospital and blood pressure checks, informational stations on Berwick Retirement Village and the hospital services, and a meet-and-greet with the primary care physicians affiliated…
Read MoreAttendees Get Tour of Camp Victory, Learn About Volunteer Opportunities at Second Business After Hours of October
Attendees had an opportunity to take a tour of Camp Victory on a tractor-pulled wagon while also learning about the camp’s history and opportunities to get involved as volunteers as Camp Victory continued its ongoing celebration of its 25th anniversary by hosting the second of two Business After Hours in October. Camp Victory, founded by…
Read MoreFree Training in Berwick For Online Designing Tool and Resources
Businesses and non-profit organizations in the Berwick area are invited to attend a free training session on Thursday to help with marketing efforts. The Berwick: The Next Step committee has worked with a consultant this fall to develop marketing materials to promote healthy living in Berwick, using the online design platform Canva.com. The committee is…
Read MoreWelcome Motel 6
More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…
Read MoreREAL ID Mobile Verification Unit to Visit Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport Will you need a REAL ID for air travel? Get an early start on the verification process and eliminate your trip to a PennDOT Driver’s License Center by visiting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. AVP is hosting a REAL ID Mobile Verification Unit (also known as a…
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