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Cops on C.O.P.S.
Jeff Emanuel, director of The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, was recently invited to a first grade classroom in the Danville Area School District for unique opportunity. With the state’s new PA Future Ready Index entering its second year, schools continue to wrestle with the challenges of providing career acquisition, career retention…
Read MoreOnline Permitting Portal Bill Head to Governor Wolf’s Desk
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Senate unanimously passed and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf legislation last week that would bring a welcomed and overdue reform to the permitting process in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1284 – which the House had unanimously passed in June – would direct the state Department of Community and…
Read MorePennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals Announces 2019 Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) announced its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors at the 2018 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 17-19 at the Mountain Valley Banquet Venue in Barnesville, Pa. Columbia Montour Chamber president Fred Gaffney, who has been a member of the board for the past several years,…
Read MoreMember News – October 24, 2018
Member News The Press Enterprise will host a Career Expo this afternoon, Oct. 24, from 2-6 p.m. at Berwick Golf Club. There is no cost to attend, and PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties will also be on hand for some free job search workshops. There will also be door prizes every hour. Businesses interested in being…
Read MoreAre You Ready For ACA Reporting? Prepare Now For January 2019 Deadline
Last year saw multiple frantic efforts in Congress to change or eliminate many provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The results were mixed. Individual mandate to expire in 2019. Beginning January 1, 2019, there will no longer be a penalty on individuals who fail to maintain “minimum essential coverage.” Employer mandate remains in force. Applicable…
Read MoreWelcome Lackawanna College
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 MoreListening Sessions to Gauge Public Input About Regional Transportation Services
Transportation planners from the SEDA-COG and Williamsport Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) areas will be holding three listening sessions this fall to hear from the public about transit and transportation service needs and issues. These sessions are an opportunity for residents who do not drive or who rely on transportation services to speak directly with planners…
Read MoreAlternative Graduation Requirements Bill Clears House in Unanimous Vote
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House unanimously passed legislation last week that would expand options for fulfilling high school graduation requirements in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1095 – which also passed the Senate unanimously in June – would allow students enrolled in career and technical education or other alternative pathways to opt out of…
Read MoreA Fair STEM Competition
As September draws to a close, everyone looks forward to the Bloomsburg Fair. The images conjured include concerts, rides, games, pizza, fries, funnel cake and everything else to excite one’s taste buds. For the second year in a row something else also caused some excitement at the Fair — a STEM competition between area high schools. …
Read MoreDanville Area Community Foundation Awards Over $44K to Local Nonprofits
The Danville Area Community Foundation (DACF) presented $44,360 to local nonprofit organizations during a celebratory luncheon held on Friday, Oct. 5, at The Iron Fork restaurant at Frosty Valley Resort. The 20 organizations receiving these grants included nine Chamber members. These grants were awarded through the DACF’s recent competitive grantround supported by the following DACF…
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