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Business After Hours Postponed to Thursday, March 22
The Business After Hours scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at Wild For Salmon has been postponed to Thursday, March 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. due to weather conditions on Wednesday. Register to attend the event here.
Read MoreMember News – March 21, 2018
Member News The Enactus group at Bloomsburg University will partner with Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. to conduct one more free workshop for businesses on how they can make use of social media for marketing purposes. The workshop will focus on optimizing social media management by touching upon marketing statistics, brand development, content creation and how to…
Read MoreCoalition Letter Sent to Governor, Legislature in Opposition to Severance Tax
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry A PA Chamber-led, multi-industry coalition sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and the General Assembly last week voicing opposition to imposing another punitive tax on the natural gas industry. Gov. Wolf first spoke of his desire for a severance tax when he was campaigning for office and…
Read MoreGovernor Announces Initiative to Expand Broadband Access
On Monday, March 19, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new initiative aimed at expanding broadband access to businesses and households in Pennsylvania through the creation of a new office dedicated to ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to high-speed internet. The announcement also included the introduction of the Pennsylvania Broadband Investment Incentive Program, which offers incentives…
Read MoreReview, confirm, update: Your office spring cleaning should include employee benefits files
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh As spring approaches, many of us get the itch for a little “spring cleaning.” It’s less hectic with end of the year issues and open enrollment out of the way. It’s also the perfect time for employers to pull out benefits records for review, confirmation and updating, says Chuck Whitford, consultant…
Read MoreSpots Remain For Nonprofit Vendors at Annual Bloomsburg Renaissance Jamboree
The 40th annual Renaissance Jamboree in downtown Bloomsburg will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. This annual event is run by Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc., and is co-sponsored by Bloomsburg University and its Program Board, the Columbia Montour Chamber and the Town of Bloomsburg. There are still…
Read MoreWelcome Budget Roofing, Inc.
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 MoreMember News – March 14, 2018
Member News The Wilkes Small Business Development Center will hold a First Step Workshop tonight, March 14, at 6 p.m. at its location at 85 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Cost for this workshop is $20, and registration can be done online or by calling 570-408-4340. A Wilkes SBDC representative is also available to meet with those…
Read MoreGovernor’s Cabinet Members Discuss Education, Substance Abuse and Infrastructure
Members of Governor Wolf’s cabinet were in Bloomsburg on Monday, March 12, as part of a series of “Cabinet in Your Community” meetings across the state. Community members were invited to ask questions of the secretaries of Agriculture, Transportation, Corrections, Education, and the Commissioner of the PA State Police. During the 90-minute meeting, topics included…
Read MoreBloomsburg Open to Mini Casinos
On Monday, March 12, Bloomsburg Town Council passed a resolution which would allow a “mini casino” to locate in the Town. Pennsylvania is making 10 Category 4 casino licenses available through an auction process currently underway. Local municipalities have the option as to whether or not they would allow such establishments. Several other municipalities in Columbia…
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