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Leadership Central Penn Goes Nuclear
When one thinks about nuclear power it doesn’t usually conjure the most positive images. Whether those images are from movies like Godzilla, or stark reality, like Three Mile Island, Fukishima and Chernobyl, it just never seems to go well. Leadership Central Penn was lucky enough to be hosted by Talen Energy at the Susquehanna Nuclear…
Read MoreState Grant Application Period Now Open For Popular Recreation Program
From State Sen. John Gordner The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will begin accepting applications for the latest round of grants for community conservation and recreational projects on January 22, 2018, according to state Senator John R. Gordner. “This is a special year, as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Keystone Recreation,…
Read More18 Member Organizations and Individuals Up For Chamber’s Four Awards to be Given at Annual Meeting
A total of 18 member organizations and individuals were nominated for the Columbia Montour Chamber’s four annual awards, which will be given out at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Rolling Pines Golf Course. Congratulations to the following individuals and organizations on their nominations, and special thanks…
Read MoreMember News – January 24, 2018
Member News The Early Bird Sports Expo will be held this weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. The 2018 show gets underway tomorrow, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. This annual event, focused on the outdoors, will feature a PA Hunters Safety Course, a 3D archery range, a turkey-calling…
Read MorePA Chamber Voices Support for Package of Regulatory Reform Bills at Press Conference
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Pennsylvania’s business community has long protested against an onslaught of regulations from bureaucrats at all levels of government that make it harder to start and complete projects and grow the economy. Last week, PA Chamber Government Affairs Director Kevin Sunday spoke at a press conference in support of…
Read MoreWelcome Keystone Insurance Associates, 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 MoreHere We Go Again: IRS Extends Information Reporting Deadline
From ChamberChoice Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) must report its offer of affordable coverage to its full-time employees. This reporting is achieved by providing a Form 1095-C to full-time employees (and any covered individual under a self-insured plan). In order for an individual to demonstrate having minimum essential coverage (MEC) and avoid a…
Read MoreMembers Tour Bloomsburg YMCA, Enjoy Tasty Food From Marley’s Brewery & Grille at 2018’s First Business After Hours
Chamber members enjoyed some tasty appetizers from Marley’s Brewery & Grille, had an opportunity to tour the Bloomsburg Area YMCA and learned about some of the Y’s ongoing initiatives and mission all while networking and catching up with fellow members at the Columbia Montour Chamber’s first Business After Hours of 2018 on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Attendees…
Read MoreBloomsburg and Luzerne County Community College Nursing Programs Enter Into Agreement
Two Chamber members, Bloomsburg University and Luzerne County Community College, recently entered into a new agreement that will help facilitate the transfer of LCCC’s nursing program graduates to BU to complete their bachelor’s degree. Nationally, nursing is one of the most in-demand professions and with two of our area’s largest employers — Geisinger and Commonwealth…
Read MorePA Department of Revenue Reverses Pro-Business Policy on Capital Investments
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Late last month, the state Department of Revenue quietly made a significant change to employers’ tax filings regarding capital investments. This action is in response to the 100 percent bonus appreciation deduction that will be allowed under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The decision reverses a…
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