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Chamber supports zoning change for behaviorial health facility The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is supporting a change of zoning request on a parcel in Danville that would allow the development of a new behavioral health facility. The property, currently owned by the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, is zoned residential.…

Member News – January 18, 2023 Renaissance Jamboree to Return to Main Street After four years, the downtown festival will return to Main Street in Bloomsburg.  For more information, visit www.downtownbloomsburg.org. Guest Post: Geisinger: Cold and flu symptom remedies (that actually work): Chicken noodle soup can feel like a cure-all because of its anti-inflammatory properties,…

IRS Issues Rules for Online Sales Reporting Source: Lindsay Young, Principal with McKonly & Asbury For those of you who have been on the edge of your seat about the Form 1099-K reporting changes, the official rule has been set as of December 23rd, 2022. If you enjoy selling items on Facebook, sending payments using…

Chamber Grieves Friend & Mentor Dr. Vincent J. Matteo Last week, the Chamber industry in Pennsylvania lost a giant.  Dr. Vincent J. Matteo, former President and CEO (retired) of the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  A friend and mentor to Chamber executives across…

U.S. Chamber Considers the State of American Business Source: U.S. Chamber In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called for a commitment to an “Agenda for American Strength” that affirms America’s position as a global power for good and unleashes the innovating, problem-solving…

Legislators Discuss Business Issues with Chamber   Members of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee recently discussed transportation infrastructure funding, solar regulations, career and technical education, and other business-related issues with the new State Representatives for Columbia and Montour counties. While Lynda Schlegel Culver has been a Representative for twelve years, the…

Member News – January 11, 2023 Congratulations to Bill Lavage, Service 1st Federal Credit Union Service 1st Federal Credit Union President/CEO Bill Lavage was recently honored with the 2022 Robert N. Pursel Award for Community Service during the Community Giving Foundation’s Holiday Happenings Gala held at the Pine Barn Inn, located in Danville. Columbia County…

e-Tides is Being Shut Down February 24; Sign Up for myPATH Account Source: PA Department of Revenue Business taxpayers are strongly encouraged to act now and sign up for an account on myPATH. This is the new and improved online system where the Department of Revenue’s customers can handle their registration, filing and payment obligations for…

2023 Will See Push for Financial Wellness Source: My Benefit Advisor Soaring inflationary pressures and mounting recession fears have combined with pandemic and employment concerns to create a heightened level of financial stress among employees. For employers, this represents both a dilemma and an opportunity. The employee benefit portfolio that may have worked well in…

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2023; business use increases 3 cents per mile Source: IRS.gov Newsroom WASHINGTON — On December 29, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1,…