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Chamber Seeking Applicants for Board Consideration Members interested in being considered for the Chamber board should submit information by Monday. The Board of the Chamber of Commerce is organizing a nominating committee to consider new members. Board members set policy and the strategic direction for the organization. A slate of candidates will be selected by…

Welcome New Member – Compassus The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to welcome as its newest member Compassus, whose Circle of Care now brings to Columbia, Montour & Northumberland counties comfort, safety and quality of life during the transition of life’s journey. Compassus focuses on the person – who they are, how they feel and…

U.S. Chamber Discusses Possible Rail Strike In their Friday Chamber Federation call, the U.S. Chamber discussed the possibility of an impending rail strike, and the costly effect it could have on the U.S. economy. While a tentative agreement had been reached between labor unions and employers in September (pursuant to guidance from a Presidential Emergency…

Member Spotlight: Service Electric Cablevision Boosts Internet Speeds, Launches 2 Gig Service Service Electric Cablevision, Inc., a leading Internet, TV, and Phone service provider, and member of the Columbia Montour Chamber, announced speed increases for many of its residential Internet tiers, including 2 Gbps download speeds. Beginning November 1st, the company is making the following…

PA Chamber Meets with Local Chambers to Discuss Business Issues By Jon Anzur, Vice President, Public Affairs, PA Chamber of Business & Industry From left: Bob Garrett, President/CEO, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, Luke Bernstein, President/CEO, PA Chamber of Business & Industry, Bob Carl, President/CEO Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, meeting host Fred Gaffney, President/CEO,…

U.S. Chamber Raises Alarm Bells, Urges Action on Decline in K-12 Achievement Source: U.S. Chamber WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, released October 24, revealed the largest declines ever recorded in math for 4th and 8th graders. Most states saw an alarming decline in student…

Welcome New Member – Blossoms in Bloom by Megan The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Blossoms in Bloom by Megan, LLC as its newest member.  Located at 417 Central Road in Bloomsburg, Blossoms in Bloom is a full service flower store that offers everyday arrangements for every occasion including wedding & sympathy…

MEMBER NEWS – OCTOBER 26, 2022 SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY UNITED WAY TO HOST BE KIND POSTER CONTEST The contest will span across elementary, middle, and high school age groups in Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties. The competition will be open from October 12th through November 30th. BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM BY MEGAN AND SOMETHING BORROWED…

PACP Recognizes Chamber Professionals Gettysburg —Chamber of commerce professionals from across Pennsylvania, including Fred Gaffney, President of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce earned distinguished service awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) during the 2022 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held recently in Gettysburg. Each year, the organization recognizes chamber professionals…

Welcome New Member – Something Borrowed by T + M, LLC Tonya and Megan saw a need for a business in the NEPA area that provided people the ability to rent items for their events. Whether it be Weddings, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Themed parties, etc., Something Borrowed offers you the items that you need…