Spring Management & Leadership Cohort Graduates
Spring Management & Leadership Cohort Graduates Employers in Columbia and Montour Counties who are seeking professional development opportunities for their employees are often pleasantly surprised to learn about the plethora of training opportunities available in our region. Whether it’s small business owners looking for guidance from the Small Business Development Centers, or c-suite professionals looking…
Read MoreRecap: Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum
Recap: Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the full recording of the May 9, 2023 Candidate Forum, featuring eight of the nine Republican candidates seeking the office of Columbia County Commissioner. The election will take place on May 16. Originally livestreamed via the Chamber’s…
Read MoreMember News – May 10, 2023
Member News – May 10, 2023 PPL Donation Supports Hands-on Technology Education PPL Electric Utilities is donating $8,000 to assist area high school students taking college-credit courses at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, PPL Electric is boosting Penn College Dual Enrollment, which enables academically qualified high school and career…
Read MoreReset and Refresh: Spring Cleaning to Enhance Productivity at Work
Reset and Refresh: Spring Cleaning to Enhance Productivity at Work Source: Mckonly & Asbury Why Do We Talk About Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning isn’t some modern marketing campaign. Its roots trace back 3000 years to the Iranian practice of “shaking the house” before the Persian New Year each spring. Cleaning is also found in Chinese…
Read MoreUS Chamber Creates “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. Applications are now open
US Chamber Creates “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. Applications are now open The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new awards program for small businesses: America’s Top Small Business! Applications for the program are now open. Formerly known as the Dream Big Awards, America’s Top Small Business (ATSB) aims to recognize…
Read MoreMember Highlight – -Mind and Thrive Wellness
Member Highlight – -Mind and Thrive Wellness We are pleased to showcase Mind and Thrive Wellness, LLC of Danville. They joined the Chamber in January of 2023. Making the choice to seek therapy requires strength and courage. Barriers such as time and cost can make the search difficult and dishearten so many. The therapists at…
Read MoreChamber Joins Coalition Calling for Legal Immigration Reforms
Chamber Joins Coalition Calling for Legal Immigration Reforms On May 1, a bipartisan coalition of more than 430 business associations, including The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, launched the LIBERTY Campaign (Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year) with a letter to members of Congress, calling on them to address the crisis at our…
Read MoreChamber to Host Candidate Forum Ahead of Primary Election
Chamber to Host Candidate Forum Ahead of Primary Election Voters in Columbia County will have a chance to learn more about registered Republican candidates vying for County Commissioner during a public candidate forum to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Central Columbia High School Auditorium. The event will be hosted…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote: May 16th Primary & Special Elections
Get Out the Vote: May 16th Primary & Special Elections According to a new report from the U.S. Chamber Chamber of Commerce, public companies’ concerns about policy risks—like changes in taxes, regulations, and enforcement—have increased by 27% over the last decade. “The data show what business leaders tell us every day—rising public policy risks threaten…
Read MoreCelebrate National Small Business Week
Celebrate National Small Business Week In honor of National Small Business Week, The Columbia Montour Chamber is celebrating our members and continuing our efforts to provide local businesses the access they need to critical resources. As you celebrate your small business this week, don’t forget that your membership entitles you to access to the Chamber’s…
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