Member News – May 3, 2023
Member News – May 3, 2023 Future Leaders in STEM Event – May 20 The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, The Bloomsburg YMCA, and the Teen Center are working together to bring TEDx-style talks, vendors, activities, and workshops. The event is free but registration is required. Register here.…
Read MoreWelcome New Member – Mapes Mulch & Stone
Welcome New Member – Mapes Mulch & Stone Welcome Mapes Mulch and Stone to the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce. Located at 6055 Columbia Blvd., in Bloomsburg Mapes Mulch and Stone offers mulch, stone, soil and sand, landscaping rentals, and tools for sale. They offer delivery and have a professional landscaper on staff to…
Read MoreRecap: Business After Hours at the Stuie a Breezy Celebration
Recap: Business After Hours at the Stuie a Breezy Celebration Following weeks of inconsistent weather, guests who attended the Chamber’s April Business After Hours at the Stuart Tank Memorial Association’s Museum experienced a real treat – cool and breezy without a cloud in the sky, the weather was perfect for an event which spanned both…
Read MoreA Long Story Short: Form 990
A Long Story Short: Form 990 Source: Chris Richardson, Mckonly & Asbury A nonprofit’s Form 990 is far more important than just being the annual IRS filing to maintain tax-exempt status. It is a tool for your organization to reach a much wider and potentially helpful audience. This audience includes donors and grantors, potential board members,…
Read MoreRecap: Fun, Learning and Reflection at Leadercast Event
Recap: Fun, Learning and Reflection at Leadercast Event Building marshmallow towers out of uncooked spaghetti and tossing bouncy balls were just part of the fun at this year’s Leadercast Women: Amplify, held at the Pine Barn Inn on April 25 and sponsored by Geisinger. Kicking off with an icebreaker facilitated by Brianna Apfelbaum-Kula and Patricia…
Read MoreInflation – where are we?
Inflation – where are we? Each month, the US Chamber’s top economists offer a deeper dive into the state of the U.S. economy. As we consider what these subject matter experts share, we hope that you, the members of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, will have the best, most accurate data that we can…
Read MoreMember News – April 26, 2023
Member News – April 26, 2023 Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger come together to launch Risant Health and expand access to value-based care Danville, PA – In an innovative move designed to improve the health of communities, achieve better health care outcomes, and improve health care affordability, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Geisinger Health are announcing the…
Read MoreWelcome New Member – The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts
Welcome New Member – The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome The Berwick Theater and Center for the Community Arts to the Chamber. The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts is a non-profit organization providing affordable entertainment to Berwick and the surrounding…
Read MoreChamber Expresses Concern Over Danville’s LERTA Amendment
Chamber Expresses Concern Over Danville’s LERTA Amendment At their most recent meeting, the Danville Borough Council amended its Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) ordinance to omit Mill Street and other areas from eligibility for the program. The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, which represents local employers in supporting vibrant, sustainable communities in Columbia and…
Read MoreColumbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Supports PA Chamber of Business & Industry plan for Permitting Reform
Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Supports PA Chamber of Business & Industry plan for Permitting Reform On April 18 the Board Directors of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce approved local support for the PA Chamber of Business & Industry’s permitting reform initiative. The initiative, which is quickly growing bi-partisan support, includes a focus on…
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