Affordable Connectivity Program May Benefit Families with High Internet Bills Source: Matthew Hess, Executive Director, Columbia County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities Qualifying families who are struggling with high internet bills may find relief through the Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program administered by the FCC. The program may also help with one-time purchases of computers. …

Member News – February 22, 2023 The Exchange Listening Room Jam Session Tonight Tonight at 7 pm (after the Business After Hours, perhaps?), swing over to the Exchange Listening Room for a unique jam session with Gabe Stillman called “Four Great Guitarists”.  Check out more details here. March Events at Lions Gate Lions Gate continues…

Member News – February 15, 2023 Columbia County Placemaking Initiative Requests Your Input Over the next several months, the Columbia County Placemaking Initiative will create and implement a county-wide placemaking plan that makes Columbia County an even better place to live, work, play and learn.  The information gathered through this survey will inform the plan. …

2D Hydraulic Modeling Analysis of the West End Flood Mitigation Study Final Report Published The final report for the Two-Dimensional (2D) Hydraulic Modeling Analysis of the West End Flood Mitigation Study is now published. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners, working with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), engaged Borton-Lawson to develop the West End Flood Mitigation…

Momentum Building Around Code of Conduct In December 2022, the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors adopted a code of conduct to encourage greater collaboration among elected and other officials.  The document was developed in response to increasing polarization and unprofessionalism among people in leadership positions, resulting in organizational dysfunction and decreasing engagement…

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 Author: Stephanie Kramer, McKonly & Asbury It’s official – the SECURE 2.0 Act (the Act) has been signed into law! In a nutshell, the Act represents a package of retirement reform that will have widespread implications for the industry and will increase the savings potential for many Americans. The passing…

Berleth Selected as Chamber President On Friday, the Chamber’s Board of Directors selected Chris Berleth, the organization’s Vice President, to succeed Fred Gaffney in the role of President. Gaffney will be leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. The two will be working together through a transition period to be completed by March, 31st. The…

Recap: 2023 Annual Meeting The 2023 Annual Meeting sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities was a smashing success, with nearly 200 Chamber members in attendance at Frosty Valley Resort.  Check out the photos taken by Kali Berleth of Cozy B Photography.  Click on the album below and swipe left/right to advance the pictures!

Member News – February 9, 2023 Small Business Roundtable (Zoom) with Congressman Dan Meuser Members are invited to join Congressman Dan Meuser for this Zoom event on February 15 from 10:15 am to 11:15 am.  Contact Tom Gerhard, Deputy District Director with your interest. McKonly & Asbury Wins ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Accounting 5-Year Diamond…

Columbia Montour Chamber Announces 2023 – 2024 Board The 2023 – 2024 Board of Directors of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce was announced at the organization’s Annual Meeting sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, held on Tuesday, February 8 at the Frosty Valley Resort in Danville. The following individuals were elected to the Board of…