Five Steps to a Well-Designed Benefit Strategy
Five Steps to a Well-Designed Benefit Strategy Source: MyBenefit Advisor A well-designed employee benefit strategy can help build a significant advantage for any company seeking to grow through the acquisition and retention of key talent. The inability to hire and retain a strong workforce will affect an organization’s performance and inhibit its ability to achieve…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Optimistic Despite Inflation Concerns
Small Businesses Optimistic Despite Inflation Concerns Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Author: Thaddeus Swank, Senior Writer and Editor, Strategic Communications, US Chamber of Commerce Small business owners have record-breaking optimism about the future right now, according to new data in the Q2 2023 MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index. The report comes amid the…
Read MoreBuild It In America Act
Build It In America Act Source: McKonly & Asbury In a bill that seems almost custom-made for manufacturers, the House of Representatives recently introduced HR 3938, or the Build It in America Act – which would immediately address three timely tax provisions left over from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Research and Development Expenses…
Read MoreMember News – July 12, 2023
Member News – July 12, 2023 Ronald McDonald House of Danville Hosts Camp Dost Congratulations to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville, which is hosting another successful year of Camp Dost, a summer camp for pediatric cancer patients. This year, the Chamber had an opportunity to visit the camp (which takes place at Camp Victory…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Susquehanna Community Bank
New Member Highlight – Susquehanna Community Bank Susquehanna Community Bank was founded on March 13, 1920, with 201 accounts and resources of $49,000 in the village of West Milton, PA along the Susquehanna River. Today, they have finished in the top 25% of banks in the state of Pennsylvania for 2012-2022 according to a leading…
Read MoreQuarterly Business Matters Hits Newsstands
Quarterly Business Matters Hits Newsstands Thanks again to our partner The Press Enterprise, the newest edition of Business Matters has officially hit newsstands (today)! Inside the edition, you’ll see a recap of the last quarter’s member news highlights, ribbon cuttings, events, and more. You’ll also get a sneak peek at upcoming programs and events, and…
Read MoreMember News – July 5, 2023
Member News – July 5, 2023 Service 1st Federal Credit Union Announces New President/CEO Service 1st Federal Credit Union recently held its Annual Meeting and shared newly elected board members and honored retiring President/CEO Bill Lavage. Lavage and Steve Endress, Service 1st Board Chairperson, also introduced Mike Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, as the credit union’s…
Read MoreMembership Morning: Interactions and Information
Membership Morning: Interactions and Information Across the Chamber industry, two adages take hold: first, that “Chambers of Commerce do what most people think just happens”, and second, that “Businesses don’t join Chambers to connect with the staff, but to do business with other members.” With this in mind, the Columbia Montour Chamber has reinvented its…
Read MoreNew Member Highlight – Neighbor Lady Vino
New Member Highlight – Neighbor Lady Vino Neighbor Lady Vino, established in 2023, and joined the Chamber in April 2023, is located in New Columbia. The winemaker, with over 15 years of experience, specializes in dry reds and creates a wide variety of sweet wines. Complete with wine-inspired cocktails, PA beer, and wine slushies,…
Read MoreFor Sale: 238 Market Street
For Sale: 238 Market Street In anticipation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce’s relocation to the soon-to-be-opened Mulberry Mill Complex on Market Street, the Chamber’s current home, at 238 Market St. in Bloomsburg, is now for sale on the commercial market. The Chamber is pleased to be working with long-time member and realtor Carey…
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