PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines
PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority last week approved program guidelines for projects seeking support through the state’s expected $279 million funding allocation from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF). Congress provided Treasury billions in funds to be directed toward states for investment…
Read MoreManufacturing Planning for What’s Next
Manufacturing Planning for What’s Next by McKonly & Asbury on April 10, 2023 There is room for much debate among economists about whether we are in, or on the brink of, another recession. Last month, Reuters reported that US manufacturing may already be in a recession based on the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly report. New orders dropped…
Read MoreMember News – April 12, 2023
Member News – April 12, 2023 Geisinger Officials Named to 2023 Health Care Power 100 Geisinger’s President and CEO, Dr. Jaewon Ryu, and Dr. Julie Byerley, President and Dean of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, have been named to City & State’s 2023 Health Care Power 100. Dr. Ryu was recognized for his leadership in…
Read MoreMember News – April 5, 2023
Member News – April 5, 2023 Town of Bloomsburg Seeks Artists for Town Hall Murals The Town of Bloomsburg seeks artists interested in submitting sketches for potential murals on the low walls outside Town Hall facing East 2nd Street/College Hill. The Town does not at this time have any funds identified to pay the artist(s);…
Read MoreSECOND WEEK OF BUDGET HEARINGS ADDRESS EDUCATION, POLICE FUNDING, LABOR MARKET AND MORE
SECOND WEEK OF BUDGET HEARINGS ADDRESS EDUCATION, POLICE FUNDING, LABOR MARKET AND MORE Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The second week of budget hearings focused on a number of key issues of importance to the business community. Numerous questions were posed during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with the Department of Labor and…
Read MoreThe Rise in Quiet Quitting and What to Do About It
The Rise in Quiet Quitting and What to Do About It by McKonly & Asbury on April 3, 2023 A new trend has emerged in the business world—quiet quitting. But is it really new? What’s causing quiet quitting? And how can we combat this worrying development? What Is Quiet Quitting? “Quiet quitting” is the term given to…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes Leighow
Chamber Welcomes Leighow The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Patricia “Patti” Leighow to the staff as the Chamber’s Finance Assistant. This part-time position provides support to the Chamber and its affiliated organizations, the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber, and Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc, respectively. “Patti’s expertise and ability…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes Director of Member Engagement
Chamber Welcomes Director of Member Engagement The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to welcome Taryn Crayton to the staff to fill the role of Director of Member Engagement. In this role, Taryn will provide leadership in delivering a high return on investment to members by serving as the driving force in forging member connections and…
Read More5th Annual Regional STEM Competition
5th Annual Regional STEM Competition On Thursday, March 23rd, the 5th Annual Regional STEM Competition was held at Bloomsburg Area High School. Schools from across the region participated including Berwick Area, Central Columbia, Columbia Montour Vo-Tech, Midd-West, Montgomery Area, Shamokin Area, Warrior Run Area. Tasked to solve a regional problem utilizing a Raspberry Pi (micro…
Read MorePA Chamber & PA State Building & Construction Trades Council Join Forces in Calling for Permitting Reform
PA Chamber & PA State Building & Construction Trades Council Join Forces in Calling for Permitting Reform Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry In case you missed it… The heads of Pennsylvania’s leading business organization and building trades union penned a joint op-ed published by the Reading Eagle calling on state lawmakers to enact…
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