Member News – August 10, 2022 MC Federal Credit Union Board of Directors Names New President Current MC Federal Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Barbarich, recently informed the Board of his intention to retire at the end of next year. While the Board is pleased for Jim and his retirement plans,…

Chamber Welcomes New Vice President The Columbia Montour Chamber is pleased to welcome Chris Berleth, an accomplished chamber executive and sales professional with thirteen years of business and nonprofit experience, as its new Vice President. Chris, who started on August 8, will provide leadership in delivering a high return on investment to members and supporting…

Combating the Cost of Rising Health Insurance Premiums Health plan premiums are a huge commitment and continue to climb for companies of all sizes. Managing the cost of health plans more efficiently is more important than ever. My Benefit Advisor, The Chamber’s partner in finding and managing employee benefits for members, will be hosting two…

PA CHAMBER, US CHAMBER: INFLATION REDUCTION ACT IS A BAD DEAL With businesses facing historic inflation, the PA Chamber, US Chamber and business leaders across the country are sending the message that now is not the time to raise taxes on businesses – especially through changes to the federal tax code that would disproportionately impact…

Member News – August 3, 2022 Danville Business Alliance Receives National Accreditation The Danville Business Alliance is one of 25 Pennsylvania downtowns that have been named “Nationally Accredited Programs” by the National Main Street Center (NMSC) for 2022. Receiving National Accreditation Main Street Program status is a prominent recognition and shows that these programs are…

Promote Fall Events/Offers in September ChamberPack Fall is a very busy time in our area with festivals and other events. Increase the awareness of your promotions, offers, or regular business services in the next ChamberPack mailing. ChamberPack is a cost-effective way to get your information to the Chamber’s 400+ members. Just provide copies, and we’ll…

1 Million Cups Empowers Entrepreneurs in the Susquehanna Valley By Kendy Alvarez It’s a common invitation that often leads to the exchange of ideas, discussion of possibilities, and the discovery of solutions. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) Susquehanna Valley community expands that concept to a larger scale by providing entrepreneurs with a monthly platform to…

State Budget Includes Repayment to WC Fund, Avoiding Employer Cost Increases From the PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2022-2023 state budget, enacted last month, allocated $350 million to pay off outstanding loans from Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Security Fund, staving off the potential for additional tax increases on employers. The Fund is financed by…