The GSVCC Blog
The opinions expressed in these publications are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber or its members.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
There are no easy fixes for our chronic workforce shortages. We look to long-term and visionary solutions like those of Jessi Almstead, and the Bluebird Atelier.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
It seemed as if every person in attendance just couldn’t help to smile, particularly the residents. Standing in the corner (see photo-that’s me in the back) of the majestic 2nd Floor Community Room at the Northumberland County’s newest senior housing complex, Mountainside Estates, during its grand opening ceremony last week, it occurred to me that the Greater Susquehanna Valley is truly a great place to live, work, shop and to grow old.
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Students and instructors from Sun Area Technical Institute, New Berlin, along with representatives from Keystone Wood Products Association (KWPA), Rider Park, Trout Run, and the Lycoming County Conservation District (LCCD), Montoursville, hit the trails armed with power tools to place educational signs along trails.
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Hannah Shriver as this year's Young Americans Essay Scholarship recipient. Read Hannah's prize-winning essay below, and know that the future is bright, thanks to students like our outstanding Young Americans!
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Bob and Chris team up for "Just a Word" about the value of business on the golf course and the Chamber's Chip & Chat.
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Monday, May 9, 2022
Leadership Susquehanna Valley explored local agriculture in April. The lessons taught by local farmers, combined with a little help from cartoons, prompts a few thoughts on parenting for LSV Executive Director Chris Berleth.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
On Chamber Friday, AM 1070 WKOK's Mark Lawrence and co-host Ben Reichley welcomed Bob Garrett, President, and CEO of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, GSVCC Chairman and President of Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., for their reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers, and the Chamber’s latest activities, events, and meetings.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
North Shore Railroad makes history, embarking on a new endeavor in Snyder County.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The last time a Pennsylvanian chaired the Agriculture Committee of the United States Congress was way back in 1855, when John Littleton Dawson of Uniontown held the post. To put the timing of that into perspective, consider that Dawson was offered the governorship of the Kansas Territory by President Franklin Pierce, pre-Civil War after his service as Agriculture Chair. Certainly no Member of Congress who represented several of the counties in the Greater Susquehanna Valley has ever served as the Dean of the Pennsylvania Delegation. If the pundits are correct, and they all seem to agree, Glenn "G.T." Thompson, who will represent the counties to the west of the Susquehanna River, will make history for our area.
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