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Bob Garrett
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
This afternoon I received a heartfelt ‘farewell note’ from an old friend, fine teacher, and fellow wanderer, Geoff Goodenow. His note is very touching, and worthy of a minute of your time to read. Passing it along, in hopes that it provides you with some sense of the ‘giants’ upon whose shoulders we stand here in the Greater Susquehanna Valley: Read more
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Tracie Witter, PPL Electric Utilities
Friday, July 1, 2022
If you’re a small business looking for a place to get started, consider scheduling a no-cost energy assessment through our Small Business Direct Install Program. We’ll send a trained Energy Technician to complete complimentary product installations at your business and they’ll also perform an energy evaluation. These no-cost energy assessments, and the included free upgrades, are available to small business customers with a GS1 or GS3 rate code and a monthly peak demand of 200 kW or less. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Decades have passed in preparation for this day, but we did* it. (Well, ‘we did*’ at least two-thirds of it.) Yesterday marked the official opening of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway. The route will be fully opened to traffic next week. Truly a team effort which involved no less than five different Chamber Transportation Chairs and their deep connections and relationships with dozens of appointed and elected officials. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Consider that in 2021, Main Street America programs generated $5.76 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 6,601 new businesses, generated 30,402 new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,595 historic buildings, and leveraged 1.5 million volunteer hours. On average, for every dollar that a Main Street program, such as Lewisburg, spent to support their operations, $19.34 of new investment was generated back into the community. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Our broadband advocacy on your behalf now includes three prongs: Access, Affordability, and Compatibility. We are committed to continuing to work alongside our incumbent internet service providers and Chamber members, to make our clarion call of ‘Broadband for All’ a reality here in the Greater Susquehanna Valley. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Monday, June 27, 2022
Each week I receive electronic newsletters from your fellow Chamber members. I always find these communication tools to be full of helpful tips, points to ponder, and opportunities not to be missed. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
During this month’s Lunch & Learn, held at the fabulous Packer House in Sunbury, our Community Prosperity Partnership hosted Britt Madera of the PA Wilds to tell us about their program: The Wilds are Working-A Remote Work Experience. Read more
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Bob Garrett
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
This past week, thanks to the good work of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit and their clear thinking, strategically focused Board of Directors, our local continuum of education got bigger and considerably stronger. The ribbon was cut on the newly minted LPN Career Center. During my quick tour of this center, I was highly impressed with the pedagogical care and thought, as well as the impressive faculty, that went into the design and operation of this facility located at 14 Lawton Lane, Milton. Read more
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Stacie Snyder
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
CSO, Inc. has received a $7,500 grant from The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. This award represents a grant from the Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund and will be used to support Watsontown Borough residents with home electricity costs. Read more
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Deanna Hollenbach
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg is taking proactive steps to prepare students interested in healthcare-related careers to meet the future demand through a unique program that allows them to experience many aspects of care. This year’s class includes 13 individuals, made up of students having completed their sophomore, junior or senior years at schools throughout the surrounding districts. The students must have a grade point average of 3.3 (88%) or better and the willingness to experience different areas of the healthcare environment. Read more
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