The GSVCC News Updates
A Snip and We're Open
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.
Bob Garrett
Lewisburg Nationally Recognized
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.
Bob Garrett
If This Were Easy, It Would Already be Done
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.
Bob Garrett
Newsletters of Note
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.
Bob Garrett
Major Population Shift is Underway
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.
Bob Garrett
Bob's Just a Word: Another Link Welded into Place
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.
Bob Garrett
CSO, INC. Receives a $7,500 Grant To Pay for Electric Bills
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.
Stacie Snyder
Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts High School Healthcare Careers Internship Program
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
Deanna Hollenbach
Geisinger: $85,000 funding will support program to expand food access for pediatric patients
Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital has received an $85,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures designed to help expand equitable care and improve health outcomes for children in underserved and vulnerable neighborhoods.
Matthew Mattei
Congratulations Gale Zalar!
Congratulations to Gale Zalar of Central Susquehanna Opportunities, on the announcement of your retirement!
Bob Garrett
