The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce

06/17/2026

Educator in the Workplace is underway!

Thank you to Kawneer for hosting Day 1 👷‍♀️🧑‍💻🦺

05/14/2026

Last Call 📣

Calling all Educators! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get an inside look at industry practices while simultaneously earning Act48 credits.

The Educator in the Workplace program provides K–12 educators, counselors, and administrators with direct exposure to local industries through immersive site visits and hands-on workplace experiences. By engaging directly with employers in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, finance, agriculture, engineering, and education, participants gain valuable insights into current workforce needs, in-demand skills, and emerging career pathways.

Visit our website to apply before the May 15th Deadline.

05/13/2026

The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Penn State Extension, recently hosted its Sea, Air & Land Challenge, bringing together nearly 50 students from five school districts across the region for a hands-on STEM learning experience.

The 15-week program engaged students through robotics clubs and engineering Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, where they designed and built their own land rovers in the classroom. The program culminated in a final Challenge Day held on April 28th, where students showcased their engineering innovations and teamwork.

Congratulations to Columbia Montour Vo-tech on earning the top score along with $1000 to invest in their robotics program. We would also like to congratulate Bloomsburg Area High School for earning our Best Innovation award. This $500 award is presented to the team with the best use of innovation throughout the challenge. Great job to all teams that competed this year!

The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Carriage Manor Builders and Fulton Bank for their generous sponsorship and support of the program.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026 💙

Leadership Central Penn is the flagship program of the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, offering a nine-month leadership development experience that equips participants with the tools, connections, and insights needed to drive positive change in their workplaces and communities.
We celebrated the graduation of our latest Leadership Central Penn (LCP) class at the Berwick Golf Club.

As part of the graduation ceremony, each group presented its community service project, showcasing the creativity and collaboration developed throughout the program. The Foundation also extends its sincere appreciation to all sponsors that made the program possible! See less

04/22/2026

Thank you to Fulton Bank for sponsoring the 2026 SeAL Challenge and playing a vital role in supporting student innovation and leadership. Your commitment to investing in the next generation creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life. Because of partners like you, experiences like the SeAL Challenge continue to inspire confidence, creativity, and real-world impact, and we are truly grateful for your continued support of student success.

04/21/2026

Thank you to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania for sponsoring the 2026 SeAL Challenge and investing in the next generation of student engineers. Your support helps turn ideas into impact, and we’re grateful to have you championing innovation, leadership, and opportunity.

04/16/2026

The last full day of Leadership Central Penn at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Pa.

Thank you to Geisinger Medical Center for hosting us!!

03/25/2026

Voting has officially started!

The 2026 What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest is underway, and students across our region have partnered with local manufacturers to answer one big question: What’s so cool about manufacturing?

Take a few minutes to watch the videos, support your favorites, and be part of the excitement.

Thank you to the partnership CSIU / Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit / IU 16 Advanced Central PA, IMC - Innovative Manufacturers Center and the Chamber Foundation for helping make this experience possible.

The 2026 Central Susquehanna What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest in Pennsylvania is produced by the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, and Advance Central PA. The contest features mid...

03/19/2026

Leadership Central Penn starting off their March Class at Montour County Courthouse.

Thank you Denise, Judge Norton, Susan, William, Tara, and Angela for sharing with the class.

03/13/2026

THANK YOU!
Because of supporters like you, Raise the Region was a powerful reminder of what community can accomplish together.

Your generosity helps ensure the continued success of Leadership Central Penn, empowering leaders who will serve our region for years to come. We are deeply grateful!