When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, June 8.
What happened: Council members plan to deny a donation request from the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce by not putting the matter on any agenda. Jeanne Cooper, the chamberâs president, virtually asked council for money to operate. She also is asking Wrightsville and Marietta for contributions.
Quotable: âWe are not going to fund the chamber,â council President Heather Zink said after the meeting. âArea businesses need to support the chamber.â State guidelines say which organizations may receive money from Columbia, and chambers of commerce arenât on the list, Zink explained.
Bridge Bust busted: The chamber may have to cancel its annual Bridge Bust festival Oct. 2 and file for bankruptcy, Cooper said. The pandemic forced the chamber to cancel all of its 2020-21 activities, leaving the organization with no money. It seeks between $45,000-$47,000 in operating expenses until it can sell its headqu
June 15, 2021
With several locations across the County, job seekers can drop by a âpop-upâ location and receive a swag bag full of job flyers. Job seekers can view the flyers on their own time, choose companies that fit their interests and skills, and follow up with the company according to the company instructions provided. Pop Ups will be run at each location from
11am -1 pm and 5pm - 7 pm.
We will also offer an online option where Job Seekers can register to get a downloadable version of the packet and materials.
Look for white pop-up tents in these LOCATIONS: