WFRM.net reports:
Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed three
new members to its Board of Directors at this month's meeting. Directors who began their terms include Coudersport High School Principal Alanna Huck, Morgan AM&T Human
Resources Director Mark Moore and retiree Gerald Montgomery. Those three join incumbent board members Mike Harris, Paul Heimel, Dolores Gartside, DougMorley, Jole'e Mack and Stan Swank. The annual election of officers was held. Results were: Gerald Montgomery, president; Mike Harris, first vice-president; Stan Swank, second vice-president; Doug Morley, treasurer; and Paul Heimel, secretary. Directors discussed steps the Chamber can take to help the Coudersport area cope with the job losses expected when Time Warner closes two customer centers and the Adelphia Estate wraps up its Chapter 11 bankruptcy activities. State Assemblyman Martin Causer and Gov. Ed Rendell have volunteered to attend upcoming Chamber meetingsto discuss ways the state can help and exchange ideas on Coudersport's current situation Stan Swank, the chamber's liaison with the Coudersport Area Merchants Assn., said that group is also anxious to step up its activities this year. Swank put out a call for other business operators to join the merchants' group..The Chamber is also looking into offering group health
insurance options to boost membership and sponsoring new events, such as a three-on-three basketball tournament and a "lunch on the square" series, to stimulate downtown commerce.
from wfrm.net