Chamber of Commerce Helping Scranton Businesses

Bob Durkin of Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Chambers of Commerce exist to support and promote local businesses but the landscape to do so has changed. Bob Durkin, President and CEO of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce talks with host Sheila Hyland about how they sprang into action at the start of the pandemic to help Scranton businesses and how they are helping over the long haul. scrantonchamber.com

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Dec 03, 2020

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland
Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
#Pennsylvania #General Interest #Local
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