Town Of Bloomsburg

Name

Town Of Bloomsburg

Legal name

Town of Bloomsburg

Website

https://bloomsburgpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Police Protection (922120), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government
• Public safety
• Public utilities
• Parks recreation
• Code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property and Local Taxes: The Town of Bloomsburg collects property taxes, earned income taxes, Local Service Tax, and business privilege taxes through Berkheimer. These form the primary municipal revenue stream supporting general operations, public works, police, and other town services.
2. Sewer/Wastewater Services: Bloomsburg Municipal Authority provides sewer services with a tiered rate structure based on consumption. Rates effective 01/01/2026: Minimum $34.00, 1-2,000 gallons at $3.25 per 1,000, 2,001-10,000 gallons at $13.35 per 1,000, with declining rates at higher consumption tiers.
3. Recreation Facilities and Programs: The Town operates the Norris E. Rock Memorial Swimming Pool generating revenue through daily admission fees ($7), reduced evening rates ($3 after 5pm), and seasonal pool passes priced per number of people (1 person: $95, up to 10 people: $725). Pool party rentals available for $275 for 2 hours.
4. Licensing and Permits: The Town collects fees for various permits including building permits, zoning permits, sign permits, floodplain development permits, and business licenses through the Code Enforcement Department.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Town of Bloomsburg is a municipal government in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, incorporated in 1870 and serving approximately 12,000 residents. It delivers essential public services including police, fire, and ambulance protection, code enforcement, planning and zoning, historic district review, parks and recreation, a municipal swimming pool, recycling, a municipal airport, sewer services, and tax collection. The town is governed by an elected Town Council with a Mayor and administered by a professional Town Manager.

Product overview

Town of Bloomsburg operates as a single-platform municipal government website providing multiple integrated service modules. The portfolio includes public safety services (Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance Services, Emergency Management), utility services (Recycling Center, Municipal Authority/sewer services, Municipal Airport), recreational facilities (Parks and Recreation, Norris E. Rock Memorial Swimming Pool), and administrative services (Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning, Historic District/HARB, Tax Collection, Employment). The website serves as the primary digital portal for residents to access permits, make payments, view council meeting minutes, and obtain information about town services.

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Products and services

• Police Protection Municipal law enforcement services including patrol, response, and community policing for residents of Bloomsburg.
• Fire Protection Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services for residents and property owners within town limits.
• Ambulance Services Emergency medical response and ambulance transport services for residents within the town.
• Code Enforcement Enforcement of municipal building, housing, and property maintenance codes within town limits.
• Planning and Zoning Municipal planning, zoning administration, and land-use review for property owners and developers.
• Historic District Review Review and approval of construction and renovation projects within the town's designated historic district.
• Parks and Recreation Public parks, recreational programs, and community events for residents and visitors.
• Municipal Swimming Pool Public swimming pool with admission and membership access for residents and visitors.
• Recycling Services Curbside and drop-off recycling collection for residents within town limits.
• Municipal Airport Operations and maintenance of the town's municipal airport facility for general aviation users.
• Sewer Services Municipal wastewater collection and treatment for properties within the town's service area.
• Tax Collection Collection of property, earned income, and other municipal taxes on behalf of the town and overlapping jurisdictions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Friends & FeralsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Friends & Ferals is a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) focused organization partnered with the Town of Bloomsburg to complete at least 50 TNRs in 2026 for stray, community, and feral cats. Kate Magni serves as the Friends & Ferals representative for Bloomsburg. The organization coordinates with No Nonsense Neutering to apply vouchers for residents.
• No Nonsense NeuteringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo Nonsense Neutering (NNN) provides spay/neuter services through seasonal transport programs. Works with Friends & Ferals to provide vouchers for Town of Bloomsburg residents seeking TNR assistance for community cats.
• Columbia Montour Visitors BureaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau is an organization that finds and shares information about things to do and places to go for visitors or tourists to the area. Provides tourism promotion services linking to the town's visitor information.
• Columbia Montour Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce represents local employers in supporting vibrant, sustainable communities in Columbia and Montour counties. Located at 160 W. 6th Street, Suite 103. Provides networking, small business support, and community development services.
• Downtown Bloomsburg Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDowntown Bloomsburg Inc. focuses on coordination and implementation of plans to enhance downtown Bloomsburg. Provides vacant property listings and coordinates with businesses on right-of-way obstruction guidelines and available retail spaces.
• Bloomsburg Area School DistrictcoreOthersBloomsburg Area School District serves the educational needs of town residents and their families. Located at 728 East Fifth Street. Collaboration on community events, facilities sharing, and emergency management.
• Commonwealth University (Bloomsburg University)coreOthersBloomsburg University is a major educational institution making Bloomsburg a 'college town.' Located at 400 E 2nd St. Contributes to the town's diverse economy and vibrant community character.
• Geisinger Bloomsburg HospitalcoreOthersLocal healthcare facility serving Bloomsburg and surrounding areas. Located at 549 Fair St. Provides healthcare services to residents and contributes to community wellness initiatives.
• Columbia County EMAcoreOthersColumbia County Emergency Management Agency coordinates emergency preparedness and response for the county including Bloomsburg. Located at 26 W First Street. Coordinates with local EMA coordinator on emergency planning and flood response.
• Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBDC provides support services for small businesses including counseling, training, and resources for starting and growing businesses in Bloomsburg.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Town of Mansfield, PA: Small Tioga County borough with a comparable university-anchored population and full municipal services. Comparable in scale and revenue mix.
• Lewisburg Borough, PA: Small Union County borough with comparable population, full municipal services, and a college-town character (Bucknell University). Highly analogous in service mix and demographic profile.
• City of Lock Haven, PA: Clinton County small city also anchored by a state university (Lock Haven University) along the West Branch Susquehanna, with similar municipal service portfolio and demographic profile.
• Borough of Selinsgrove, PA: Susquehanna River town similar in size and college-town composition (Susquehanna University). Operates police, sewer authority, and parks/recreation with comparable revenue model.
• Town of Danville, PA: Neighboring Montour County municipal authority of similar small-town Pennsylvania scale, providing police, fire, sewer, and recreation services. Directly comparable in governance structure, revenue mix, and service breadth.
• City of Sunbury, PA: Small Northumberland County municipality serving a similar population range with police, fire, sewer authority, and parks. Comparable in Susquehanna River geography and small-town fiscal dynamics.
• Borough of Berwick, PA: Columbia County borough of comparable size operating police, fire, EMS, and municipal utilities. Closely aligned peer in service portfolio and demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• City of Williamsport, PA: Larger Lycoming County city in the same region, providing a broader menu of municipal services including its own municipal authority and airport. Useful comparable for service breadth and scale of operations.
• City of Pottsville, PA: Larger Schuylkill County city with a historic downtown, code enforcement, and municipal authority. Comparable in service breadth and small-city Pennsylvania governance.

Others

• Columbia County Government: The county government encompassing Bloomsburg, coordinating EMA, planning, and shared services. Relevant as an overlapping governmental peer rather than a direct municipal competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bloomsburg.police
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-bloomsburg

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Subsidiaries2 records

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