The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is serving an ace for the biggest event of the year.
The PA Chamber announced that Serena Williams, the greatest tennis champion of all time and global icon, will be the keynote speaker at its 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner, which will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Hershey Lodge.
“Serena Williams is the G.O.A.T. And, it’s fitting that in the same year we’re celebrating 40 years of our revered Annual Chamber Dinner, our keynote speaker is a world champion who for decades withstood the test of time, forged her own destiny, served as an inspiration to millions, and seamlessly transitioned into a life of business leadership,” PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein said. “We can’t wait to host one of the world’s most recognizable and dominant public figures for a program that will also celebrate the Chamber Dinner’s history and highlight Pennsylvania’s important role in shaping America’s future.”
A four-time Olympic gold medal winner, the Associated Press named Serena Williams the Female Athlete of the Decade for her dominance and success in the 2010s, which was highlighted by her winning the 2017 Australian Open while expecting her first child. Serena has not only reshaped women’s sports, she has been a trailblazer and inspiration for countless individuals throughout the world. And while many know Serena Williams for her incredible tennis career, including 23 major (Grand Slam) women’s singles titles – the most in the Open Era – off the court, she has overcome adversity, fought for social justice reforms, and launched a successful business career. During the height of Serena’s tennis career, her passion for fashion design led her to fashion school and the development of her own clothing line, S by Serena. In the years since, Serena’s brands have expanded to include makeup with the launch of WYN BEAUTY in partnership with Ulta Beauty, jewelry and more, while her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, seeks to advance businesses and innovation that promotes diverse leadership and opportunity.
Last week, ESPN premiered the first episode of IN THE ARENA: SERENA WILLIAMS, an 8-episode docuseries in which Serena shares a personal account of her most meaningful Grand Slam appearances and deconstructs the milestones of her legendary career. Each episode explores the pivotal moments in Serena’s life on and off the court, illustrating the series of steps that when reflected upon, show the incredible distance traveled over the course of her career. This premiere was followed by ABC’s broadcast of the 2024 ESPYS, which Serena hosted on July 11th.
“I’ve taken on many titles throughout my life – athlete, CEO, investor, founder, author, wife, mother, the list goes on,” Serena Williams said. “I’ve been lucky over my career to have been uplifted by my family, my mentors and some of the world’s greatest thought leaders who have helped shape my life’s path and brighten my vision for the future. I look forward to sharing my experiences at this milestone occasion for the Pennsylvania Chamber.”
Stay tuned for additional details on the 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner, which will again serve as the most anticipated and memorable night in PA.
Sponsorship opportunities for this milestone event in Chamber Dinner history are now available. Visit www.ChamberDinner.com for more information.
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