Chamber Member Mixer – Central

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Our Chamber Member Mixer Series invites you to network with the PA Chamber team and other business leaders, and enjoy food, beverages and a short program. The Central PA event will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, PA.

Please note there is a limit of 2 registrations per company.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship opportunities for these free to attend signature events are also available, and every sponsorship includes invitations to bring non-PA Chamber member guests. To inquire, contact Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Time & Place

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Price: FREE 

Members Only

REGISTRATION:

Hosted By

2024 Women in Business Conference

DESCRIPTION

Business professionals from across Pennsylvania will gather for a full day of networking, sharing ideas, and conversations about how to empower women in the workplace and harness your individual strengths to achieve your professional and personal goals. Men and women at all stages of their careers are encouraged to join us for our highly anticipated Women in Business Conference!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Click here for information and pricing regarding sponsorship opportunities at the 2024 Women in Business Conference will be available soon. For further information or questions, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Agenda

Click here to view the full agenda.

Time & Place

Friday, April 12, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 S. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Click here to book your hotel for the Women in Business Conference

Price: 

Member $250
Non Member $325

REGISTRATION:

FEATURED SPEAKERS 

Program Highlights

Navigating Your Career With Purpose and Passion
Leigh Hurst, Founder of Feel Your Boobies

We all have the same 24 Hours as Beyoncé
Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, Of Counsel, Stevens & Lee
Cynthia Figueroa, President & CEO, JEVS Human Services
Ana Meyers, Regional Vice President, Commonwealth Charter Academy
Megan Martin — Moderator, Vice President and General Counsel, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Empowering Inclusion: Women Breaking Barriers:
Armenta E. Hinton, Ph.D., Vice President, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
Tiffany Tavarez, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo
Kelli Walsh, Chief People Officer, D&H Distributing
Carolyn Lerew — Moderator, Director, Human Resources, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Circle of Success
Betsy Hamm, CEO, Duck Donuts

Building Your Personal Brand 
Laura Emanuel, Managing Director, Red Thread PR by Brownstein Group
Stephanie Shirley, Strategic Communications Specialist, Bennis Public Relations
Leslie Ferraro, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
Lindsay Andrews — Moderator, Director of Communications, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Taking Care of YOU — Self-care Strategies and Resilience in the Workplace
Anita Nall-Richesson, Olympian, Certified Holistic Nutrition Educator & Life Coach, & Wellness Expert

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Co-Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Wellness Break Sponsor

professional Development SponsorS

Breakfast & Lunch SponsorS

Gift Sponsor

Audio Visual & Entertainment Sponsor

WiFi Sponsor

2024 Annual Human Resources Conference

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Calling all Pennsylvania HR professionals! Save the Date for the PA Chamber’s popular, information-packed Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

 

This year’s conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Conference Center in Harrisburg, PA.  The event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest HR laws; discussions on leading HR topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations; the ability to network with colleagues and meet with exhibitors; and the chance to earn continuing education credits along the way!

Sponsorship

Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Annual Human Resources Conference, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Agenda

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Time & Place

Thursday, March 21, 2024
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Best Western Premier
The Central Hotel & Conference
Center
800 E Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Price: 

Members: $250
Non-Members: $325

REGISTRATION:

Featured Speakers

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Program Highlights

Federal and State Legislative Update
Alex Halper, PA Chamber of Business and Industry
Jonathan Segal, Duane Morris Institute

Your True North — Balancing Personal Well-Being with Organizational Needs
Stephanie Doliveira, Sheetz

AI Strategies at Work, The Impact on Leadership
Rick Grimaldi, Fisher Phillips
David Walton, Fisher Phillips

Medical and Recreational Marijuana — Understanding the Legal Landscape
John McCreary, Babst Calland
Joseph Romano Esq., Burns White Attorneys at Law

Expanding The Workforce Pool — Thinking Outside of The Box
Shea Zwerver, Flagger Force
Andrea Heberlein, PA Early Investment Commission
Ryan Palm, Mercyhurst University

Labor Law in 2024: The Wave Comes Ashore
Glenn Spencer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

CERTIFICATION GROUPTYPE OF CREDITSNO. OF Credits
Pennsylvania State Board of AccountancyCPEs(PX177225) - Group Study4.5
Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs4.5
Human Resource Certification InstituteSPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours4.5
SHRM Preferred ProviderSHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's4.5

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Breakfast & Lunch Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

2024 Economic Forecast & Business Leadership Summit

DESCRIPTION

Back by popular demand! Learn about the current and future outlook for Pennsylvania and the nation’s economies, and business leadership lessons that will help your company thrive despite today’s challenges, at this valuable half-day event that is being co-hosted by the PA Chamber Foundation and the PA Bankers Association. We invite you to stay at the conclusion of this event to celebrate past PA Chamber President Gene Barr for having earned the Central Penn Business Journal’s “Icon Honors” award for his success and leadership while at the helm of the PA Chamber.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Click here for information and pricing regarding sponsorship opportunities at the 2024 Economic Forecast & Business Leadership Summit. If you have any questions, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Agenda

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Time & Place

Thursday, February 22, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel

4650 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110

HOTEL INFORMATION

Click here to book your group rate for 2024 Annual Economic Forecast Summit.
Group rate: $159/night, available until 1/21/24.

Price: 

INDIVIDUAL: $250
tABLE: $2,000

REGISTRATION:

Featured Speakers

Dave DeFazio, Partner at StrategyCorps

Armed with a passion for banking strategy, StrategyCorps partner Dave DeFazio has found great success and satisfaction in exploring the intersection of data, marketing, and technology.

At StrategyCorps, DeFazio leads and manages the company’s direct sales efforts while working directly with financial institutions to design, build, and implement various checking solutions. His extensive financial services experience and continuous research in the field help him ensure that each product and service meets the needs of today’s financial institutions.

Across the industry, DeFazio is a highly sought-after speaker who has shared thought leadership with banking and business professionals on innovations in financial technology, retail banking, mobile banking, customer engagement, product and customer profitability, product design, and bank marketing. His enlightening presentation will guide you through the current “fintech revolution,” and offer valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate changing consumer behaviors in an increasingly mobile-centric world.

DeFazio graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics.

Matthew Knittel, Director at PA Independent Fiscal Office

Formerly employed as a financial economist by the U.S. Department of Treasury and an economist by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Matthew Knittel holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Knittel has taught courses at Johns Hopkins, Temple, and Penn State Universities and published several articles in the National Tax Journal, the NBER, and the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Tax Analysis working paper series.

Rob Engstrom, Chief Political Strategist at the American Bankers Association

Rob Engstrom is Chief Political Strategist at the American Bankers Association. He has been a chief strategist to some of the nation’s leading trade associations and corporations, spearheading strategic advocacy and political engagement operations.

Engstrom is the Founder and CEO of Wolfe Street Partners, a full-service strategic advocacy firm that advises trade associations, corporations, and state and local chambers of commerce. Previously, Engstrom served in various capacities at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he led the group’s national political, grassroots, and election-related activities and was the Chamber’s chief liaison to more than 2,000 state and local chambers and trade associations. He also served as Senior Vice President of Political and State Affairs for the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, where he directed all state-level voter education, grassroots, coalition building, and advocacy efforts.

Before that, Engstrom worked for the Republican National Committee and on Speaker Gingrich’s campaign; and was recognized by Campaigns & Elections magazine as one of the “Top 50 Influencers” in the 2014 election. He lives with his wife, Celina, and their two young children in Alexandria, VA.

Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

As Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley is responsible for the organization’s overall advocacy efforts. In addition to managing policy development for the Chamber, Bradley oversees its government affairs activities, political program, and relations with other business organizations.

At the Chamber, Bradley has led the national discussion on hundreds of high-profile policy issues, influencing legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. He frequently appears on broadcast and cable news networks to present the business community’s priorities.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Bradley spent nearly 20 years working in the House of Representatives, including 11 years working for the House Republican leadership, where he oversaw policy formulation and coordinated committee activity in the House. After leaving Capitol Hill, Bradley founded Chartwell Policy Solutions LLC, a research, analysis, and advisory firm focused on public policy issues.

He has been recognized by several publications as among the most influential and effective policy staffers and lobbyists in Washington, D.C. and serves on numerous boards focusing on public policy and free enterprise.  A graduate of Georgetown University, Bradley resides in Chevy Chase, MD, with his wife, Kiki, and their son, Peter.

Russell Mills, Senior Principal and the Senior Regional Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Russell Mills is a Senior Principal and the Senior Regional Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Pittsburgh Branch. He is responsible for managing relationships with regional stakeholders, monitoring the region’s economic environment, and speaking to regional audiences on national and regional economic conditions. Additionally, he participates in briefings that support the Bank president’s role on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). He also manages the Bank’s relationships with the Pittsburgh Branch’s board of directors and business advisory councils in southwest Pennsylvania, northwest Pennsylvania, and northwest Ohio.

 

Dr. Mills joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in 2023. Before taking on his current role, he oversaw the Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green State University, leading a team in economic, community, and workforce development projects across 31 counties in northwestern Ohio. Prior to his time at the center, Dr. Mills was an Associate Professor of Political Science at BGSU and a Policy Analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington D.C.

 

He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Westminster College, an M.P.A. from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Kent State University.

Allison Coccia, Director of Political Engagement, PA Chamber of Business and Industry

Allison Coccia serves as the PA Chamber’s Director of Political Engagement on the Government Affairs team. She helped lead efforts for the recent state tax reform package that included a historic reduction of the corporate net income tax rate, and is responsible for the management of ChamberPAC, and the political arm of the PA Chamber. 

Previously Allison worked for five years as the Director of Government Relations for the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers; served as Regional Political Director for the Republican National Committee, National Finance Director and Director of the Young Guns program at the National Republican Congressional Committee for former House Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor; executive director for two state political parties, and managed or advised numerous political campaigns from Presidential and Federal through State and Local levels, including eleven Pennsylvania State House races .

Reception – Honoring Gene barr
CPBJ Icon Honors Award Recipient

The PA Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce a reception immediately following the 2024 Economic Forecast and Business Leadership Summit in honor of former PA Chamber President and CEO Gene Barr. The reception will honor Barr for having earned the Central Penn Business Journal’s “Icon Honors” award for his success and leadership while at the helm of the PA Chamber.

We invite all attendees to stay for the reception congratulating Gene, whose development and execution of the annual Economic Forecast and Business Leadership Summit was among his many accomplishments!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

WIFI Sponsor

3rd Annual Clay Shoot

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The PA Chamber is excited to announce our return to the Highlands Sporting Clays near the Seven Springs Resort, for the 3rd Annual Clay Shooting Event on Thursday May 16th, 2024! The format is a four-person scramble with registration and skills shot game beginning at 8 a.m.

Registration includes all benefits listed for a Squad Foursome.

Registrants must be 18 or older to participate.

Squad Foursome

Includes eye/hearing protection, ammunition, 12- and 20-gauge firearms at each station, cart, station fees, Lunch and Awards Reception.

Prizes awarded for top team score, top male, top female and most honest!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:00 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:15 AM – Welcome and Safety Meeting (mandatory to attend Safety Meeting prior to shoot)
9:30 AM – Flight on Clay Course
1:00 PM – Lunch and Awards Ceremony

SPONSORSHIPS

Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 3rd Annual Clay Shooting event, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.  

Time & Place

Thursday, May 16, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Highlands Sporting Clays
199 Teal Drive
Champion, PA 15622

For directions, please click here.

Hotel Information:

Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622

For discounted room rates please call 855-947-0438 and book by Wednesday, May 1.
Group name – PA Chamber Shoot
Group code – B7SPCI24

Price: 

Squad Foursome: $1,500 

REGISTRATION 

*Attendee information will be requested prior to the event*

Thank you to our sponsorS

Exclusive Cart Sponsor

Ammunition Sponsor

Station Sponsor

2024 National Civics Bee – Pennsylvania

ABOUT THE BEE

The PA Chamber of Business and Industry is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania to host a statewide civics competition. The 2023-24 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Pennsylvania State Finals will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2024.

Sponsorship

Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities for the National Civics Bee, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

Time & Place

Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Commonwealth Charter Academy
1 Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110 

For more information about attending the Civics bee, contact Gretchen McDonel, Conference and Events Executive, 
gmcdonel@pachamber.org.

WHY CIVICS?

We are hosting the National Civics Bee® Pennsylvania State Finals because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge throughout Pennsylvania and celebrating our civic pride.

LOCAL COMPETITIONS

Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County: Civics Bee*

Chester County Chamber Foundation
Civics Bee

Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Civics Bee*

Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce 
Civics Bee*

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Civics Bee*

STATE FINALS

The State Finals will be held in 2024 in Harrisburg, PA.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in showcasing your company’s commitment to developing​ active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org

Thank you to our sponsors

Gold Sponsors

 

Technology Sponsor

Keystone Sponsor

Unionization: How Employers Can Navigate the New Labor Landscape presented by McNees Law

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Will your non-union business soon attempt to organize? Even if you are determined to remain union-free, the number of union election petitions and strikes are up nationwide. President Joe Biden even recently joined a picket line!

Also notably, a recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board has cleared the way for unions to represent employees, even in cases where the employees voted against unionization. Several other NLRB decisions will also aid labor in organizing non-union workforces, and otherwise empower unions and employees. During this free webinar, employers will learn more about how the NLRB’s decisions will impact businesses, and how the “big picture” is trending to favor big labor to the dismay of companies looking to remain union-free.

Time & Place

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION:

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Adam L. Santucci

Adam is Co-Chair of the McNees Labor & Employment Law Group and a Member of the Public Finance & Government Services Group. Adam collaborates with businesses, non-profits, and government entities to provide creative solutions to solve the difficult problems that arise in today’s workplace.

Throughout his accomplished career, Adam has recently successfully defended:

     – Wage payment claims in state court;

     – Discrimination and harassment claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in federal court;

     – Whistleblower claims; and

     – Contract interpretation and discharge grievance arbitrations.

Adam also helps conduct internal investigations, assists with government investigations, and along with his Labor and Employment team, helps guide trainings for employee, supervisor, and manager training.  

Adam regularly represents and counsels unionized employers in all aspects of labor relations, including collective bargaining and labor arbitration. He has secured numerous successful outcomes in grievance arbitrations, and favorable outcomes in interest arbitration proceedings. He also provides counsel to non-unionized employers looking to remain union-free.

Immediately before joining McNees, Adam served as the Human Resource Director for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Adam also spent approximately six years with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in the Labor Relations Division.

Adam proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties, and serves on the Widener Commonwealth Law School’s Business Counseling Advisory Committee. Adam also Chairs the Strategic Planning Committee at McNees.

 

Adam R. Long

 Since 2002, Adam has practiced in the McNees Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, assisting employers with labor and employment law compliance, and representing employers in defense of claims made against them.

Adam regularly counsels employers on a wide range of labor and employment law issues, including wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination, employee leaves of absence, labor relations, and non-competition agreements.

Adam also represents employers crossing various industry sectors in single plaintiff and class-based employment litigation matters and before various governmental agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board. He also represents employers with union-represented workforces in collective bargaining negotiations and grievance arbitrations.

Adam is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and in the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern, and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.

Adam is active in the community and currently serves as a Board member for The LINK Foundation and as the Chair of the Human Resources Committee of the United Way of the Capital Region. He also is a former Board member and Board Secretary for the American Red Cross’s Central Pennsylvania Chapter, a former President of the Paxtonia Athletic Association, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Center of Independent Living of Central PA.

PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

2023 IT & Innovations Conference – Attendee Resources

Thank You to Our Sponsors

EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

WIFI Sponsor

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

CERTIFICATION GROUPTYPE OF CREDITSNO. OF Credits
Pennsylvania State Board of AccountancyCPEs5
Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs5
(ISC)2 AmericasContinuing Professional Education (CPE)5