Make Plans to Join Us in Lancaster!

The PACP Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us for our

2024 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference to be held:

Monday - Wednesday, October 28 - 30, 2024

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Lancaster, PA

The 2024 event is being hosted by the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce,

and they are hosting a fun evening in Lancaster on Monday night that you won't want to miss!

We've got a great event lined up for you with the following sessions:

CEO & Staff Roundtable Sessions

Alive with Purpose: Spark Transformation in your Life and Leadership

Breakout Sessions - Membership, Events, Advocacy, Communications, and Marketing

GrowthZone 2024 Chamber Survey Results

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at your Chamber

CLICK HERE for the conference agenda and to register.

Tuesday, August 13 – 10:00am

Introduction to Long Consulting Group

West Long, Managing Member

Join us to learn more about Long Consulting Group’s CoreCare program that places emphasis on preventative health and day-to-day care but in a more meaningful way than the wellness approach of yesteryear. The program is designed to serve large groups, small groups, 1099 contractors and the direct pay individual. A plan or plans that can serve all the membership regardless of size has been a huge challenge for our chamber community. The platform is customizable and allows the inclusion of internal safety, EAP, and DEI programs as well.  

CLICK HERE to register for this meeting. Once you complete the short registration form, the system will share the Zoom meeting link, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.

Tuesday, August 27 – 2:00pm

Ambassador Training Program – Opelika (AL) Chamber

Ali Rauch, President & CEO

Are you looking to create an Ambassador Program for your Chamber or looking to re-vamp your current program? Do you struggle with how to get your Ambassadors up to speed on how to talk about your Chamber? Do you have relevant roles, policies, and expectations for your Ambassadors? Be sure to join us as we hear from Ali with the Opelika (AL) Chamber – and new ACCE Chamber of the Year! – about their program and how they handle Ambassador orientation.

CLICK HERE to register for this meeting. Once you complete the short registration form, the system will share the Zoom meeting link, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.

PACP is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for an All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This is perfect for new staff members or a refresher for current staff.

The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the PowerPoints and additional PDF documents.  Participating chambers will have access to the website through December 2025.

The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. 

Annual Dinner - 40th Anniversary

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is serving an ace for the biggest event of the year! The greatest tennis player of all-time and international trailblazing icon Serena Williams will be the keynote speaker at the 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner on October 7, 2024, in Hershey, PA. Many know Serena Williams for her incredible tennis career, including 23 major (Grand Slam) women’s singles titles—the most in the Open Era—and four Olympic Gold Medals. But off the court, she has overcome adversity, fought for social justice reforms, and launched a successful business career. Click here for more information and to register.

Are you really the voice for business in your community? With the Pennsylvania legislature reconvening for its next biennial session on January 8^th, now is the perfect time to assess your advocacy program and make plans for next year. Need help taking stock of where you are and where you need to be? Take our free online advocacy assessment or schedule a 30 minute call with our team.

Gallup research shows that when people focus on their strengths, they are more engaged, are happier at work and have a better quality of life. Imagine a workplace where everyone understands their unique strengths and how to leverage them for greater success. As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, I can work with individuals and staff teams as well as larger groups including boards, leadership classes and your members through workshops or conferences. The CliftonStrengths assessment is a powerful tool that helps people identify their natural talents and develop them into strengths. Ready to elevate your staff teams, board of directors, leadership programs and member workshops? Contact me at teri@starfishpartnerships.com to explore how we can unlock the potential of your groups.

Joe Hurd, the Chamber's President & CEO, will be retiring in August. The Chamber will be hosting a Retirement Party for him at PNG Field, home of the Altoona Curve, on August 21. Click here for the invitation - be sure to RSVP if you're able to join us!

Heidi Scrivo, President & CEO of the Chamber, recently graduated from the Southeast location of the US Chamber's Institute of Organizational Management.

The Chamber is thrilled to announce the establishment of two new chamber councils aimed at further supporting our regional economy and championing the next generation of business leaders. One of these councils being established is the CBCCC’s Economic Development Council. The Economic Development Council is a subgroup of volunteers under the CBCCC tasked with helping the chamber support, promote, and grow the Central Bradford County economy. The other new council being launched this summer is the Youth Leadership Council – a way to engage, support, and provide new opportunities for the next generation of business leaders. The YLC program is open to students entering grades 10 and 11 who reside in Central Bradford County. Click here for more information on both councils.

The Chamber is thrilled to announce several key promotions and a new hire, underscoring our commitment to growth and excellence in delivering programming and services to our members and the Greater Reading business community. 

• Alex Roche' - new Director of Advocacy
• Jackie Stiles - promoted to Vice President of Business Development / Special Programs
• Aaron Gantz - named Vice President of Economic Development & Strategy

Click here for the full press release.

The Chamber is excited to present an evening of innovation and celebration as the four IGNITE Schuylkill finalists pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, competing for $100,000 in startup capital. IGNITE Schuylkill is an entrepreneurial development program designed to support and nurture the growth of early-stage businesses. By investing in human capital, the program aims to create a non-traditional form of economic development, fostering a community where emerging businesses can succeed and thrive. Click here for more information.

Back by popular demand! The Chamber, in partnership with the seven other Chambers of Commerce based in Chester County, together held a large scale speed networking event on Wednesday, July 17^th. The event sold out with nearly 250 attendees who made excellent connections while enjoying a BBQ luncheon, followed by three rounds of speed networking, meeting nearly 30 new contacts. 

Events and Communications Conference - Registration Open

Join us for ACCE’s Events and Communications Conference, October 16 through 18 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We will welcome both new and more experienced professionals from chambers of all sizes working in the events, programs and communications areas. Learning and discussion will take place in workshops, general sessions, smaller breakouts, and peer-led roundtables. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Mark your calendars for #ACCE25 scheduled for July 22 - 25, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. Check out the video here for the new host city!

Please CLICK HERE for Bob's latest material on Guide to Governance: Board Performance. 

We are thrilled to announce that the scholarship application for 2025 Winter Institute is now open! The application can be accessed HERE. The deadline to apply will be Friday, August 9 at 5:00pm ET. All applicants will be notified of their application status prior to registration launching.