Provides members first-hand insight into the administration's budget priorities directly from Cabinet officials, and gives attendees the opportunity to present questions and concerns to the Rendell administration's leading budget policy makers. Held the day after the governor unveils his budget, the event is promoted to members statewide and attended by more than 100 business leaders. Attendance and sponsorship are limited to PA Chamber members.

The largest gathering of business and legislative leadership in the state, attracting up to 1400 guests. Our 26th annual edition will focus on the senatorial and gubernatorial elections, including candidate debates and political commentary.

On May 18, voters will choose the two candidates who will compete for the Governorship of Pennsylvania in November. Election 2010 promises to be one of the most pivotal and closely watched races in years. The Pennsylvania Chamber, in cooperation with media sponsor abc27, is proud to present a gubernatorial primary forum focusing on issues that will significantly affect the future of Pennsylvania businesses and residents alike. Candidates will address four to six critical issues, including business taxes, energy, healthcare, legal reform, transportation and education. One presenting sponsorship and up to six issues sponsorships are available, all industry-exclusive.

As the economy slowly comes back to life, many companies are looking into the opportunities available through international trade. This half-day workshop will provide attendees the tools they need, including legal considerations and best practices. Complete agenda is on the chamber's website.

Back by popular demand for the third consecutive year, this unique training developed by the U.S. Army War College uses the same principles taught to enhance the strategic thinking skills of key military personnel. More than 300 attended the 2009 workshop. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

One of the hottest topics for HR professionals, our 2009 event in the Harrisburg area attracted nearly 200 HR directors and managers. This year's half-day roundtables will focus on relief from charges and willful misconduct issues and the fundamentals of UC hearings. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

A full day of comprehensive professional development for every level of HR experience, including three learning tracks. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

As HR laws at both the state and federal levels continue to change, the PA Chamber is pleased to present a series of educational webinars for HR professionals. Four key area will be covered: ADA, COBRA, HIPAA and HR Records Retention. The first of the series will be presented on April 1, 2010.

The Pennsylvania Chamber — renowned for its effective compliance assistance programs — presents the preeminent environmental event of the year with six new learning tracks over two days, all designed to educate and prepare the environmental manager to meet the demands of ever-changing and challenging environmental standards. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

DEP Quarterly is an exclusive opportunity for Chamber members to hear directly from the state and federal officials responsible for advancing and implementing environmental policy. The first quarter meeting is combined with the PA Chamber's Mid-Atlantic Environmental and Energy Conference (April 13-14, 2010), and is not available for separate sponsorship. Attendance and sponsorship are limited to PA Chamber members. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately one month prior to the event.

Renowned for its quality educational compliance programs, the PA Chamber brings together OSHA inspectors and top safety consultants to help companies better understand and eliminate costly safety problems while avoiding the potential for fines and penalties due to non-compliance with OSHA standards. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

Full day conference and trade show focuses on compliance issues of current concern to EHS professionals. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.

Full day conference and trade show offers the latest in emerging trends, best practices and compliance issues for IT professionals, CEOs, CFOs and security managers. Agenda will be available on the chamber's website approximately three months prior to the event.