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2024 Women in Business Conference Attendee Information

Friday, April 12, 2024

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

(Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.; Program begins at 9:30 a.m.)

ADDRESS:

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA

WHERE TO PARK:

Parking is available at the Penn Square Garage beside the hotel. Additional parking is located at the East King Street Garage.

DIRECTIONS

Hotel entrances can be found on Queen Street and through the Penn Square Garage. The conference is on the Third Floor. You can access this by using the elevators in the lobby across from Starbucks, or by taking the elevators at the bottom of the steps from the Penn Square Garage to the Third Floor.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Ballroom lobby. Stop at the registration table to pick up your name badge upon your arrival.

FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA

To access the conference agenda, click here.

WHERE DO I SIT?

Seating is open unless otherwise noted.

WHEN WILL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH BE SERVED?

Continental Breakfast – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch – 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION LOCATIONS:

Heritage Ballroom – Empowering Inclusion: Women Breaking Barriers (and all other sessions)
Hickory Room – We All Have The Same 24 Hours as Beyonce

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS:
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
We invite you to sit for a complimentary, professional headshot taken by the talented Elaine Gates. Please note: Headshots are available on a first come, first served basis. **Be sure to look for an email from us post event with a link from the photographer that will include all the headshots that were taken.

BRING YOUR BRA:

Feel Your Boobies Foundation will be accepting gently donated bras on behalf of the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, “Bras Across the Bridge.” The annual event celebrates breast cancer survivors, brings awareness to breast health, and raises money to support the Foundation – and you can learn more about it here! We appreciate your support!

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 Coolest Thing Made in PA Launch Party

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The PA Chamber’s “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest celebrates Pennsylvania’s dominance in manufacturing the most well-known and loved products in the world. This year’s contest is going bigger than ever before, and you’re invited to help us kick it off in grand style at a launch party!

The “Coolest Thing Made in PA” Bracket Launch Party will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the Sportsbook within the Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA. Enjoy food and beverage, network with the PA Chamber team, PA Chamber members, and many of the contestants who will compete in this year’s contest. We will publicly unveil our bracket with the 64 participant companies and products crossing all industries across every region of the Commonwealth!

If you’re unfamiliar with the “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest, last year’s inaugural competition took the state by storm, amassing more than 30,000 votes and generating one million social media impressions. You can read more about the contest here and check out a promotional video for this year’s contest here. In addition to doubling the field, this year’s contest will allow public voting on the PA Chamber’s X and Instagram pages.

SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP no later than noon on Monday, March 18.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Time & Place

Monday, March 18, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
777 Hollywood Blvd
Grantville, PA 17028

Price: FREE

REGISTRATION:

Hosted By

Healthy Kids, Affordable Coverage: FREE Children’s Insurance Webinar with Aetna

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Children’s Health Insurance Program(CHIP) is a Federal program administered by each state to help provide health insurance for uninsured kids and teens including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Angela Kritzer from Aetna Better Health Kids, a CHIP Managed Care organization in Pennsylvania will help the audience understand more about CHIP coverage and explain how and why more children may qualify than you previously thought.

The CHIP program provides low-cost or no-cost health coverage to children of families who may not have health coverage through an employer or who may not qualify for Medicaid. The range of eligible children who qualify for CHIP may surprise you. The CHIP coverage is delivered by a series of Managed Care Organizations like Aetna Better Health Kids across the Commonwealth.

Time & Place

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE

REGISTRATION:

Program Highlights

Why health insurance coverage is important for children and how easy it is to access even if a child has pre existing conditions.
We will explore how a working family’s income may not prevent them from getting coverage for their children and if there is a waiting list to get covered.

Attendees will have access to resources that will help educate on the quality Healthcare regardless of their socioeconomic status.

How having CHIP coverage can help children stay healthy with covered regular preventive care and covered vaccinations.

Following the speaker’s presentation, Angie Kritzer will engage in a moderated Q&A session. This program is a free Member Sponsored Webinar and is open to Pennsylvania’s business community. The PA Chamber thanks Aetna Better Health Kids for their partnership.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Angie Kritzer is the Lead Director of Community Engagement for Aetna Better Health Kids. She specializes in collaborating with community organizations to deliver their missions to a broader audience. Her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others drives her creativity in developing and funding pilot programs with targeted initiatives. Angela inspires her statewide team to follow this business model to create meaningful and authentic partnerships, which increases the impact Aetna Better Health Kids in affecting positive change in their communities. Ms. Kritzer takes pride in working with others on social determinants of health, team culture, and personal/professional development.

Continuing Education Credits

Certification Group	Type of Credits	No. Of Credits
Human Resource Certification Institute	SPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours	1
SHRM Preferred Provider	SHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's	1

PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

2024 Economic Forecast & Business Leadership Summit Attendee Information

DATE/TIME

Thursday, February 22, 2024
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration, networking & lunch begins at noon, opening remarks begin at 1:00 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reception honoring Gene Barr, CPBJ Icon Honors Award Recipient. **All are invited to attend.

LOCATION

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Directions can be found here.

AGENDA

To access the conference agenda, click here.

PARKING

Conference parking is in the back lot. Take the stairs or the elevator to the lobby level.

REGISTRATION

Registration will begin at noon in the conference lobby. You will receive your name badge and be able to pick up continuing education credits if applicable.

LUNCH

Lunch will be set up in the Commonwealth Ballroom at 12:00 p.m.
Menu:
Antipasto Italian Salad
Fresh Mozzarella & Roma Tomato Salad
Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
Pasta Primavera, Stuffed Shells, Grilled Chicken Marsala
Cannoli and Chocolate Cake

WI-FI

Wi-Fi: MariottBonvoy
No Password needed

CONTINUING EDUCATION

As an attendee, you are invited to participate in the program and are eligible for Continuing Education credits. Detailed information is below for your convenience:

CLE Credits: 3
This program has been approved by the PA Continuing Legal Education Board for 3 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credits and 0 hours of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse

CLE credit. CPE Credits: 3
Program Sponsor PX177225 Prerequisites: None Level: Management Objective: To provide practical information on how companies can better prepare and manage costs by understanding lead economic forecast indicators.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

WIFI Sponsor

PA Chamber Healthcare Summit

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Healthcare is a leading priority for business leaders who want to ensure workforce retention and that their employees can perform at their best both physically and mentally. However, ongoing concerns about high costs, a pro-plaintiff legal climate, and rising medical malpractice claims create uncertainty. Our Healthcare Summit is designed to address your concerns and provide information about today’s healthcare-related topics! Join us for this great day of learning and discussions with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and more.

SPONSORSHIP

Click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities for the PA Chamber Healthcare 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

Click here to view full agenda.

Time & Place

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hilton Harrisburg
One N. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Price:

Members: $250
Non-members: $325

REGISTRATION:

Featured Keynotes

Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, was appointed to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services by Governor Josh Shapiro on January 17, 2023. She completed the nomination process and took office as Secretary on June 29, 2023.

Prior to this role, Secretary Arkoosh served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners since January 2015, when she was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission. Arkoosh won election to a full four-year term in November 2015 and served as Commission Vice Chair until her election as Commission Chair in November 2016. She was the first woman ever to serve in this role. Arkoosh was re-elected in November 2019 and unanimously chosen by her colleagues to again serve as Chair in January 2020. Montgomery County is the third most populous county in Pennsylvania with over 856,000 residents. The three-member Board of Commissioners oversees a budget of more than $500 million and directs more than 2,800 employees charged with administering and overseeing county functions, including human services.

Kevin Stevens graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA where he captained the hockey, football and baseball teams. Kevin was invited to try out for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies. He admitted he “couldn’t hit the curve ball”, so he decided to pursue hockey.

Kevin received a full hockey scholarship to Boston College where he was a two-time All American and captain of the BC Eagles team. In 1983, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, and his rights would be traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins shortly thereafter. With big dreams of making it to the NHL, Kevin smartly elected to finish his degree at BC in the event he “may have to get a real job”. Kevin graduated from BC in 1987.

From there Kevin represented the U.S. National Hockey Team at the 1987 World Championships and was a member of the 1988 US Hockey Team at the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada.

He then went on to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins where he became one of the top left wingers and power forwards in the National Hockey League.

In Game 3 of the Prince of Wales Conference final versus Boston Bruins, May 21, 1993, Kevin became only the 25th player in NHL history to score 3 goals in a single period. He had a hat trick in the first period and would go on to score another goal before the end of the game. Penguins swept the Bruins in that series and subsequently swept the Chicago Blackhawks to win their 2nd straight Stanley Cup.

One year later, on May 14th, 1993, the Penguins were playing the NY Islanders in game 7 of the Patrick Division Finals. Early in the first period, Kevin skated hard and checked Islanders defenseman Rich Pilon, but hit Pilon’s visor with so much force that it knocked Kevin unconscious. Kevin landed face first on the ice; having been knocked out, he was unable to soften the blow when he landed. Kevin shattered most of the bones in his face and required extensive reconstructive surgery. Doctors cut an incision below his hairline from ear to ear, which was later closed with over 140 stitches, peeled back his skin and reassembled the bones in Kevin’s face with the use of 9 metal plates.

This is where the real journey begins…

Program highlights

Perspectives on Behavioral Health: Advancing Equity, Access, and Resilience
James Kinville, Senior Director, EAP, Workpartners
Randy Wilder, Regional Director, MetLife
Dr. Kenneth Rogers, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Behavioral Health, Wellspan

Innovations in Pharmaceuticals: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Julian Ritchey, Head, Sanofi US Vaccines Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy, Sanofi
Elyse Munoz, Director, Research and Insights, Thought Leadership, IQVIA

Empowering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Strategies for Talent Development and Innovation
Laurie Badzek, Dean and Professor, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State
Nicole Stallings, President and CEO, Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation

Harnessing AI for Transformative Healthcare
Dawai Liu, Global AI Lead, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Dr. Morgan Jefferies, Neurohospitalist & Associate Medical Director for AI, Geisinger Health System

Navigating Medical Malpractice: Insights into Pennsylvania’s Legal Landscape
Chad Goebel, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Healthcare Litigation, Saxton & Stump

Click here to view the agenda.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

GOLD SPONSOR

Bronze Sponsor

WiFi Sponsor

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