Navigating Crititical Business Challenges and Cost Reductions: Conversations with SIB EVENT DESCRIPTION Is inflation impacting your business? Join us as we partner with SIB Fixed Cost Reduction for a free, dynamic conversation on how businesses can analyze costs and develop achievable solutions! Leading the conversation will be Christian Johnson, SIB’s Vice President of Business Development and Channel Partnerships, who will talk about the challenges businesses face with expenses, and how cost reduction strategies – including vendor optimization, procurement strategies, and contract compliance – can help improve your bottom line. You’ll also hear real-world examples from SIB clients Dick’s Sporting Goods and Primanti Brothers, who utilized SIB’s recommendations to increase efficiencies and cut costs. Following the presentation, Christian will answer your questions and help you start thinking about the innovative strategies that will save you money. For more information on about partnering with SIB on cos-saving strategies for your business please click here. Time & Place Tuesday, October 17, 202311:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Virtual Platform: Zoom Price: FREE REGISTRATION: Register Now + ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Christian Johnson is SIB’s Vice President of Business Development and Channel Partnerships. In his role, he is responsible for both direct business development and the growth and management of SIB’s partner programs. Christian joined SIB in 2012 and has been an integral part of the business development team. He has worked with hundreds of companies in a wide array of industries to them SIB’s clients lower their expenses. Prior to joining SIB, Christian was VP of Marketing for technology start-up Synthio (formerly Social123). Before moving to Charleston, he spent eight years in Bozeman, Montana, where he ran Promotions West, a custom imprint and promotional product company. Christian attended The University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee, where he graduated with a degree an English and a minor in Environmental Studies. Pete Chiappa is the Chief Financial Officer of the iconic Primanti Bros. restaurants, which was acquired earlier this year by Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based PE firm. Pete has worked in private equity-owned businesses for the past 15 years, serving in various executive leadership roles. His previous restaurant experience came from being the CFO of Buffalo Wild Wings’ largest franchisee, Michigan-based Patton Wings, which operates more than 100 restaurants in 8 states. Prior to that, Pete held various roles with Vantage Food; and began his career with KPMG, serving as senior manager in the firm’s Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution practice. Christoph Elben of Coraopolis PA, is a multilingual strategic sourcing, category management and procurement operations executive with broad experience in all aspects of corporate purchasing, e-Sourcing, contract negotiations, category planning, P2P systems, and Policy development. Christoph has been with Dick’s Sporting Goods for over 8 years and is currently the Vice President of Non-Merchandise Procurement. He is responsible for managing all aspects of ~ $1.5B Non-Merchandise Procurement spend, including spend and savings forecasting, capacity management, stakeholder satisfaction, budgeting & cost control, quality and continuous improvement, and team performance.Christoph’s career began at Ariba, Inc, where he spent close to a decade rising to the role of Director of North America and Europe Sourcing Operations. Following that, and prior to his role at DSG Christoph was Director of Global Sourcing Execution Operations at Accenture. Christoph is a graduate of Purdue University and holds a multitude of Certifications in Supply Chain Management. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Chamber Member Mixer – West EVENT DESCRIPTION Our Chamber Member Mixer Series invites you to network this fall with the PA Chamber team and other business leaders, and enjoy food, beverages and a short program. The Western PA event will take place on Tuesday, November 14 at Aurora Innovation in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 & PlaceTuesday, November 14, 20235:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Aurora Innovation1654 Smallman StPittsburgh, PA 15222 Price: FREE Members Only REGISTRATION: Register Now + THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS SANDWICH SPONSOR BEER SPONSOR
Chamber Member Mixer – Central EVENT DESCRIPTION Our Chamber Member Mixer Series invites you to network this fall 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 Thursday, November 2 at Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, PA. 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 & PlaceThursday, November 2, 20235:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Tröegs Independent Brewing200 Hersheypark DrHershey, PA 17033 Price: FREE Members Only REGISTRATION: Register Now + THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS
Chamber Member Mixer – East EVENT DESCRIPTION Our Chamber Member Mixer Series invites you to network this fall with the PA Chamber team and other business leaders, and enjoy food, beverages and a short program. The first event will take place on Wednesday, October 25 at Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, PA. 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, October 25, 20235:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lockheed Martin230 Mall BlvdKing of Prussia, PA 19406 Price: FREE Members Only REGISTRATION: Register Now + THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS Beer SPONSOR
Understanding the Security Features of Microsoft 365 Understanding the Security Features Within Microsoft 365Learn valuable lessons on how safely navigate, collaborate and utilize AI within the Microsoft 365 Suite in this FREE information technology webinar! Join us virtually as we partner with Intrada Technologies to present this valuable webinar. Intrada Technologies’ Senior Project Coordinator James Haywood will deliver a one-hour presentation where he’ll cover:– The full features within the Microsoft 365 Suite– Teach you how to secure collaboration within your team; and– Help you achieve security, compliance, and AI within 365. You won’t want to miss this excellent, free, online opportunity to master one of the nation’s most popular workplace systems! AGENDA: View Agenda + Time & PlaceThursday, September 14, 202311:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Platform: Zoom Price: FREE REGISTRATION: Register Now + ABOUT THE SPEAKER James Haywood is a highly accomplished Senior Project Coordinator with a diverse skill set and a proven successful project management track record. With expertise in network security, compliance, strategy, cloud services, website development, search engine optimization, and digital marketing, James consistently delivers exceptional client results.With a background as a Business and Marketing Consultant for the PA Careerlink, a Technical Consultant for PPG Industrial Coatings, and experience as a General Manager for the Fastenal Company, James possesses a wealth of knowledge and a keen understanding of business and client operations.James’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, an Associate’s Degree in Intelligence Analysis, and various certifications, including Microsoft 365 and IT certifications. These qualifications, combined with his practical experience, equip him with a strong foundation in project management’s technical and strategic aspects.James has achieved notable accolades throughout his career, including being recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania’s 2022 Foremost under 40. He was also the Valedictorian at Army Intelligence School and has been honored as Soldier of the Year for the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.Outside of his professional endeavors, James actively engages in volunteer work. He has served as the Past President of the Rotary Club of Williamsport, Vice President of the Board for the Transitional Living Centers, Board Member for City Alliance Church, Advisory Board member for Curriculum at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Board member for Family Promise of Lycoming County.In his personal life, James is a proud father of two children and manages his rental properties. He also has a strong passion for sports and actively participates in various athletic activities.James Haywood’s extensive experience, exceptional project management skills, and dedication to making a positive impact in his community make him a valuable asset in any professional, project, or client setting. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
2023 IT & Innovations Conference EVENT DESCRIPTION How do you create a culture of innovation at your company, what are business leaders doing to propel an innovative future in Pennsylvania and around the world, and how are employers protecting their online assets from cyber criminals? Hear key discussions about these and other engaging topics of the day at the PA Chamber’s 2023 Annual IT and Innovations Conference! The agenda will include conversations about what’s new in the field of autonomous vehicles; best practices in cyber security; emerging uses for AI; and more. It’s an event filled with enthralling, hot topics you won’t want to miss! SPONSORSHIPClick here for information and pricing regarding valuable sponsorship opportunities that are available for the 2023 IT and Innovations Conference. To learn more, please contact Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557. AGENDA Download the Agenda + Time & PlaceThursday, October 26, 20238:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.The Alloy King of Prussia 301 W. Dekalb PikeKing of Prussia, PA 19406Conference hotel discount rate: $179/night. Click here to reserve your room. Price:Members: $350Non-Members: $425 REGISTRATION: Register Now + 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 AccountancyCPEs5Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs5(ISC)2 AmericasContinuing Professional Education (CPE)5
20th Annual Business Golf Outing Summer is upon us … which means the PA Chamber/PA Chamber Insurance’s milestone 20th Annual Business Golf Outing is fast approaching! Join us on Monday, August 21, to enjoy a memorable day of outdoor networking with more than 200 business leaders and elected officials from across Pennsylvania on Hershey Country Club’s beautiful East and West courses.Among our most popular signature events of the year, the Annual Golf Outing offers multiple premier sponsorship levels that will put your business in the spotlight. Visit the event website or contact Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org to learn more about these high-value sponsorships packages, registration, and event information.We can’t wait to tee it up with you! www.chambergolfouting.com + DATEMonday, August 21, 2023Location:Hershey Country Club1000 E Derry RdHershey, PA 17033 Exclusive Platinum Sponsor GOLD SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE LUNCH SPONSOR AWARDS RECEPTION SPONSOR SNACK CART SPONSOR PRIZE SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORs HOLE SPONSORS BeneconClarity Benefit Solutions Farmers Fire InsuranceGA BIBIKOSGannett FlemingPPLRockefeller GroupSaxton and StumpUGIUPSWM
39th Annual PA Chamber Dinner The 2023 Annual PA Chamber Dinner is going bigger than ever before!We are excited to announce that Pennsylvania’s own Academy Award nominated actor, director, writer, and producer Bradley Cooper will be the keynote speaker at the 39th Annual PA Chamber Dinner on December 14, 2023 in Hershey, PA. Additionally, and for the first time in PA Chamber Annual Dinner history, the program will include a special musical performance by another Pennsylvania native – award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Gabby Barrett.Cooper, a nine-time Oscar nominee, is currently in production on Maestro, a story he co-wrote and is directing, producing, and starring in about the complex love story of Leonard Bernstein (Cooper) and Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). The film will be released by Netflix in 2023.The Annual Dinner will round out with a musical performance by Barrett, whose five-times platinum single “I Hope” was the most-streamed Country song of 2020 and reigned atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks. Her songs have amassed nearly two billion global streams.High value sponsorship opportunities are now available, Click the link below for more information on how you can be a part of the biggest night in Pennsylvania! www.chamberdinner.com + DATE Thursday, December 14, 2023Location:Hershey Lodge325 University DrHershey, PA 17033 Exclusive DIAMOND CO-SponsorS
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 National Civics Bee EVENT DESCRIPTIONThe Pennsylvania Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and six chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania to host a first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition. Pennsylvania has been chosen as one of several states to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 National Civics Bee which encourages young Americans 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 ranging from $250 to $1,000, by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. Time & PlaceThursday, June 15, 20239:00 a.m. — NoonCommonwealth Charter Academy1 Innovation WayHarrisburg, PA 17110 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Click here for information and pricing regarding valuable sponsorship opportunities that are available for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2023 National Civics Bee. To learn more, please contact PA Chamber Events and Engagement Executive Jennifer O’Donnell at jodonnell@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.! CONTACT US If you have any questions or need more information about this event please contact Conference and Events Executive Gretchen McDonel at gmcdonel@pachamber.org or 717.720.5457. 2023 SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORs
2023 Annual Human Resources Conference Attendee Resources We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Annual Human Resources Conference!This is a place you will find all of the information you’ll need to navigate through the day. DATE/TIME Wednesday, April 12, 20237:30am – 3pm (Registration & Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30am, presentation at 8:30am) LOCATION Hershey Lodge and Convention Center800 East Park DriveHarrisburg, PA 17111Directions can be found here PARKING Please Park in the main lot and enter in the Convention Center entrance of the hotel which is closest to the Hershey Grill. REGISTRATION Registration will begin at 7:30 am in the Chocolate Lobby. You will receive your name badge. EXHIBITORS AND BREAKFAST The exhibitors and breakfast and coffee breaks will be set up in Nigerian Room. Directional signs will help guide you. WI-FI Wi-Fi is provided:User Name: Hershey MeetingsPassword: chamber23 AGENDA To access the conference agenda, click here BREAKOUT SESSIONS Morning Breakout Sessions: 11 a.m. – noon Option #1:Assessing Job Applicants with use of Software Algorithms and Artificial IntelligencePresenters: Tricia Springer and Renee Mattei, Eckert SeamansLocation: Aztec Room Description: This presentation will cover an emerging employment topic focused on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Use of Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess job applicants and employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance on this important and emerging topic. This program will discuss the technical guidance, including how existing ADA requirements may apply to the use of AI in employment-related decision making, and will offer promising practices for employers to help with ADA compliance when using AI decision making tools. In addition, this program will survey existing legislation in this area, legislation which may soon make its way to Pennsylvania employers. Option #2:Money Talks: Pay EquityPresenter: Christopher Durham, Duane Morris, LLPLocation: Nigerian Room Description: As companies continue to increase their commitment to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, pay equity issues have steadily moved to the forefront in the minds of not only the business community, but also legislators and enforcement agencies at the state and federal level. Numerous state and local jurisdictions have passed enhanced laws relating to workplace pay equity, including pay range disclosure requirements and salary history bans. Multiple states also require, or are poised to require, reporting of employee pay data, and the EEOC is likely to reinstitute a similar pay data reporting requirement at the federal level. On the regulatory front, pay equity continues to be a focus of enforcement agencies. This breakout session will provide an overview of the legal and regulatory landscape relating to workplace pay equity, and provide recommendations and strategies for businesses to maximize compliance and minimize legal and business risk in this area. Afternoon Breakout Sessions: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Option #1:Corporate Philanthropy: A Tool to Engage EmployeesPresenter: Ivy Buchan, Helix StrategiesLocation: Aztec Room Description: We’ll explore the qualities of a successful corporate philanthropy program and how to use this as an employee engagement tool. With so much need in the community, how to do decide what causes and how much to support? How do you involve your employees? How do you balance supporting your clients and other organizations in need? We’ll touch on all this and more. Option #2:The Labor Landscape: Updates for HR Professionals in 2023 and BeyondPresenter: Julia Herzing, Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Sennett, P.C.Location: Nigerian Room Description: Attorney Julia Herzing will address the latest developments and emerging issues in labor and employment law that affect HR professionals in 2023. This presentation will take a closer look at new or proposed changes to the law and administrative regulations or enforcement on legal issues that HR professionals deal with in the workplace. Specific topics will include: – Labor relations and NLRB updates, including recent opinion letters from NLRB General Counsel on severance agreements – EEO updates, including pay equity, pregnancy discrimination and the Dobbs decision, and religious discrimination in the workplace. – Wage and hour developments and what you can do to prepare for future changes to minimum wage, overtime, and salary requirements MENU Continental Breakfast: Freshly Baked Danish, Muffins and CroissantsFresh FruitBrewed coffee, tea and juices Lunch: Caesar SaladPotato and Rapini SaladMarinated Tomato and Mozzarella SaladBaked ZitiChicken Breast with Marsala MushroomsTuscan Green BeansBreadAssortment of Desserts 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: CERTIFICATION GROUPTYPE OF CREDITSNO. OF Credits Pennsylvania State Board of AccountancyCPEs(PX177225) - Group Study4.5Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs4.5Human Resource Certification InstituteSPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours4.5SHRM Preferred ProviderSHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's4.5 Sponsors EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SPONSOR KEYNOTE SPONSOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS WIFI SPONSOR