Events & Training

HR Manager Webinar Series Part II

Webinar

Apr 26, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

Once employers go through screening résumés and interviewing candidates, they narrow the list of candidates to those they believe will be a good fit.  One of the final pieces most employers include as part of their hiring process is to conduct a background check, which can be a valuable way to discover relevant information about the candidates. 

Benefits Consortium Webinar

Webinar

May 3, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

With businesses dealing with the rising cost of health insurance, increasing deductibles and the uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act, you need more than just insurance—you need solutions.

In the Footsteps of Leaders Spring Program

Gettysburg Hotel

May 9 - May 10, 2018

THIS DATE IS SOLD OUT!

Annual IT Security Conference

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

May 17, 2018 | 8:30 am to 3 pm

Data breaches and malicious attacks from both external and internal sources continue to be the highest priority for IT professionals…and top management.

DEP Quarterly

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

May 23, 2018

Held exclusively for PA Chamber members in the environmental and energy regulated community, this event series provides an opportunity for members to hear first-hand from PA Department of Environmental Protection officials as well as other state and regulatory agencies, legislators and trade associations in the Commonwealth.  DEP Quarterly features discussions and presentations from decision-makers and experts in the energy and water, waste, air and natural resources environmental sectors, as well as updates provided by subject matter experts from leading law, engineering and consulting firms.  The events are also a valuable opportunity to network with peers and get involved in the PA Chamber’s environmental committees. 

HR Manager Webinar Series Part III

Webinar

May 24, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

Employee handbooks are an effective way to communicate policies and procedures to employees.  However, a poorly drafted handbook may put an employer at risk for unanticipated liability.  Employee handbooks are not “one size fits all.”  It is critical that any handbook reflect the unique circumstances of that particular workplace.   But there are essential policies that should be part of every handbook.  With more scrutiny by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on employee handbooks, coupled with the tsunami of harassment allegations being heard at many companies from all over the U.S., it is more important than ever that companies develop and maintain their employee handbooks correctly.

Re-entry Programs Webinar, Part 1

Webinar

May 31, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

Re-entry Programs Part 1: A Successful Resource in Employee Recruitment - As companies struggle to find employees to fill vacant jobs, there are valuable pools of prospective recruits that remain untapped.  Re-entry programs have been a proven successful resource in employee recruitment.

Unemployment Compensation Roundtable

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

Jun 6, 2018 | 8:30 am to Noon

Unemployment compensation remains a complicated area of employment law, and one of the larger costs facing most companies.  Rules include the requirement for claimants to look for work, employers’ relief from charges, and critical elements regarding UC hearings.  And for many employers, the most challenging aspects of the law involve UC eligibility and how to effectively navigate the adjudication process when disputes arise.  Companies are making errors and need clear information to help them avoid mistakes.

Re-entry Programs Webinar, Part 2

Webinar

Jun 7, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

Re-entry Programs Part 2: The Employer Perspective - Many employers are hesitant on hiring ex-offenders; fear of relapse, reliability and trust. However, many companies are utilizing reentry candidates as a positive employment pool to draw their workforce from and have experienced many positive benefits and outcomes. 

15th Annual Business Golf Outing

Aug 20, 2018 | 12:45 pm to 6 pm

Join us as more than 200 CEOs, business leaders and top officers representing companies from across Pennsylvania enjoy a day on the Hershey® Country Club's famed East and West courses.

Benefits Consortium Webinar

Webinar

Sep 13, 2018 | 11 am to Noon

With businesses dealing with the rising cost of health insurance, increasing deductibles and the uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act, you need more than just insurance—you need solutions.

OSHA and Safety Roundtable

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

Sep 21, 2018 | 8:30 am to Noon

The Pennsylvania Chamber’s OSHA conferences and roundtables help safety directors better understand and eliminate costly safety problems, keeping employees safe and your company in compliance, and avoiding the potential for fines and penalties down the road.

HR Roundtable

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

Sep 21, 2018 | 8:30 am to Noon

Designed to develop Human Resources professional’s skills through comprehensive professional training programs for every level of experience, the PA Chamber’s human resources, employment law, wage and hour, UC and WC conferences and roundtables provide the latest inside information on critical employee issues that impact how you do business now and in the next few years.

DEP Quarterly

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Sep 26, 2018

Held exclusively for PA Chamber members in the environmental and energy regulated community, this event series provides an opportunity for members to hear first-hand from PA Department of Environmental Protection officials as well as other state and regulatory agencies, legislators and trade associations in the Commonwealth.  DEP Quarterly features discussions and presentations from decision-makers and experts in the energy and water, waste, air and natural resources environmental sectors, as well as updates provided by subject matter experts from leading law, engineering and consulting firms.  The events are also a valuable opportunity to network with peers and get involved in the PA Chamber’s environmental committees. 

34^th Annual Chamber Dinner

Oct 1, 2018 | 5 pm to 9 pm

Join us for the premier gathering of Pennsylvania’s Business Leaders & Lawmakers at the 34^th annual Chamber Dinner.

Fall Energy and Environmental Compliance Conference

Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry

Oct 17, 2018 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Considered by many the most comprehensive environmental compliance events in the state, the Pennsylvania Chamber’s environmental and energy conferences are designed to help and prepare environmental managers to meet the numerous challenging demands of today’s environmental programs.

Pittsburgh Human Resources Conference

Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry

Oct 17, 2018 | 8:30 am to 3 pm

Designed to develop Human Resources professional’s skills through comprehensive professional training programs for every level of experience, the PA Chamber’s human resources, employment law, wage and hour, UC and WC conferences and roundtables provide the latest inside information on critical employee issues that impact how you do business now and in the next few years.

In the Footsteps of Leaders Fall Program

Gettysburg Hotel

Oct 24 - Oct 25, 2018

In the Footsteps of Leaders:  Gettysburg Leadership Training Program—many of today’s companies describe a shortage of employees ready to move into management positions.  And with baby boomers retiring in increasing numbers—taking a lifetime of expertise and knowledge with them— some of the most critical issues facing today’s businesses are the development of leaders and the need for business succession planning.

Fall Energy and Environmental Compliance Conference

Crowne Plaza Valley Forge

Oct 30, 2018 | 8:30 am to 3 pm

Considered by many the most comprehensive environmental compliance events in the state, the Pennsylvania Chamber’s environmental and energy conferences are designed to help and prepare environmental managers to meet the numerous challenging demands of today’s environmental programs.

Pennsylvania Innovation Summit

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

Nov 15, 2018

With abundant and sustainable energy, an educated workforce, and an ideal location for safe movement of people and goods on the roads, air and waterways, Pennsylvania is a state with exciting new innovations across a variety of industries.  The Pennsylvania Chamber Educational Foundation presents this new event not only to showcase Pennsylvania’s profile as a leader in innovation, but to educate on the latest innovation techniques and practices that presidents, CEOs, top officers, business leaders, environmental and human resources directors in Pennsylvania and surrounding states can take back and begin to use for their companies and communities.

Annual Human Resources Conference

Hershey Lodge

Nov 27, 2018 | 8:30 am to 3:45 pm

Designed to develop Human Resources professional’s skills through comprehensive professional training programs for every level of experience, the PA Chamber’s human resources, employment law, wage and hour, UC and WC conferences and roundtables provide the latest inside information on critical employee issues that impact how you do business now and in the next few years.