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Centennial Flashback
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At the August 26, 1985 board meeting, new member Jerome Kalinoski of Light Impressions, was welcomed into the board meeting to familiarize himself with Chamber operations.
Now, 31 years later, Jerry Kalinoski is still supporting the Chamber and provided the photo that graces the cover of our centennial game, Lebanopoly. This photo, pictured below, is of the 9th and 10th Street bridges at night.
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While you're reading
this, it could be
YOUR ad read
by others.
Click
here for more info on building your business through Chamber advertising.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Centennial Dinner
Celebration
Friday, November 18,
Holiday Inn
Harrisburg-Hershey
Look for more details soon!
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Upcoming Events
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Click on the listing for more information.
Thursday, September 22 -
Register for these Chamber events and more by calling 717-273-3727,
online
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email
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NEW MEMBERS!
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Please welcome these new members to the Chamber.
If you have a business that you think could benefit from membership, please send their name to: [email protected]
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Membership Anniversaries
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Congratulations and thank you to these Chamber members who celebrated their Milestone Membership Anniversary in August 2016!
1st ANNIVERSARY
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Join Our Centennial Sponsors!
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This year-long sponsorship, celebrating the Chamber's centennial anniversary is the perfect opportunity for a smaller business budget to benefit from an investment in the year-lo
ng centennial celebration with lots of advertising opportunities included.
You could be featured at our Centennial Dinner Celebration!
Interested in being one of our 100 for $100 businesses? Call the Chamber at 717-273-3727 or email
[email protected].
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Play Your Way
Through the Valley
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Our Lebanopoly features various businesses from the Lebanon Valley area as well as iconic tokens. Play with your family, friends, and coworkers while you interact with Lebanon Valley businesses through the game!
The games make great gifts for the holidays - for family, co-workers and vendors!
Only a limited number of games are available at only
$25 Each
*sales tax included in price
Call the Chamber today to reserve your copy, or pick one up at the Chamber office located at 604 Cumberland Street in Lebanon!
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Lebanon Valley Prints
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This customized Lebanon poster, designed by Community Creations, is an illustrated montage of Lebanon Valley businesses and landmarks. Check it out at our office.
Unframed/Unsigned = $15
Unframed/Signed = $27
Framing options available!
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Member Headlines!
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Our Members Make the News!
If you have news to share,
click here to submit your story.
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Are you a looking to learn more about the Lebanon Valley? Are you wanting to grow your leadership experience? If so, Leadership Lebanon Valley is the program for you. Leadership Lebanon Valley is an eleven month program that dives into the heart of what makes the Lebanon Valley what it is. One day each month, participants will experience themed related activities.
The 2017 Leadership Class is forming now.
The deadline for early registration discounts is October 14. Contact Jessica Stankovich at [email protected] or
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Member Renewals
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The Lebanon Valley Chamber extends its appreciation to the following members who renewed their membership in the Chamber during the month of August!
Sprint Moose's LZ Bar & Grill Snitz Creek Brewery CSD Construction & Development Services Heisey's Diner Feather & Feather, P.C. Law Firm UGI Energy Services, Inc. Strickler Insurance Retire-Wise Financial Services, Inc North Group Consultants Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Airgas (an Air Liquide Company) Covenant UMC. BeYohnd Mail & Marketing Dr. Bruce Ioli Yocum & Co. Congressman Charlie Dent Lebanon Ridge Community Health Hebron Catering and Events, Inc. Edible Arrangements Reedy Diesel Service Mental Health Association of Lebanon County BC Fitness Saftisports, LLC Members 1st Federal Credit Union Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Lebanon Country Club Seibert & Associates City of Lebanon Authority G.P. Harris Construction, Inc. Tents & Events Martin Appliance & Water Conditioning McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC Annville Township Jack Williams Tire and Auto Forever Green Lawncare & Landscaping Zimmey's Automotive Williams Simone Associates, Inc. South Annville Township Weidle Sanitation Service Lebanon Paint & Wallpaper, Inc. Waste Recovery Solutions, Inc. UGI Kwik Quality Press Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation Enck's Gun Barn Traditions of Hershey |
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An Important Message from CEO Greg Buckler:
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Navigating the New Overtime Standards Regulations
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Concerned about what the new Overtime Standards mean for your business or organization? Join the Chamber's Community Benefits Roundtable for their workshop "Navigating the New Overtime Standards Regulations" on Friday, October 14, at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Facilitated by Sage Schott-Reed, this workshop will answer your questions about the new regulations.
for more information or to register.
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15th Annual Patriot Day Concert
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Sunday, September 11,
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Lebanon High School Auditorium
1000 S. 8th Street, Lebanon
This event honors the first responders in our community and the past and current members of the Armed Forces from our area...
read more
Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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Take A Break at the 2016 Business Expo
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Get Connected
at the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce's 2016 Business Expo!
Mark your calendars for September 26
to attend the Chamber's Annual Business Expo at the Lebanon Expo Center. Attendees will be able to connect with hundreds of Lebanon area business leaders in attendance. Nearly forty vendors will be exhibiting to showcase their business services or non profit agencies sharing volunteer opportunities.
The Business Expo is FREE to attend.
Limited space still remains for any business or agencies wanting to exhibit at the September 26th Expo.
Contact Jessica Stankovich at
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Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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Business and Economic Conference
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Join the Chamber on
Friday, October 7 for its 2016 Business and Economic Conference. The conference will run from
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at HACC's Lebanon Campus.
Keynote presentations will include an update on the Atlantic Sunrise Project by Williams Co. and a "State of the County" by the County Commissioners.
Panel breakout sessions will focus on diversity, economic development, workforce and education and a CEO panel.
Registration for the full day's program, including breakfast, lunch and parking is $50.
Sign up here.
Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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Nominations: 2016 Nonprofit of the Year Award
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Nominations are currently being accepted for the Chamber's 2016 Nonprofit of the Year Award!
The 2016 Nonprofit of the Year will be chosen base on it
s impact upon the Lebanon Valley, significant accomplishments, community collaborations and responsiveness to the community's needs.
The Nonprofit of the Year Award has been presented by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2009. Past winners include Lebanon County Christian Ministries, Jubilee Ministries, Lebanon Valley Family YMCA, Lebanon Family Health Services, Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center (SARCC), the Lebanon Valley Conservancy, and OnFire Youth Ministries
Nominations are due Friday, September 9.
The Nonprofit of the Year Award recipient will be recognized during the Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, December 14. Finalists will be announced in early October and will have the opportunity to address the audience at the Salute to Community Service Business After Hours on October 25.
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Nominations: Business of the Century Award
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The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with its 100th Anniversary Celebration, is calling for nominations for a one-time award to be presented to the
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce Business of the Century
, the business that has made the biggest impact on the Lebanon Valley during the past century. Nomination is easy!
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New and Expanded
Small Business Roundtable Coming!
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The Chamber is excited that it will be announcing soon a new format to its monthly Small Business Roundtable. The new structure will provide additional opportunities to
build relationships and networking connections with larger businesses throughout the Lebanon Valley
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Stay tuned for more news!
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FIREBALL RUN is coming to the Lebanon Valley!
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Mark your calendar! On September 27-28 of 2016, "The FIREBALL Run Adventurally" television show will be stopping in the Lebanon Valley!
The FIREBALL Run Adventurally is an action packed, 26-episode adventure travel series, which follows the drama of 40 driving teams as they take part in a legendary, eight-day, 2,000-mile, life-sized trivia game. Teams consist of national celebrities as well as big business owners, corporate executives, and elected officials. Read More Here...
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Jack Howard, Senior Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presents Congressman Dent (PA- 15th) and Congressman Costello (PA-6th) with the Spirit of Enterprise Award.
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Public Affairs Roundtable Hosts
Congressmen Dent and Costello
On August 25, the Lebanon Valley Chamber hosted its Congressional delegation for two events in Lebanon. Congressmen Charlie Dent (PA- 15th) and Congressmen Ryan Costello (PA- 6th) were the speakers for the Chamber's quarterly Public Affairs Roundtable held at the Chamber office. Then, that evening, the Congressmen attended and spoke at the Chamber's LVYP monthly mixer at Snitz Creek Brewery. Congressmen Dent and Costello spoke of current issues before the U.S. House of Representatives and answered questions from the audience. The Chamber's Public Affairs Roundtable is sponsored by PRL, Inc.
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| Congressman Charlie Dent (PA- 15th), Rep. Mauree Gingrich (101st), Congressman Ryan Costello (PA- 6th), Greg Buckler, President and CEO Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce |
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LVYP Mixer at Snitz Creek Brewery with Congressmen Dent and Costello |
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Our Geocache Treasure Hunters had a great afternoon.
Check out the winners:
First place winners, MIke and Kelli Plasterer stand with Laura Putt of Visit Lebanon Valley, the lead sponsor, and Centennial Committee Chair and LVCC chair elect, Karen Groh. They received a $50 VISA card and a copy of Lebanopoly.
Second place winners (left), Chad and Missy Eberly with Jake the Dog and Visit Lebanon Valley board member Jan Morrissy, received a $25 VISA card and a copy of Lebanopoly. Third place winners (right), the Sweigart family received a copy of Lebanopoly.
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From the Lebanon Valley Workforce Alliance:
Lebanon Valley College's Path to Project Success
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According to the Project Management Institute Talent and Skills Gap report, between 2010 and 2020, 15.7 million new project management roles will be created globally across seven project-intensive industries. Along with job growth, there will be a significant increase in the economic footprint of the profession; the project management profession is slated to grow by $6.61 trillion dollars. This enormous anticipated growth, along with higher-than-average salaries, will make the next few years an opportune time for professionals and job-seekers to build project management skills.
However, despite this increased need, not all organizations are currently performing equally when it comes to effective project management.
High-performing organizations complete 80 percent or more of projects on time and on budget, while meeting original goals.
Low-performing organizations complete 36 percent or fewer of projects on time and on budget, while meeting original goals.
To alleviate this skills gap, Lebanon Valley College's Office of Professional Studies offers a new program that integrates project management and business analysis essentials into one comprehensive course-Path to Project Success. Starting this fall, you can advance your project management skills, completing an actual project that can make an immediate impact on your ROI. You'll also earn a valuable credential from a nationally-recognize institution and required certification (or re-certification) hours for the Project Management Institute exam.
In the meantime, Chamber members are invited to view a webinar related to this topic, compliments of LVC. If you missed it, you can view the "Building Consensus" webinar recording here.
Visit
www.lvc.edu/pathtoproject success to learn more about LVC's 11-week, 100% online, Path to Project Success Program. The next cohort begins Oct. 3, so we encourage you to apply early to reserve your spot. You are eligible for a 10% Preferred Partner Tuition Discount as a member of the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Beth Romanski, director of professional studies, 717-867-6336, [email protected].
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