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Centennial Flashback
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It was reported at the 1960 Manufacturer's Council that there is "considerable unskilled labor in the area; however, far too many students are coming out of local high school without any exposure to trade training... The representatives in both conferences again were in agreement as to the need for an Area Technical School to better serve the needs of those students who will not go to college, as well as to better meet the needs of local industries."
The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center was established in 1968 and has done a great job of meeting the needs of the students and businesses in the Lebanon Valley.
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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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Upcoming Events
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Click on the listing for more information.
Thursday, October 13
November 2 & December 9
Thursday, November
Friday, November 18
Register for these Chamber events and more by calling 717-273-3727,
online, or via
email!
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NEW MEMBERS!
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Please welcome these new members to the Chamber.
The Connect
and
Tabor Church
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 October 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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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 September!
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Shope Gardens Construction
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The Assessment Network
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Join Our List
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For Your Business. For Our Community.
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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. featuring:
Mike Atchie - Williams Co.
Jeff Logan - PA Chemical Industries Council
Peter Hughes - Red Barn Consulting
and a "State of the County" update by the County Commissioners.
Panel breakout sessions will focus on diversity, economic development, workforce and education and a CEO panel. Visit here to see the full agenda and panelists.
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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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.
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It's Our Centennial Dinner Celebration!
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You'll soon be receiving your invitation in the mail to the final extravaganza celebrating our 100th anniversary!
Registration
is now open online or call to be registered by phone (717) 273-3727.
The evening will be filled with fun, laughs, great food and entertainment. Music by Jay Umble with a quartet of fine musicians;your evening's emcee is LVCC Past Chair and local businessman Randy Ebersole; selection of hors d'oeuvres; three course meal with one drink ticket (beer or wine) - cash bar available; the presentation of the ONE TIME Business of the Century Award; toasts, roasts, and local trivia! Stay a little longer and dance!
We'll be honoring past chairs, sharing some history and adding in some laughs. You won't want to miss this once-in-a-hundred years event!
Friday, November 18 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey in the Majestic Ballroom. Tickets are $60 per person (members and non-members) or $440 for a table of 8. For more details visit here.
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor:
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Leadership Lebanon Valley
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If you or a member of your staff have an interest in learning about the important issues and challenges facing the Lebanon Valley, meeting the individuals who chart the course for our community and receiving training in leadership skill areas, then Leadership Lebanon Valley is the program for you!
I was a member of the 2015 Leadership Lebanon Valley Class, also known as the best class ever (the caveat is that every Leadership class believes their class is the best ever).
The Leadership pr
ogram was eye-opening and beneficial all around. I remember the first few days of orientation when a group of strangers were huddled together in a cabin partaking in team building exercises and developing their leadership qualities. While we started off as strangers, we quickly became acquainted with one another. By the end of the program, apart from making life long business connections, genuine friendships were made and which continue to this day.
Apart from the people, the benefits of the program are invaluable. First, the program was flexible and not very demanding, which appealed to me as I was concerned about the time commitment and completing my day-to-day duties as an attorney. Apart from the orientation, only one day per month for one year was required to complete the program. Second, the program provided what felt like limitless opportunities to learn all that Lebanon County has to offer, a sample of which was learning about the education, agricultural, and cultural aspects of Lebanon County.
My recommendation for anyone considering this program is to not be passive, but jump in feet first. The program will help you learn about the county and help you as an individual and/or business leader.
- Joe Crowe, 2015 Leadership Lebanon Valley Graduate
Leadership Lebanon Valley, a program of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain an overview of the Lebanon Valley area and to develop leadership skills and knowledge that will benefit themselves, their employers and our community. We hope that you will take a minute to consider being part of this program. You can download the
application as well as the
scholarship application if you feel you need help with the fees.
To obtain further information about Leadership Lebanon Valley, contact the Chamber at 273-3727 or email
[email protected].
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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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What's Been Happening
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Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the September CEO Roundtable at the Brasenhill Mansion.
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SCORE representative and business consultant, Bob Hadfield, led a discussion about the challenges businesses face.
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The Women in Business Committee organized a day of fun and wine on Sunday, September 25.
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Tour attendees traveled by coach to 5 wineries, tasting their way throughout Central PA.
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Linda Jackson and Frank Dixon speak at the Lebanon Volunteers in Medicine Grand Opening celebrating the new Walk-in Clinic of the already successful medical facility. |
Chamber CEO, Greg Buckler stands with George Rodriguez (right), owner, for the grand opening of The Connect on South 8th Street in Lebanon
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Patriot Day Committee member, Bernie Buzgon, presents Karen Baxter - representative of the Met-Ed Foundation, with flowers of appreciation for their continued presenting sponsorship of the event.
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Police Sergeant Steve Bord, accompanied by the Lebanon Community Concert Band, sings to the crowd for the 15th annual Patriot Day Concert.
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 No matter your party affiliation, it's important that you exercise your right to vote this November 8th. The following is a list of candidates that you will see on your ballot.
Source: Lebanon County Voter Registration Office.
President of the United States
- Hillary Clinton - Dem
- Donald J. Trump - Rep
- Darrell L. Castle - Con
- Jill Stein - Grn
- Gary Johnson - Lib
United States Senator
- Katie McGinty - Dem
- Pat Toomey - Rep
- Edward T. Clifford III - Lib
Attorney General
- Josh Shapiro - Dem
- John Rafferty - Rep
Auditor General
- Eugene A. Depasquale - Dem
- John Brown - Rep
- John J. Sweeney - Grn
- Roy A Minet - Lib
State Treasurer
- Joe Torsella - Dem
- Otto Voit - Rep
- Kristin Combs - Grn
- James Babb - Lib
Representative in Congress
6th Congressional District
- Mike Parrish - Dem
- Ryan Costello - Rep
15th Congressional District
- Rick Daugherty - Dem
- Charles W. Dent - Rep
- Paul Rizzo - Lib
Representative in the General Assembly
101st Legislative District
- Lorraine Scudder - Dem
- Frank Ryan - Rep
102nd Legislative District
- Jake Long - Dem
- Russ Diamond - Rep
104th Legislative District
- Jody L. Rebarchak - Dem
- Susan C. Helm - Rep
If you are unsure of your polling location, visit here for a complete listing.
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