Chamber Events

Join Visit Lebanon Valley for a night of networking, music and sampling!

 This great event not only showcases the beauty and resources of the Lebanon Farmers Market but offers great networking opportunities.

Enjoy music from Olivia Farabaugh, and sampling from Lebanon Valley hot spots like Snitz Creek Brewery, Mt. Gretna Brewery, Bouchette Winery and more.

Join the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce on an extraordinary trip to Greece!

Early-Bird Special!

$2,599 per person, plus FREE Delphi tour if reserved by October 26, 2018,

after that date, the cost is $2,699 per person plus cost of Delphi tour. For single occupancy, add $499.

Tour dates are March 16-24, 2019

The Peloponnese is home to an extraordinary collection of archeological sites as well as stunning mountainous scenery and charming villages where a traditional way of life has remained unchanged for centuries. On this splendid cultural journey, trace 5,000 years of Greek history while exploring the country's archeoelogical treasures. Walk in the footsteps of Socrates on the Acropolis and examine artifacts of Athens' Golden Age at the outstanding Acropolis Museum, sail through the scenic Corinth Canal, and enjoy the insights of a local guest speaker on the contemporary Greek economic and social scene.

Tour features:

• Round trip air transportation from Philadelphia, baggage handling and transfers
• First class hotel accomodations
• 20 meals including 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners including drinks. Open bar available at hotel from 11:30 am until 11:30 pm
• Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: city tour of Athens including Acropolis Museum, crossing Corinth Canal, full day excursion to ancient sites & mountainside villages of the Peloponese Peninsula including a visit to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion. Optional tours available.
• The tour encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as a discussion presented by a local guest speaker, olive oil tasting as a local farm and sampling of the traditional Greek aperitif Ouzo
• Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoaches and professional tour directors

Destination highlights include:

Extended stay in one location, cultural connections and Greek interactions, Ouzo tasting, discussions with local guest speaker, local olive farm plantation visit, beautiful countryside of Greece, astounding archeological sites, Bucolic villages, Sarconic islands of Aegina, Poros and Agistri, Ancient Athens-birthplace of Western civilization, World-famous Acropolis & Pantheon, Acropolis Museum, Corinth Canal, Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, Archeological site of Mycenae, Arched Tombs of King's & Gigantic Lion's Gate, Cyclopean Walls, picturesque Venetian town of Nafplion, Oracle & Museum of Delphi, Archeological site of Olympia, Temples of Hera and Zeus, Santorini-island of extreme beauty, Stunning sunsets and much more!

Optional tours include:

• Delphi (lunch included) $139 per person - this tour is FREE if you register by October 26, 2018 
• Olympia (lunch tour) $159 per person 
• Aegina, Poros and Agistri Cruise (lunch included) $139 per person

Optional extension:

• Santorini $599 double occupancy, $798 single occupancy - this extension features first-class hotel accomodations for 2 nights, one-way passage on a ferry from Piraeus to Santorini, domestic air transportation from Santorini to Athens, 2 buffet breakfasts, sightseeing including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: Tour of Santorini including wine tasting.

This workshop covers a number of critical issues relevant to starting and operating a small business. Professional presenters include attorneys, insurance agents, accountants, financial specialists and zoning and codes staff. The workshop is designed for both entrepreneurs thinking about opening their first business and existing business owners looking for a “checkup”. 

Please join this month's Business Roundtable as we present:

The Customer Experience - The Critical Difference

What do your customers, clients, vendors experience when they interact with you or others in your company? Find out how to make things even better. Presented by Tom Burgum, a seasoned CEO mentor with SCORE. Before retiring, Tom was Director of Sales Excellence for Armstrong Ceilings (domestic and international sales process development, implementation and training) and worked in North America, Europe and Asia.

This presentation is free to Chamber members and is part of our monthly Business Roundtable workshop.

Lunch is provided courtesy of Dominos Pizza, Lebanon. Drinks are provided by the Chamber.

While the roundtable is free, registration is requested.

Business Roundtable Annual Schedule:

4/26 - Millennials VS Gen X - THE JEOPARDY MATCH, presented by Amanda Hoover, training specialist, BELCO Federal Credit Union

5/24 - The One Page Business Plan, presented by Jerry Glenn, SCORE Mentor

6/28 - Employee Benefits & Handbook Review, presented by Sage Schott Reed, The Assessment Network

NO JULY ROUNDTABLE

8/23 - Working With the Government, Small Business Administration

9/27 - Legal Issues for Small Businesses, presented by attorney Peggy Morcom, Buzgon Davis Law Offices

10/25 - Marketing 101, Joann Davis Brayman

11/22 - Small Business Accounting and Taxes

12/20 - Getting Ready for Twenty Twenty.

Join us for the area's first ever: Workplace Wellness Summit

The Workplace Wellness Summit is the place to learn about creating your own company wellness program and how to measure its success.

Implementation of a company wellness plan can save your company money by:

• Reducing turnover
• Providing higher productivity
• Providing more creative thinking
• Reducing insurance costs

Schedule:

• 8:00 am - Breakfast/networking
• 8:30 am - Keynote Speakers: Rick Emler and Mary Yoder, VA Medical Center
• 9:00 am - Break
• 9:15 - 9:35 am - Session 1: Developing a Company Strategy: what is the value and strategy of an employee well-being program presented by Denise Graeff, System Director, Corporate Wellness, UPMC Pinnacle 
• 9:40 - 10:00 am - Session 2: Metrics for Determining Success: How do you know your program is working? presented by Diane Harlow, Manager, Employer Based Wellness Services, WellSpan
• 10:00 - 10:25 am - demonstrations, displays, break
• 10:25 - 10:45 am - Session 3: Connecting Employees with EAPs: Using Healthcare Benefits/Tackling Anxiety and Depression presented by Mike Diller, Director, Employee Assistance Program, WellSpan Philhaven
• 10:50 - 11:10 am - Session 4: Creating Happy Days: Reducing stress in the workplace, creating a happy work environment presented by Dr. Marianne Bartley, CEO, Time to Think
• 11:10 - 11:35 am - demonstrations, displays, break
• 11:35 - 11:55 am - Session 5:  Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: The importance of a policy, handling reasonable suspicions, offering support - presented by Gina Riordan, Program Supervisor, Drug Free Workplace PA
• 12:00 -12:20 pm - Session 6: Holistic Options for Better Health, presented by Sarah Locklund, PA Outreach & Education Manager, Herbology.
• 12:20- 1:00 pm - Lunch and final remarks
• 1:00 - 2:00 pm - (Optional): Final demonstrations and displays in lobby

All attendees receive: breakfast, all sessions, lunch, and a tool-kit of resources.

There are many options for participating!

Chamber Members*: $75 per attendee

(*Members of surrounding chambers are eligible at the chamber member rate - please contact our office for details.)

Non-Members: $150 per attendee 

Demonstrations/displays:

• Lebanon Family YMCA
• Kirby Acupuncture 
• Fava & Maria Eye Associates 
• Herbology
• Compass Mark
• WellSpan Health
• UPMC Pinnacle
• Herbology 
• Time to Think, LLC

Sponsorship Opportunities (Chamber members only): 

Gold Sponsor (multiple) $1,000 each

• 4 attendees for the summit
• Display space in the lobby with option of a demonstration
• Pop-up Banner on display at the back of the multipurpose room
• Inclusion of company material for participant ‘Tool kit’
• Full page ad in program
• Inclusion in all event marketing

Silver Sponsor: (multiple) $600 each

• 2 attendees for the summit
• Display space in the lobby with option of a demonstration
• Inclusion of company material for participant ‘Tool kit’
• Half page ad in program
• Inclusion in all event marketing

Bronze Sponsor: (multiple) $300 each

• 1 attendee for the summit
• Display space in lobby
• Inclusion of company material for participant ‘Tool kit’
• Quarter page ad in program
• Inclusion in all event marketing (name listing only)

Display Space: (multiple) $100 each 

• Display space in lobby
• Inclusion of company material for participant ‘Tool kit’
• Breakfast and lunch included (summit sessions not included) 

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

New and existing members are invited to join us for a presentation highlighting membership benefits.

Topics will include:

• What are my membership benefits? 
• How can I be more involved?
• How can the Chamber market my business?

Are you considering joining the Chamber? This is a great session for you too!

There is no cost to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

For registration please call 717-273-3727 or email Brooke at bmendoff@lvchamber.org. 

If you have any questions please contact Brooke at bmendoff@lvchamber.org or call 717-273-3727

Batter Up!

Join us for an exclusive sneak peek before the home opener!

The evening will include:

• Batting practice on the field (until sunset)
• Tours of Clipper Magazine Stadium including a behind the scenes look at the clubhouse
• Food and drinks 
• Networking opportunities

Join the Leadership Lebanon Valley Class of 2019 for a "Day on Your Own" NYC Bus Trip! Seats are limited, so don't miss this great opportunity and register today! Proceeds benefit the Leadership Lebanon Valley Scholarship Fund.

Please join us as we celebrate entreprenuerialism and small business in the Lebanon Valley.

We are pleased to announce this year's honorees:

2019 Small Businesss Persons of the Year

John and Jennifer Bower, Domino's Pizza, Lebanon

2019 Leon Hoover Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

John Noll, Swatara Coffee, Jonestown

Congratulations! Come and celebrate as we present awards and certificates to these great business owners. 

Keynote Speaker: Anne Kirby, founder of The Candy Factory.

Anne started her first design and marketing company in 1999. After feeling the effects of social isolation, she acknowledged the need for a collaborative community and started a social networking group called The Creative House of Lancaster in 2007. Anne founded her thriving coworking space called The Candy Factory in 2010 after identifying the need amongst members for a shared collaborative workspace. Eventually moving into a larger space in 2014, the Candy Factory now inhabits 14,000 square feet of space in the historic Lancaster Storage Company.

Join us as we celebrate and show our appreciation and gratitude for these small businesses who support the economy of the Lebanon Valley!

The luncheon attracts a large audience of business leaders from throughout the Valley.

Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. 

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:

and our Silver Sponsors:

Join us for lunch with Congressman Dan Meuser and representatives from the US Chamber.

• Congressman Meuser will share his priorities for 2019 and his committee/subcommittee assignments
• The US and PA Chamber will provide a quick overview of 2019 goals

There will be time for Q&A.

Additional details to follow. 

The Government Affairs Roundtable is sponsored by

Please join this month's Business Roundtable as we have a little fun with:

Millennials VS Gen X - The Battle Ground

How do these generations think differently? How do they think the same? We'll see by their answers! Come on out for a fun time while learning how to better your communication skills with different generations. Moderated by Amanda Hoover, training specialist, BELCO Community Credit Union.

This presentation is free to Chamber members and is part of our monthly Business Roundtable workshop.

Lunch is provided courtesy of Dominos Pizza, Lebanon. Drinks are provided by the Chamber.

While the roundtable is free, registration is requested.

Business Roundtable Annual Schedule:

5/31 - The One Page Business Plan, presented by Jerry Glenn, SCORE Mentor

6/28 - Employee Benefits & Handbook Review, presented by Sage Schott Reed, The Assessment Network

NO JULY ROUNDTABLE

8/23 - Working With the Government, Small Business Administration

9/27 - Legal Issues for Small Businesses, presented by attorney Peggy Morcom, Buzgon Davis Law Offices

10/25 - Marketing 101, Joann Davis Brayman

11/22 - Small Business Accounting and Taxes

12/20 - Getting Ready for Twenty Twenty.

Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Eastern Electrical Systems!

Eastern Electrical Systems will be hosting an Open House from 10 am to 2 pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony beginning at 11:30 am. 

Take this chance to learn more about the services they provide such as advanced surveillance, gunshot detection, response systems and much more!

There will be swag, prizes and refreshments.

For more information contact Brooke at 717-273-3727 or bmendoff@lvchamber.org  

— a program of Leadership Lebanon Valley

Purpose: To provide education, training and tools to employees or anyone in the workforce who may be ready to advance to a managerial position. Individuals attending the training will enter the workforce with a greater skill set. This is an accelerated leader on-boarding program.

Who might utilize this program:

• Any member business with employees that does not have an internal training program
• Students and individuals who are looking to advance their skills before applying for a position
• Employees moving into entry level supervisory positions

Program Structure:

• Classes will run one time a week for four weeks from 8:00 -10:30 am
• Classes last 2½ hours each for a total of 10 hours of training

Program Details:

• Each class after the first will begin with a 30-minute reflection/discussion on how participants applied their new skills throughout the previous week
• Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources and information to back up the lessons

Training includes:

Session 1: May 2

Self-Evaluation – What are your professional strengths and weaknesses, how can you utilize your strengths as a leader and develop strategies to overcome weaknesses.

Presenter/facilitator: Dennis Mellott - Team Builders

Session 2: May 9

Professional Standards in the Workplace: ethics, behavior, time management.

Presenter/facilitator: Dr. Marianne Bartley, Time to Think.

Session 3: May 16

How to Manage Staff: motivation, managing difficult employees, scheduling, understanding HR and legal requirements, hiring and firing.

Presenter/facilitator: Sage Schott Reed, The Assessment Network.

Session 4: May 23

Becoming Part of the Company Team – advancing the mission and goals of the company, adding innovation and ideas for growth, making the change to management, managing the work-life balance.

Presenter/facilitator Robert Hadfield, Certified SCORE Mentor.

Join us for an Open House with PA State Representative Russ Diamond!

During the Open House you will have the chance to tour the new office, chat with Diamond about state-related concerns and enjoy food from Mancino's Pizza and Catering. 

Help us show our appreciation for the members of our armed services! Join us as we recognize and celebrate the loyal individuals who have dedicated their lives to the various branches of the United States military.

Our Keynote Speaker this year is State Representative, Frank Ryan!  

2019 General Frank Smoker Beyond the Call Award Recepient is Richard Bleistine.

Bleistine, a US Navy Veteran, hsa conducted military funerals at Indiantwn Gap National Cemetary continously since 1982, when the cemetery opened for burials.  

Through a generous donation by Luthercare, 20 FREE tickets are available to Active or Retired military, Reserves or Veterans. Please contact the Chamber office at 717-273-3727 if you are interested. These tickets will be first come, first serve. Registration is required in advance to take advantage of this offer.  

• Breakfast is served from 7:30 am-8:00 am.

• Program begins at 8:00 am.

A special thank you to our:

Presenting Sponsor

Patron Sponsors

— a program of Leadership Lebanon Valley

Session 2:

Professional Standards in the Workplace: ethics, behavior, time management.

Presenter/facilitator: Dr. Marianne Bartley, Time to Think.

Registration for this 4 week course is available through the May 2 event listing. 

Leadership Day Conference 

Sponsored by: WellSpan Health

Everyone is welcome to attend LLV's Leadership Day Conference. This annual event boasts phenomenal guest speakers and topics related to business and organizational challenges. Each participant will have the opportunity to network with and learn from a variety of community and business leaders.

You will have the option of attending a morning and afternoon class from the following options.

Workshop A: "Put Down That Darn Phone!" How to be more "present" and efficient in your personal and professional life

Stephanie Andreozzi, PDT, MBA, Senior Director, Clinical Services, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

Cell phones and email have become a significant part of our everyday work and home lives, but they have the potential to slow us down and cause us to be disconnected from the "now". Learn strategies for self-awareness and creating balance in this interactive session that can help both you and your team. 

Workshop B:  "Weed @ Work - Up in Smoke"
Peggy Morcom, Esq., Buzgon Davis Law Offices
This session offers an overview of laws surrounding medical marijuana in the workplace and what employers should know before a misstep causes a business to "Go Up in Smoke".

Workshop C: The Changing Tide of Philanthropy
Kenny Montijo, CEO, United Way of Lebanon County

Innovation and technology are disrupting traditional fundraising models and competition for limited resources is pulling communities apart. Organizations must leverage partnerships to multiply impact and be willing to share credit and resources. In this session, Kenny will engage with the audience to discuss changing donor behaviors, progressive corporate social responsibility practices, and leveraging your network to build a donor centered culture.  

— a program of Leadership Lebanon Valley

— a program of Leadership Lebanon Valley

Join the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce for an information session on an Adventurous Trip to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Where steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to see the aurora borealis - one of nature's most dazzling light displays, also know as the northern lights.

Light refreshments to be provided. 

Tour Dates

December 2-8, 2019 

Tour Cost*

$3,999 - Double occupancy

$4,499 - Single occupancy

$3,969 - Triple occupancy

*prices reflect bookings made prior to May 23, 2019

Cost Includes 

Airport transportation, roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, and 10 meals

Fantastic Experiences

- Explore Skogar Folk Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life.

- Experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir and Strokkur.

- Learn about the volcanic nature of the island of Iceland during a visit to the Lava Exhibition Center.

Must-See Inclusions

- Search for nature's dazzling display on a northern lights cruise.

- See Jokulsarion glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs.

- Relax in the warm, mineral rich water of the Blue Lagoon.

Tour Highlights

Reykjavik, Northern Light Cruise, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Vik, Seljialansfoss, Skogar Folk Museum, Skogafoss, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull Glacier, Lava Exhibition Center, and Blue Lagoon.