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Check Out What’s Going On With Our Chamber Councils
Keep an eye out for awesome Chamber events this month!
The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to keep you updated each month with everything that their volunteer councils have planned this year, including featured upcoming events, community programs, and business community features!
Their Councils include the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, Women’s Council, Young Professionals Council, Nonprofit Council, Government Affairs Council, and Ambassadors Council!
Council Event Spotlight: Celebrate Amazing Young Professionals at the 2023 Young Professionals Awards!
Save the Date!
New date alert! Now on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 we are hosting the 8th Annual Young Professionals Awards, in collaboration with our regional chamber partners, recognizing amazing young professionals helping to move our region forward. Come and see the exciting live announcements of this year’s winners and honor these amazing young leaders in our area!
This year’s categories include:
Intern of the Year – Student who has shown excellence in their internship program, including for credit and not for credit, ranging from July 1 2022 – June 30 2023
Educator of the Year – Teacher, administrator, professor, tutor, or childcare educator who has shown excellence in the field of education
Trailblazer of the Year – A Young Professional who has shown excellence in bringing innovative ideas to life and taking creative risks by inventing or expanding a product, service or initiative that enhances the quality of life in our region.
Small Business Owner of the Year – Small business owner or Entrepreneur who has shown excellence and innovation in running and maintaining their own small business(es) with under 25 employees.
STEAM Professional of the Year – Individual who exemplifies excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Examples of past nominations include: Technicians, Engineers, Designers, Illustrators, Animators
Hero of the Year – First responder, military personnel, or individual who has demonstrated heroic actions or efforts in the community – Sponsorship Available!
Cultural Champion of the Year – Individual who has demonstrated excellence as an advocate for the arts and culture in the community
Voluntary Leader of the Year – Individual who exemplifies excellence in volunteer service in Northeast Pennsylvania
NEPA Influencer of the Year – Individual who promotes Northeast Pennsylvania by raising awareness about the qualities that make our region a great place to live, work, and play
Young Professional Women’s Leadership Award – This award is from the Athena® International organization to recognize an exceptional individual who demonstrates the highest level of professional excellence in her business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and, most especially, has generously assisted other women in attaining their full potential.
Young Professional DEI Champion Award – A young professional who strives to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in their business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the DEI community in a meaningful way, has given back to the community, and, most especially, has generously assisted other minority groups in attaining their full potential.
Young Professional Development Award– This award is presented to a company/organization located in the Greater Wyoming Valley area that has dedicated resources to developing the future leaders of our community. These efforts should be aimed at Young Professionals between the ages of 18-40.
Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of this year’s finalists coming later this week on our event page.
Community Opportunities: Giving Back with the Young Professionals Council
The Young Professionals Network was so excited to present a check for $2,200 to the YMCA of Wilkes-Barre with the proceeds raised from this year’s “Let It Fly for the Y” Cornhole Tournament. The group challenged themselves to beat their last check presentation amount with this event and they did!
The YP Network wants to thank the event committee members, regional chamber partners, Endless Corn, basket donors, sponsors, and all of our participants who made this event and donation possible to support the Y’s children’s programming! Special thanks to the event’s presenting sponsor and wonderful host Montage Mountain! Stay tuned to see if they beat this check number at their next fundraising event in December – the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party benefitting Valley Santa.
Save the Date for the 2023 Legislative Education & Advocacy Day
Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) is an exciting event that gives attendees an opportunity to learn about advocacy on the local and state level. Presented in partnership with our regional Chambers, LEAD is designed to further attendees’ knowledge of the legislative process, grassroots advocacy, and major current statewide and national policy initiatives. This event provides attendees with tools and resources to build their advocacy toolbelt and meet their legislators/representatives to discuss topics that are important to them and the communities they serve. Attendees hear from an array of passionate speakers from elected officials, the government sector, community organizers, and advocates. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 29th at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
