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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!
Upcoming Council Event Spotlight – 2024 Young Professionals Conference
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 6th Annual Young Professionals Conference, taking place on March 20th, 2024!
Presented in partnership with the United Way of Wyoming Valley and our regional chambers, this day-long event is designed to empower and develop the next generation of talented professionals in our community.
Hosted at the THINK Center in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, this conference will feature a lineup of incredible speakers from our region! From insightful keynotes to engaging panel discussions, attendees can expect a day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. Plus, don’t forget to visit our headshot room, where a professional photographer will be on hand to capture polished headshots for your professional profile and networking needs.
We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for this year’s conference: Ryan Evans, Internal Communications Manager at SEKISUI KYDEX and Northwestern University Graduate School of Communication. Join us as Ryan takes the stage to deliver his powerful session titled “Architecting Redemption: Positive Thinking in Negative Spaces.” Drawing from his own personal journey, Ryan will share insights on overcoming adversity, cultivating a positive mindset, and finding redemption even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Young Professionals Conference! You can get more information about the event and register HERE!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum!
Join us for our much-anticipated Diversity, Equity & Conference which is happening on April 2nd, 2024, hosted in partnership with our regional chambers. This day-long conference is aimed at developing our area’s talented professionals, featuring amazing speakers in our region. Join us in the THINK Center in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Speakers will be announced soon, but in the meantime, you can find out more about the event HERE!
Nominate someone to be featured for their work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion spaces for Diversity month!
For Diversity month in April, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council is highlighting leaders locally who are involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion causes and initiatives in our community.
We are currently accepting nominations for individuals to be a part of this campaign, which will include a post highlighting the individual, as well as a graphic piece to be shared across our social media platforms.
After submitting your nomination, please alert your nominee that a member of the Chamber staff will be reaching out to gather more information. This step is important in providing the correct information to the community. Nominate someone HERE!
