Episode Fifteen: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update Annual Membership Campaign—For the month of May, new members can earn up to 30% off their first year with The Chamber. Invite your friends who are business owners or entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential at The Chamber. The Chamber’s Breakfast Business Card Exchange is next Tuesday, May 14, at Dick’s House of Sport. Network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy all the amenities of the all-new Dick’s House of Sport. Support Leadership Lackawanna and win 52 weeks of Pizza! Buy a raffle ticket at LeadershipLackawanna.com. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Fourteen: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update Leadership Lackawanna and Skills in Scranton are participating in NEPA Gives, a 24-hour online giving extravaganza. Learn how to give to support both organization’s work in the community today. MetroAction, the small business lending affiliate of The Chamber, provides one-on-one counseling services and loans between $2,500-$100,000. Learn more about how MetroAction can support your business today. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Thirteen: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update Leadership Lackawanna’s Core Program is accepting applications. The final day to apply is April 30. Apply today! Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Twelve: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update Join the SBA (small business administration) and other regional business development organizations for the Lender Roundtable on May 16. Did You Know? The next network mixer is Tuesday, May 14, at the Dick’s House of Sport for the Breakfast Business Card Exchange. Register today. Final call for EMPOWER tickets. Friday, April 19 is the last day to purchase tickets for the conference next week. The Chamber is hiring a visual content creator intern to join the Marketing and Communications division. Apply today by send your resume and interest to rbuchanan@Scrantonchamber.com. Momentum Magazine Check out April’s Momentum Magazine. Now available online. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Eleven: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update EMPOWER, The Leadership Experience is a few short weeks away. 46 regional speakers, 800 attendees, 40 vendors, and one seat for you. Purchase your tickets by April 19. Did You Know? The Chamber has numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year. You and your business can volunteer to work the Chamber’s Membership Campaign on May 7 and 8. Contact Mari Potis to sign up because you could “Sail Away” with awesome prizes. Momentum Magazine Check out April’s Momentum Magazine. Now available online. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Ten: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update The Spring Business Card Exchange is on Wednesday, April 4, at Kost Tire on Route 6 in Eynon. Register to attend and come network with Chamber members. Did You Know? Chamber members can benefit from having their business or organization promoted through Chamber marketing channels for FREE. Submit your news to editor@ScrantonChamber.com to be included in the Member eBlast and Momentum Magazine. Momentum Magazine Check out April’s Momentum Magazine. Now available online. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Nine: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update SKILLS 2024: Workforce Summit and Career Fair is Thursday, April 4, at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. This is free for the public to meet potential employers. Chamber members can attend the breakout sessions and keynote presentations for $100. Register online today. EMPOWER, The Leadership Experience TEEN PROGRAM is accepting applications until Friday, March 29. The program is designed to build interpersonal disciplines for high school students aged 16-18. Apply today to attend the all-day conference. The Chamber is expanding its staff to serve the growing membership. Check out the job board for open positions at The Chamber. Event Update Skills in Scranton’s networking program, Like Mind Meet Up, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, is canceled. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Eight: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update The Chamber Influencers are volunteers from member businesses who create connections for new members, connect members to other members, connect members to events, programs, and services, and more. Submit Your Member News! Use the online form to submit your business news, upcoming sales, new services, and more. Your news will be shared on the Thursday member eBlast or future publications of Momentum Magazine. Event Update Skills in Scranton’s networking program, Like Mind Meet Up, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, is canceled. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Episode Seven: All Things Chamber Don’t Miss the Update Leadership Lackawanna is accepting applications for three programs: Tomorrow’s Leadership Today, Core, and Welcome Scranton. Learn more at LeadershipLackawanna.com. Did You Know? The Chamber’s Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee works directly with elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels on behalf of the member. Learn more and read about The Chamber’s 2023/2024 priorities. The Chamber is Hiring. Join the Chamber staff and help attract, sustain, and grow businesses in northeastern PA. Complete the Survey The survey will take less than one minute to complete. Let the Chamber know your thoughts about the new “All Things Chamber” video series. Click the button below to access the survey today. SURVEY Event Update The March 19 Capitol Conversations with Secretary Nancy Walker is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10. Register today to attend. Upcoming Chamber Events EVENT PAGE MEMBER BENEFITS Advertisements
Deborah Kolsovsky Honored as ATHENA recipient at The Chamber’s International Women’s Day Breakfast The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted the International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 8, 2024, at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. Sponsored by The Honesdale National Bank, the event brought together 300 distinguished business leaders and advocates to celebrate the achievements of women in business and honor their contributions to the community. The largest regional International Women’s Day Celebration, the Chamber partnered with Dress For Success Lackawanna to recognize the recipients of the organization’s “Women Making an Impact” campaign. In addition, Deborah Kolsovsky, executive vice president and regional director for PNC Institutional Asset Management®, was recognized as the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient. Sponsored by Michael A. Barbetti, LLC, CPA, the ATHENA Award symbolizes excellence in leadership and mentorship bestowed upon an outstanding individual who exemplifies these qualities. Donna Barbetti, presenting this year’s award to Kolsovsky, whose leadership, dedication to empowering women, and commitment to community service have made a lasting impact on our community. “This was the perfect way to celebrate International Women’s Day. We honored one of our region’s most successful women in business, Debbie Kolsovsky, and shined a light on the valuable role of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Dress for Success have in promoting the professional development of women in the workplace,” shared Bob Durkin, president of The Chamber. Senator Rosemary Brown (R) and State Representative Bridget Kosierowski (D) presented Kolsovsky with an official resolution recognizing her professional and community contributions. The event served as a testament to women’s collective strength, resilience, and achievements across industries and professions. It provided a platform for networking, mentorship, and collaboration, fostering an environment where women can thrive and succeed.
