| 9/7/2010 | Hike, Tour Explore Mixer! -Tour the New Gap Nature Center! Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber September Event
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4:00-7:00 p.m. - "Hike, Tour, Explore! - Mixer"
Join the fun! Tour the Lehigh Gap Nature Center!
The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a private, member-supported, nonprofit organization located at Lehigh Gap north of Slatington. Its mission is to preserve wildlife and habitat for the benefit of people through conservation, education, and research. A tour of the nature center will be given which will include seeing some of the beautiful hiking trails and the Lehigh River. The Lehigh Gap Nature Center promotes outdoor recreation and is a popular destination for walking, hiking, paddling, bicycling, birding, and other outdoor recreational activities. The center has led the re-vegetation of the Palmerton Superfund site, has developed an environmental education program, and recently moved into its new visitor and education center in July, 2010. The Nature Center Tour and mixer is a great way for chamber members to network outside the typical setting while enjoying the refreshing scenery!
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Venue: 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA 18080
Member Cost: $18.00
Non-Member Cost: $25.00
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| 9/8/2010 | Navigating the New Digital Marketing Landscape; A Brand-Building GPS Session to Help You Arrive at Profitable Destinations at DeSales University Center
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Networking 7:00 A.M. 7:30 A.M. Program and Breakfast - The digital age has transformed the marketing landscape. You need more than an open door, a smile and a handshake to grow your business. This expert panel will provide a Brand GPS to help you navigate the new marketing landscape and arrive at profitable destinations.
Find or re-discover your brand’s voice and learn how to reach stakeholders…and new customers.
Amplify your brand’s voice with a digital presence and Search Engine Optimization technique. Discover digital customer relationship management strategies that help you retain customers and grow revenue.
Enhance your brand voice with the power of video. Younger customers thrive on video and aging customers are relying less on print and more on video for entertainment and purchase decisions.
As the economy begins to recover, you have a unique opportunity to cost-effectively find your brand voice and expand your market share. Join us for this important Fall Kick-Off event!
Julia Urich
Co-Founder
RUProVideo
Venue: 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley PA 18034
Member Cost: $15.00
Non-Member Cost: $30.00
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| 9/9/2010 | Location Changed: The Chamber and Young Professionals Council Presents Integrity and Ethics Seminar - Keynote Speaker Barry Fisher, GM WFMZ/Ch. 69
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4:30 pm Registration - 5-6 pm Program - Americans have recently learned the hard way that lack of good Ethics and Integrity can cause major problems for our financial system and do a great deal of damage. Good Ethics and Integrity are the keystones of good business and growing your career. As young business professionals, keeping this important fact in mind is essential for true success. Fostering a culture of good Ethics and Integrity in your organization can only be achieved through a conscious effort to hold such standards.
In this month's Young Professionals meeting, Barry Fisher, President and GM of WFMZ-TV, will share the importance and benefits of maintaining high standards for conducting business The presentation will include a short video that can be used as a starting point for raising awareness to this important issue in your place of business
Join The Young Professionals Council at Central Penn College
Venue: 1455 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18012
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/11/2010 | Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce 2010 Historic Street Fair
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10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Join the Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce at the 2010 Historic Northampton Street Fair! If you are interested in having a booth at the event, please contact Marlyn Kissner at 610-841-5806 or email marlynk@lehighvalleychamber.org. Rain date: Sunday, September 12th.
Venue: Main Street, Northampton
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/13/2010 | FIRST MONDAY - September
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5pm - FIRST MONDAY IN DOWNTOWN ALLENTOWN
Come mix and mingle with friends and colleagues in Downtown Allentown at FIRST MONDAY. Every month we gather at a different location showcasing all the wonderful assets Allentown has to offer.
Due to the Labor Day holiday, First Monday will be held on the 2nd Monday this month on Monday, September 13th at the beautiful new restaurant, SANGRIA, at the Butz Corporate Center at 840 Hamilton Street.
Your host George Miereles and his staff welcome you to Sangria and offer drink specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Stay for dinner and receive 10% off your entree.
Hope to see you there!!!
5pm - 7pm
Sangria Restaurant
Venue: Sangria
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/14/2010 | The Chamber and The Greater Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Executives Networking Association Presents: Succession Planning and Exit Strategy
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7:15 am registration - 7:30 am program - The Greater Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Executives Networking Association (GLV-MENA) will hold its first meeting on September 14, 2010 at 7:30am at the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center, 905 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18103. The GLV-MENA is an association of business owners, general managers and top executives from manufacturing businesses. This volunteer organization exists for the purpose of providing a high value forum to Develop strong professional network relations with people who have similar interest and concerns and who have expressed a willingness to help and support one another Provide contacts to significant support resources in the region including universities, non-profits and public economic support entities Learn about topics germane to their lives, professions and business needs from subject matter experts In addition to manufacturers, the GLV-MENA includes Community Support Members. These individuals are leaders from universities, no-profits and economic support entitie
Venue: 905 Harrison Street, Allentown, PA 18103
Member Cost: $15.00
Non-Member Cost: $15.00
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| 9/15/2010 | President's Roundtable with Scott Fainor - National Penn
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11:45 - President's Roundtable with Scott Fainor
Venue: Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Member Cost: $100.00
Non-Member Cost: $200.00
Includes lunch, seating is limited!
About ten times a year, the Chamber and Chamber President Tony Iannelli hosts a series of intimate gatherings known as The President’s Roundtable Series. These are |
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| 9/16/2010 | Lehigh Valley Energy & Environmental Innovations Conference & Expo
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Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 AM, Conference: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Breaks & Lunch in Exhibit - PROGRAMLegislative Update on Environmental and Energy Issues that will impact your business…every business. Identifying the challenges and rewards of Energy Management Programs including the NEW! ISO 50001 Standard: The Financial and Legal Issues and Opportunities for Your Business: A Panel of electricity providers discuss PA Act 129 expands the Public Utility Commission’s oversight responsibilities and imposes new requirements on electric distribution companies (EDCs), with the overall goal of reducing energy consumption and demand. Finding Money for Alternate and Renewable Energy Solutions What you Need to Know to Move a Stalled Project. NEW REGULATIONS UPDATE: PA Stormwater Management: Lehigh Valley Green Points Certification Program: How Green = Green: Sustainability Success Stories in the Lehigh Valley The Lehigh Valley Environmental Innovation Awards – Lutron Electronics
Venue: 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Member Cost: $99.00
Non-Member Cost: $199.00
SPECIAL: Members can send 2 attendees for $99 PRESENTING SPONSORS: Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Avogadro Environmental Corp., The ELM Group, PLATINUM SPONSORS: Constellation E |
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| 9/16/2010 | Moravian Hall Square Mixer
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5:00-7:00 pm - California Dreamin' experience a taste of the laid-back California wines, healthy food, decadent treats and good friends come together for an evening of fun at Pleasure Garden 175 W. North Street Nazareth PA on Thursday, September 16, from 5:00-7:00 pm with the Greater LV Chamber of Commerce, Nazareth and Slate Belt Chambers
Venue: 175 West North Street Nazareth PA 18064
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/16/2010 | Reproductive Medicine Associates of PA at Lehigh Valley Grand Opening
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5:00-8:00 pm 5:30 ribbon ceremony - RMA, Reproductive Medicine Associates of Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley with Wendy J. Schllings, MD are celebrating their new location at 1401 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 200 Allentown PA 18104 with an Open House and ribbon ceremony.
Venue: 1401 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 200 Allentown PA 18104
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/17/2010 | Webinar - Office in a Box: The Current & Future Direction of IT Networking Technology
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sutus, in partnership with Ironton Telephone, will provide an informative discussion on the current and future direction of IT networking technology and how voice, data and networking tools/needs have converged to effectively change the way businesses deal with their customer base to increase productivity, mobility, cost savings and customer satisfaction in the SMB (small to medium business) environment. Sutus will also discuss how businesses can incorporate all of the above capabilities cost effectively in today’s marketplace.
Venue: Webinar
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/17/2010 | SBC Monthly Breakfast at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
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7:15am doors open / 7:45 program - Execution - The Art of Getting Things Done
-Overwhelmed ?
-Disorganized ?
-Scattered ?
Come learn a process to manage your day and earn back the freedom which you long.
Tom Garrity is the founder and managing partner of Compass Point, a business advisory firm specalizing in strategy, execution and ownership transition. He has experience in lower-middle market companies and family businesses. Tom has worked with hundreds of business owners and companies to develop stronger organizations and exit stratagies. He is a Certified Exit Plannig Advisor by the Exit Planning Institute.
Venue: 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Member Cost: $20.00
Non-Member Cost: $40.00
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| 9/17/2010 | East Penn Western Lehigh Mixer at the Emmus vs. Parkland Football Game
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6 - 7 p.m. Tailgate Mixer, 7:00 p.m. Game - "Friday Night Under the Lights"
Join the East Penn & Western Lehigh Chambers of Commerce as they kick off their event & programming season with a friendly rivalry at the Emmaus vs, Parkland Football Game. Bring your employees and family for a great game for "Friday Night Under the Lights" and cheer on your team! These two high schools represent the districts that are in the East Penn & Western Lehigh Chambers.
From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. we will meet outside the Emmaus High School Stadium for a Tailgate Mixer, followed by the game at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you to The Burgery Company for providing & sponsoring the food during the Tailgate Mixer!
Venue: Emmaus High School
Member Cost: $15.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/21/2010 | “Its Your Chamber: Town Hall Meeting & Mixer”
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5:00-7:00 p.m. - “Its Your Chamber: Town Hall Meeting & Mixer”
Take the opportunity to meet your Hellertown Lower Saucon Chamber Board, exchange ideas, and network with the police chief, borough manager, mayor, and other community decision makers. Its your chamber; tell us what you want!
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE, but please register.
Register now: The first 10 registrants will receive a special gift!
Venue: Hellertown Borough Hall, 685 Main Street, Hellertown
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/22/2010 | Building your Business’ Social Media Blueprint for Success
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Registration 1:45 pm - Program 2-5 pm - Social Media can be confusion and overwhelming – it is something that takes time and energy to properly plan for, but if you start it right, Social Media can be an incredibly useful tool that will result in real dollars being invested back into your company With this session, attendees will leave with a step-by-step knowledge on how to plan and execute their business Social Media strategy. This is the session to go to if you want to learn how to take your company’s Social Media to the next level.
Location: Central Penn College
Venue: 1455 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem PA 18012
Member Cost: $49.00
Non-Member Cost: $98.00
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| 9/22/2010 | Chamber Celtic Kick-Off Event hosted by The Bethlehem and LeBEAM Chambers
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5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. - Join the Bethlehem Chamber and LeBEAM Chamber as we kick off Celtic Fest for a beer tasting event. Enjoy networking with current and future members. $20 covers the cost of beer tasting and food. Sponsorships still available! Special Thanks to the Bethlehem BrewWorks ... our beer sponsor! and Bucca di Beppo and the Quetzal Bakery...our...Food Sponsors!
Venue: Bethlehem, PA
Member Cost: $20.00
Non-Member Cost: $25.00
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| 9/23/2010 | Better Photos for Better Marketing
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8:30 am Registration - 9-11 am Program - You probably already know that the right photos for your marketing efforts can make all the difference. Whether shooting pictures for your website, advertising, or Facebook page, you want to have the best pictures possible. During this two hour session we will provide easy and practical tips to immediately improve your images. We will review some basic camera functions, share some great photo tips and discuss some environmental challenges. Then, we will talk about composition and how to be aware of some basic concepts, to greatly improve your photography, therefore your marketing.
LIMITED SEATING
Location: Dan's Camera City, 1439 West Fairmont, Allentown, PA 18102
Venue: 1439 West Fairmont, Allentown, PA 18102
Member Cost: $20.00
Non-Member Cost: $30.00
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| 9/24/2010 | Webinar - Why Should an Employer be Concerned with Elder Care?
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Lehigh Valley Senior Services Council helps employers create a plan that empowers employees so they are prepared to handle the role of caregiver when the time comes. Employees who might have been preoccupied with distressing issues at home – and likely missing time from work – will now be concentrating on work. Our team of seven professionals is focused exclusively on the needs of seniors, their families and caregivers. Learn how your company can benefit. Register early for this informative webinar. For more information, visit http://www.LehighValleySeniorServices.org or E-mail LVSeniorServices@gmail.com.
To register, email martaa@lehighvalleychamber.org.
Venue: Webinar
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/28/2010 | Homewood Suites Route 100 Mixer
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5-7 pm - Homewood Suites Route 100 mixer to celebrate this newest hotel located at 7686 Industrial Boulevard Route 100 Allentown PA 18106 on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 7 pm
Venue: 7686 Industrial Boulevard Route 100, Allentown PA 18106
Member Cost: $0.00
Non-Member Cost: $0.00
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| 9/28/2010 | Women's Business Council Monthly Luncheon
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11:30am - Reinventing Yourself at Any Age
Learn:
-the five keys to successfully making changes necessary for a smooth transition
-why and when people want to make changes
-what the fears are and how to overcome them
Connie Challingsworth, Certified Life Coach, Founder of Positive Life Decisions, Allentown, PA. As a life coach, Challingsworth helps people discxover who they are as they revitalize dreams and discover passions and design a plan to move toward the life they truely want to live. Challingsworth holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA. Challingsworth holds the following certifications, accredited by the International Coaching Federation: Certified Life Coach through Coach Training Alliance; Certified ReCareer Coach through ReCareer, Inc.; and Certified Retirement Coach through Retirement Options, Inc. She has more than 30 years experience in business, many of which were spent in the
Venue: Green Pond Country Club 3604 Farmersville Rd Bethlehem, PA 18020
Member Cost: $23.00
Non-Member Cost: $46.00
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| 9/28/2010 | Microsoft Word Training: Learn how to use Microsoft Word 2007
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Registration 1:45 pm - Program 2-5 pm - Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing program in the world Do you need to know how to master the program or just want to update your skills? This 101 course will teach you the basics of how to use Microsoft Word 2007
Topics to be covered include:
Navigating the top taskbar – and where to find what you are looking for!
Formatting a document (changing fonts, spacing, paragraphs, margins, styles, etc).
Creating mail merges and tables.
Inserting other files, such as pictures, clip art, charts, footnotes, etc
Revising and styling your document so it looks its very best.
Venue: 1455 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18012
Member Cost: $49.00
Non-Member Cost: $98.00
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