Calendar of Events
208th Annual Meeting
of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
EVENTS, NETWORKING
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Program
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Grand Ballroom
12th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join President & CEO Mark S. Schweiker and regional business leaders to celebrate the Chamber membership of 5,000 organizations across 11 counties in three states. Hear about how the Chamber delivers Real Return, an unbeatable combination of exemplary leadership, access, energy, and service, to our members and how we look forward to new opportunities.
Regional business leaders also will welcome the new GPCC Chairman of the Board David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation, and thank outgoing Chairman, Joseph A. Frick, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross.
The Chamber is honored to present as featured speaker the interim moderator of "Meet the Press" and veteran NBC News broadcaster Tom Brokaw. Attendees will receive a copy of his most recent book Boom! Voices of the Sixties Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today.
Tom Brokaw, one of the most trusted and respected figures in broadcast journalism, is currently the interim moderator of "Meet the Press" and a NBC News special correspondent. For 21 years until 2004, Brokaw was the anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News." He has received numerous honors, including the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was inducted as a fellow into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His insight, ability and integrity have earned him a dozen Emmys and two Peabody and duPont awards for his journalistic achievements. In addition, he has written four best-selling books, starting in 1998 with The Greatest Generation.
Fees
- YPN Member Ticket
- $65.00
- Member Tickets
- $70.00
- Non-Member Ticket
- $120.00
- Non-Member Table of Ten
- $1,200.00
- Member Table of Ten
- $700.00
Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration/Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is necessary, availability is not guaranteed for walk-ins. Payment is required upon registration/entrance. No refunds will be given one week prior to program/event. Substitutions may be made. Tickets will be held at the door. Reserved seating for tables of 10 only.