Chamber Fall Program Preview

Ashley Andrus Memorial Golf Outing
Tuesday, September 12
11:30 a.m. Buffet Luncheon; 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start; 6:00 p.m. Reception
The ACE Club, Lafayette Hill, PA

As the Chamber's Director of Public Policy for many years, Ashley Andrus developed a legion of admirers among business leaders and lawmakers alike. To continue her impressive personal efforts to discover and propel our next generation of leaders, proceeds of this charitable golf outing are used to advance local mentoring and scholarship initiatives. Invited guests to this annual event will include business leaders as well as members of the Philadelphia City Council, Pennsylvania General Assembly and the state's congressional delegation.  If you have any related questions, or would like the Chamber's assistance in arranging invitations for elected officials to join your foursome, please contact and make this request of Pamela Sarne McCormick at 215-790-3612.

GPCC Presents the Honorable Ralph J. Cappy, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania
Tuesday, September 19
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Registration; 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Program
The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Member: $30; Non-Member: $50

Join us as we welcome Ralph J. Cappy, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, as he shares his insight on “The State of the Commonwealth’s Courts,” the first “state of the judiciary” report released in 20 years by a chief justice. Get a snapshot of what defines the judiciary and enhancements that are being pursued by the courts through automation, innovation, education and intergovernmental collaborations.

VETWORK YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, September 19
 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ

VETWORK YOUR BUSINESS will host a unique networking event for aspiring, emerging, and existing Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran business owners on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey in Camden. United States veterans from throughout the region will have the opportunity to exchange business and employment ideas, in addition to networking with large regional corporations and our sponsors, Lockheed Martin, Merck and Motorola who are interested in meeting qualified Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran business owners for potential business opportunities. If you have served in the U.S. Military and are interested in VETWORK YOUR BUSINESS, please join us and bring a veteran colleague!  For more information, please contact (215) 790-3630.

Family First: Meet the Executives
Tuesday, September 26
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Program
The Union League, Philadelphia, PA
Member: $25; Non-Member: $40

Network with your family business colleagues and learn from the region’s most successful family business executives. Discover their tips for success and use their strategies to grow your business.

Chester County Breakfast
Wednesday, October 4
8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Program
Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Malvern, PA
Member: Free; Non-Member: $15
Pre-registration required.

Learn how each county’s economic development contributes to Greater Philadelphia’s success as a top U.S. business location.  For featured speaker information, please visit the GPCC Web site.
Sponsored by: Wachovia       

2006 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 10
7:30 a.m. Registration; 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Program
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Member: $70; Non-Member: $120
Member Table of Ten: $700; Non-Member Table of Ten: $1,200

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will introduce the new Chairman of the Board, Joseph A. Frick, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross and say farewell to out going Chairman, Stephen D. Steinour, President, Citizens Financial Group.

Montgomery County Breakfast
Thursday, October 26
8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Program
Cedarbrook Country Club, Blue Bell, PA
Member: Free; Non-Member: $15
Pre-registration required.

Learn how each county’s economic development contributes to Greater Philadelphia’s success as a top U.S. business location.  For featured speaker information, please visit the GPCC web site.

24th Annual Small Business Excellence Awards
Thursday, November 2
5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Since 1982, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has recognized those small businesses making a big difference in our region. The Chamber will honor the small business leaders nominated by their regional business peers and selected by a panel of distinguished business owners and advisors. Winners are chosen based on the nominees’ demonstrated commitments to the advancement of the business community.