Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Programs & Events Feed

Arts & Business Council Awards Celebration 2012

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT

The Arts & Business Council hosts its 27th Annual Awards Celebration to honor exceptional volunteers from ABC programs, leadership and innovation within the arts and culture community, distinction in the for-profit creative sector, and unique partnerships formed between the business and arts communities.

ARTS & BUSINESS AWARDS CELEBRATION 2012, A COCKTAIL AND NETWORKING SOIREE, will recognize outstanding achievements in the following categories:

• Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence
Terry Gross, Host of WHYY & NPR's Fresh Air
Presented by TD Bank

• G. Fred DiBona, Jr. Individual Leadership Award
Dr. Luther Brady
Presented by Independence Blue Cross

• PNC Arts Alive Award for Innovation in Honor of Peggy Amsterdam
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA)
Presented by PNC Arts Alive

• Business & Arts Partnership Award: Large Business with an Arts and Cultural Organization
Clear Channel Outdoor & The Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Business & Arts Partnership Award: Small Business with an Arts and Cultural Organization
NextFab Studio & Breadboard
Presented by The Bancorp Bank

• Business On Board Volunteer Leader of the Year Award
Nicholas Durso - Senior Manager, Asher & Company, Ltd.
Presented by Shire Pharmaceuticals

• Business Volunteer for the Arts Volunteer of the Year Award
Karen Zinn, Principal, KZB Advisors
Presented by PECO

• Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Volunteer of the Year Award
Darius Gambino, Esq., Partner, DLA Piper
Presented by Saul Ewing LLP

• Technology Connectors Volunteer of the Year Award
Henry Guckes, Sr. Consultant, Allied InfoSecurity
Presented by Comcast/NBC10

• Creative Economy Award for Distinction in a For-Profit Creative Field
Indy Hall
Presented by Philadelphia Magazine

Visionary Sponsor includes 6 business tickets, 2 arts tickets* and visibility at event.

Leadership Sponsor includes 3 business tickets, 1 arts ticket* and visibility at event.

Arts and Culture Booth includes 6 foot skirted table and 2 tickets.

* Business-Sponsored Arts Tickets are donated in the sponsoring company’s name to the staff of an arts & cultural organization. This organization may be designated by the company or identified by the Arts & Business Council.

Complimentary valet parking available. Limited self-parking also available across the street at the Congregation Rodeph Shalom.

Experience Carménère: Chilean wine Tasting

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Once a puzzle to growers, this grape has evolved into Chile’s signature superstar

Experience Carménère

A vine nursery mix-up in the 19th century turned out to be a happy accident for 21st-century wine lovers. Since its identification in Chilean vineyards in 1994, Carménère — the forgotten grape of Bordeaux — has evolved from Chile’s solid commercial red grape to its lauded signature varietal. Producing everything from informal, crowd-pleasing wines to cellar-worthy mater-pieces, Carménère is the star of a Chilean wine story that’s still evolving.

On the evening of Wednesday, May 30, enjoy a variety of Carménère, appetiezers, business networking and raffl e prizes while exploring the art exhibit at the Print Center.

The Print Center
Located just off Rittenhouse Square, The Print Center is a nonprofit art gallery that exhibits contemporary printmaking and photography. Founded in 1915, The Print Center has been supporting new artists, new processes and new collectors for nearly 100 years. Take part in one of the many opening receptions or education programs and browse through the largest selection of contemporary art in Philadelphia in our Gallery Store.

To learn more about The Print Center , visit www.printcenter.org.

Health Technology

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Along with the adoption of electronic medical records and the impending online portal for healthcare exchanges, new medical advances using robots, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, and mobile healthcare are accelerating healthcare improvements. In addition, a new generation of implants, medical devices, and smart drugs are emerging that will enhance our overall health, disease prevention and longevity.

Join us as we explore the rate in which technology is influencing patient care, aiding physician service providers and affecting the cost of healthcare. In addition to an informative panel discussion, Q&A session and exhibiting opportunities, you will have plenty of time to network and build your business.

Moderator:
C. William Hanson, III, M.D., Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Panelists:
Michael Christman, Ph.D., President and CEO, Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Luisa Contreiras, Chief Technology Officer, Executive Health Resources
Jeff Ganiban, Partner in the Health Care Practice Group, Drinker Biddle & Reath
Harry Greenspun, M.D., Senior Advisor, Health Care Transformation & Technology, Deloitte
Steven Udvarhelyi, M.D., Executive Vice President of Health Services, Independence Blue Cross

Exhibiting Opportunities Available!

All exhibiting prices include:

2 tickets to the program
6’ skirted table
Listings in the exhibitors’ guide and on GPCC calendar of events web page

Confirmed Exhibitors:

Cancer Treatment Centers of America
CapTech
Deloitte
Drinker Biddle & Reath
Independence Blue Cross
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Protocall Staffing
Techwise Group
Vein Clinics of America
Verizon Wireless

YPN Volunteer Event

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for the seventh annual Spring Fling and volunteer to bring some end-of-the-academic-year-fun to students of McClure Elementary School.

McClure Elementary, located in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia, is a K-4 school with 25 classrooms and was recently recognized as a Vanguard School, placing it in the top twenty five schools in the Philadelphia School District! YPN’s relationship with McClure includes year-round events such as Career & Education Day, Principal for a Day, and Clean-up Day.

The Spring Fling will honor fifty students selected by school staff with a pizza party, treats, awards, giveaways and an afternoon of fun & games. Games will be held outside, weather-permitting, and will include relay races, a water balloon toss and more.

This is a great opportunity for members to volunteer to have fun and support the celebration of students’ year- long dedication to hard work and good citizenship. Register Today!

County Leadership Luncheon

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this luncheon honoring elected county officials of southeastern Pennsylvania.

The Chamber has long been dedicated to regional cooperation and promoting real discussion amongst leaders in Greater Philadelphia. This forum is an opportunity to network with your peers and talk with our elected officials about issues of mutual concern.

Invited guests include the Mayor of Philadelphia, the County Commissioners of Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties, and the Delaware County Council.

Please note the Chamber cannot guarantee the attendance of elected officials due to potential scheduling conflicts.

To date, we’ve received favorable replies from the following County Leaders:

The Honorable Robert G. Loughery, Chairman
Bucks County Board of Commissioners

The Honorable Terence Farrell, Chair
The Honorable Ryan Costello
Chester County Board of Commissioners

The Honorable John P. McBlain
The Honorable Colleen Morrone
Delaware County Council

The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Chairman
The Honorable Bruce L. Castor, Jr.
Montgomery County Board Commissioners

The Honorable Michael A. Nutter, Mayor
City of Philadelphia

Corporate Speed Networking

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Join us and meet one-on-one with up to 20 other professionals at this exclusive program series to network, refer and exchange leads with other small to mid-size businesses.

Attendees are seated face to face and given two minutes each to exchange business cards before rotating to the next open seat. The process continues until attendees are able to meet as many people as possible in 80 minutes.

Although all sessions are free, space is limited and pre-registration is required (one representative per company per session). Arrive with a pocket full of business cards, and leave with many new business connections!

This program is offered exclusively to Chamber members at the Corporate, Executive, Partner and President's Circle levels.

Due to the structured nature of this program, we ask that you plan to commit to the entire duration of this event.

Leadership Lessons from the C-Suite: A Female Perspective

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Join us to hear from Selena Rezvani, popular Washington Post columnist, leadership consultant, and Co-President of Women’s Roadmap, as she presents “Leadership Lessons from the C-Suite.” Ms. Rezvani will explore the challenges and opportunities women face when making tough decisions in the workplace, the skills that propel women to the top, and how organizations can retain and engage their female workforce.

The program will also feature a panel of female executives in Greater Philadelphia who have put leadership best practices into action to create a successful and sustainable career track. They will share their accomplishments and challenges within the workforce and explore their paths to success.

Tickets include a copy of Selena Rezvani’s latest book Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want. Ms. Rezvani will be available to sign books after the program.

Exhibiting opportunities available. Exhibits include 2 tickets to the program, 6’ skirted table and listing in the agenda.

Please bring a gently used professional accessory or new beauty product to donate to the Career Wardrobe. Needed items include: purses, portfolios, scarves, jewelry or unused cosmetics.

Panelists:
Catherine Avgiris, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Data and Communications Services, Comcast Cable
Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania
Kathleen Kinslow, CRNA, EdD, MBA, President & CEO, Aria Health
Lynn H. Yeakel, MSM, Director and Betty A. Cohen Chair in Women's Health, Founder and Co-Chair, Vision 2020, The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership, Drexel University College of Medicine

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Workshop: Creating Breakthrough in Your Organization and Yourself

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Innovative thinking allows you to break through barriers and shape new ideas. What if you could change your way of thinking to produce breakthrough results for you and your company?

Join the Chamber and Gap International for an interactive workshop that will challenge you to think beyond immediate obstacles, identify overall initiatives, and create innovative breakthroughs. You will learn how to reframe problems and recognize new opportunities so that you can accomplish your personal and professionals goals.

Energy Management Strategies

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Today’s organizations are increasingly seeking ways to find new avenues for growth, reduce the cost of energy, and enhance operational efficiency.
Forward-thinking companies know energy saving initiatives are not enough to truly lower costs and become part of the larger energy sustainability solution.

Developing a comprehensive energy management strategy is key to achieving real energy savings. Discover how to develop an enterprise-wide strategy and design energy efficient buildings. Hear from a panel of energy experts, including the Energy Efficient Buildings Hub on how to manage energy as an asset and offset the effect of future price increases in today’s rapidly changing energy market.

Keynote Address:
Kyle Tanger, Director, ClearCarbon Service | Deloitte Consulting LLP

As the former CEO and President of ClearCarbon, Tanger provided consulting services associated with the complex carbon management efforts of several Fortune 500 companies.

Panelists:

Andrew Levine , Partner; Chair, Environmental ; Co-Chair, Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, Stradley Ronon

Brad A. Molotsky, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Brandywine Realty Trust

Mark Muro, Senior Fellow and Policy Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, The Brookings Institute

Mike O’Leary, Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs, PECO

Bill Sisson, Director of Sustainability, United Technologies Corporation

Membership 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Chamber

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Membership 101 offers a quick but comprehensive look at the Chamber’s benefits, services, and programs and events. It also provides an opportunity to meet and network with other members and Chamber staff.

Come prepared with a 20-second pitch describing what your company does and the benefits of your product or service, and bring promotional materials to display on the member share table!