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Join the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce for breakfast with Congressman Lou Barletta as he discusses issues facing the 11th legislative district of Pennsylvania and how they affect Cumberland County. The Congressman will provide a brief presentation on the following topics: the current state of our economy. More topics TBD. Cost is $20/member & $32/non-member. 7:30 AM: registration & breakfast 8:00 AM: program begins 8:45 AM: Q&A segment Representative Lou Barletta proudly represents the people of Pennsylvania?s 11th Congressional District.…
Each year the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Meeting to discuss the past year's achievements and projects while pushing forward to ensure a higher level of the quality of life in the Carlisle Area. We'll recognize our board members, highlight our achievements from the past year and honor this year members with our annual awards. Stay tuned! We will announce the members be recognized soon! Keynote: Social Entrepreneurship This year we are proud to present Emily and Betsy Nunez, co-founders…
What is CAPA? As HR professionals you know the importance of helping others achieve their personal and professional goals, but who looks after you? HR professionals and individuals involved in hiring or supervising employees are encouraged to come to lunch and a seminar hosted by the Carlisle Area Personnel Association! Topic: Cumberland County Treatment Court Paul Polensky, Treatment Court Coordinator The goal of the program is to change lives, thereby successfully breaking the cycle of addiction, substance abuse, and criminal…
Join the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerece for a breakfast with Senator John Eichelberger as he discusses issues facing the 30th Senatorial district of Pennsylvania and how they affect Cumberland County. The senator will do a brief presentation focusing on the budget and other financial-related issues, followed by a question-and-answer segment. Schedule: 7:30 AM -- Breakfast 8:00 AM -- Program Begins 8:50 AM -- Q&A 9:00 AM -- Conclude To register: carlislechamber.org; [email protected]; 243-4515. RSVP by April 25.
Join CAPA and the Carlisle Chamber to hear from Anne Gottschall, RN, VP - Safety Directory of The Performance Group on the topic of the Aging Workforce. What is CAPA? As HR professionals you know the importance of helping others achieve their personal and professional goals, but who looks after you? HR professionals and individuals involved in hiring or supervising employees are encouraged to come to lunch and a seminar hosted by the Carlisle Area Personnel Association!
Pennsylvania State Police Lt. John Yunk is providing a 2-hour Active Shooter Presentation to prepare you in the event that you are involved in an active shooter situation. • Covers how to handle active shooters in the workplace, schools, and everyday places • Discusses mental strategies and response tactics • Presents warning signs of potentially violent individuals 7:00 AM Doors open for continental breakfast 7:30 AM Program begins promptly $25/member $35/non-member
If you have been thinking about opening a business in Downtown Carlisle, then this event is for you! The Downtown Carlisle Association will host the Downtown Carlisle Property Showcase on Wednesday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. This event highlights available properties and offers an opportunity to learn the steps to open a business. The Showcase Tour will start at 6 S. Hanover Street in the property next to the Comfort Suites. After a brief welcome, join a tour of available…
Join the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce for "Unemployment Compensation Employer Relief from Charges" Chet McCoullugh Workforce Development Coordinator, Office of Unemployment Compensation Employers are concerned about controlling their unemployment compensation costs. One of the ways to control these costs is to file for relief from charges. This presentation explains what is relief from charges, which employers are eligible to file for it, how the employers are notified that their account may be charged, how to file for relief from…
Get excited because we have Tina Nixon from UPMC dropping by to discuss how to balance being open to change without compromising your values at work. This value-packed event will be held at the Comfort Suites Downtown on South Hanover Street. We'd like to thank presenting sponsor, UPMC, as well as our supporting sponsor Jaqueline Powell and Associates an affiliate of Alliance Financial, and our door prize sponsor Foundation Skincare by Michelle. Registration is required by 9/17.
Join Leadership Cumberland as it honors the Carlisle Family YMCA Capital Campaign Committee and all they have done to raise funds for the renovation of the South West Street Location. The Carlisle Family YMCA recently concluded a three-year Capital Campaign to renovate their South West Street Facility. Thanks to the generous contributions of many area individuals, businesses, and organizations, they are pleased to report that they have raised over $9 million! Note: We will follow all CDC guidelines and recommendations…
Inspirational Lessons from Around the Globe The Carlisle Area Chamber is excited to have local author, Sherry Knowlton as its speaker for this spring's Women for Women program. Sherry Knowlton is the author of the Alexa Williams suspense novels: Dead of Autumn, Dead of Summer, Dead of Spring, Dead of Winter, and Dead on the Delta. Knowlton’s career included positions in Pennsylvania State Government, concluding with several years as Deputy Secretary for the Medical Assistance Program. Her private sector years were spent in executive positions…
This is an important night highlighting our local elected officials. The Carlisle Area Chamber has invited area municipal officials, local school board members, county officials, state representatives, and senators servicing the greater Carlisle area footprint. We’ll kick off the evening with special recognition of the elected officials in attendance, then share in an hors d’oeuvres buffet and beverages. Each guest will receive 2 drink tickets, and a cash bar will be available. The cost is $32 for Chamber members; $64…
Fall Leaders at Lunch: Honoring Laura Lacroix, Shawna Souder, and Denise Ackroyd of the UPMC Street Feet Program Series Sponsor: Orrstown Bank Awards Sponsor: Mountz Jewelers All people should have access to the same quality, equitable care, no matter where they live. The UPMC Street Feet Program covers Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties and was formed in March of 2021. It's a program that delivers foot care to people experiencing homelessness in the setting where they feel most comfortable – in shelters,…