- Brainstorming other ways the Chamber can get involved with local agriculture.
- Looking into the idea of how to get local restaurants, farms, growers, etc. PA Preferred.
- The Paella and Pollinator event was very successful; Zach would like to enhance on that experience by showcasing other local products at similar events throughout the year.
- Ag Luncheon coming back in 2024.
Business & Education
- Selinsgrove is acting as a pilot district for some of the programs the committee is working on. If there is success at Selinsgrove, it is easily transferred to another district.
- The committee is developing career fair best practices for schools. If schools adopt these, it will make them more successful and sustainable events for their students.
- There was a very successful career fair, which was held at Selinsgrove; there were over 30 employers present who matched the interests of the students.
- Still working on increasing activity with the ChamberMaster member portal.
- Download the free MemberPlus app today!
- MembersPlus iOS version
- MemberPlus Android version
- Or click here to login on your laptop/computer.
- Working on enhancing the roll of ambassadors, but this is a long-term goal.
- Please like, share, comment, and follow the Chamber’s social media accounts to help us gain visibility with the local community. Click the links below to access the Chamber social media pages.
- Doing well with quarterly Lunch and Learn events, which are reaching a different downtown each quarter.
- Federal and state funding available to help support the downtowns and their businesses – a grant writing series is in the works to help educate the downtowns on best practices for these funding opportunities.
- The next scheduled CPA event is in October
Events
- Annual Young Americans Golf Tournament in September at Knoebels.
- Click here for more details and/or to register.
- More ribbon cuttings have been popping up this year, which is exciting to see.
- There are discussions about committee members serving as Chamber Ambassadors. Since they are already planning and attending events, they have their hand on the pulse and may be a great asset as Ambassadors.
- Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver provided a budget update at the last meeting.
- Solar was also discussed at the last meeting. The committee may create a subcommittee to continue the conversation.
- Looking to bring back more in person meetings.
GSV Young Professionals
- Paddle Party coming up on August 26th at Bic’s Watersports in Montandon. You do not need to be a Young Professional to attend; this event is open to anyone who is interested.
- Click here for more information and/or to register.
- Working on having one event each month to provide more connections for local young professionals.
- The Leadership Susquehanna Valley and GSVYP groups have partnered together on some after-hours events, and they have been very successful.
- Continue to meet via Zoom, which seems to be working well. Average 20-25 people in attendance.
- Trying to be a one-stop-shop for transportation issues.
- Planning and construction updates of the Thruway project, county maintenance issues, SEDA COG updates (TIFF & Grants), Penn Valley Airport Updates, Detour Updates, etc.
- Every month they have representation from local and state officials.
Women’s Leadership & ATHENA ®
- The Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium is scheduled for October 10th at the Albright Center in Sunbury.
- Click here for more information and/or to register.
- Sent out call for proposals for presenters at the event.
- Working on free parking downtown for attendees.
- Supporting local restaurants for lunch options.
- Presenting ATHENA Award; nominations are open.
- Contact Kendy for nomination details.
- Still working on scheduling and planning lunch and learn events for the second half of the year.
Young Americans
- The program ended in May with 72 Young Americans from 10 local schools.
- The Leadership Seminar was a success as was the Banquet. The committee is looking forward to planning on how to improve the program for the coming school year.
