The GSVCC News Updates
Coping with Chaos
Standing in front of a room full of businesspeople, representing nearly every size and type of enterprise, David Hanson, CEO of Fulton Financial Advisors didn’t quote Aristotle, but he did heap high his own wisdom. For example, the very first slide in his presentation (which included example of dozens of useful charts and diagrams) made it very clear that what he was about to undertake was not a forecast. While most advisors and economists, such as Mr. Hanson, are well known for their forecasts, he wisely
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Ridge-Schweiker-Reichley: A Reunion of old Friends
Among the throngs of well-wishers at the celebration and reunion of the Governor Tom Ridge/Lt. Governor Mark Schweiker Administration, was Ben Reichley of LB Water Company, local community/political activist, and active member of your Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Fresh Roasted Coffee Impresses
Billed as a Business and Education Committee Plant Tour, the Chamber’s visit this week to a local coffee production facility turned out to be much more.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Angela Hummel Recertifies with Association for Talent Development
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) Certification Institute announced that Angela Hummel of Angela Hummel Consulting LLC has earned the credential of Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD™) by successfully meeting certification standards and requirements through the demonstrated understanding of relevant talent development competencies as defined by the institute.
Angela Hummel, Angela Hummel Consulting LLC
Walk, Paddle, Play - A Community Event
This past Saturday’s Walk with a Doc, sponsored by Geisinger, hosted by your Chamber of Commerce, didn’t include a ‘mountain track’ nor nary a ‘knapsack,’ but even so it was a great time to stroll through and by the wood-and-wet lands of the Montour Preserve.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Leadership Susquehanna Valley Orientation
The setting was perfect. Last Thursday morning the temperature was cool, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, the coffee was hot and robust, the pastries were fresh and flakey, the view out every window was majestic, and Jenny was in charge.
Bob Garrett, GSVCC President/CEO
Roll out the Member Directory
Throwing caution to the wind, right after an exhilarating Walk with a Doc, which took our band of happy wanderers through the flora and fauna of the Montour Preserve, I decided to inaugurate the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce 2022 Member Directory & Business Resource Guide by showing it to the most discriminating audience I could think of, the top communications managers at the Geisinger.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Your Chamber is Still Hiring
Through this Friday at 12 Noon, your Chamber is keeping the ‘Help Wanted’ flying high.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Evangelical Welcomes New Critical Care Physician
Earlier this week, Evangelical Community Hospital welcomed Patrick C. McKillion, MD, FCCP, Intensivist to its Medical Staff.
Bob Garrett, President/CEO
Weis Center Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Season With Free Concert on Renovated Outdoor Plaza
The Weis Center’s 35th Anniversary season will kick-off on Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. with a free concert by global fusion/brass band Red Baraat on the Weis Center Plaza.
