President’s Message
Belong in g & G at he rin g
In previous reports, I
mentioned an interesting
white paper created by the
Association of Chamber
of Commerce Executives
– an industry group that
is connected to chambers
of commerce across North
America. The communiqué
is called “The Horizon
Initiative,” and it speaks to the
infl uences facing chambers
of commerce in this ever-
changing world in which we and our members operate.
One particularly challenging issue is that of “Belonging and
Gathering.” The topic focuses on a number of elements,
including the fact that emerging professionals have grown
up in very different social environments than those of us in
the “Baby Boomer” age. These younger business people
have different views of how they want to network, not only
with a focus on technology, but also how, where and when
they want to meet in person.
Our response to this question has been to test some new
approaches to our business-to-business activities. I think
many of you have recognized those changes in the formats
of our last two Annual Dinners, the Empower conference
and our “Meet Up” events – in which we have broken with
traditions and focused in interactive, engaging formats,
with positive results.
The next chapter in this evolution is featured in our cover
story: Scranton YP, a program to be run by and for our
region’s young professionals. The basic concept has, of
course, been employed before with periodic success. We
feel confi dent that the energetic, creative and talented
individuals who represent this current generation
will promote the types of fun, engaging and valuable
networking activities that will resonate with their peers.
If you are one of the talented under-40 professionals in
our community and want to be a part of these efforts –
give it a try!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
LOGISTICS &
TRANSPORTATION
The Shoppes at Montage
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11, 2018 • 11:30 - 1:00PM
Impostor
Syndrome
DR. LAUREN HAZZOURI
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
Business Card Exchange
September, 27 • 5:00- 7:00 pm
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2018 FRINGE CE
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2 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
AV Restaurant & Lounge