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Signature Events

Awards Events

The Chamber’s Annual Dinner

The Chamber’s Annual Dinner

Typically held in November, this event is the premier Chamber event of the year. It features highlights of what’s new at the Chamber and in our area, outstanding networking and marketing options, and an opportunity for the Chamber to recognize the Emerging Business of the Year, Legacy Business of the Year, Charitable Organization of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Diversity Champion Business of the Year, Pride of Place and Healthy Workplace awards.

Young Professional Awards

Young Professional Awards

At the Young Professional Awards, the rising stars of our community are honored for a night of networking and special recognition. Category awards are presented to young professionals in our community who are achieving exceptional things and the Young Professional Development Award is awarded to a company that has dedicated resources to developing our feature community and business leaders.

Light Up The Valley

Light Up The Valley Award Winners

At this annual event, the Chamber honors people that make a difference in the Greater Wyoming Valley community and make it a better place to live, work, and learn. Awards include the Change Maker Awards.

Professional Development Opportunities

Young Professionals Conference

Young Professionals Conference

The Annual Young Professionals Conference is held in partnership with United Way of Wyoming Valley and our regional chambers in the first quarter of each year, and is a day dedicated to connecting, engaging, and uniting the young professionals in the area. This event features a full day of empowering young professional sessions and speakers, with a focus on professional development. 

Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference

Wilkes-Barre Connect Conference

This three-day event, spearheaded by our economic development arm, Wilkes-Barre Connect, showcases the transformation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, into a hub of innovation, relying on creative storytelling and presentations from the region’s best students, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and young professionals shaping our region.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum

Diversity Equity, and Inclusion Conference Group Panel Shot

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum is held in partnership with our regional chambers in the first quarter of each year. This day-long conference is aimed at increasing awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Wyoming Valley.

Advocacy & Networking Events

Annual Golf Tournament

Annual Golf Tournament

The Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament gives members the opportunity to spend a day networking on the green, with a portion of the day's proceeds benefitting a local charitable organization.

Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD)

Legislative Breakfast

This interactive annual event gives Chamber members an opportunity to meet with our PA legislative delegation to ask questions and to discuss key business and community issues.

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