Events Calendar - Community

It's back by popular demand!!! The Pocono Leaders of Tomorrow will be hosting the Ugly Sweater Mixer 3.0: Holiday Mask Edition on Thursday, December 3rd outdoors at Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville, PA. Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and best holiday mask and join us on December 3rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There will be tons of holiday door prizes, contests, drink tickets, heavy hor d'oeuvres, delicious desserts, campfires, s'mores, lots of networking, fun holiday photo props, music and so much more! Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Best Ugly Sweater and Best Holiday Mask contests at 5:30 PM. Barley Creek will also be offer 20% off all take out orders for our event attendees! The PLOT Committee will be collecting holiday toy donations! So be sure to bring along your donation to get a discounted entry; $10 per person with a new toy donation and $15 per person without a toy donation. Popular toy categories include sporting equipment like bags and balls, books, backpacks, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, and skateboards/helmets. You won't want to miss out on a festive and fun night of networking! All are welcome so be sure to bring your friends, just be sure to let us know you are coming by registering on this page or by calling 570-421-4433! See you there! SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE, CONTACT LIZ BLOSE FOR MORE INFO! ... read more

The Pocono Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in the December 8th Women in Business Luncheon happening from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Terraview Ballroom at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn (257 Stroudsmoor Rd. Stroudsburg, PA). Space is limited so be sure to register early! This month we will be joined by Herline Raphael, CRNP, MSN who will dive into ''Surviving the Festive Season'' and provide our audience with a guide to help manage their sanity and well-being during the holiday season. Raphael is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C), Wellness Coach and a Doctorate Candidate in Lifestyle Medicine. During this session, we will discuss the following key topics... Holiday Entertaining Tips Healthy Eating Strategies for Holiday Parties Healthy Holiday Swaps Balancing Your Plate Tips and Tricks for Lightening up Recipes ?This event is open to both current and non-members, so be sure to share the details with your friends! 'Tis the season for giving! During this event, we will be collecting gently used coats for infants, children, teens, & adults. These coats will be donated to Pocono Services for Families & Children. The Women in Business Luncheon has been a long-standing affair of the Chamber and has brought many women together to network within the beautiful restaurants and resorts of Monroe County. All women in business are invited to attend the monthly to make new connections amongst a diverse network of Monroe County's business professionals. Cancellation Policy: Due to the high volume of attendance and limited space, we ask that cancellation be received at least 2 business days before the day of the event to avoid being charged. Thank you! By clicking register and registering for this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp, Pocono Chamber of Commerce; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury. ... read more

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Economic Outlook Summit 2020 - It's Virtual This Year! Pocono: Pride, Promise, Progress Participation is free. Registration is required. This year's summit will feature two keynote speakers: Dr. Wendy Braund, MD, MPH, MSed, FACPM, The COVID-19 Response Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Frank Robinson, MBA, Director of Econsult Solutions, Inc., a firm that assists clients in the evaluation of economic and fiscal outcomes. Summit Agenda 12:00 ? Video: Year-in-review featuring the COVID-19 Impact on the Poconos 12:05 ? Opening Remarks: ESU President Kenneth Long 12:10 ? Keynote Speaker: Dr. Wendy Braund, COVID-19 Response Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Health Abstract map of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties 12:30 ? Video: Pocono Promise featuring the region?s commitment to health, safety and wellness during the COVID-19 reopening phase in the Poconos 12:35 ? Keynote: Scorecard/Data Presentation including the COVID-19 economic indicators: Frank Robinson, MBA, Director, Econsult Solutions. Data provided by the Northeast Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) 12:55 ? Video: Pocono Progress featuring success stories and businesses that reinvented themselves during COVID-19 1:00 ? Panel Discussion featuring the County Commissioner Chairs: Rocky Ahner, Sharon S. Laverdure, Matthew M. Osterberg, and Brian W. Smith Topic: COVID-19: Challenges Faced, Lessons Learned. What?s Next? 1:20 ? Closing Remarks: ESU President Long 1:25 ? Video: Pocono Pride featuring the resilience and pride of the Poconos. ... read more

Promote the interest of women who are participating in the free enterprise system in the Pocono area and provide political, educational, financial, and legal information to the women. Also, assist and encourage concerned members to enhance the quality and capability of their respective enterprises and to interact through business and social opportunities. Our Mission – Growing, learning, and supporting women in business so they can be their authentic selves and feel confident and powerful in the workforce! ... read more

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Help plan the 2020 Pocono Chamber Golf Outing! ... read more

Promote the interest of women who are participating in the free enterprise system in the Pocono area and provide political, educational, financial, and legal information to the women. Also, assist and encourage concerned members to enhance the quality and capability of their respective enterprises and to interact through business and social opportunities. Our Mission – Growing, learning, and supporting women in business so they can be their authentic selves and feel confident and powerful in the workforce! ... read more