Professional Development Events
Our annual professional development events bring together professionals from companies of different sizes, industries, professions and interests to network, exchange ideas and gain new business strategies. Many of the events feature highly engaging and interactive presentations from accomplished regional and national business experts. These events provide convenient training for those who want to stay on the cutting edge of today’s business practices, as well as network and share ideas with other professionals.
Business Leaders' Forum
The Chamber’s Business Leaders' Forum connects 180 companies and 1,000+ business professionals. The Business Leaders Forum rounds-out this day of relationship-building and networking by offering professional development workshops. Workshop topics and presenters are relevant and timely and add to the one-stop shopping appeal of the Expo.
Business Sustainability Conference
This day-long event introduces new ideas and strategies to assist attendees with the three "P"s of sustainability - people, planet and prosperity. An anticipated 250 human resources professionals and company's executive leadership will have the opportunity to hear from a keynote speaker, attend a variety of workshops and visit an exhibition area.
Banking and Financial Forum
This program provides insight into the current state of the banking and financial industries from industry insiders and experts inclusive of how area banks navigate the recent market dislocation; the general health of the banking institution; the effects of regulartory reform; and challenges the industry may face in the future.
Economic Forecast Breakfast
Understanding the latest economic trends is vital to preparing a business for success. At the end of each year, The Chamber hosts the Economic Forecast Breakfast featuring financial insight for the year ahead from one of the financial industry’s most respected economists.
Maximum Impact Simulcast
This professional development event is chocked full of nationally recognized authors, business leaders and inspirational personalities. The simulcast affords hundreds of area business professionals, from CEOs to mid-management, the opportunity to hear from a multitude of speakers on a variety of topics: all presented in one place and on one day. Be a part of a powerful event shared with millions of viewers nationwide.
A day of professional development designed specifically for women in business, the forum is highlighted by a keynote address from a regional and noteworthy businesswoman. Breakout sessions tailored to women in executive and mid-management to entry-level positions are also part of the forum.