This Year's Exciting Attractions....
 

Business Women's Forum 2008 Keynote Speaker Courtney Lynch Co-author of Leading from the Front  Courtney Lynch is co-founder of Lead Star, a consulting company dedicated to the leadership development of women.  Courtney’s knowledge of the power of leadership comes from her service as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, a highly competitive environment where 94% of her peers were men.  Her keynote remarks offer leadership wisdom that will help audience members become stronger leaders in all areas of their lives, including achieving a healthy work-life balance.  The hallmark of Courtney’s presentation is that individuals have to “Lead as they are … always.”  One doesn’t have to change who they are to be in control of their lives.  Rather, they need to embrace their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses.  Courtney has been a featured guest on CNBC, FOX News, and CNNfn.  Lead Star’s efforts have been noted in publications ranging from Fast Company to The New York Times.

Business Women's Forum 2008 Morning Speaker Kimberly K. Schaller Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company   Employed with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company for more than 18 years, Kim Schaller has held several positions there, including Managing Director of Corporate Sales & Marketing and Director of Marketing for Hersheypark.  She was appointed Vice President of Marketing in 1997, and in 2004 was elected as Chief Marketing Officer in addition to her duties as VP of Marketing.  She was the first female VP in the company's history and her appointment marked the first time that Marketing was represented at that level.  She serves on the Executive Committee of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International and is a past chair of Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority.  Throughout her professional career, Schaller has been recognized as one of the top marketing professionals and has won numerous awards for her efforts in the industry.

Business Women's Forum is Jointly Hosted by:

Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg Regional Chamber
West Shore Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with the following Chambers of Commerce: African American Chamber of Central Pennsylvania, Gettysburg Adams Area, Greater Chambersburg, Hanover Area, Hispanic Chamber of Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon Valley, Shippensburg Area, and York County Regional.

2008 Presenting Sponsors

            

2008 Chair of the Board Sponsors

2008 President Level Sponsors

                   

2008 Patron Level Sponsors
    

“It is a fun, informative day out of the office – yet I still feel like I’m accomplishing something for myself – and my employer.”

For more information, please contact Megan Kraemer at the
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce. 
Phone:  (717) 243-4515
Fax:      (717) 243-4446
Email:  mkraemer@carlislechamber.org

The History of Business Women’s Forum: Business Women’s Forum was developed over 14 years ago by the Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, who wanted to provide Carlisle area women with professional development opportunities. The popularity of Business Women’s Forum grew, and several area chambers decided to combine their efforts into one regional forum. The is the 9th annual event in which the Greater Carlisle Area, Harrisburg Regional and West Shore Chambers of Commerce are collaborating. We are pleased to welcome the York County Chamber of Commerce as a supporting organization.