Happy New Year from PACP!

PACP January 2026 E-Newsletter

The mission of PACP is to enhance the quality and relevance of chamber management in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PACP - 2026 Event Dates & Locations

We are excited to announce the dates & locations for our 2026 events…please be sure to save these dates on your calendar:

2026 Chamber Day in Harrisburg

for all chamber professionals & your volunteer leadership

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

State Capitol & PA Chamber Offices

Harrisburg, PA

2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference

for all chamber staff members

Monday – Wednesday, October 26 – 28, 2026

Penn Harris Hotel

Camp Hill, PA

Hosted by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce

PA Chamber Update

PA Chamber Column - January 2026

A new year brings fresh ideas, perspectives, and goals as we work together to build a more prosperous Pennsylvania. Our local chamber partners are among the most important stakeholders in helping the PA Chamber understand the issues impacting business leaders across the Commonwealth, and we look forward to all we’ll accomplish in 2026. Click here for the full article.

PACP Vendor Member Updates

YGM

Considering what your 2026 has in store? Don't leave out these YGM products to help grow your Chamber!

Unloop: We created Unloop--our new sponsorship sales platform--with chamber execs just like you in mind-- leaders ready to step off the hamster wheel of sponsorship chaos and streamline your entire sponsorship sales process with ease and organization.

Visionary Leadership Retreat: If you’re looking to energize your board, set key priorities, and strengthen your Chamber’s impact, the Visionary Leadership Retreat is for you! This one-day retreat is more than planning... we’ll help you position your Chamber as a leader in strength and innovation, impacting 2026 and years to come!

Total Resource Campaign: It's time to permanently transform your organization’s non-dues revenue program through a YGM TRC that activates the total resource potential of your chamber without working overtime or trying to make it all happen on your own.

Make 2026 the year you partner with YGM. We’d love to help you grow your Chamber!

PACP Member Updates

Forward Lawrence - Chamber & Economic Alliance

PACP is pleased to welcome Lyndsey Overby, Assistant Director of Chamber Operations, and Forward Lawrence - Chamber & Economic Alliance as our newest PACP member!

Ligonier Valley Chamber

The Chamber will hold its 35th Annual Ice Fest on January 23-25, 2026, featuring over 60 ice sculptures.

Other Updates of Interest

ACCE

Save the Date - #ACCE26 Annual Convention has been set for July 20-22, 2026 in New Orleans, LA. Please click here for more information.

IOM - 2026 Program Dates

The U.S. Chamber Foundation's Institute for Organization Management has announced their 2026 program dates. CLICK HERE to see the sites and dates for 2026.