The PACP Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us for our

2025 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference to be held:

Monday - Wednesday, November 17 - 19, 2025

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Champion, PA

The 2025 event is being hosted by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce.

We've got a great conference lined up for you with the following sessions:

Governance and Working with Boards - Bob Harris, CAE

Strategic Plans that Work - Bob Harris, CAE

Breakout Sessions - Impact of AI, Board Engagement, Non-Dues Revenue, and Branding & Marketing

"Ask Us Anything" Breakfast

Trends & Influences: How External Forces Shape Chambers - Amy Shields, ACCE

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

We are excited to announce the date & location for our 2026 conference…please be sure to save this on your calendar for next year:



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

We will set the registration fee for the event once we finalize the catering needs for the conference.  

We have scheduled a complimentary webinar for our members for the following:

Tuesday, August 26 – 11:00am

All Things Chamber Series Overview

Teri Smiley, Starfish Partnerships

Join us for a sneak peek at All Things Chamber—a dynamic program designed specifically for chamber professionals by someone who’s lived it for over 30 years. This session will offer a short demo highlighting the six core areas of the program: Governance, Operations, Membership, Events & Programs, Community, and a bonus section full of Extras & Lessons Learned. Whether you're new to chamber work or a seasoned pro, this interactive preview will show how All Things Chamber can provide real-world tools, fresh ideas, and practical strategies to strengthen your chamber team and impact. Join us for this webinar to find out more! As a reminder, this program can be purchased through your state association at only $195 and $100 stays with the association. Click here to learn more.

To register for this 30-minute meeting, please CLICK HERE. Once you have completed the short registration form, the system will send you the information to connect to the meeting, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.

PACP is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for an All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This is perfect for new staff members or a refresher for current staff. The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the PowerPoints and additional PDF documents.  

The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. 

New Votes Added to PA Chamber Legislative Scorecard

The PA Chamber recently updated our Legislative Scorecard to reflect recent votes on key bills from the current session. This scorecard tracks how often lawmakers vote in alignment with the PA Chamber’s position on legislation that impacts Pennsylvania’s economy and employers. We encourage you to review the latest updates to see where your local lawmakers stand on supporting a more competitive Pennsylvania economy.

The Chamber is pleased to welcome Leigh Lattimer as their new Executive Director.

CBICC recently joined the Business for Federal Research Funding (BFRF) Coalition, a national advocacy group dedicated to maintaining and increasing research funding at the federal level. The BFRF Coalition was relaunched earlier this year by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and has been joined by over 70 organizations and Chambers across the country (potentially including some other PACP members…). Click here for more information.

The spirit of Steelers Nation will descend upon Latrobe once again as SteelersFest takes over Legion Keener Park on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event offers a vibrant prelude to the highly anticipated "Friday Night Lights" practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

The Chamber is pleased to host the Annual Stroll on August 8, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Join us as we stroll into the fabulous 50s with oldies music and classic cars on the Diamond and around town! This will be our largest car show with over 200 classic, antique, and show vehicles.

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.