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Thrive Together

September 15, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Description


Join Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President & CEO Ryan Unger for a "fireside chat" with C&J Catering Founder & CEO Jamie Berger. Together, they'll explore Jamie's entrepreneurial journey, from building the company from a single employee in 2004 to a workforce of more than 300 today. They'll also discuss how investing in people - from fostering welcoming workplaces to launching C&J Catering's "You Need It, I Got You" employee assistance program - has helped shape the company's culture and long-term success.


Meet the Speaker


A leader behind a growing portfolio of hospitality brands, Jamie Berger is best known as the Founder & CEO of C&J Catering. What began in 2004 as a small drop-off catering operation with just one employee has grown into a thriving hospitality enterprise with five locations, multiple brands, and more than 300 team members. Today, the organization continues to expand while reflecting the diverse cultures and backgrounds of the communities it serves throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Jamie believes people are the foundation of every successful business. As a servant leader, she is passionate about developing individuals, building strong teams, and creating workplace cultures where employees can grow personally and professionally. She credits much of her success to the people she has the privilege of working alongside each day.

In the face of the hospitality industry's workforce challenges following the pandemic, Jamie has reimagined traditional approaches to attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Her people-first leadership philosophy has helped shape a culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and invested in the company's long-term success. By challenging conventional thinking around workforce development, Jamie continues to demonstrate how investing in people strengthens businesses, communities, and the hospitality industry as a whole.




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Time



EVENT AGENDA
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Registration
11: 30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – Welcome
11:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Community Scorecard Report
12:30 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. – Fireside Chat
1:25 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks


Location

Best Western Premier - The Central Hotel & Conference Center


Parking can be found around the perimeter of the building.

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Name: Lindsey Holtzman
Email: events@hbgrc.org
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