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SUMMARY:Policy Pulse Speaker Series | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Policy Pulse Speaker Series offers a monthly forum where officials from all levels of government\, as well as leaders of business advocacy groups\, discuss the current public policy landscape. Join us for engaging discussions led by distinguished speakers as they discuss their policy priorities relative to those of the regional business community\, analyze pressing issues\, and offer insights into the impact of public policy on the region and the Commonwealth. From local to national perspectives\, each meeting promises to spark meaningful dialogue and broaden perspectives on the ever-evolving realm of public policy. \nMay TopicUnderstanding the Economic Power of Tourism: A Policy ConversationTourism is one of Pennsylvania's most significant economic engines. Join us for a conversation with Sharon S. Myers\, President & CEO of Visit Hershey Harrisburg\, as she shares how destination marketing drives visitor spending\, supports local businesses\, and generates revenue that benefits residents across the region and commonwealth.As chair of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association's DMO Committee\, Sharon brings a statewide perspective on the legislative priorities and funding models shaping tourism policy in Harrisburg\, and what it means for businesses and communities across the commonwealth.This is an important conversation for anyone interested in economic development\, hospitality\, and the policy decisions that determine how tourism marketing is funded.\nSponsored by RETTEW
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The Policy Pulse Speaker Series offers a monthly forum where officials from all levels of government\, as well as leaders of business advocacy groups\, discuss the current public policy landscape. Join us for engaging discussions led by distinguished speakers as they discuss their policy priorities relative to those of the regional business community\, analyze pressing issues\, and offer insights into the impact of public policy on the region and the Commonwealth. From local to national perspectives\, each meeting promises to spark meaningful dialogue and broaden perspectives on the ever-evolving realm of public policy. \;
May Topic
Understanding the Economic Power of Tourism: A Policy Conversation
Tourism is one of Pennsylvania'\;s most significant economic engines. Join us for a conversation with Sharon S. Myers\, President &\; CEO of Visit Hershey Harrisburg\, as she shares how destination marketing drives visitor spending\, supports local businesses\, and generates revenue that benefits residents across the region and commonwealth.
As chair of the Pennsylvania Restaurant &\; Lodging Association'\;s DMO Committee\, Sharon brings a statewide perspective on the legislative priorities and funding models shaping tourism policy in Harrisburg\, and what it means for businesses and communities across the commonwealth.
This is an important conversation for anyone interested in economic development\, hospitality\, and the policy decisions that determine how tourism marketing is funded.
Sponsored by RETTEW
LOCATION:3211 North Front Street Suite 201 Harrisburg PA 17110
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DTSTAMP:20260921T091824Z
URL:https://business.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/chambereventscalendar/Details/policy-pulse-speaker-series-may-2026-1708804?sourceTypeId=Hub
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