BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:September CBW+ Speaker Series | Networking for Personal and Professional Growth DESCRIPTION:THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 23\, 2026.Join us for our June CBW+ Speaker Series presented by our Exclusive CBW+ Champions Conrad Siegel\, PA Treasury Department\, and UPMC.Networking for Personal and Professional Growth Unlock the power of connection! This interactive 30 45-minute session is designed to help your team turn everyday interactions into meaningful opportunities for growth. Tailored to your business\, this presentation equips participants with practical tools and fresh confidence to elevate their networking game.Your team will walk away with strategies to: Understand the real value of networking in today's world Prepare with purpose before any event Start conversations that feel natural- not forced Build authentic\, lasting connections Gracefully wrap up chats while leaving the door open Follow up in ways that keep the momentum goingWhether you're networking pros or just getting started\, this session will inspire your team to connect with intention and impact.Event Agenda8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. (Networking & Breakfast)8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. (Welcome Remarks)8:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. (Presentation and Q&A)9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. (Closing Remarks)\nALL ARE WELCOME! Chamber Business Women+ (CBW+) promotes the progression and advancement of professional women through the education and sharing of ideas and experiences. We invite everyone (of all gender identities) who supports this mission to join the events.The SpeakerLori Krause RenneSupervisor\, Business Development\, UPMC Corporate Ambassador Resource and Employer Solutions (CARES) teamA seasoned marketing\, sales and strategic planning professional with over 30 years of experience\, Lori works directly with corporate and community wellness clients in her current role at UPMC. She serves on the board of directors for the Members 1st Charitable Foundation\, Breakthrough T1D\, and is a committee member for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Women for Wellness. She is a membership ambassador for both the Harrisburg and Lebanon Valley Chambers of Commerce and was recently awarded "2024 Ambassador of the Year" from the Lebanon Valley Chamber. Lori is a graduate of LaSalle University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in English. A native of Lebanon\, Pa\, Lori currently lives in New Cumberland with her husband\, Brendan and son\, Dylan (when he is home from Duquesne University)\, and their goldendoodle\, Hank. She loves reading\, walking\, yoga\, all things Pittsburgh\, and spending time with her family. 2026 Charity of ChoiceBethany House supports young women ages 18 to 24 who are aging out of foster care or at risk of homelessness through transitional housing and individualized case management. The Residential Program provides safe\, subsidized communal housing where residents have private rooms and shared living spaces. Through its Resource Center\, Bethany House also serves individuals who do not qualify for residential services or are on the waitlist. The organization helps remove barriers to stability by assisting with transportation\, medical care\, and access to food and housing resources. Bethany House also connects residents and clients to free mental health counseling to support healing and long-term success.Bethany House of Cumberland County\, Inc. is currently accepting donations\, and guests are welcome to bring contributions with them on the day of the event.\nGift cards to grocery storesGift cards for fun (ice cream\, Starbucks\, Rita's\, etc.)Paper towelsToilet paperDish detergentSpongesLaundry detergentFabric softenerLysol wipesCleaning sprayCold medicineTrash bagsSunscreenBeach towels Thank you to our Sponsors\nExclusive CBW+ Champions\n\n\n\nCBW+ Believer\n\n\nCBW+ Allies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatron SponsorsBrenda Alton | Sheilah Borne | Gillian Byerly | Jessica Delo | Monique Duci | Karena Foss | Erika Hilbert | Mary Oliveira | Jeannetta Politis | Joelle Shea | Christina Stetler | Kristi Wasson | Jess Wolfe | Erin Woods | Wendy ZimmermanBecome a Patron Sponsor today!\nGift box Sponsor\n\nHost Sponsor\n\nInterested in sponsoring this year's CBW+ Speaker Series?\nPlease contact Heather Eyster\, Senior Director of Investor & Member Engagement. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 23\, 2026.

Join us for our June CBW+ Speaker Series presented by our Exclusive CBW+ Champions Conrad Siegel\, PA Treasury Department\, and UPMC.

Networking for Personal and Professional Growth \;

Unlock the power of connection! This interactive 30&ndash\;45-minute session is designed to help your team turn everyday interactions into meaningful opportunities for growth. Tailored to your business\, this presentation equips participants with practical tools and fresh confidence to elevate their networking game.

Your team will walk away with strategies to:

&bull\;  \;  \;Understand the real value of networking in today&rsquo\;s world

&bull\;  \;  \;Prepare with purpose before any event

&bull\;  \;  \;Start conversations that feel natural- not forced

&bull\;  \;  \;Build authentic\, lasting connections

&bull\;  \;  \;Gracefully wrap up chats while leaving the door open

&bull\;  \;  \;Follow up in ways that keep the momentum going

Whether you'\;re networking pros or just getting started\, this session will inspire your team to connect with intention and impact.

Event Agenda


ALL ARE WELCOME! \;Chamber Business Women+ (CBW+) promotes the progression and advancement of professional women through the education and sharing of ideas and experiences. We invite everyone (of all gender identities) who supports this mission to join the events.

The Speaker

Lori Krause Renne

Supervisor\, Business Development\, UPMC Corporate Ambassador Resource and Employer Solutions (CARES) team

A seasoned marketing\, sales and strategic planning professional with over 30 years of experience\, Lori works directly with corporate and community wellness clients in her current role at UPMC. She serves on the board of directors for the Members 1st Charitable Foundation\, Breakthrough T1D\, and is a committee member for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Women for Wellness. She is a membership ambassador for both the Harrisburg and Lebanon Valley Chambers of Commerce and was recently awarded &ldquo\;2024 Ambassador of the Year&rdquo\; from the Lebanon Valley Chamber. Lori is a graduate of LaSalle University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in English. A native of Lebanon\, Pa\, Lori currently lives in New Cumberland with her husband\, Brendan and son\, Dylan (when he is home from Duquesne University)\, and their goldendoodle\, Hank. She loves reading\, walking\, yoga\, all things Pittsburgh\, and spending time with her family. \;

2026 Charity of Choice

Bethany House \;supports young women ages 18 to 24 who are aging out of foster care or at risk of homelessness through transitional housing and individualized case management. The Residential Program provides safe\, subsidized communal housing where residents have private rooms and shared living spaces. Through its Resource Center\, Bethany House also serves individuals who do not qualify for residential services or are on the waitlist. The organization helps remove barriers to stability by assisting with transportation\, medical care\, and access to food and housing resources. Bethany House also connects residents and clients to free mental health counseling to support healing and long-term success.

Bethany House of Cumberland County\, Inc. is currently accepting donations\, and guests are welcome to bring contributions with them on the day of the event.

  • Gift cards to grocery stores
  • Gift cards for fun (ice cream\, Starbucks\, Rita'\;s\, etc.)
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Dish detergent
  • Sponges
  • Laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener
  • Lysol wipes
  • Cleaning spray
  • Cold medicine
  • Trash bags
  • Sunscreen
  • Beach towels \;

Thank you to our Sponsors


Exclusive CBW+ Champions





CBW+ Believer




CBW+ Allies








Patron Sponsors

Brenda Alton | Sheilah Borne | Gillian Byerly | \;Jessica Delo | Monique Duci | Karena Foss | Erika Hilbert \;| Mary Oliveira \;| \;Jeannetta Politis | \;Joelle Shea | \;Christina Stetler | Kristi Wasson | Jess Wolfe | Erin Woods \;| \;Wendy Zimmerman

Become a Patron Sponsor today!


Gift box Sponsor



Host Sponsor



Interested in sponsoring this year'\;s CBW+ Speaker Series?


Please contact \;Heather Eyster\, Senior Director of Investor &\; Member Engagement. \;

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