Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming County-wide Event!
SCCCC in partnership with the Chamber Alliance of Chester County

West Chester University & Chamber Alliance of Chester County
presents

Lead Forward 2026:
Navigating Change, Unlocking Opportunity, Leading with Influence

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Each year West Chester University is proud to celebrate women entrepreneurship. The WCU Cottrell Center hosts various activities and workshops to support entrepreneurs, including the annual Women's Conference - and - this year marks the 13th Anniversary of the WCU Women's Entrepreneurship Conference!

This signature event provides an opportunity for attendees to make new connections and explore endless possibilities that come with being an entrepreneur. This conference is open to all students, faculty, staff,
and the general public.

The Chamber Alliance of Chester County represents the eight Chambers of Commerce based in Chester County. We are once again partnering with The Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center
of West Chester University to bring the business community of Chester County the type of programming that speaks to you as an entrepreneur and small business professional.

Featured Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Fotini Iconomopoulos - Leadership & Communication Expert; Author of "Say Less, Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want"

Fireside Chat: Joyel Crawford - Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker, Leadership Expert & Author of Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career

Breakout Sessions
Attendees have the opportunity to choose two out of three breakout sessions.

~Breakout 1: Panel Discussion - Women of Influence:
Leading with Purpose, Creating Lasting Impact
Hear from an inspiring panel of women leaders who are using their influence to create meaningful change in their organizations, industries, and communities. This conversation will explore what it means to lead with purpose, build an authentic leadership presence, and turn influence into lasting impact. Panelists will share personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights on navigating challenges while staying true to their values. Attendees will leave inspired to define their own leadership voice and identify ways they can make a greater impact.

with Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Member
Nancy Taltoan, Onix Group

Director of Hospitality Operations for Onix Hospitality, with more than 30 years of experience in hospitality. Having worked her way from banquet server and room attendant to executive leadership, Nancy is passionate about developing dynamic leaders, building strong teams, and helping others grow their careers.

~Breakout 2: Panel Discussion - Community is Capital:
Your Network is Your Net Worth
Entrepreneurship is rarely a solo journey. In this engaging panel discussion, explore how relationships, connections, and community can become some of your most valuable business assets. Panelists will share strategies for building authentic professional relationships, cultivating a strong network, finding mentors and collaborators, and turning connections into opportunities for growth. Whether you're just beginning to build your network or looking to strengthen an established one, this session will highlight why who you know—and how you nurture those relationships—can be a powerful form of capital.

with Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Chairperson of the Board
Christine Gordon, CEPA, CPFA, CRPC™ Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Christine Gordon, CRPC™, CEPA®, CPFA®, Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch has over 25 year’s experience in the wealth management industry. Christine assists clients thru a holistic approach-based formula for accumulating, managing and preserving wealth. The focus on offering a comprehensive plan to managing wealth begins with getting to know what matters most to you. Christine is honored to serve as the Chester County Chamber’s Chairperson and has been a proud member of the Chamber for over 15 years. Her conviction to service and community strives to connect and collaborate with clients and members to facilitate their goals.

~Breakout 3: Workshop
Mental Agility: The Competitive Advantage for Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Building a business requires leading through uncertainty, setbacks, and constant change. Discover how mental agility, the ability to intentionally manage your thoughts, emotions, and energy, can help you build resilience, turn challenges into opportunities, and lead yourself and your business with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Session hosted by Theresa Giunta.

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WHO WE ARE
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is committed
to serving as the leading force in support of the region’s business community. The Chamber promotes trade, commerce, industry,
and sustainable economic development, and supports a diverse
and thriving business market, including an array of entrepreneurs,
micro, small and mid-size private employers, non-profit organizations, mid-size companies, institutions, health care service organizations,
and global corporations.
For more than 90 years, the Chamber has led the region as a powerful economic driver and community leader. Our nearly 500 member businesses and organizations enjoy access to opportunities
to collaborate and build their organizations, support community initiatives and projects, and foster longstanding friendships
through a myriad of engaging programs and events.

MISSION
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering a positive business climate that strengthens, supports and promotes its Membership-and-provide a means for sustainable economic development across the Southern Chester County region and beyond.

As the leading Member business organization, SCCCC advocates for its Members at the local, state, and federal levels on business issues that have the greatest impact on the region. Through an annual program of work, the Chamber provides service and support to our local communities and offers Members a myriad of opportunities to collaborate and build trusted professional relationships.