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CVBA Invites Young Professionals to Annual Seminar

Young professionals under 40 are invited to attend the upcoming Young Professionals Leadership Seminar, hosted by the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) on March 5.

The conference is designed to provide opportunities for professional development and personal growth as well as networking. Attendees will enjoy breakfast catered by Chick-fil-A Chambersburg  an interactive networking activity and swag bags provided by ULTA. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Franklin County 11/30 Center in downtown Chambersburg.

Attendees will enjoy talks by two speakers focused on leadership and career development. Chad Chute from Tractus Leadership Solutions will present “Future-Proof Your Career: Leadership as the Ultimate Job Security.” Mark Story with Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County will deliver: “Rooted Here, Rise Together” focusing on leading relationships in your community. 

“This seminar is designed to help emerging leaders future-proof their careers by building real leadership skills right where they are,” said Kylie Belle Thomas, CVBA President. “This event will also help young professionals learn how community involvement can expand their visibility, influence, and impact.”

Tickets are $40 for CVBA members and $50 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit CVBAlliance.org/Events. The content of the conference is geared toward professionals under 40, but all are welcome to attend.

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is a partnership between the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce. CVBA is the largest business advocacy organization in Franklin County with more than 850 members. It is committed to the prosperity of its members while enhancing the quality of life in the Cumberland Valley area. For more information, visit CVBAlliance.org.

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