Lehighton, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn Series, designed to provide local businesses, organizations, and professionals with valuable insights on key topics impacting growth, sustainability, and success.
Building on the momentum of past sessions, this the next events in the series will focus on timely and practical subject matter, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from regional experts while connecting with fellow professionals.
The Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn lineup includes:
- May 12 (11:30 AM – 1 PM) – Understanding Site Selection in Our Region with Penn’s Northeast (Economic Development Series, Part II)
Location: Trailside Events (201 N. Main St., Lehighton)
Cost: $20 Member Rate; $25 Future Member Rate
Gain insight into how companies choose where to locate and expand—and what that means for our region, local businesses, and communities.
- June 11 (11:30 AM – 1 PM) – Succession Planning: A Roadmap to Future Success
Location: CCEDC Office (137 South St., Lehighton)
Cost: $15 Member Rate, $20 Future Member Rate
Start planning for the future of your business with guidance on ownership transitions, continuity strategies, and long-term success.
- July 21 (12 – 1 PM) – Digital Bootcamp (Part II): Creating Consistent Content
Location: Virtual Webinar (Must RSVP for Link)
Cost: $10 Member Rate, $15 Future Member Rate
Take your marketing to the next level with strategies to create engaging, consistent content that keeps your audience connected and your brand top of mind. - Each session is designed to deliver actionable information, whether attendees are looking to better understand how site selection impacts economic development, plan for the long-term future of their business, or enhance their digital marketing strategy through consistent and engaging content creation.
“As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization, it is incredibly important that we remain a trusted resource and connector for our business community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President of the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation. “This series reflects the diverse needs of our members—from long-term planning and economic development insight to practical, day-to-day marketing strategies. Our goal is to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools they need not only to succeed, but to thrive in an ever-changing environment.”
The Lunch & Learn Series is open to businesses, nonprofits, municipal leaders, professionals and community members throughout Carbon County and the surrounding region. Each session will also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration among attendees.
Registration is now open, and space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to secure their spot early.
For more information or to register, please visit carboncountychamber.org or contact the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation directly.
Lunch & Learn Series Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: Lehigh Valley Hospital-Carbon, Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area, Carbon PA CareerLink, St. Luke’s Carbon
Gold Sponsors: Mauch Chunk Trust Company, Blue Mountain Resort
Economic Development Series Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area
Gold Sponsors: Mauch Chunk Trust Company, Blue Mountain Resort, PSECU
About the Chamber: The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation is a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and our purpose is to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through sustained advocacy, programs and services for our members, key stakeholders and the communities we serve.. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. As a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, we are the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
