Photo courtesy of Michael Straub Photography.
The Pocono Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Report to Business Breakfast on Thursday,
January 29, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. This event brought together business leaders, community partners, and stakeholders to start the year informed and connected. The program
highlighted key topics including economic development, workforce trends, tourism, and other issues shaping the local business community.
The event featured remarks and insights from regional leaders including Michelle Bisbing of the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation, Chris Barrett of the Pocono Mountains Visitors
Bureau, and Don Pleau of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Each had time to share their perspectives on what is to come in the county.
The program also included participation from Monroe County Commissioners John Christy, Sharon Laverdure, and David Parker, who shared updates on county priorities and discussed collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening the region’s economy and supporting continued progress. Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making it all possible: Underdog Cyber Defense, Riley and Company,
Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, PA CareerLink, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono, Mountain Valley Orthopedics, Cherry Ridge Consulting, RLB Accountants, Michael Straub Photography, EBC Printing and Signs, LocaliQ, George Roberts Productions, and
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
About the Pocono Chamber: Our mission is to drive economic growth and strengthen Monroe County by supporting and promoting businesses of all sizes. We are committed to serving our members and the community by fostering meaningful connections, encouraging collaboration, and addressing key business challenges. A proud partner of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, we engage in a dynamic network of nearly 5,000 members employing more than 200,000 people. Together, we form the largest chamber in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and rank among the top ten nationwide. We welcome businesses—large and small—to join us in shaping a prosperous future for our region.
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