YLP in Action at Etiquette Day
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On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber Foundation's Youth Leadership Program held their annual Etiquette Day with renowned realtor, Michelle Leonard, at Penn Oaks Golf Club.
For this popular program day, over forty sophomore, junior and senior high school students met to learn about professional etiquette and how to build your personal brand.
Michelle guided the students as they practiced shaking hands, crafting and delivering elevator speeches, exploring table manners, and engaging in a fun contest to set the table with original festive tablescapes, complete with centerpieces and folded napkins.
"I loved witnessing their creativity during the friendly competitions," Michelle said.
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"One table chose a Christmas theme, while another embraced the Oscars, and yet another featured turkeys and pumpkins - each centerpiece uniquely crafted from construction paper. I cherish individuality and the distinct flair they brought to their designs. In addition to traditional thank-you notes, I introduced them to the concept of personal acknowledgment notes. Each student wrote a note to Wawa, recalling their session from last month. I wish I could be a fly on the wall when the recipients read their heartfelt messages!"
Thank you to Michelle Leonard for sharing her time and expertise with the YLP students and special thanks to our gracious hosts, Penn Oaks Golf Club!
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A Sold Out Morning with WIB, Lavazza Group and Women in Manufacturing
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Wednesday morning kicked off a SOLD OUT event between CCCBI's Women Influencing Business (WIB) Committee, Lavazza Group and Women In Manufacturing.
The amazing Lavazza team packed in networking time, facility tours, a panel discussion and a complimentary coffee tasting experience for over 50 Members of CCCBI and Women in Manufacturing.
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Special thanks to Rebecca Lagravinese for her instrumental role in bringing our three organizations together, Brennan Rodriguez & Elizabeth Santiago for sharing their personal stories in the industry, Frank LaRusso (AST) & Kathleen McCarthy for creating delicious Lavazza drinks, David Augustin for hosting factory tours, and Loran Daniels for sharing the unique Lavazza sensory experience with our community!
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Salt Works is a wellness sanctuary located in Malvern, offering therapeutic services designed to promote relaxation, respiratory health, and overall well-being.
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Founded by Chester County local, Valentina Kanter, Salt Works provides a serene and tranquil environment where visitors can experience the benefits of halotherapy—a natural therapy that uses the microclimate of Himalayan salt to support respiratory function, reduce stress, and enhance vitality. Since opening in 2021, Salt Works has become a destination for holistic health, offering a unique space for rejuvenation and healing. Don’t miss this chance to experience the healing properties of the salt cave and celebrate with us!
𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 3 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔!
Join us for an unforgettable "Open Cave" Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 19, from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Main Line’s top wellness destination!
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- Exclusive raffles, giveaways, and a FREE Goodie Bag for the first 50 guests
- Discounted mini cave sessions to experience the healing power of Himalayan salt
- Delicious bites and refreshments to savor while you mingle
- Live musical performance to elevate the vibe
- Conversation, great company, and so much more
- Come celebrate, relax, and explore the unique wellness benefits that have made Salt Works a beloved retreat for the past 3 years. You won’t want to miss this event!
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Location:
Lincoln Court Center
215 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355
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Last year the Pennsylvania Supreme Court relaxed rules around where an individual can launch a malpractice lawsuit against a healthcare provider. Malpractice suits and the damages they award are now on the rise. Not only are Pennsylvania hospitals at-risk, but other employers.
Indeed, members of our Chamber of Commerce consistently rank access and cost of healthcare as the most urgent problems in healthcare. A procedural rule regarding where a malpractice case be launched may seem like a mundane intricacy, but it results in tangible downstream effect on the accessibility and affordability of healthcare to Pennsylvanians.
For the prior 20 years, individuals pursuing a medical malpractice claim had to file the case in the county where the alleged harm occurred. Now, lawsuits can be launched in any county where the provider does business. This broad rule has distorted incentives, enticing litigants to file their case in friendly venues where they are more likely to win their case, and win big. Over the past 18 months, almost 50% of malpractice cases filed in Philadelphia involve a provider that doesn’t practice in Philadelphia.
This problem is exactly why in 2002 the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE). Part of this law created a commission to study how venue impacts medical malpractice cases. In the years leading up to the initial enactment of the rule, the number of malpractice cases being diverted into friendly jurisdictions increased, as well as the damages they were being awarded. The number of hospitals began to decline and so did the number of providers.
The Commission decided based on these facts that limiting the venue to more relevant areas was warranted. The rule provided results. The number of malpractice cases moved into easy jurisdictions like Philadelphia fell by 77%. But with the rule undone, cases have started to rise. Hospital closures again have accelerated, making it harder obtain and pay for services.
Some however, are concerned with the effects of the rule and want to revisit it. There are legislative proposals in the PA General Assembly to codify the venue rule at its pre-2023 status, keeping venues to where the county to cause of action occurred.
Pennsylvania remains highly ranked among states for the quality of healthcare, but concerns around the financial solvency of hospitals will remains a challenge for policymakers. The fight around malpractice venue will not go unresolved.
Read a more in-depth look into recent legislation tracking and other advocacy efforts in our new Weekly Legislative Update publication every Friday. Please email abby@chescochamber.org to join our mailing list.
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