ERIE Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership recently issued the following announcement.
ERCGP Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 9, 2021 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Pogue Student Center - Multipurpose Room
405 Scotland Rd.
Edinboro, PA 16444
The Annual Meeting is one of the Chamber’s signature events; it is a time to reflect on the work of the past year and the exciting opportunities that remain ahead for the organization and the business community at large. The chamber, along with community and business partners, will continue to lead the region forward in implementing the goals outlined in Erie Forward, our five-year economic development initiative. It is also a time for us to conduct the business of our business. As the voting member for your organization, your participation strengthens the voice of our business community.
As we move into 2022, we are taking a more team focused approach with community partners. All businesses play a role in Erie County's future success, big and small. Igniting team spirit among all of us will lead to change, transformation and success that will continue to move our community forward. We are pleased to announce that Therese Brown, Head Coach Villa Maria Academy Cross Country will be our 2021 keynote speaker.
About Our Speaker
Therese Brown has coached Villa Cross Country since 2010. Under her guidance, the Victors have established themselves as one of the top cross-country programs in the state. Her squads have captured nine of the last ten District 10 titles. Brown has coached thirteen individual PIAA state medalists, two District 10 individual champions, 21 All-District runners, 49 First Team All-Region, and 45 Second Team All-Region athletes. The team has placed in the top-5 at the state championship in seven out of their eleven appearances, winning the championship in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
As a high school athlete, Brown was a two-time NY State champion in the 1500m run, was named to the US All-American team, and was selected as the 1986 NY State Gatorade HS Track and Field Athlete of the Year. She went on to compete at Dartmouth College where she was captain of the cross country and track teams her senior year. She was named to the NCAA Division I All-American Track and Field Team in the 3000m run her junior year. As a post-collegiate, Brown competed for Adidas/Boston Athletic Association and participated in the 1992 Olympic Trials. She and her husband Mike (coach of Prep cross country) have six children.
Event Itinerary:
- 8:30am-9:00am - Check In & Breakfast
- 9:00am-9:25am - Chamber Updates & Business Meeting
- 9:25am-10am - Keynote/Closing Remarks
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Notice: Erie Regional Chamber Events During Heightened Infectious Disease Outbreaks The Erie Regional Chamber remains committed to raising awareness, advocating, and providing access to people, education, and information, including during these unprecedented times in the wake of a global pandemic. We will take all proper precautions and enforce necessary safety regulations from the Center for Disease Control, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Erie County Health Department. Masks are required on the campus of Edinboro University, despite your vaccination status. We will notify all registrants should a resurgence in the pandemic requires cancellation of the event.
Event Item Name Expires Pricing
| Annual Meeting Registration (In Person) | Dec 09, 2021 | $0.00 |
| Annual Meeting Registration (Virtual) | Dec 09, 2021 | $0.00 |
| Table Sponsor | Dec 09, 2021 | $750.00 |
| Balloon Decor Sponsor | Dec 09, 2021 | $750.00 |
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