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September 16, 2025 – Employer Breakfast with The Welcoming Center

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I’d like to invite you to The Welcoming Center’s Employer Breakfast on Tuesday, September 16, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Resurrection Church (123 S. 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103).

This gathering will bring together business leaders for a morning of connection, insight, and shared purpose.

We are honored to feature the following panelists:

  • Alice Fei, Vice President, Human Resources – Comcast
  • Erin Horn, Vice President, Consumer Banking Market Leader – Bank of America
  • Shedia R. Laguer, Ed.D., Manager, Office of Inclusion and Belonging – CHOP

Why attend?

  • Immigration & Labor Legal Guidance – Practical insights from an expert attorney
  • Exclusive Report Preview – Early access to findings from our regional immigration report
  • Employer Stories – Real-world examples of how inclusive hiring strengthens businesses
  • Partnership Pathways – Explore opportunities to build a more inclusive, high-performing workforce

We would be thrilled to have you join us for this inspiring conversation.

Click Here to Register:

Employer Partnership Breakfast Tickets, Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Employer Partnership Breakfast – Eventbrite

Eventbrite – The Welcoming Center presents Employer Partnership Breakfast – Friday, September 19, 2025 at 211 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA. Find event and ticket information.

www.eventbrite.com

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful conversation and opportunity to connect!

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Ana Abrao Riccomi | Employer Partnership Coordinator

The Welcoming Center

ariccomi@welcomingcenter.org | 215.557.2856

211 N 13th ST, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

211 N 13th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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September 18, 2025 – Employer Workshops to Help Build the Capacity of Your Workforce from PA CareerLink®

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PA CareerLink® Chester County is pleased to offer two NEW workshop opportunities as part of our CareerLink Awareness Day offerings for Employers and their staff. These workshops are designed to help build the capacity of your workforce and provide a deeper understanding on two important topics to employers: Business Continuity/Succession Planning Best Practices for Ensuring Workplace Safety. These workshops are FREE to attend! To register for these workshops and for more detailed information please visit the links below:

September 18, 2025 – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm  Business Continuity & Succession Planning (Presented by Steel Valley Authority & SEW)

September 18, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm  Ensuring Workplace Safety – Best Practices for Employers (Presented by Chester County Department of Emergency Services)

September 25, 2025 – Job Fair – Fall Meet and Greet for Engineering and Computer Science employers, 3-5:00 PM

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The School of Engineering and Computer Science at Elizabethtown College invites you to join us for our Fall Meet and Greet. This smaller-scale event offers employers a more personal opportunity to connect with our students. Due to space limitations, we are capping the event at 35 employers, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

Fall Meet and Greet with the School of Engineering and Computer Science
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: KAV, Brossman Student Center, Elizabethtown College

Important Deadlines:

  • Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025
  • Payment Due: September 11, 2025

Included with Registration:

  • One high-top table
  • Registration for two recruiters

As you complete your registration, please be sure to fill out all sections of the form, especially:

  • The majors and major groups you’re hoping to connect with, including STEM areas beyond Engineering and Computer Science
  • Whether you’re able to employ international students
  • Names and titles of attending representatives, and whether any are Elizabethtown College alumni

This information helps us create detailed student guides and ensures we’re directing the most relevant students to your table.

Elizabethtown College’s School of Engineering and Computer Science offers a unique blend of technical expertise and a strong liberal arts foundation. Our multidisciplinary Engineering program prepares students to work collaboratively across a range of fields. As a KEEN partner institution, we also emphasize the development of an entrepreneurial mindset—encouraging curiosity, building connections, and creating value in real-world contexts.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus! If you have any questions or require special accommodations, please contact our office at 717-361-4744 or email Stephanie Zegers, Assistant Director of STEM Career and Employer Relations, at zegerss@etown.edu.

August 20, 2025 – 15th Annual TOSITA Ride and Drive

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The 15th Annual The Only Smoke In The Air (TOSITA) our EV showcase and workshop. This event will be held on Wednesday August 20th  at the Community College of Philadelphia’s Auto Tech Center- from 10-12 for presentations and 12-2 for our Networking BBQ and Ride and Drive.  This year we are offering you a chance to win one of 3- $100 amazon gift cards  just for test driving an EV.  There will be many EV’s on site for you to test drive.

This event has always been a success noting the caliber of presenters from EV projects to incentives and funding for EV’s and charging stations, and the variety of electric vehicles on display and to test drive,  noting “the only smoke in the air”  will be from the networking BBQ and NOT from the vehicles we have on display.

Click the following link to register yourself: EP-ACT’S 15th Annual TOSITA

Tony Bandiero

Executive Director

215-990-8200

June 12, 2025 – Hiring Right: Building A Strong Team, 10AM-12PM at CCEDC

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Join us for an engaging session to dive into:

  • Clear Strategies for identifying growth needs
  • Inclusive hiring practices to elevate your team
  • Where to find top talent – including untapped talent pools
  • Practical tools for fostering a culture of belonging from day one

See the flyer here:  Flyer – Hiring Right Building a Strong Team (2)

Register at this link: Hiring Right: Building a Strong Team

July 9, 2025 – Funding the Future: Capital Stacks for Energy-Efficient Construction – 8:30-10:30 a.m.

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Location: CCEDC Conference Center, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341.

Learn more about the program and register:  https://Funding_the_Future_Capital_Stacks7-9-25.eventbrite.com

With the right capital mix, your project can lead the charge toward Pennsylvania’s clean energy future.

Whether you’re renovating or building from the ground up, your project doesn’t have to slow down—just stack smarter.

Who Should Attend?

  • Commercial & industrial property owners
  • Real estate developers & investors
  • Sustainability & energy consultants
  • Commercial lenders & financial advisors
  • Industrial facility operators & manufacturers
  • Architects, engineers, and contractors
  • Local government & economic development leaders

Today’s Development Challenges for Developers and Owners

  • Limited access to upfront capital for clean energy and efficiency improvements
  • Uncertainty around funding sources and incentive programs
  • Increasing pressure to meet ESG goals and carbon reduction targets
  • Demand for more resilient, future-proof infrastructure

April 22, 2025 – EARTH DAY Activities and events in our area

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Earth Day April 22, 2025 https://www.earthday.org/

Phoenixville EARTH DAY 2025 event on April 26 | 12-4 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phoenixville-earth-day-2025-tickets-1287807349449

Celebrate Earth Day 2025 and “Grow with the Flow” in Phoenixville with a vibrant fusion of art, science, and community! This year’s theme explores vital connections between water and life by bringing together interactive experiences, live performances, and hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and action.Enjoy performances by the Mighty Manatees, Canadian Tuxedo, The Heartwood Players, and Feet First Dance. Find rhythm in a Drum Circle, achieve balance with qigong, or unleash your creativity with an improv workshop. Forage wild edibles; take home your own log of edible mushrooms; craft your own self-sustaining freshwater ecosphere and meet a live owl up close. Journey into the past and walk the same paths once traveled by the Lenape. Swap seeds or clothing, savor delicious food, and discover even more ways to connect with nature and your community!

Powered by Kimberton Whole Foods, St. Peter’s Eco-Justice Group, Jolie Chylack Studio, Phoenixville Transition and the Phoenixville Green Team.

See all of the celebrations across the Delaware Valley (brought to you by Radio 95.7 Ben FM Philadelphia)  https://957benfm.com/listicle/10-places-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-the-delaware-valley/

ChesCo Planning Commission’s Sustainability Summit and Expo – May 17, 2025, 10a.m.-2p.m.

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Mark Your Calendars for the 2025
Chester County Sustainability Summit and Expo!

May 17 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in West Chester, PA

  • Hear from experts on how to implement sustainable energy and landscaping projects at your home or business.
  • Chat with neighbors who have experience with things like geothermal heating, going solar, ecological landscaping, composting, electric vehicles, and more.
  • Meet local contractors who can help you with these projects.
  • Learn about ways to get involved in your community.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2025 Sustainability Summit and Expo will be the premier sustainability event in Chester County providing educational opportunities for the general public to receive practical, clear and trustworthy information on topics like going solar, maintaining more sustainable landscapes, and reducing waste. Sponsorship opportunities for the Sustainability Summit and Expo are available and are a great way to align your organization with local sustainability efforts.

Sponsorship Levels

  • Gold — $2500
  • Silver — $1000
  • Bronze — $500

Get more details on sponsorship levels and benefits.

Sponsor the Sustainability Summit and Expo!

Exhibitors at the Sustainability Expo

We are currently recruiting businesses and organizations to host tables at the Sustainability Expo to share information with attendees. For-profit businesses can reserve a 6′ table for $100. There is no charge for exhibitors that are non-profits, community organizations, schools, etc. We are particularly interested in recruiting:

  • Solar installers
  • HVAC companies with experience installing cold climate heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps
  • Energy efficiency programs
  • Landscape design and maintenance companies with expertise in green stormwater infrastructure, naturalistic landscaping and native plants
  • Native plant nurseries
  • Composting companies
  • Companies that offer waste reduction services
  • Environmental organizations that have programs/opportunities geared toward homeowners and business owners, and volunteer opportunities
  • Universities with sustainability programs
  • High school and middle school environmental clubs
  • Municipal Environmental Advisory Councils

Apply to be an Exhibitor

Questions? Contact the Chester County Planning Commission at sustainability@chesco.org or 610-344-6285.