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2025 - 2026 Speaker Series
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDTLocation
The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch our Inaugural Speaker Series - four sessions designed to spotlight timely topics and expert perspectives shaping our region and beyond. From economic growth and energy to healthcare and history, this new series will bring fresh insights you don’t want to miss.
Calendar:
No. 1: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Today's Economic Growth Announcements in Beaver County
Willows, 1830 Midland Beaver Road, Industry, PA 15052
Speakers:
• Charles J. Betters – CEO, BET-TECH International
• Patty Horvatich – Sr. VP, Business Investment, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
• Lew Villotti – President, Beaver County Corporation of Economic DevelopmentNo 2: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Western Pennsylvania's Role in Keeping the Lights On
IBEW Local Union 712, 217 Sassafras Lane, Vanport, PA 15009
Speakers:
• Stephen Bennett – Sr. Manager, Regulatory/Legislative Affairs, PJM Interconnection
• Christina Cassotis – CEO, Pittsburgh International AirportNo.3: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Beaver County's Healthcare and Leveraging Emerging Technologies
The Club at Shadow Lakes, 2000 Beaver Lakes Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Speakers:
• Norman Mitry – President & CEO, Heritage Valley Health System
• Thomas Pangburn, MD – Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Heritage Valley Health SystemNo. 4: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Beaver County's Place in the Nations 250th Anniversary
Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center, 250 East End Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009
Speakers:
• Andrew “Andy” E. Masich, PhD – President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center
• Mark Miner – Chair, Beaver Area Heritage Museum
• Brenda Applegate – Executive Director, Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks FoundationProgram:
VIP Reception: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Sponsors + Yearlong Partners)
Cocktails + Hors d'oeuvres: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker Series: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMFees/Admission
$200 per subscription.
- Each subscription includes 2 drink tickets and heavy hors d'oeuvres at each session.
- Please note, subscriptions are transferrable to other individuals.Series Sponsorships (All Four Sessions)
Attention Yearlong Partners!
Before registering for the upcoming Speaker Series, please contact the Chamber office you may be eligible for an additional discount! We appreciate your continued partnership and want to ensure you receive all available benefits.Presenting - $8,000 (Valued at $10,000 - Includes 20% Discount)
- 8 tickets to each session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- VIP reception prior to each speaker series
- Reserved seating
- Front cover of January NewsletterGold - $4,000 (Valued at $5,000 - Includes 20% Discount)
- 4 tickets to each session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- Reserved seating
- VIP reception prior to each speaker seriesSilver - $2,000 (Valued at $2,500 - Includes 20% Discount)
- 2 tickets to each session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- VIP reception prior to each speaker seriesBronze - $1,000 (Valued at $1,250 - Includes 20% Discount)
- 1 ticket to each session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Name)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- VIP reception prior to each speaker seriesSession No. 1 Sponsorships
(Individual Sponsorships are available for Sessions 2, 3, and 4)Presenting - $2,500
- 8 tickets to one session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- Reserved seating
- VIP reception prior to individual speaker sessionGold - $1,250
- 4 tickets to one session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- Reserved seating
- VIP reception prior to individual speaker sessionSilver - $625
- 2 tickets to one session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Logo)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- VIP reception prior to individual speaker sessionBronze - $312.50
- 1 ticket to one session.
- Recognition in online marketing and publicity (Company Name)
- Program recognition, public thanks, and on event signage
- VIP reception prior to individual speaker sessionContact Information
724.775.3944
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