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Speakers' Connection

Are you a trained/seasoned public speaker, or do you have extensive knowledge of a particular field or practice? Are you looking for a new way to position your company as an industry leader? Complete a Speaker Proposal Form to gain exposure and build your professional reputation across the region.

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia does not endorse, credential or accredit the competency, services, performance, or standards of practice of the individual speakers listed in the Speakers' Connection, or any business, company, corporation, or organization with which the individual may be affiliated. The Chamber does not receive any form of payment from speakers who are listed on this site. Any Chamber member in good standing can apply to the Speakers' Connection.

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Stephen Cabano

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President/CEO at Pathfinder, LLC

Topic:

Effective Use of Your Capital Budgets - Cost Effective Delivery of Value

Objectives:

-gain an understanding of the trends in the capital project planning and execution environment, and how to deal with these trends in order to provide the best utilization of an organization’s capital budget through project delivery.

Benefit to audience:

With the drive for the local region to become an energy hub, effective utilization of capital is critical. Attendees will learn from energy industry-specific Lessons Learned and Best Practices that drive capital effectiveness.

Anthony Campisi

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President & CEO at Annodyne

Topic:

How to create a reliable lead generation system in 7 steps

Objectives:

1) Understand why a reliable lead generation system is key to their business's growth.
2) Create ideas within the session for ways to generate leads for their business immediately.
3) Develop marketing plans and next steps required to go from "plateau to grow".

Benefit to audience:

1) Anthony will peek behind the curtain and show what Annodyne has done to create marketing systems that deliver leads while to your business.
2) See case study examples of the specific campaigns that delivered the most results.
3) Understand how to apply these examples to your own specific business.

Jeffrey S Cartwright

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Principal Owner at The Coaching Maverick

Topic:

Sales, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Life Balance

Objectives:

Attendees to a ‘Sales Workshop’ will receive: “How to Make the Sale”/ “How to Grow Their Referral Base”/ “How to Close More Sales; Using ‘The Challenger Sale’ Model”/ “How to Plan for a Lucrative Sales Career”/ and “How to Sell Effectively Over The Phone”

Attendees to a ‘Leadership Workshop’ will receive: “How to Recruit and Select for Talent”/ “How to Manage Employees of Different Competence and Motivational Levels”/ “How to Deliver Tough Lo

Benefit to audience:

After attending and participating in any of the workshops highlighted above, the attendee will acquire a working knowledge of the topic. They will receive the foundational tools needed to perform better at work and on the home front!


Mike Challman

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VP, North American Operations at CLX Logistics LLC

Topic:

Logistics and Supply Chain - trends, opportunities and issues -- various topics

Objectives:

Understand the impact that logistics has on business; become familiar with key trends and issues in logistics and supply chain today; understand key areas of opportunity for shippers to reduce cost and/or improve efficiency.

Benefit to audience:

Greater understanding of logistics and supply chain capabilities, and a better appreciation for opportunities and issues associated with those activities.

Phil Charron

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Vice President, Experience Design at Think Company

Topic:

Design Thinking, User Experience, Design Research

Objectives:

Think Company is a growing team of business-oriented designers and technologist. Phil is open to speaking on many topics that have come out of our creative economy including:
-Implementing and supporting design thinking in your organization
-Leading creative teams
-Creating business systems for your employees and customers
-Effective methods of conducting user experinece
-Sustaining a collaborative environment for designers and developers

Benefit to audience:

Phil has led teams of designers and technologists since 1995. His talks are engaging, informative, and focused on real-world scenarios. In today's environment, design and technology continue to emerge as the driving force for innovation in organizations large and small. Phil often shares his knowledge and experience from building and supporting teams in large and small organizations.

David Cohen

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Financial Advisor at Bank of America

Topic:

Retirement benefits

Objectives:

Have a better understanding of their retirement benefit options and if they are business owners, will have actionable information to reevaluate current plan needs.

Benefit to audience:

Understanding the complex options for retirement benefit plans.

Jill Cohen

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Associate at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Topic:

Steps employers should take to avoid employment problems that lead to litigation

Objectives:

Know how to identify and navigate employment law landmines in order to avoid costly litigation down the road.

Benefit to audience:

Participants will become educated about newsworthy and important employment topics and learn how to avoid common employment law related mistakes many businesses make.

Rebecca Cooper

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Anchor/Reporter at ABC 7 News/Washington

Topic:

How to More Effectively Influence Washington & The Media

Objectives:

have a better understanding of how to influence Washington AND/OR the media, from an acclaimed speaker with three decades of experience working both inside the government and for local and national news organizations. Business news anchor Rebecca Cooper is a frequently requested speaker who knows how to engage her audience and give them the tools they need to be more effective. OPTIONAL whether to address both govt & media or only focus on one.

Benefit to audience:

1) Influencing the Media: Whether you are a small business owner or work for a large corporation, you will benefit from a better understanding of how to effectively pitch to the media, use free media to better brand & market your company, or respond to crisis w/effective communication. 2) Influencing Washington: There are numerous ways for small & large business owners & professionals to influence Washington & make the federal govt work for you.

anthony cuffie

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Advertising VP at The Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

Topic:

Advertising and Motivational

Objectives:

have an understanding of the impact and possibilities of advertising. They will have a firm grasp of the implications and the flexibilities that exists by understanding the playing field and who they are trying to reach.

On the motivational front attendees will be challenged to dare look at themselves and face their biggest enemy in a positive and inspiring way.

Benefit to audience:

Advertising: Understanding their power to capitalize on ad opportunities with a small budget

Motivational: Using what they have within themselves to win at whatever the endeavor