I Need A Speaker Announces Strategic Partnerships with Major Convention and Visitors Bureaus I Need A Speaker announced partnerships with four leading convention and visitors bureaus: Choose Chicago, Meet Boston, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Visit Pittsburgh. These collaborations mark a significant expansion in the company’s mission to connect event organizers with qualified speakers across all price points. Through these partnerships, I Need A Speaker will expand its reach in key event markets while making professional speakers more accessible to meeting planners and event organizers in these major metropolitan areas. I Need A Speaker’s online platform offers speakers across all budget ranges, ensuring that every organization can find the right speaker regardless of their budget. “Serving the convention and visitors’ bureaus for these major cities is a great way to live our mission of serving event planners and introducing audiences to new talent,” said Tricia Richards-Service, founder and president of I Need A Speaker. “We’re proud to partner with organizations that are committed to delivering a positive experience for meeting attendees.” These partnerships will provide enhanced visibility for I Need A Speaker’s comprehensive speaker directory and greater access to qualified speakers for events of all sizes in and around Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. I Need A Speaker provides transparent and streamlined booking processes for meeting planners working in these areas. For customized speaker recommendations, meeting planners and event organizers may email info@ineedaspeaker.com. Visit www.ineedaspeaker.com to learn more or join its global user community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum, Call for Speakers We’re looking for passionate speakers to join us as presenters for our third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum, presented by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and in partnership with our regional chambers! This year, we will be taking what used to be our webinar series and offering a full day of DEI-focused sessions. We are looking for diverse-owned businesses owners or entrepreneurs and individuals who have dedicated themselves to building diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their workplaces and in the communities. Presentations will take place over Zoom on April 12th and will be 30 minutes in length. Selections will be determined at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council meeting in March and speakers will be notified of their selection soon after applications close. Complete the RFP form before the close of business on February 10th. For any questions, please email Everal at everal@wyomingvalleychamber.org.
Young Professionals Conference Call for Speakers We want YOU to present to our area’s emerging leaders at our 4th Young Professionals Conference on March 23rd, 2022, which is presented in partnership with the United Way of Wyoming Valley and our regional chambers. Because this conference is virtual just like the 2021 Young Professionals Conference, please note that you will be asked to film your segment a few weeks before the actual conference date. This day-long conference is aimed at developing our area’s talented professionals ages., featuring amazing speakers in our region between the ages of 20-45. Presentations will be part of a break-out session format and will be 30 minutes in length. We are inviting proposals for presentations related to the topics below, but are open to new session topic ideas as well! 1. Wellness2. Entrepreneurship3. Personal Finance4. Leadership Development5. Innovation6. Goal Setting Complete the RFP form before the close of business on February 10th. For any questions, please email Michaela@wyomingvalleychamber.org.