Join Lancaster Chamber at the 154th Annual Dinner

Join Lancaster Chamber for their 154th Annual Dinner on May 28, 2026, celebrating the collective strength of Lancaster County Business. Listen to bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell, and celebrate the achievements of the local business community.

The Evening’s Lineup

Gala Reception | 4–PM

All attendees of the Annual Dinner are invited to join fellow business and community leaders for a time of networking, hors d’oeuvres and two drinks (on the house!). This opportunity is open to anyone attending with a Bronze or Patron sponsor, as well as anyone who has purchased tickets or is a guest of someone who has purchased tickets.

VIP Reception | 4–6PM

Guests of high-level sponsors are invited to join the Chamber’s Board of Trustees and other community & business leaders for this specially ticketed reception. Guests will enjoy networking in an exclusive VIP space, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar.

Dinner & Program | 6–9PM

After the reception, guests will move into Freedom Hall to continue the celebration. Enjoy dinner, dessert, and complimentary table wine, honor Lancaster County’s award recipients, and celebrate the achievements of the business community. The evening concludes with a nationally recognized keynote speaker sharing a message to inspire and energize our attendees.

Honoring Lancaster County

Each year at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, four outstanding local leaders are recognized for the meaningful impact they’ve made across the community. From driving innovation to championing service, these honorees represent the very best of Lancaster. Attendees will join in celebrating this year’s award recipients and the lasting difference they continue to make.

Meet the Keynote Speaker

This year’s featured speaker is Malcolm Gladwell, the bestselling author behind eight New York Times hits, including his latest, Revenge of the Tipping Point. Recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and a Top Global Thinker by Foreign Policy, he brings a rare blend of insight and storytelling to the stage. With his signature mix of warmth, wit, and sharp perspective, Malcolm captivates audiences while delivering ideas that both challenge and inspire.

“As we look at where Lancaster County stands today, we see a community that has embraced the very principles Malcolm spoke about a decade ago,” said Heather Valudes, President & CEO of the Lancaster Chamber.

“Growth and innovation here move through this community because leaders choose to show up again and again for one another, for their businesses, and for this County,” Valudes added. “Inviting Malcolm back allows us to revisit those ideas at a moment when they feel even more relevant and explore what they mean for the next ten years of business and civic life in Lancaster County.”

Get tickets at lancasterchamberannualdinner.com.

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