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Improving lives of disabled people theme of upcoming conference

Kevin Oldt, who was paralyzed in a snowmobiling accident, turned to Good Shepherd for inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapy – CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is looking for ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities by bringing industry leaders together to challenge the status quo.

A conference April 22 at Wind Creek Bethlehem’s conference center will bring health care professionals, business leaders and industry experts together to discuss new ideas, Good Shepherd said.

Speakers from Lehigh University, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and others from across the country will share insights on topics such as artificial intelligence, rethinking the patient experience, launching out of the clinic and into the market, and lessons from 40 years of new venture creation, Good Shepherd said.

“As a leader in providing innovative solutions for patients, practitioners and people living with disabilities, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is uniquely positioned to host and present the Leading Disruption innovation summit,” said Emily Lyter, administrative director of Good Shepherd Learns, Creates and Research at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.

To register and see the agenda and speaker bios, go to https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/leading-disruption-a-health-care-innovation-summit/.

PennDOT to hold conference on contracting opportunities

PennDOT will host a one-day conference, Pathways to PennDOT on Oct. 18 to connect small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) with potential contracting opportunities at the department.

The conference will be held at the Best Western Premier Hotel and Conference Center Union Deposit at 800 East Park Drive in Harrisburg. Registration is free.

“Small and diverse business are central to our communities, and our economy,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “I’m thrilled to host this conference and to help facilitate connecting these critical businesses to opportunities with PennDOT.”

The conference, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. is open to DBE firms, primes, contractors and industry leaders, and will cover such topics as DBE certification, the PennDOT prequalification process, branding strategies, and a panel discussion on best practices from current DBE’s, among other sessions.

Firms can also learn how to participate in PennDOT’s Mentor-Protégé program, which connects DBEs with prime contractors to gain and expand experience in the industry.

To learn more about Pathways to PennDOT or to register for the conference, visit PennDOT’s website. Pre-registration closes on Oct. 7.

Berks County to host tour operators and showcase tourism

Outdoor tourism could be a boon to Berks County. (Contributed photo) –

Berks County will host the Pennsylvania Bus Association’s 2023 Marketplace and Annual Conference, bringing tour operators to the region to explore what the county has to offer.

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region Visitors Bureau and the Holiday Inn Morgantown collaborated to deliver the winning bid for the show to be held March 27-28.

PBA has been holding Marketplace for over twenty-five years in destinations across Pennsylvania. The event brings travel suppliers together with motorcoach operators and group tour leaders looking for new and exciting destinations to visit, according to the Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA).

Additionally, 2023 is a landmark year for the PBA as it celebrates its100th Anniversary.

“We are absolutely delighted to hold our next PBA Marketplace in Berks County,” said Patricia Cowley, executive director of PBA. “We have a strong relationship with Margo DeRouchie and the team at Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Margo and her partners planned some fantastic familiarization tours for operator members attending the show. Plus, the newly renovated Holiday Inn, Morgantown, will provide top-notch accommodations for all our guests.”

“As the new chairperson for the Pennsylvania Bus Association Marketplace and a Berks County business owner and native, I am thrilled to go to Morgantown for the 2023 Marketplace,” said Alison Klein Sherman, president of Klein Transportation and the new PBA Marketplace chairperson. “Pennsylvania’s Americana Region has been wonderful to work with. Our committee is excited to showcase the region to the PBA suppliers and motorcoach operator members.”

Holiday Inn Morgantown will take center stage for the two-day show. Motorcoach operators and group tour leaders will experience first-hand the property’s convenient location, new accommodations, and friendly staff; all important assets for group tour lodging, according to PBA.

Following the trade show, the motorcoach industry will explore Berks County as a group travel destination.

Six familiarization tours are planned to showcase the region’s attractions, restaurants, heritage, arts, and natural beauty. Knowledgeable step-on guides will travel with Marketplace guests to highlight points of interest and answer questions.

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