State of the County 2026

Your Event Host: Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce

Our Mission — We are Lebanon Valley’s leading business organization providing education, networking, services and advocacy to support and develop our members and business community.

Our Vision — To be a growing business organization in the Lebanon Valley – supported through continually increasing memberships and engagement – fostering an inclusive and positive environment for businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs to succeed and grow.

These resources support the 2026 Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the County event. For additional information, reach out to the Lebanon Valley Chamber or any of the presenters listed.

Presenters

Outdoor Space

Jay Green, Board Member, Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
info@lvrt.com | 717-273-2658 | lebanonrailtrail.com

The State of Health in Lebanon County

Dr. Jilian White, Vice President of Medical Affairs, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
717-270-7500 | wellspan.org

Education

Dr. James MacLaren, President, Lebanon Valley College
717-867-6038 | lvc.edu

Small Business Panel

Moderator: Karen Groh, President & CEO, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
717-273-3727 | lvchamber.org

Allison Leitzel-Williams – Leitzel’s Jewelry
Doug Eby – Beef Jerky Experience Hershey
Jamie Richardson – J.W. Safety Management & Training
Rick Stammel – Ancestor Coffeehouse & Crêperie

Disaster Preparedness: A Whole Community Concept

Brianna Laliberte, Emergency Management Specialist, Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services
717-675-1384 | lcdes.org

Rooted in Strength, Growing with Purpose

Michelle Brummer, Senior Project Manager, Gannett Flemming
717-886-5295| gftinc.com

Lebanon County is developing a new comprehensive plan to guide county policy and investment and to guide other sectors in their planning efforts. Find milestone reports and contribute your perspective through words and photographs at Lebanon County Comprehensive Plan.