Photo: Kristen Schaible, Membership & Events Manager for the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporaiton
Lehighton, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is pleased to announce Kristen Schaible as its new Membership and Events Manager. A Palmerton resident, Schaible brings more than 20 years of experience in small business ownership, nonprofit leadership, event coordination and community engagement.
In her new role, Schaible will focus on building relationships with current and prospective members, helping businesses connect with Chamber resources, and coordinating events that bring Carbon County’s business community together.
“Kristen understands firsthand what it takes to run a small business, and she brings experience creating events and building relationships that keep people engaged,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the CCEDC. “As we continue to shape our programming around what our members need, her creativity, local perspective and attention to detail will be tremendous assets. We’re excited for our members to get to know her!”
Schaible owned and operated Kris Schaible Studio for two decades, managing the business’s operations, marketing and customer relationships while creating original glass beads and silver jewelry. Her work included exhibiting at juried art shows nationwide and teaching workshops, convention sessions and private classes.
She also served as Vice President of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers, where she helped coordinate annual conferences, develop professional education opportunities, cultivate sponsorships and support fundraising. Her earlier career in aviation operations included managing complex schedules, logistics and customer service.
Schaible currently serves on the Palmerton Area School District Board of Directors, bringing an additional understanding of the connections among local schools, employers, families and community organizations.
Her addition supports the CCEDC’s continued focus on meaningful member engagement, business education and opportunities for local businesses and community partners to connect.
The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, works to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through sustained advocacy, programs and services for its members, key stakeholders and the communities it serves.
For more information about the CCEDC, membership or upcoming events, visit www.carboncountychamber.org.
About the Chamber: The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation is a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and our purpose is to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through sustained advocacy, programs and services for our members, key stakeholders and the communities we serve.. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. As a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, we are the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Information provided to TVL by:
Kylie Adams-Weiss
