We are excited for another great year for our Education Series in 2026! 

All sessions will be held in the lower level of the Chamber, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Cost is $25/person for each event and will include lunch.  Events will be held the 4th Tuesday of the month, skipping July, November, and December.

Limited Space is available, so please pre-register!  Priority given to Chamber Members.
RSVP to Hallie (636-239-2715 x103) or click the event images for online registration.

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​Save these Dates for upcoming sessions in our Education Series:

Click the Date for Online Registration.  When available, the event flyer will be linked to the topic title.

February 24 - Strengthening Workplace Relationships (Tyler King, The Quality Coach)
Participants learn how trust is built (and broken) at work. The session emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, and communication practices that strengthen relationships and improve day-to-day interactions.

March 24 - Marketing (Stephen Nations, Drive Social Media)

April 28 - ​Building High-Performing Teams (Amy Eagan, The Quality Coach)
This session focuses on what makes teams work well together. Participants explore roles, strengths, communication styles, and shared accountability to improve collaboration and team effectiveness.​
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May 26 -  Video + Creative Strategy - Ideation to  Creation (Doug Wicker & Wilder Politte, Drive Social Media)
This presentation outlines Drive Social Media’s process for turning ideas into finished creative. From extracting real client needs to developing, refining, and executing strong visual content. Through a real-world case study, it shows how strategy, planning, and adaptability come together to produce effective work.
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June 23 - Navigating Conflict with Confidence (Dawn Wiskur, The Quality Coach)
Conflict is inevitable and how it’s handled makes the difference. This session provides practical tools to address conflict directly, reduce tension, and turn difficult conversations into productive outcomes.

August 25 - Engaging and Motivating Employees (Dawn Wiskur, The Quality Coach)
This session explores what truly motivates employees beyond pay and perks. Participants learn how recognition, clarity, and purpose drive engagement and how leaders can create conditions for ownership and accountability.

September 22 - Panel Discussion - AI in Business:  Tools, Parameters, and more (Eric McCleave - EWM Solutions, Jon Lober - NOC Technology, and more)

October 6 - Cybersecurity (Jon Lober - NOC Technology)

​October 27 - Shaping a Strong, Values-Driven Culture (Mary Shofner, The Quality Coach)
Culture is created through everyday behaviors. This session helps participants understand how actions, decisions, and communication reinforce, or erode, organizational values and workplace culture.

​The Education Series is organized by the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce with the support of sponsors - Bank of Franklin County and Bank of Washington.