Succession Planning: A Roadmap to Future Success (Lunch & Learn)

Succession planning isn’t just about retirement — it’s about protecting your business, developing future leaders, and ensuring long-term continuity. Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or organizational leader, this practical Lunch & Learn will help you think proactively about the future of your organization.

Join the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), in partnership with SEWN, for an interactive session that walks participants through a clear, actionable framework for succession planning, from identifying critical roles to preparing for unexpected transitions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why succession planning matters and how it supports long-term business continuity, risk management, and employee retention
• ​How to approach succession planning strategically, including identifying critical roles, assessing talent, and preparing for both planned and unexpected transitions
• ​Practical next steps you can apply immediately to begin or strengthen a succession plan that aligns with your organization’s goals and legacy

​This session is ideal for business owners, nonprofit leaders, HR professionals, managers, and decision-makers who want to safeguard their organization’s future and intentionally prepare the next generation of leadership.

Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
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About our Presenter: 
Jeff Papach is a C-Suite Executive and former Business Owner with an extensive career in light and heavy manufacturing. As the Regional Director for SEWN – Northeast, he is responsible for clients in 18 counties in NE Pennsylvania.

Jeff brings a unique perspective to the position, shaped by leadership roles in both large public corporations and privately held businesses. Having successfully navigated small business ownership, Jeff fully understands the challenges faced by smaller firms. He brings a practical, hands-on perspective focused on profitable results. 

Jeff’s core competencies include Business Development, Lean/Six Sigma, Financial Analysis, and HR utilization.  Academic and professional credentials include Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP): Accredited by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) of Chicago, Lean/Six Sigma Certification: Villanova University, and a Bachelor of Science -Business & Economics: Lehigh University.

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