2026-11-05 120th Annual Reception

Forward Lawrence 120th Annual Dinner Presented by Huntington Bank

Note: John Kiriakou's 7:30 PM keynote is also open to the public on its own, without attending the Forward Lawrence Annual Dinner, through a separate ticket via the Scottish Rite Cathedral - Click Here

 
Join us for the Forward Lawrence ? Chamber & Economic Alliance?s 120th Annual Reception for a very special evening.
Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

We couldn't be more excited to announce our keynote speaker for the evening, a New Castle High School alumni, former CIA Counterterrorism Officer, Whistleblower, Author, and Creative Artists Agency Speaker John Kiriakou, who returns to Lawrence County to speak about leadership, ethics, and trust.

Your Dinner ticket includes it all: cocktail hour, a plated dinner by Medure's Catering, Forward Lawrence's Lawrence County dinner program, and reserved premium seating for John Kiriakou's presentation in the Scottish Rite Auditorium.

Recommended Attire: Business Casual to Business Professional

5:00 - Cocktail Hour & Networking
5:45 - Plated Dinner by Medure's Catering. During dinner, Forward Lawrence will share our Lawrence County outlook, updates, and recognise member milestones.
7:00 - Dinner ends and guests move up to the Scottish Rite Auditorium 
7:30 - "A Legacy of Leadership" presented by keynote speaker, John Kiriakou, followed by open Q&A
9:00 - Program ends

Dinner guests are seated preferentially and need no separate ticket for John Kiriakou's Keynote Presentation. The full evening, including the reception and recognition program, is only available with a Dinner ticket. 
 

WHERE TO STAY | LODGING OPTIONS:

UNIQUE LOCAL STAYS & SHORT-TERM RENTALS

The Lodge at Water's Edge ★ Forward Lawrence Member
Cabin, cottage and lodge suites on Slippery Rock Creek. The options are Nate's Cabin (sleeps 8), Gwen's Cottage (sleeps 4) and The Suites at Water's Edge (sleeps up to 9).
2181 Armstrong Road, Portersville, PA 16051
724-651-6111 | connect@thelodgeatwatersedge.com
www.thelodgeatwatersedge.com

The Rose Marie Inn ★ Forward Lawrence Member
Pet-friendly 2-bedroom rental with 3 queen beds, in historic Volant village.
475 Main Street, Volant, PA 16156
724-974-0189
www.therosemarieinn.net

BED & BREAKFASTS – NEW WILMINGTON

The Inn on Market ★ Forward Lawrence Member
Upscale B&B with five guest rooms, near Westminster College.
222 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142
724-699-9981 | yourfriends@theinnonmarket.com
www.theinnonmarket.com

The Cedar Farm Inn
2521 State Route 208, New Wilmington, PA 16142
724-944-8408
www.cedarfarminn.com

The Jacqueline House of Wilmington
3213 PA-956, New Wilmington, PA
724-901-7059
www.thejacquelinehouse.com

HOTELS – NEW CASTLE

Hampton Inn & Suites New Castle
2608 W. State Street, New Castle, PA 16101
724-656-0000
www.hilton.com (search "Hampton Inn New Castle PA")

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Castle
2732 W. State Street, New Castle, PA 16101
724-714-0000
www.ihg.com (search "Holiday Inn Express New Castle")

Quality Inn & Suites New Castle
1740 New Butler Road, New Castle, PA 16101
724-890-4818
www.choicehotels.com (search "Quality Inn New Castle PA")

ADDITIONAL HOTELS NEARBY (Grove City / Hermitage area)

Hampton Inn & Suites Grove City
4 Holiday Blvd., Mercer, PA 16137 | 724-748-5744

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grove City
231 Westside Square Drive, Mercer, PA 16137 | 724-748-6322

Holiday Inn Express Sharon/Hermitage
3060 Spangler Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159 | 724-982-4600