# Bernard Dagenais - Connecting Students, Leaders, and Opportunity in Our Region

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Podcast: [TLC Connections](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tlc-connections-7088325)
Published: 2026-03-24T04:00:00+00:00
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SUMMARY: In this episode of TLC Connections, GT Freeman sits down with Bernard Dagenais, President and CEO of The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, connection, and creating opportunity across a region. Bernie shares how early moments of exposure—like meeting a journalist as a teenager—helped shape his career path, and why those same moments are critical for today’s students. He reflects on his journey from journalism to leading a major business organization, and how his work now focuses on bringing people together to grow businesses, develop leaders, and strengthen communities. The conversation explores the Chamber’s role in supporting companies through leadership development, peer learning, and talent initiatives, as well as its growing focus on connecting students to real-world career opportunities. Bernie emphasizes the importance of communication, mentorship, and experiential learning—especially for young people who may not otherwise have access to those opportunities. Listeners will hear how connection—whether through networking, shared goals, or mentorship—can shape careers, strengthen organizations, and create pathways for the next generation. As Bernie shares, helping people “find where they want to be” is at the heart of both strong communities and strong economies. GUEST BIO: Bernard Dagenais is the President and CEO of The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, a role he has held since 2010. He leads an organization of more than 1,100 member companies representing over 53,000 employees across the Greater Philadelphia region. Bernie brings a diverse background in journalism and business leadership. He previously served as editor of the Philadelphia Business Journal, where the publication became the most award-winning among…

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