What contemporary issues are challenging Lehigh Valley businesses today? To find out, the Eastern PA chapter of ASTD invited 28 CEOs from local businesses to a breakfast and CEO Forum for a roundtable discussion. The business leaders identified several potential challenges and barriers to success: effective leadership, skilled employees who are empowered, and heightened competition. Discussion with ASTD chapter leaders focused on using workplace learning and development as a tool to surmount the challenges and maintain success.