HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - The greatest tennis champion of all time Serena Williams will serve as the keynote speaker at the 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner on October 7 at the Hershey Lodge.

A four-time Olympic gold medal winner, Williams was named the Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s. She's also launched her own makeup and beauty brands and a venture capital firm, Serena Ventures.

“Serena Williams is the G.O.A.T. And, it’s fitting that in the same year we’re celebrating 40 years of our revered Annual Chamber Dinner, our keynote speaker is a world champion who for decades withstood the test of time, forged her own destiny, served as an inspiration to millions, and seamlessly transitioned into a life of business leadership,” PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein said. “We can’t wait to host one of the world's most recognizable and dominant public figures for a program that will also celebrate the Chamber Dinner’s history and highlight Pennsylvania’s important role in shaping America’s future.”

“I’ve taken on many titles throughout my life – athlete, CEO, investor, founder, author, wife, mother, the list goes on,” Serena Williams said. “I’ve been lucky over my career to have been uplifted by my family, my mentors and some of the world’s greatest thought leaders who have helped shape my life’s path and brighten my vision for the future. I look forward to sharing my experiences at this milestone occasion for the Pennsylvania Chamber.”

Individual tickets for the event are $675 for non-PA Chamber members and $600 for members and include admission to the gala reception. Individual tickets for non-members may be available at a later date, based on availability.

Tables and sponsorships are also available for the event.

Previous headliners for the event include Bradley Cooper, Alex Trebek, George W. Bush, and Nikki Haley.