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Business discounts, helpful information, professional
gatherings and greater community awareness are just part of the
Chamber package.
Take a few moments to browse this page and we are sure you will
agree Chamber membership does not cost you anything… it pays.
You simply can’t afford not to join!
 ChamberChoice
Health Plan
Offered to businesses who employ between 2-50. Five programs are
offered including Traditional, Access Care II Select, Access Care
II Value, First Priority Health Select, and First Priority Health
Value. Also offered are AD&D Coverage, Term Life Insurance,
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Vision Discounts.
Call the ChamberChoice toll free number at 1-866-318-5593 to learn
more about these cost-saving health plans.
Spotlight on Members
Information about this supplement to the Chamber's monthly
newsletter should have been included in your New Member packet.
"Spotlight" is mailed to some 900 local business and industry
leaders throughout the area. New Chamber members are featured in
"Spotlight" each month. If you have not already received a form to
complete for "Spotlight," please phone The Chamber.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Chamber members are eligible for numerous discounts. Click here
to view all discounts!
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Directories
Provided free to new members and at a reduced rate thereafter. All
directories are updated regularly with address, phone and contact
name:
o Chamber Member Directory
o Industrial Directory
o Clubs and Organizations Directory
Image Magazine
Colorful and concise book offers an introduction to the Hazleton
Area.
Greater Hazleton Map
Provides municipal street layouts and overview of lower Luzerne
County.
Community Profile
A sampling of demographics and vital facts about the Hazleton Area.
Wage & Salary Survey
The Chamber publishes the area’s only comprehensive survey
of wages, salaries and benefits in the local manufacturing community.
It is available to you at a greatly reduced rate.
Click here to download
a Publication List
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Chamber Annual Dinner and Trade Exposition
Members and their guests network in a social setting. In the same
room, the Trade Exposition allows members to showcase their products
and services to an audience of business decision makers.
Golf Tournament
Annual event to give members networking opportunities in a relaxed
setting.
Funfest
One of the largest free family festivals in the state, attracting
thousands of visitors to the area and providing exposure opportunities
for businesses.
Fall Trade Show
Consumer-oriented show held at the Laurel Mall for members only.
Job Fair
Organized annually with the Hazleton Job Center; helps find jobs
for people...and people for jobs.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Over 2,000 volunteers clean up the Hazleton area in one day.
Red Carpet Breakfasts/Tours
This monthly program features speakers or highlights a member firm.
Includes meetings with various local, state and federal lawmakers
through the Legislative Series.
Seminars
Held throughout the year on various topics of assistance to small
businesses.
Academic Awards
The only local event to recognize academic achievement for local
high school students.
Community Reading Day
Members join with other Chambers to promote literacy by reading
in local schools.
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Committees
Since its inception, the Chamber has been involved in virtually
every significant community development activity in the Greater
Hazleton Area. Issues are addressed by three Committees:
o Community Development (Nescopeck State Park,
Partners in Education, etc.)
o Transportation (Southwest Beltway)
o Government Affairs (annual trips to Harrisburg to meet with lawmakers
and state departments)
Program of Work
Every two years, members are asked to state their community priorities.
This input is developed into the Chamber’s Program of Work.
Special Projects/Committees
The Chamber embarks on special projects or creates committees based
on the needs and concerns of its members. Projects have included
the “Shop Local” campaign, the community image project,
land reclamation, and the Downtown Committee, which has been working
to shine some light on center city businesses and make improvements
to that area.
Affiliated Organizations
Over the years, the Chamber has created organizations to address
specific community needs, and continues to work along with those
entities. They include CAN DO, The Alliance to Revitalize Center
City Hazleton (ARCH), the FUNFEST Committee, Mountain Council of
Governments (COG), Leadership Hazleton, Junior Leadership, Partners
in Education, the Greater Hazleton Area Civic Partnership, and Eckley
Miners Village Associates.
Business Affiliations
Members become indirectly involved in the Chamber’s growing
network of business organizations, including the US and PA Chambers
of Commerce, PA Retailers Association, Pennsylvanians for Effective
Government, PA Economy League, Economic Development Council of NEPA,
PA Council of Governments, International and Mid-Atlantic Festivals
and Events Associations.
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Business to Business Mailings
A direct mail program lets you promote your products/services directly
to community business leaders.
Referrals
The Chamber refers only its members to the hundreds of inquiries
it receives each year.
Newcomer Packets
This “Welcome to Hazleton” provides new residents, visitors
and business prospects with useful information, referring solely
Chamber members.
On-Line Chamber
The Chamber homepage provides free
links for member businesses’ web sites.
Certificate Of Origin Service
The Chamber will certify the origin of materials produced locally
for export at no charge to you.
Information You Need
o Newsletter – Monthly publication lets you know what the Chamber
is up to.
o Demographics – Direct access to community and business information.
o Lists – hard copy, labels, or lists of members, industries,
etc. at reduced rates.
o Library – Current and historic business and community publications.
Spotlight on Members
This supplement to the newsletter spreads the latest news about
your firm and features new members.
Small Business Counseling
Offered through Wilkes University’s Small Business Development
Center.
Business Start-Up
o A “Going Into Business” publication tells you how to
start a business in the Hazleton Area.
o Grand opening and groundbreaking programs – the Chamber will
assist you in planning them.
o VIP Lists – Free to members planning events or attractions.
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