Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Hazleton, PA

The law offices of Gillespie, Miscavige, Ferdinand & Baranko,  located at 67 N. Church Street, Downtown Hazleton, was the recent recipient of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce “Downtown Pride” award.  The award, presented for the month of September, is coordinated through the Chamber’s Downtown Committee. 

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, and awards luncheon sponsor, Luzerne County Community College, has announced the winners of their 2008 Business and Community Awards.  

Winning the Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Comfort Keepers is Physical Therapy Specialists. The purpose of the award is to show appreciation and recognition to a small business in the Greater Hazleton Area and promote the importance of small businesses to the economy and welfare of the entire community. Eligible applicants included any Chamber member business that has no more than 50 full-time employees and is located in the Greater Hazleton area. Judging was based on staying power, growth, community contribution, and overall management philosophy.

The Large Business of the Year Award, sponsored by George J. Hayden Electric-Communications was won by Network Solutions.  The purpose of the award is to show appreciation and recognition to a large business in the Greater Hazleton and promote the importance of large businesses to the economy and welfare of the community. Eligible applicants included any Chamber member business that has more than 50 full-time employees and is located in the Greater Hazleton Area. Judging was based on staying power, growth, community contribution, and overall management philosophy.

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A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held Wednesday, September 17th for Building Blocks Learning Center located on N. Broad Street in West Hazleton.  The location was formerly Burger King and was completely renovated to serve as a Day Care and Learning Center. 

Stephanie’s Greens N Things also held a special ribbon cutting ceremony and grand re-opening on Wednesday, September 17th to announce the company’s move into a new and expanded location located at 6 N. Broad Street, West Hazleton.

And finally, on Friday, September 19th ARC Electric recently opened their new Wire Guys Generator Store located at 1515 N. Warren Street in West Hazleton. 

Frankie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, located at 37 N. Wyoming Street, Downtown Hazleton, was the recent recipient of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce “Downtown Pride” award for the month of August.  The award is coordinated through the Chamber’s Downtown Committee.  Frankie’s was recognized for the fine example that they have set in addressing the cleanliness of the Downtown Area and for renovations on their property.