Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding a woman’s networking luncheon program on Tuesday, May 29th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Lobitz Catering Service located at 1090 State Route 940 in Hazle Township. The event is being sponsored by Lawn Specialties and is open to all women in Greater Hazleton.

The luncheon is the third in a series of luncheon programs, which are held every other month, the last Tuesday of the month. The program begins promptly at 12 noon and includes a buffet style lunch. The guest speaker is Sandy Visintainer of Visintainer Nursery and Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, presenting on container gardening with flowers, herbs, vegetables and perennials. Women will learn how to choose plants, how to plant and maintain a container, planting tips and watch demonstrations. A 50/50 raffle will take place and dooprize drawings including, a free lunch for the next program, the opportunity to give an introduction of your business and other prizes. Women are encouraged to bring along promotional items, such as business cards, brochures, giveaways, etc. to display on our business resource table.

Additional luncheon programs for the remainder of the year have been set for Tuesday, July 31st, Tuesday, September 25th and Tuesday, November 27th. Complete details for each of these programs is forthcoming. For more details on this event, other women’s networking events, as well as all upcoming Chamber and community events, visit the Chamber’ online calendar at hazletonchamber.org.

The cost to attend is $16.00 for Chamber members and $21.00 for non Chamber members and the fee will be collected at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Empowerment Grant Fund.  Reservations are required by registering online, contacting Julie at the Chamber office at 455-1509, or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PICTURED IN THE PHOTO: From left John Dammeyer, Division Manager, Lawn Specialties, event sponsor; Nina Bonus and Anne Frey, DeAngelo Brothers, Inc, Chamber Women’s Networking Committee members.