The Honesdale National Bank CEO, Kate Bryant to Present at the Next Chamber Woman’s Luncheon
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their third in a series of woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 on Tuesday, May 20th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar in Hazleton . The event is being sponsored by The Honesdale National Bank and it is open for any woman to attend.
The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet lunch. Our guest speaker will be The Honesdale National Bank CEO, Kate Bryant who will present Rising Together. Only one-third of US financial institutions have a woman president and CEO. Whether taking on the organizational helm in a male dominated industry, or any industry, you have not grown into that position alone. Growing is key - for you and the employees that comprise your team. Learn the art of developing relationships internally and externally that help develop the best in you, your team members, and the future of your organization.

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Ms. Rossanna Gabriel, Executive Director of the Hazleton Integration Project (H.I.P. Center), has been selected to receive the 2025 Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Athena Award, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced plans are well underway for their 133rd Anniversary and Executive Business Exposition, which is taking place on Thursday, May 15th at Capriotti’s, One Banks Avenue in McAdoo.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber holds monthly Red Carpet breakfasts that feature local, state and federal elected officials with an opportunity to update the business community as well as a lively question and answer with the breakfast attendees.
Senators Dave Argall and Lynda Schlegel Culver and Representatives Dane Watro and Jamie Walsh will host a roundtable to discuss the future of Penn State Hazleton on Thursday, April 10, from 1-3 p.m. at the Penn State LaunchBox, 13 West Broad Street in Hazleton.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is hosting their 19th Annual Ladies Night Out and all women from throughout the Greater Hazleton Area are invited to attend. The event, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton is being hosted by Top of the 80’s Restaurant, 3 Top of the 80’s Road in Hazleton on Thursday, April 10th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to enjoy a casual, after-hours event, networking with the business community of Greater Hazleton!
In an effort to recognize the community service activities of volunteers in the upcoming Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, our local boroughts, municipalities, township and city will continue to support the cleanup efforts throughout Greater Hazleton which will take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, April 25th, 26th 27th .
Judi Stroud, and her partner, Brian Berlanda took over a Hazleton area classic restaurant almost 7 years ago.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their second woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 on Thursday, March 27th from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Valley Country Club, 79 Country Club Road in Sugarloaf. The event is being sponsored by Meadow and it is open for any woman to attend.
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
The month of March is nationally recognized as Women’s history month and the Greater Hazleton Chamber is now accpeting nominations for the annual "Athena" award as part of our celebration. Nomination forms and notice have been sent to over 1,000 Chamber member contacts, and are also available at the Chamber office and
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is announcing that Senator David Argall, from Pennsylvania's 29th District, will be the next speaker in our 2025 Red Carpet Breakfast series, which will be held on Friday, March 28, at Capriotti’s (1 Banks Ave, McAdoo, PA 18237). The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber Board is working with local elected leaders on the issue of the potential closure of
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to enjoy a casual, after-hours event, networking with the business community of Greater Hazleton and Carbon Chamber members!
Officials from the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce coordinating the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2025 have announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th has 22 businesses participating to date and there is space remaining for additional businesses.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is announcing the next program in our Red Carpet series for 2025 set for Thursday. February 20th. Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocomo will update the business community on happenings and forecast of county events in 2025. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program will take place at Edgewood by Sand Springs at 22 Edgewood Lane in Drums, PA 18222
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Dougherty Family. On January 4, 2025, Gene Dougherty passed after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Gene served on the Greater Hazleton Chamber Board of Directors for five years from May of 1968 until May of 1973.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 Tuesday, January 28TH from 12 noon to 1 pm at The Pines Restaurant in Downtown Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Dream Big and it is open for any woman to attend.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is happy to announce the kick off to the Red Carpet series for 2025 on Tuesday, January 21st. This year our kick off to the yearly series is with a twist, because we are doing a luncheon at a unique, must see location, for the City of Hazleton.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend our first Networking Mixer in 2025 hosted by Mountain City Nursing & Rehab. Attend this after-hours event with the business community which is taking place on Thursday, January 16th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Located in the White Building, 401-403 Hazle Township Blvd, Hazle Township.
Thank you to our holiday decorating contest prize sponsors and
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday decorating contest with media package prizes, and winners will be announced at the Women’s Holiday Social on Thursday, December 12th.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are encouraged to attend the Chamber’s Annual Downtown Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 5th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event will take place at the Hazleton Art League located at 31 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton. There is no fee to attend, but reservations are required.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their final woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 on Tuesday, November 19
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present another elected official in our Red Carpet Breakfast series for 2024 on Tuesday, October 29th: State Representative Dane Watro who serves the 116th legislative District that covers a good portion of the Greater Hazleton Area.
Members of The Hazleton Innovation Collaborative (THInC): CAN DO, Inc., the CAN BE Innovation Center, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq., and the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University (Wilkes University SBDC), will be hosting an in-person seminar, “The First Step Express: How to Start and Finance Your Business,” on Tuesday, October 16, at 6 PM at the Hazleton LaunchBox located at 13 West Broad Street.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend an exclusive Networking Mixer hosted by M&T Bank. Attend this after-hours event with the business community which is taking place on Wednesday, October 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Laurel Mall in Hazleton.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fifth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, September 24
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for their 24th Annual Business & Community Awards. The awards are given each year in order to recognize individuals and businesses, which help to promote and support the Greater Hazleton Area.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend an exclusive Networking Mixer co-hosted by the United Way of Greater Hazleton and Catholic Social Services. Attend this after-hours event with the business community which is taking place on Thursday, September 5th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Catholic Social Services Family Service Center located at 106 S. Church Street in Downtown Hazleton.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the August Red Carpet Breakfast on Tuesday, August 20. The breakfast program will take place at The Pines Eatery at 8 West Broad Street, Hazleton. Mr. Rich Roman, the Executive Director of Penn DOT District IV, will give an update on happenings in the Greater Hazleton area and the district as a whole. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend an outdoor summer Chamber Networking Mixer. Attend this after-hours event with the business community. Carmen’s Country Inn & Gardens is hosting the event which will take place on Tuesday, August 6th from 5 pm to 7 pm. They will be showcasing their gorgeous new gardens area and outdoor event space. They are located at 364 Freedom Road in Drums.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fourth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, July 30
Only a few openings remain for the 57th Annual Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing which will take place on Thursday, August 15th. The shotgun start tournament is scheduled to take place at Sugarloaf Golf Course at 11 am. Registration begins at 9:30 am.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s In Business Networking Committee is holding their second in a series of luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, May 21
Lisa Marie Halecky, Communications & Community Engagement Manger at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Athena Award, sponsored by LVH–Hazleton.
Lots of places are famous for their piping hot pizza. Hazleton's hometown specialty is actually preferred cold.
In its first round of awards, more than 650 small businesses based in Luzerne County received $3.3 Million through the Luzerne County Small Business Sustainability Grant program. This program is made possible through Luzerne County’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funding. Administered for Luzerne County by the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Greater Hazleton and Greater Wyoming Valley Chambers of Commerce, the program has received over 1300 applications to date.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2024 Athena International Award. You can nominate a female that currently works at a business that is a member of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The prestigious award program is happening for the 36th time in our area, thanks to the sponsorship of Lehigh Valley Hospital. Tammy Torres, Lehigh Valley President, noted, “ We are proud to celebrate our fourth year of our partnership with the Hazleton Chamber to continue the recognition of female leaders making a difference in their professions and the Greater Hazleton area.” Applications need to be into the Chamber office by 5 p.m. on April 26.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced plans are well underway for their 132nd Anniversary and Executive Business Exposition, which is taking place on Thursday, May 16th at Capriotti’s, One Banks Avenue in McAdoo.
Mountain Valley Golf Course will be the site of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Icebreaker Golf Outing. American Eagle Outfitters is the premiere sponsor for this event.

March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is holding their second woman in business luncheon program for 2024 on Tuesday, March 26
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the next Red Carpet Breakfast for 2024 on Thursday, March 28, 2024 State Representative , will update the business community on things happenings in Harrisburg including update on budget discussions and legislation he has sponsored. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program will take place at Edgewood by Sand Spring at 22 Edgewood Lane in Drums, PA.
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
The Chamber organized a meeting yesterday with Dave Janoski, Managing Editor and Jim Reeser, City Editor of the Standard Speaker.
March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. In honor of this designation, we at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce are featuring women in business throughout the month!
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend a Chamber Networking Mixer event. Attend this after-hours event with the business community. Community Bank, N.A. is sponsoring the mixer which will take place on Tuesday, March 19th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Valley Country Club which is located at 79 Country Club Road in Sugarloaf.
A HUGE thank you to Niagara Bottling in the Humboldt Industrial Park! They have graciously donated 1,000 safety vests for each and every volunteer who will be taking part in the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful / Great PA Cleanup initiative that is happening for the 40th year in the Greater Hazleton Area on April 19th, 20th & 21st! It is because of partnerships like this that Greater Hazleton is truly a great place to live, work & play! Thank you to Niagara !
Officials from the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce coordinating the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2024 have announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 21st has 20 businesses participating to date and there is space remaining for additional businesses.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the second Red Carpet Breakfast for 2024 on Thursday, February 22, 2024 The Honorable Mayor Jeff Cusat , will update the business community on things happenings in the city and plans for the future. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program will take place at PTPA located at 212 West Broad Street, in the heart of the City.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend the first Chamber networking mixer for 2024. Attend this after-hours event with the business community. Join Partners in Education as they launch their "Career Connect" Healthcare Webapp on the BIG screen, which features interviews from Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton medical professionals. Be the first to check out this excellent tool, which will be used to connect the healthcare industry to students.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, January 30
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Holiday Social will take place on Thursday, December 14th from 5 pm to 7 pm. This event is being hosted by the Hazleton Art League, located at 31 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by MMI Preparatory School and SERVPRO.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are encouraged to attend the Chamber’s Annual Downtown Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event will take place in the beautiful, newly renovated Hazleton Active Adult Center which is located at 24 E. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton. There is no fee to attend, but reservations are required.
The Luzerne County Small Business Sustainability Grant Program is accepting applications now for one-time grant awards that will be distributed to eligible applicants.
Small Businesses are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, the spine of our local economy and the spirit of our hometown. Luzerne County wants to support you.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their final woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 on Tuesday, November 28
This morning, Luzerne County officials announced the opening of the Luzerne County Small Business Sustainability Grant Program. Eligible businesses can apply online at
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their sixth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, September 26
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend a networking mixer after-hours with the business community. Providence Place Senior Living in Drums will be showcasing their facility and services. The event will take at their property located at 149 S. Hunter Highway in Drums, on Thursday, September 28th from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Residents and business owners from the City of Hazleton, Hazle Township, and West Hazleton Borough are invited to participate in a Public Meeting on September 6, 2023 to share their vision for the future of the region. The Public Meeting will be held at the Laurel Mall, the Dunham’s Sports Wing, from 11 AM – 1 PM and 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. It will be an open house format so participants can come and go during our hours of operation.
The Chamber and Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress will host our annual Ice Cream Social today, August 4, from 2-4 p.m. at the Welcome Center/Hazleton LaunchBox (13-15 West Broad Street).
The Hazleton City Police Department invites Hazleton residents and families to attend National Night Out on August 1st, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at the CAN DO Community Park (located at the intersection of West Broad Street and North Laurel Street in Hazleton, next to the Hazleton Art League).
Only a few openings remain for the 56th Annual Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing which will take place on Thursday, August 17th. The shotgun start tournament is scheduled to take place at Sand Springs Country Club at 11 am. Registration begins at 9:30 am.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fifth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, July 25
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fourth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, May 23
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend a networking mixer after-hours with the business community. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton will be showcasing their facility and services. The event will take place at their Hazleton location, 1077 N. Church Street in the Church Hill Plaza, Hazle Township, on Wednesday, May 10th from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2023 Athena International Award. You can nominate a female that currently works at a business that is a member of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The prestigious award program is happening for the 35 time in our area, thanks to the sponsorship of Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend a networking mixer after-hours, with the business community. They will enjoy sipping delicious drinks and tasting delectable bites. Lackawanna College Hazleton Center will be showcasing their brand new program, ESL to Construction Pre-Apprenticeship. The event will take place at their campus which is located at 2 E. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton on Wednesday, April 12th from 5 pm to 7 pm in their newly expanded space, designed solely for this program.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is hosting their 16
The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the next Red Carpet Breakfast for 2023 on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Mr. Brian Swetz , the acting county manager for Luzerne County will update the business community on things happenings in our immediate area as well as impacting the County as a whole. Mr. Swetz has been with the County for ten years and was the Budget and Finance Division Head before assuming the role of acting county manager last November. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.
In an effort to recognize the community service activities of volunteers in the upcoming Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, our local boroughts, municipalities, township and city will continue to support the cleanup efforts throughout Greater Hazleton which will take place on Saturday, April 22nd.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will once again sponsor the "Great American Cleanup” campaign. The one-day cleanup will be conducted Saturday, April 22nd.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their third woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, March 28
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are encouraged to attend the Chamber’s networking mixer next week. The CAN BE Innovation Center is hosting the event on Thursday, March 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm in their newly renovated space, which is located at 103 Rotary Drive in the Valmont Industrial Park in West Hazleton.
Officials coordinating the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2023 have announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 23rd has 18 businesses participating to date and there is space remaining for additional businesses.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their second woman’s networking luncheon program for 2023 Tuesday, February 28
Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are encouraged to attend the Chamber’s networking mixer next week. Immanuel Christian School is hosting the event on Thursday, February 16th from 5 pm to 7 pm in their brand new location High School space, which is the entire Mezzanine level of the former HNB building in the heart of Downtown Hazleton, on the corner of Broad & Laurel Streets, 101 W. Broad Street, Suite M, Hazleton.
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