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Chamber Announces Plans are Underway for Their 133rd Anniversary and Executive Business Exposition

ppl chamber dinner 2025 The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced plans are well underway for their 133^rd Anniversary and Executive Business Exposition, which is taking place on Thursday, May 15^that Capriotti’s, One Banks Avenue in McAdoo.

This is the Chamber’s largest event of the year. The presenting sponsor for this year’s event is once again, PPL.

In order to provide the opportunity for all Chamber members to take part in event, plenty of options are available, whether it is attending with a reservation, participating in the expo or as an event sponsor.

The event will kick off at 5 pm with a short program, recognizing the Chamber’s outgoing Board of Directors, and then, honoring the Athena Businesswoman of the Year, Rossanna Gabriel from the Hazleton Integration Project. The Athena Businesswoman of the Year award is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. After the short program, which will take place in the Capella at Capriotti’s, attendees will then move to the main banquet facility for the Executive Business Exposition. The expo portion of the event will be a “Western Theme – Membership Roundup” and include hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a 5-station meal and a cash bar. The Expo provides Chamber member businesses and attendees with an informal way to combine the social benefits of the evening, with the opportunity to see some of the goods and services available through local business.

Congressman Rob Bresnahan – PA District 08 and Congressman Dan Meuser – PA District 09 Featured at April Red Carpet Breakfast

Red Carpet April 2025 1 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.

The double shot that featured both Congressmen whose districts cover the Greater Hazleton Area was successful on many fronts. Thank you to Congressman Bresnahan and Congressman Meuser for splitting time and giving an inside perspective on critical topics impacting our nation in the early days of the new administration. The thoughtful questions included one from Keystone Job Corps Center related to the federal government's role in continuing to assist students in education and trade pursuit.

Join us for The Future of Penn State Hazleton Meeting on April 10

Penn State Meeting 400 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 session will bring together educators, business leaders, alumni, and other stakeholders to discuss the impacts of a potential closure of our campus.

Reservations are required. Please email or call 570-773-0891 to reserve your seat.

Chambers Invites All Women to the 19th Annual Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out promo 2025 The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is hosting their 19^th 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 10^th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

“The theme of the evening is networking, relaxation, shopping & self-indulgence, and we are inviting all women to attend this fun-filled, popular, one-night event”, explains Chamber Vice President of Marketing, Leann Fallabel.

Businesses will be displaying their products and services, offering cash and carry items, providing demonstrations, offering samples of services, providing giveaways, coupons and much more.