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Chamber Woman’s Luncheon Set for July 26th

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding a woman’s networking luncheon program on Tuesday, July 26^th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Rostas Cafe, outdoor patio, located at 1144 W. 15th Street in Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Silver Pines Treatment Center and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker is Shana Stefanick, Regional Director of Outreach for Civiq Health who will present on The Opioid Epidemic and What Substance Abuse Looks Like in the Workplace.

Dooprize drawings including, a free lunch for the next program and the opportunity to give an introduction of your business at the event will be drawn. Women are encouraged to bring along promotional items, such as business cards, brochures, giveaways, etc. to display on our business resource table.

Additional bi-monthly luncheon programs for the remainder of the year have been set for Tuesday, September 27^th; and November 29^th.

The cost to attend the luncheon program is $20.00 for Chamber members and $25.00 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 Leann at the Chamber office at 455-1509, or emailing .

Chambers Invites All Women to 14th Annual Ladies Night Out

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is hosting their 14^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 the Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf this Thursday, July 14^th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

HASD Superintendent Dr. Brian Uplinger to Speak at June 22 Hybrid Red Carpet Breakfast

The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present a hybrid Red Carpet Breakfast on Wednesday, June 22. Dr. Brian Uplinger and Dr. Pat Patte will update the business community on the Hazleton Area School District happenings, including building plans. 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 Capriotti’s, located at 1 Banks Ave in McAdoo.

The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m. A full breakfast will be served at the upcoming breakfast program for a $20 fee for chamber members and a $25 fee for non-chamber members. There is also an option for folks to attend via the zoom, at $5.00 for members and $10 for non- members. Chamber members and guests who would like to attend should contact the chamber office at 570-455-1509, ext. 101 or register online at hazletonchamber.org by 12 p.m. on Monday, June 20.

Welcome Luke Bernstein

Greater Hazleton Native Named New CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry recently announced the conclusion of its search for its next president and CEO with the nomination of Luke Bernstein, who is a native of Greater Hazleton.

A seasoned financial, government, and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, Bernstein most recently served as executive vice president and chief operations and technology officer at Orrstown Financial Services, where he has been employed and served as corporate spokesperson since 2017.

Before joining the bank, he served as senior vice president of external affairs at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association from 2015 to 2017 and deputy chief of staff for former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett from 2011 to 2015.

In addition to his executive leadership roles in the private sector and state government, Bernstein has experience working at the federal level, previously serving as an appointed advisor in the Administration of President George W. Bush and as an aide in the U.S. Senate.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and policy studies from Dickinson College. Luke looked forward to stepping into his new role, which began on June 15.