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.
This no-cost, one-hour seminar is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the initial stages of starting and financing a business. Attendees will gain valuable insight into essential topics such as business structures, licensing, financing options, business plans, and financial projections. The event will also offer a Q&A session where participants can ask specific questions and receive personalized advice from business experts.
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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.
Meet the team at M&T Bank, hear about their services and enjoy delectable light refreshments. Don't forget your business cards to be entered to win door prizes.
No fee is required to attend the event, but reservations are required. You may register on online, or contact the Chamber office at 570.455.1509 or email .
Pictured in the photo from the left from M&T Bank is Mechele Meyers, Katie Wright, Amanda Esposito, Catherine Adames and Anna Kosko-Gharghoury, Branch Manager.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fifth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, September 24th from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Brass Buckle Restaurant in Conyngham. The event is being sponsored by Revive Med Spa at Eye Care Specialists in Hazleton and is open for any woman to attend.
The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet lunch. The guest speakers from Revive Med Spa are Tricia Turner, Revive Manager and. They will present Med Med Spa 101 and discuss services that are offered at a medical spa, how you know what treatment is right for you and what works best for your skin type and/or age. Attendees will learn about services including HydraFacials, Spa Facials, Dermplaning, Chemical Peels, Botox & Fillers, Blepharoplasty, Broad Band Light Treatments, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Microneedling, LED Light Treatment, Anti-Aging Skin Care Programs, Lash Extensions, Lash & Lift Tint, LATISSE, UPNEEQ, Brow Lamination & Tint, Waxing, Skin Consultations.
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.
The final luncheon program for 2024 will then take place on Tuesday, November 19th.
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.
Nominations are being accepted for: Small Business of the Year; Large Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Pride of Place, Charitable Organization of the Year, Healthy Workplace of the Year, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
A business or individual may be nominated for an award or they can nominate themselves. Once the nomination is received by the Chamber, the nominee will be notified and asked to complete an official application. The applications are reviewed and scored by a volunteer committee, and all winners will be recognized at a special luncheon program, sponsored by Community Bank, N.A., to be held on Thursday, October 24th at 11:45 am Sand Springs Country Club in Drums.
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