Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Seeking Candidates for Annual Business & Community Awards

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for their 21^st 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, Rocco Colangelo 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 27th at 11:45 am the The Pines Eatery & Spirits in Downtown Hazleton.

Funfest Canceled Due to Weather but 9/11 Exhibit and Memorial Service and Peace Love Chalk Are Still On

Due to impending weather, the Funfest Parade, Vendors & all other Funfest related activities are cancelled.

However, the 9/11 Memorial Prayer Service and Hazleton Art League Peace Love Chalk competition will still be held!

The 9/11 Memorial Prayer Service will now take place indoors at The Pines Eatery & Spirits, 8 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton. You can also still view the 9/11 Mobile Exhibit Saturday and Sunday.

The Hazleton Art League will also still host its Peace Love Chalk competition inside the Hayden Family Center for the Arts.

World Memorial 9/11 Remembrance Mobile Exhibit Arrives in Hazleton

The World Memorial 9/11 Remembrance Mobile Exhibit has arrived in Hazleton!

The welcoming committee to place the semi-trailer holding the exhibit until set up day included City Councilman, volunteer fire fighter and organizer Tony Columbo; Volunteer Driver Art Montoro; City Council President Jim Perry; Hazleton firefighters Tom Breznitskty, Mike Volciak, Jordan Klein, Joey Cincilla , Kyle Jones, and Mackensie Jones; and Hazleton police officers Mark Zola, Linaldy Rodriguez and Jordan Yanac.

How to you recognize and reward a local hero? With a meal at a Hazleton Classic -- Jimmy’s Quick Lunch! Organizer and City Councilman Tony Columbo is pictured with the volunteer driver Mr. Art Montoro and his wife, Theresa Montoro, enjoying a meal after the long drive from California .

The Luzerne Foundation Announced the Pasco L. Schiavo Memorial Fund

As most of you know, Attorney Pasco L. Schiavo was a well-known attorney, philanthropist, and entrepreneur based in Hazleton. Pasco was involved in many community initiatives, and his public service has impacted many areas of the NEPA region.

In his final act of true generosity, Pasco made sure to carve out funds to aid his community. Through his family and the Board of the Luzerne Foundation, the Pasco L. Schiavo Fund proudly announces $350,000 in grants in various amounts in the Hazleton Area and Weatherly Area non-profits with a focus on education, youth recreational experiences, and social services.

The Foundation will hold the inaugural Pasco L. Schiavo Grant Forum on October 12, 2022, where $100,000 in grants will be awarded to eligible non-profits and municipalities.

The application deadline is September 25th. For more information on the Pasco L. Schiavo Fund and eligibility requirements for the October 12th Grant Forum, please visit the Luzerne Foundation website at https://www.luzfdn.org/event/the-pasco-l-schiavo-nonprofit-forum/ or call the office at 570-822-2065.