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Latest Chamber News

The Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress (DHAP) board has announced that Yosara Gonzalez, known by many as "Yoshie," has been selected as the Executive Director of the downtown nonprofit organization. According to Board President Neal DeAngelo, III, "Yoshie has the experience and energy we have been looking for to continue our vision with the growth and development of our downtown."

 

Establishing a committee by DHAP board members was fundamental for reviewing prospective candidates. The committee embraced the advice of Mary Malone, President of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce; Joe Clifford, PE- retired; and Vicky Perez, AVP Truist Bank; along with Mayor Jeff Cusat and Joe Lettiere, CAN DO President & CEO, in providing advice on and participation in the interview process.

 

"We wanted someone with the education and experience in planning and development that is actively connected with our community in different ways and in touch with their needs. Above all, we needed someone passionate about working with people, creative, and with a new perspective and vision for growth in our multicultural downtown. Yoshie has all those qualities" added DeAngelo.

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding a woman’s networking luncheon program on Tuesday, July 26th 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 27th; and November 29th.

 

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 .

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is hosting their 14th 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 14th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

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.