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Limited Space Remaining at the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2022

Officials coordinating the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2022 have announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 24th has 39 businesses participating to date and there is limited space remaining for additional businesses.

These businesses and institutions will be on hand to provide educational, career and employment opportunities for those in attendance. Local and regional businesses have signed up to participate in the one-day event, which will take place at the Laurel Mall in Hazleton.

Employers seeking to locate full, part time, temporary or summer workers will be on hand to promote their opportunities.

The job fair is free to anyone seeking new or improved employment opportunities. The businesses and organizations slated to participate to date in this year's event include:

Abacus, Abbey Road Control Inc, Amazon Distribution Center, BAYADA Pediatrics, Bimbo Bakeries USA – Stroehmanns, Bradley Caldwell, Inc., Calex ISCS, Cardinal Glass, Cargill, Community Bank, DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC, EAM Mosca Corporation, Easton Coach Company, Elwood Staffing, ERG Staffing, Fabcon Precast, Fabri-Kal, Hamister Group, LLC. dba Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Residence Inn, Hazleton Careerlink, Independent Life Home Care, Insteel Wire Products, Integrity Staffing Solutions, International Paper – Humboldt, Keystone Job Corps Center, Lowes RDC 961, Magic 105.5 WMCH/AM 1410 WLSH, Mature Worker Program (SCSEP) Sponsored by AAA for Luzerne/Wilkes-Barre, Miller Keystone Blood Center, Mission Autism Clinics, Penn State Hazleton, Poly Plastic Products of PA, Primercia, Romark Logistics, Service Electric Cablevision of PA, Silgan Closures, St. Luke's University Health Network, Turkey Hill, Weatherwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and Wegmans.

Food-based entrepreneurs can apply for microgrants for use at the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator

The Hazleton Innovation Collaborative (THInC) announced that it is currently accepting applications for microgrants of up to $2,500 for any new and expanding food-based businesses who operate out of the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator in the Hayden Family Center for the Arts in downtown Hazleton.

The microgrants are being offered through the Truist Foundation, which announced last December that it awarded a $15,000 grant to the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, on behalf of the Collaborative, to provide financial support to culinary entrepreneurs participating in the partnership’s Kitchen Incubator Program.

Senator John Gordner to Speak at February 17 Hybrid Red Carpet Breakfast

The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the second hybrid Red Carpet Breakfast for 2022 on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Senator John Gordner will update the business community on happenings in Harrisburg including the release of the Governors proposed budget for next year. 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 Sand Springs Celebration, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Drums, PA 18222

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 attending via the zoom, with $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 Tuesday, February 15^th

“The Senator’s service to our area, and key committee assignments create and excellent program for the business community each year.” noted Mary Malone, President of the Hazleton Chamber. The Red Carpet programs are conducted monthly by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce as a way of providing information to the local business community and offers new and expanded business networking opportunities. Those in attendance will also be introduced to the work of the event sponsor. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the business card drop for a chance to win a free breakfast.

Chamber Woman’s Networking Committee to Host a Series of Luncheon Programs for 2022

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2022 Tuesday, February 22^nd from 12 noon to 1 pm at Top of the 80’s Restaurant in Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by MMI Preparatory School and it is open for any woman to attend.

“The woman’s networking committee is very excited to continue to offer our luncheon programs for 2022. We will continue to keep our topics up to date and related to women and business.” explains Leann Fallabel, Vice President of Marketing of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Hudson, CRNP, Founder/Director of Country Heart Farm and the topic will be The Importance of Self Care.