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Chamber Mixer Slated for Next Week

Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend an after-hours networking mixer with the business community hosted by Cross Valley Federal Credit Union. The event will take on Thursday, October 23^rd from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Hazleton Launchbox located at 13 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton.

Those who attend will enjoy drinks and light fare while having the opportunity to meet the Cross Valley Federal Credit Union team and Board of Directors. Hear what is new at the credit union, and learn about the exciting opportunities coming to Hazleton. Attendees are also encouraged to bring along business cards to be entered to win doorprizes.

No fee is required to attend the event, but reservations are required. You may register online, or contact the Chamber office at 570.455.1509 or email .

Pictured in the photo from Cross Valley Federal Credit Union are, from the left: Jeremy Bealla, Chief Operation Officer; Kristina Meixner, Chief Compliance Officer; Karrisa Yaron, Chief Financial Officer; Traci Donahue, Chief Executive Officer; Jill McGlynn, Chief Experience Officer; and Lee Sorber, Chief Business Development Officer.

Winners Announced for Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Awards

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their Annual Business and Community Awards. In an attempt to help promote October as “Chamber of Commerce” month, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce will hold a special awards luncheon, sponsored by Community Bank, NA, to recognize the winners of the awards. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 30^th at 11:45 am at Four Blooms Restaurant in Drums. The cost of the luncheon is $35 per person. Reservations are required by Thursday, October 30^th by registering online at hazletonchamber.org, calling the Chamber at 455-1509 or emailing .

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Chamber Mixer to Highlight Candlewood Suites $1.2 million dollar Renovation

Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend an after-hours networking mixer with the business community. Candlewood Suites located at 9 Bowman’s Mill Road in Hazleton will be showcasing their $1.2 million dollar renovation. The event will take on Wednesday, October 8th from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Those who RSVP will have the opportunity to tour the hotel to see the spectacular renovations and enjoy catered food, beer & wine and DJ entertainment by DJ Jimbo Entertainment. Attendees are also encouraged to bring along business cards to be entered to win doorprizes including Apple products.

No fee is required to attend the event, but reservations are required. You may register online, or contact the Chamber office at 570.455.1509 or email .

Pictured in the photo from Candlewood Suites from the left are Adrian Rosario, Front Desk Representative, Makayla Brannigan, Head Housekeeping; Arianys Gomez, Assistant General Manager; Yeilin Garcia, Front Office Manager, Ingrid Satos, Head Housekeeping and Joshua Deininger, General Manager

Chamber Woman’s Networking Program Open to All Women in Greater Hazleton

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fifth woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 Tuesday, September 30^th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Pints and Paws Patio at Edgewood, 22 Edgewood Lane in Drums. The event is being sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital - 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 speaker from Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton is Nicole L. Balchune, DO and she will present on Work/Life Balance.

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 2025 will then take place on Tuesday, November 18^th.

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