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.
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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 15th
“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.
The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2022 Tuesday, February 22nd 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.
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is seeking businesses to participate in the 2022 Greater Hazleton Job Fair set for Thursday, March 24th . The job fair will be held at the Laurel Mall Route 93 in Hazleton from 10 am to 4 pm.
This one-day event, will provide participating businesses with an informal, yet confidential forum to discuss career opportunities and options with hundreds of individuals from throughout the entire Greater Hazleton Area. Participating employers may accept resumes, offer information about career fields and employment opportunities, conduct interviews, promote your business and also seek for interns, summer employment, full and part time positions.
The cost for businesses to participate is $300.00 for Chamber members and $400.00 for non-Chamber members. The price includes an 8’ x 8’ booth space with side and back drops, a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, company identification sign, coffee and donuts in the morning and electric service (if requested). Lunch tickets may be purchased for $15.00 each. Lunch will be catered by Frankie’s Restaurant.
Any business interested in registering for space can register online www.hazletonchamber.org, events & news or contact Leann at Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce via email, .
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