Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Hosting Seminar on Business Succession Planning

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is offering a seminar entitled Business Succession Planning next Wednesday, March 18^th.

This program will walk business owners through some of the concerns they may have in planning for the continuation or disposition of their business interests and estate taxes. And will also look at some of the things that might be considered to alleviate business owners concerns. Particular topics discussed include: types of assets and property, forms of businesses and tax implications, valuing your business, buy-sell agreements and wills, trusts and gifts.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday, March 18^th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce office, located at 8 W. Broad Street, Mezzanine Level, in Downtown Hazleton. It is being presented by Laura Sullivan and Chris Crosley, Financial Service Professionals for MassMutual Eastern Pennsylvania. Registration is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non Chamber members. Registration is required by registering on the Chamber’s online calendar at www.hazletonchamber.org or by contacting the Chamber at 455-1509 or . For all upcoming Chamber and community events visit their website.

Chamber Hosting Event at Smith Floral Company in Honor of International Women’s Day

Event Will Feature a Do It Yourself Workshop

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee invites all women from throughout Greater Hazleton to celebrate International Women’s Day next Wednesday, March 18th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Smith Floral Company, located at 555 N. Broad Street in West Hazleton. The event will feature networking, hors d’ oeuvres, beverages, and a Do It Yourself Workshop including a take-home colorful spring flower arrangement!

Gather your employees, co-workers, friends and guests. A door prize drawing and a 50/50 raffle will take place to benefit our Women's Empowerment Grant. Everyone is also encouraged to bring your business cards, brochures, coupons or giveaways to share on our "Business Resource Table".

PA State Representative Gerald Mullery to Speak at Chamber Breakfast

Mullery Continuing with the chamber’s legislative series, PA Representative Gerald Mullery, representing the 119^th Legislative District will address the business community on Thursday, March 12th at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Breakfast program. The Representative will discuss, the Governor 2020-2021 budget recently released as well as legislation impacting our area. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program is sponsored by AmeriHealth Caritas, and will take place at Edgewood by Sand Springs at 22 Edgewood Lane, 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. Chamber members and guests who would like to attend should contact the chamber office at 570-455-1509 or register online at hazletonchamber.org by Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Space Remaining at the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2020

Officials coordinating the Greater Hazleton Job Fair 2020 have announced that the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 26^th has 32 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 Genetti Ballrooms on Route 309, 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: