Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Women’s Holiday Social Set for December 11th

Women's Holiday Social The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Holiday Social will take place on Wednesday, December 11^thfrom 5 pm to 8 pm. The event sponsored MMI Preparatory School and hosted by The Pines Eatery & Spirits, 8 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton.

The winners of the 15^th Annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest will be announced and prizes will be awarded. Prizes are as follows: One :30 commercial production to be soley used on WYLN. Ten :30 commercial spots on WYLN news and 40 ROS spots on WYLN programs ($850 value) courtesy of WYLN TV 35; One month Printmark Group digital billboard advertisement package on Route 93 and 309 ($600 value) courtesy of The Printmark Group; One 1/4 page ad in the Standard Speaker ($450 value) courtesy of Standard Speaker; Holiday Greeting Ad airs until January 2nd on SSPTV programming ($425 value) courtesy of SSPTV; One 1/3 page ad in Panorama Community Magazine ($275 value) courtesy of Panorama Community Magazine; One 1/4 page ad in El Mensajero monthly publication ($80 value) courtesy of El Mensajero; One 1/4 page ad in Latino News monthly publication ($75 value) courtesy of Latino News.

Chamber Holiday Social Set for Thursday

The Greater Hazleton area business community and chamber members and their guests are invited to take part in the 24th Annual Greater Hazleton Holiday Social, which will take place at OneGroup Dryfoos Insurance located at 28 S. Vine Street in Downtown Hazleton this Thursday, December 5^th from 5 pm to 7 pm.

The mixer, coordinated by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce will provide a unique opportunity to share holiday spirit with friends, neighbors and colleagues from the local business community. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine.

The mixer is being sponsored by OneGroup Dryfoos Insurance and Community Bank, N.A. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at (570) 455-1509 or by signing up on the chamber’s website at www.hazletonchamber.org or by emailing.

Pictured from the left is Justine Oberto, Client Advisor & Business Insurance Specialist and Lew Dryfoos, Pennsylvania Regional President both from OneGroup Dryfoos Insurance and Leann Fallabel, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Hosting Seminar on OSHA & Impact on Small Business

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is offering a seminar entitled OSHA & Impact on Small Business on Thursday, December 12th.

The US economy has grown through the efforts of entrepreneurs and their business, and the growth as these start-ups generate sales and need to expand production. What is overlooked, is the need to comply with OSHA and provide a safe environment for the employees. Getting an understanding of what is needed is the focus of this session.

In the program we will discuss the majority of private sector businesses and their employees must meet OSHA safety and health requirements; typical workplace safety and health management actions include: identifying and eliminating worksite hazards; taking all measures possible to protect employees from illness or injury; and educating employees on workplace health and safety measures; learn how OSHA can be a key element of your business growth and find out what are the five key areas of focus for small businesses.

Chamber Woman’s Luncheon Takes Place Tuesday, November 26th

November Women's Luncheon The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their final in a series of woman’s networking luncheon programs for 2019, Tuesday, November 26^th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Bonanza Steakhouse in Hazle Township. The event is open for any woman to attend.

The program begins promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet lunch. The guest speaker Stephen A. Seach, Esquire from The Seach Law Offices who is presenting on Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney.

What steps can be taken for end of life planning? He will cover the steps someone can take to try to make some things easier on their loved ones. You’ve been appointed as Power of Attorney. Now what? He will cover the rights and responsibilities of a Power of Attorney.