The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna College Continuing Education Department are offering a Diversity in the Workplace training on Tuesday, October 23rd.
During this one-day program attendees will learn business practices that are culturally sensitive and inclusive. Participants will prepare themselves for managing the dynamic of differences, through self-awareness, identifying their cultural communication skills and the culture of the organization. The participants will explore diversity through deep and surface culture, be aware of their privilege and power, and develop skills to have greater insight into the social/cultural issues needed to affect positive change in their organization. And they will understand why it makes business sense to have employees become culturally competent.
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking committee has recently awarded their eleventh annual Women’s Empowerment Grants. This grant was established to encourage women to pursue training or education that will help them start or advance a career. The target of the grant is women who are currently working and want to advance in their career through education or training; are returning to the workforce; or are seeking to change their current career path.
“The applications we received this year were all outstanding and we truly feel the recipients for this year’s grants will be empowered by receiving the assistance these grants are able to provide.” explains Leann Fallabel, Chamber VP of Marketing and Woman’s Networking Committee Coordinator.
The Women’s Networking Committee raises money for this grant throughout the year at their events including, evening networking mixers, an annual Ladies Night Out event, a holiday decorating contest and social and luncheon programs. Since the inception of this grant, the Chamber has been able to award 37 women, $32,000 in grant funds.
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The Community Awareness Committee of the Greater Hazleton of Commerce invites the public to attend the 11th Annual Tastes of Greater Hazleton, which will be held this Sunday, October 14th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at a new location for 2018, the Laurel Mall in Hazleton.
Event coordinators have announced that three demonstrations will take place at the event and they will be provided by the Frankie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Four Blooms Restaurant and T. Verrastro Beer Distributor.
According to Anna Jean Onuschak of Top of the 80s Restaurant, event chairwoman, “We are thrilled to feature these three very talented, local chefs and business owners at our event. The attendees really look forward to seeing what they have to prepare and then having the chance to sample their dishes”
The event will feature a sampling of signature dishes and products restaurants and businesses from throughout Greater Hazleton. Restaurants and their menus include: Basile’s Italian Restaurant offering penne with vodka sauce, chicken marsala and sausage, pepper & onion skewers; Brass Buckle Restaurant offering ahi tuna tacos; Cinema & Drafthouse offering chicken bacon ranch hoagies; Frankie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant offering sweet thai chili shrimp salad; Four Blooms Restaurant offering smoked brisket sliders, macaroni & cheese, chocolate mousse with Godiva & dark crème de cocoa; Giant Foods offering a tailgate theme of chicken wings, meatballs, cake, store made nachos with store made queso; Honey Hole Winery offering a variety of homemade wines; Keystone Job Corps Center offering roasted butternut squash soup and apple crisp; The Pines Eatery & Spirits offering pot roast and designer mac & cheese; Top of the 80’s offering clams casino, hunter style short ribs and carrot cake; T. Verrastro Beer Distributor Inc providing seasonal and artisan craft beer; Solo Cocina Café & Lounge offering tex mex salad and Cuban panini sandwiches with a side of grapes; Sugar & Loaf Bakery offering offering herb focaccia, honey valley bars and pumpkin chai cake bites with caramel buttercream
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their Annual 2018 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 25th at 11:45 am at Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. The cost of the luncheon is $25 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, October 22nd by registering online, calling the Chamber at 455-1509 or emailing .
Winning the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the 2006 recipient, Comfort Keepers is Sand Springs Country Club. The purpose of the award is to show appreciation and recognition to a small business in the Greater Hazleton Area and promote the importance of small businesses to the economy and welfare of the entire community. Eligible applicants included any Chamber member business that has no more than 50 full-time employees and is located in the Greater Hazleton area. Judging was based on staying power, growth, community contribution, and overall management philosophy.
The 2018 Large Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the 2009 recipient, Gottstein Corporation is Comfort Keepers. The purpose of the award is to show appreciation and recognition to a large business in the Greater Hazleton and promote the importance of large businesses to the economy and welfare of the community. Eligible applicants included any Chamber member business that has more than 50 full-time employees and is located in the Greater Hazleton Area. Judging was based on staying power, growth, community contribution, and overall management philosophy.
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