Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Seeking Candidates for Annual Business & Community Awards

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for their 17th Annual Business & Community Awards. The awards are given each year in order to recognize individuals and businesses, which help to promote and support the Greater Hazleton Area.

Nominations are being accepted for: Small Business of the Year; Large Business of the Year, Rocco Colangelo Volunteer of the Year, Pride of Place, Healthy Workplace of the Year, Green Business of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

A business or individual may be nominated for an award or they can nominate themselves. Once the nomination is received by the Chamber, the nominee will be notified and asked to complete an official application. The applications are reviewed and scored by a volunteer committee, and all winners will be recognized at a special luncheon program, sponsored by Community Bank, N.A., to be held on Thursday, October 25th at 11:45 am Sand Springs Country Club in Drums.

Chamber Mixer Set for September 18th

Providence Place Senior Living is hosting an exclusive Networking Mixer for members of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce for the month of September on Tuesday, September 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm. It will take place on the third floor, which offers a beautiful outdoor balcony. Providence Place is located at 149 S. Hunter Highway, Route 309, in Drums. Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to this free, casual, after-hours event, which provides a networking opportunity for the business community.

Attendees will enjoy an array of delicious hors d’ oeuvres, beer, wine & spirits. You will have an opportunity to meet the team at Providence Place, take a facility tour and enjoy the fall ambiance on their the beautiful outdoor balcony. Doorprize drawings will take place as well, so attendees are encouraged to bring along business cards.

Business seminar series to be held at Chamber, Penn State Hazleton

Interested in starting or growing your own business? Penn State Hazleton, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress and the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes University (SBDC) are sponsoring a series of seminars geared to assist entrepreneurs.

"Steps to Starting and Growing Your Own Business” will provide detailed information for those seeking to become full-time or part-time entrepreneurs. There is no fee for any of the seminars and attendees can choose to come to any individual session or all sessions.

Sessions are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, Sept. 12: Feasibility, Structure, Licensing and Registration. Presented by the SBDC at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 8 W. Broad St., Hazleton, from 5 to 6 p.m. Those planning to attend should register with the Chamber at www.hazletonchamber.org or by calling 570-455-1509.

Chamber Golf Winners Announced

Chamber Golf Tourney Winners The team comprised of players from DBi Services with team members Bob Gorski, Randy Kurzinsky, Neal DeAngelo, III and Bobby Hillibush took the Chamber’s Championship flight award during the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce 51st Annual Golf Tournament held Thursday, August 16th at Moutain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville.

150 golfers took part in the tournament which featured trophies, prizes and awards valued at over $15,000.00.

Other winners in the tournament were: First Flight Winners representing Pete Keselicka State Farm included Pete Keselicka, John Woodring, Pete Koval and George Leitner. Second Flight Winners representing Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton included Raymond Bernadi, Michele Roberts, Jon Morell and Joe Goeck. Closest to the Pin was won by Bill Davison golfing with Innotek Computer Consulting. Closest to the Pin 2nd Shot on the Green was won by Jon Morell golfing with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton. Women’s Longest Drive award was won by Susanne Cerone golfing with Lackawanna College and the Men’s Longest Drive award was won by Adam Korinchock golfing with T. Verrastro Beer Distributor. Rocco Colangelo Jr. sponsored the trophies for the winners and special competitions in honor of his father Rocco Colangelo, Sr. A cash prize was given to Andy Zubko who golfed with Eye Care Specialists who putted his way to the final $5000 putt attempt.