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Chamber Woman’s Luncheon Set for July 31st

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fourth in a series of woman’s networking luncheon programs for 2018 Tuesday, July 31st from 12 noon to 1 pm at Martin’s Restaurant located at 301 E. Broad Street in West Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker is Ting Oh, Owner and Physical Therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton. Ting will discuss hearing loss and dementia. Both hearing loss and dementia have been linked in numerous studies. He will discuss how to take positive steps to improve hearing wellness and how it can reduce the risk of dementia for yourself or a loved one.

Dooprize drawings including, a free lunch for the next program and the opportunity to give an introduction of your business at the event will be drawn. Women are encouraged to bring along promotional items, such as business cards, brochures, giveaways, etc. to display on our business resource table.

Chamber Women’s Networking Committee Announces Applications Are Available for Women’s Empowerment Grant

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking committee is currently seeking applications for the tenth annual Women’s Empowerment Grant. 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; returning to the workforce; and/or seeking to change their current career path and pursue something more in line with their
interests or passions. The grant is also intended to be available to those who would not necessarily have access to scholarships or grants. For this reason, graduating high school students will not be eligible to apply for the grant.

Candidates must reside within the service area of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, which includes anyone who resides within the Hazleton Area School District. Applications and cover letters are due no later than July 27th with an anticipated August 31st notification. All applications will be scored on the following areas: Academic Information, Employment Information, Civic Involvement, Essay and Financial Need.

2018 Season of the Downtown Hazleton Farmer’s Market & Health Fair Will Open Friday, July 13

farmers market 2018 The Downtown Hazleton Farmer's Market will kick off its seventh year on Friday, July 13th and continue every Friday through September 7th. This year’s sponsors include the Geisinger Foundation, the Hershey Foundation, the AllOne Foundation, and the Luzerne County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.

The market hours are 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This year’s vendors will include Burger’s Farm, which will be selling fresh produce; Sugar & Loaf Bakery, which will be offering breads and other baked goods, Keiner’s Nursery & Apiary, which will be selling plants, locally produced honey, and honey made products; Carvanjo Farm, which will be selling handcrafted goat milk soap, and the Butler Township Community Garden (“Growing Markets” program), which offers all organic produce. Several special events are also planned, including weekly nutrition education and free cooking demonstrations featuring local seasonal produce (hosted by the Commission on Economic Opportunity-CEO).

Chamber Women’s Summer Mixer to Take Place at Top of the 80’s Restaurant

womens summer promo pic resized The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee invites all women from throughout Greater Hazleton to a “Summer Networking Mixer” on Wednesday, July 18th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Top of the 80’s Restaurant, located at 3 Top of the 80’s Road in Hazleton. Women’s events provide an excellent opportunity to share your business and services with other businesswomen from throughout the area, meet new contacts and re-connect with old ones, in a casual atmosphere.

Women will gather for a relaxing evening on the outdoor patio overlooking the beautiful Conyngham/Drums valley. An array of complimentary hors d’ oeuvres will be provided and drink specials will be available. A doorprize 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"