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PA State Senator John Yudichak to Speak at Red Carpet Breakfast

Continuing with the chamber’s legislative series, PA Senator John Yudichak, representing the 14th Senatorial District will address the business community on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Breakfast program. He will discuss business and industry related news affecting the Greater Hazleton area community with a spotlight on the Luzerne County “SHINE” program. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. “Attracting and retaining quality manufacturing companies like IRIS, Highwood USA, and Hershey requires a collective effort centered on workforce Development. The Greater Hazleton area and its business community have embraced this approach with their unwavering support of innovative educational initiatives like the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, and the Luzerne County SHINE program. As a result, our students are acquiring 21st-sentgury advanced manufacturing skills, such as 3-D printing , which will allow them to compete for and secure family sustaining jobs in the future, “ said Senator John Yudichak. The breakfast program is sponsored by PPL Utilities, and will take place at Capriotti’s , One Banks Avenue, McAdoo, PA .

Chamber Recruiting Volunteers for the "Great Pennsylvania Cleanup in Greater Hazleton"

Great PA Cleanup The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will once again sponsor the "Great Pennsylvania Cleanup” campaign. The one-day cleanup will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2018 rain or shine. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will once again sponsor the "Great Pennsylvania Cleanup” campaign. The one-day cleanup will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2018 rain or shine.

"The Great Pennsylvania Cleanup" is a statewide effort designed to encourage concerned citizens and groups to participate in a meaningful community beautification effort. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is the local coordinator for the Greater Hazleton Area.

Chamber and Lackawanna College Hazleton Center to Offer Train the Trainer Program

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna College Continuing Education Department are offering a Train the Trainer program on Tuesday, April 24th. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna College Continuing Education Department are offering a Train the Trainer program on Tuesday, April 24th.

Train the Trainer provides an opportunity to learn what composes effective training and how to incorporate those principles into your training programs. Learn to design and deliver effective training that is well received, readily understood, and results in participant learning. You'll engage learners with differing styles and create a positive learning environment. A reliable set of tools and techniques will be provided that you can use in any training situation.

Chamber Creates Partnership with Lackawanna College Hazleton Center to Offer Seminar Series on Leadership

Lackawanna Partnership The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna College Continuing Education Department are offering a series of seminars on Leadership in the month of April. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna College Continuing Education Department are offering a series of seminars on Leadership in the month of April.

Janet M. Jones, Professional Development Specialist at Lackawanna College explains, “This interactive training is designed for all supervisors and leaders. She encourages attendees to come prepared to be engaged and enlightened by impactful leadership practices for the quick paced challenges that innovative and successful companies face in today’s world of work.”

Three sessions will take place throughout April. Leading from Organizational Missions and Values on Friday, April 6th; Communication Tools for Today’s Leaders on Friday, April 13th and Leading Others – Keys to Successful Relationships on Friday, April 27th.