Have you thought about starting a business but have questions or need guidance? Join several local organizations for a series on steps to starting and growing your own business.
The series is sponsored by Penn State Hazleton, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, CAN BE and the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center.
The series will be held in four parts and is open to anyone interested in becoming a part-time or full-time entrepreneur. There is no cost to attend.
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is offering another program on Safety Concerns in Worship Today on Wednesday, February 7th.The original January 25th session, sold out, so this is being offered in response to the demand for this program.
In 2013, the federal government issued a first-ever report outlining security recommendations for houses of worship. The 38-page plan advises congregations to plan for potential emergencies, including what police call random "active shooter" situations. Among the advice offered by the federal government: run, hide or, as a last resort, fight.
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is offering a program on Safety Concerns in Worship Today on Thursday, January 25th.
In 2013, the federal government issued a first-ever report outlining security recommendations for houses of worship. The 38-page plan advises congregations to plan for potential emergencies, including what police call random "active shooter" situations. Among the advice offered by the federal government: run, hide or, as a last resort, fight.
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The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is offering a program entitled Create a Matrix Map: An Important Tool for Mission Focused Businesses on Tuesday, January 16th.
The Matrix Map is a visual tool that plots all of the organization's activities -- not just its programs -- into a single, compelling image. By illustrating the organization's business model -- through a picture of all activities and the financial and mission impact of each one -- it supports genuinely strategic discussions. Join us for a thought provoking session that you can take back to your board or staff to evaluate. As an option you can come with a list of activities and programs and an annual profit and loss report.
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