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Luzerne County Update with County Manager to Speak on February 20th at Red Carpet Breakfast

Courthouse The Greater Hazleton Chamber is announcing the next program in our Red Carpet series for 2025 set for Thursday. February 20^th. Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocomo will update the business community on happenings and forecast of county events in 2025. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program will take place at Edgewood by Sand Springs at 22 Edgewood Lane in Drums, PA 18222

The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m. A full breakfast will be served at the upcoming program for a $30 fee for chamber members and a $38 fee for non-chamber members. Chamber members and guests who would like to attend should contact the chamber office at 570-455-1509, ext. 101 or register online at hazletonchamber.org no later than Monday, February 17^th.

Chamber Extends Condolences on the Passing of Former Board Member Gene Dougherty

2019 Donna Dougherty with parents 2 The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Dougherty Family. On January 4, 2025, Gene Dougherty passed after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Gene served on the Greater Hazleton Chamber Board of Directors for five years from May of 1968 until May of 1973.

The legacy that Gene leaves at the Chamber of Commerce cannot be told with just the dates of services on our Board of Director roster. The two businesses that Gene led, Billig and Helmes and Kleen Vending Company that became Coffee Services Inc. have combined membership of over 1oo years. Both of these businesses have always been engaged and very active members. Whether it was playing in our annual golf outings, attending mixers hosted by other members or having the businesses participate our annual spring clean-up, they could be counted on to participate. Other activities include; a float in the annual FUNFEST parade, competing in the annual business Christmas decorating contest and serving on various committees like Taste of Hazleton or Transportation task force.

Chamber Woman’s Networking Committee to Host a Series of Luncheon Programs for 2025

jan 2025 womens lunch promo pic The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 Tuesday, January 28^TH from 12 noon to 1 pm at The Pines Restaurant in Downtown Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Dream Big and it is open for any woman to attend.

“The woman’s networking committee is very excited to continue to offer our luncheon programs for 2025. We will continue to keep our topics up to date and related to women and business.” explains Leann Fallabel, Vice President of Marketing of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker will be Alicia Hayden Gomba, Owner and Health & Wellness Coach from Dream Big. She will be presenting on Kicking Off the New Year Right with information on setting goals, managing stress and learning the 6 habits of health including a healthy mindset, hydration, healthy surroundings, healthy motion, weight management and sleep & energy.

The Honorable Mayor Jeff Cusat to Speak at Our January 21st Red Carpet Luncheon

January 2025 Red Carpet Breakfast release photo The Greater Hazleton Chamber is happy to announce the kick off to the Red Carpet series for 2025 on Tuesday, January 21st. This year our kick off to the yearly series is with a twist, because we are doing a luncheon at a unique, must see location, for the City of Hazleton.

The Honorable Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat will update the business community of this past year happenings and the lineup for what is coming in 2025 in the City of Hazleton. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The luncheon program will take place at the John M. Ford Bus Storage & Maintenance Facility located at 5200 Old Airport Road in Hazle Township.

The program will begin at 11:45 am and conclude at 1:00 pm. A taste of Hazleton will be served with Hazleton area favorites. The cost is $30 for chamber members and $38 for non-chamber members. Chamber members and guests who would like to attend should contact the chamber office at 570-455-1509, ext. 101 or register online by this Friday, January 17th. Seating is limited and on a first come-first served basis. Reservations are required.

“We look forward to kicking off our series with the Mayor each year in order to hear about each of the city services and plans for exciting things to look forward to in 2025.” noted Mary Malone, President of the Hazleton Chamber. The location for the kick off event this year is a chance to see the $26 million dollar, state of the art, John M. Ford facility. Public Transit is key to the vital workings of our community and this will also be the chance for our members to see the location.

The Red Carpet programs are conducted monthly by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce as a way of providing information to the local business community and offers new and expanded business networking opportunities. Those in attendance will also be introduced to the work of the event sponsor Barry Isset & Associates, Inc., who is also making an impact in our area through various projects. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the business card drop for a chance to win a free breakfast to be used at a future Red Carpet event.