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Latest Chamber News

new child care graphicPennsylvania’s child care teachers are the workforce behind the workforce. When they are in the classroom, parents can go to work with confidence, knowing that their children are safe and learning.

However, child care teachers are leaving the profession making it difficult for parents to find the care that gets them to work every day. This historic teacher shortage is depleting child care providers of qualified staff, forcing them to enroll fewer children or even close their doors.

It’s no secret that child care is expensive, but affordability tells only half the story. The other half of this tale is about the lack of child care availability.

More than 25,000 Pennsylvania children don’t have child care because at least 3,000 child care teaching jobs are unfilled – and that finding comes from a survey of only 17 percent of Pennsylvania’s licensed child care programs. Surely, the real-world numbers are much higher.

four blooms seach promoChamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to enjoy a casual, after-hours event, networking with the business community of Greater Hazleton!

The summer networking mixer will be hosted by Four Blooms Restaurant at 668 N. Hunter Highway in Drums and sponsored by The Seach Law Offices on Tuesday, June 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Attendees will enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio and bar along, with an array of delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by the chef at Four Blooms Restaurant. Complimentary drink vouchers will be provided and everyone is asked to bring along their business cards to be entered to win a doorprize.

No fee is required to attend the event, but reservations are required. You may register on online, or contact the Chamber office at 570.455.1509 or email ">.

Pictured in the photo are Suzie Scarcella from Four Blooms Restaurant and Attorney Stephen A. Seach., The Seach Law Offices, event sponsors.

Academic Achievement 2025The top academic students from four area schools were honored May 27th as the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce conducted its 49th Annual Academic Achievement Awards Dinner. The event took place at Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens, Drums. Ms. Tiffany Veet, Deputy Director of Continuous Improvement at Sanofi was the keynote speaker.

Students chosen by their schools for exceptional academic achivemennt were honored at the dinner. Representing area high schools are the following students:

Chamber May 2025 Womens LunchThe Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their third in a series of woman’s networking luncheon program for 2025 on Tuesday, May 20th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar in Hazleton . The event is being sponsored by The Honesdale National Bank and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet lunch. Our guest speaker will be The Honesdale National Bank CEO, Kate Bryant who will present Rising Together. Only one-third of US financial institutions have a woman president and CEO. Whether taking on the organizational helm in a male dominated industry, or any industry, you have not grown into that position alone. Growing is key - for you and the employees that comprise your team. Learn the art of developing relationships internally and externally that help develop the best in you, your team members, and the future of your organization.