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City of Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat to Speak at February 22 Red Carpet Breakfast

The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the second Red Carpet Breakfast for 2024 on Thursday, February 22, 2024 The Honorable Mayor Jeff Cusat , will update the business community on things happenings in the city and plans for the future. 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 PTPA located at 212 West Broad Street, in the heart of the City.

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 $25 fee for chamber members and a $30 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 19th.

“The city has had another exciting year with big plans for the future. The opportunity for direct dialogue with the mayor and May of his Department heads is important to continue progress forward,” noted Mary Malone, President of the Hazleton Chamber. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce as a way of providing information to the local business community as well as offering new and expanded business networking opportunities conducts the Red Carpet programs monthly. Those in attendance will also be introduced to the work of the Barry Asset and Associates who is sponsoring the event. Students from Immanuel Christian School, located in downtown, will also be on hand and serving the breakfast that day. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the business card drop for a chance to win a free breakfast.

Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Announces the Release of its 2024-2026 Image Book

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce recently announced that the 2024-2026 edition of its biennial Image Book has been released and a copy is in the mail and on its way to every Chamber member.

The Image Book, which is produced every two years, is the Chamber's number one publication and serves as a guide to the Greater Hazleton region. The new issue of the Image Book is the largest edition in the history of the publication. It is packed with 136 pages worth of information that businesses and individuals need to live, work and play in Greater Hazleton.

Chamber Members are Invited to the First Networking Mixer of 2024

Chamber members, their employees, co-workers and guests are invited to attend the first Chamber networking mixer for 2024. Attend this after-hours event with the business community. Join Partners in Education as they launch their "Career Connect" Healthcare Webapp on the BIG screen, which features interviews from Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton medical professionals. Be the first to check out this excellent tool, which will be used to connect the healthcare industry to students.

This event is sponsored by Greater Hazleton Partners in Education with the support and collaboration of Lehigh Valley Health Network Hazleton and VizVibe. It will take place at the Cinema Drafthouse so all can enjoy the preview the launch on the “Big Screen”. Cinema Drafthouse is located at 31 W. Broad Street in West Hazleton and the mixer will be from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, January 31^st.

Everyone will enjoy an array of complimentary hors d' oeuvres, including a gourmet popcorn station, a complimentary beverage and refreshments. 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 Cathy Colangelo, Executive Director for Greater Hazleton Partners in Education and Lisa Marie Halecky from Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton.

Chamber Woman’s Networking Committee to Host a Series of Luncheon Programs for 2024

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their first woman’s networking luncheon program for 2024 Tuesday, January 30^TH from 12 noon to 1 pm at Top of the 80’s Restaurant in Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton 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 2024. 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 Lisa Wolk, RDN, LDN, Supervisor of Mindfulness Programs, MBSR and Mindfulness Educator LVHN CFM from Lehigh Valley Health Network. She will be presenting on Mindfulness in Everyday Life. This will be an introduction to mindfulness with experiential practice and suggestions on how we can bring mindful living into our everyday lives.