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Chamber Seeking Candidates for Annual Business & Community Awards

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for their 15th Annual Business & Community Awards. The awards are given each year in order to recognize individuals and businesses, which help to promote and support the Greater Hazleton Area.

Nominations are being accepted for: Small Business of the Year; Large Business of the Year, Rocco Colangelo, Sr. Volunteer of the Year, Pride of Place, Healthy Workplace of the Year, Green Business of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

A business or individual may be nominated for an award or they can nominate themselves. Once the nomination is received by the Chamber, the nominee will be notified and asked to complete an official application. The applications are reviewed and scored by a volunteer committee, and all winners will be recognized at a special luncheon program, sponsored by Luzerne County Community College, to be held on Thursday, October 27th at 11:45 am Genetti’s in Hazleton.

Additional Sponsors Announced for 2016 Downtown Hazleton Classic Car Cruise-In

Downtown Hazleton Car Cruise-In The Downtown Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce has announced additional sponsors for the 2016 Downtown Hazleton Classic Car Cruise-In which will be held on Friday, August 5th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Recently, the Chamber highlighted the premier sponsorship that is provided by Hazleton Automobile Trade Association. According to Downtown chairman Bill Spear, “We are extremely grateful for the Hazleton Automobile Trade Association’s support and commitment to assist us in highlighting our area through this very visible, family friendly event.” Spear continues, “Typically over 200 vehicles participate in the Cruise each year and we expect just as many, if not more, for this year’s event.”

Chamber Women’s Empowerment Grant Deadline Approaching

The deadline of July 29th is approaching for the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking ninth annual Women’s Empowerment Grant. This grant was established to encourage women to pursue training or education that will help them start or advance a career. The target of the grant is women who are: currently working and want to advance in their career through education or training; returning to the workforce; and/or seeking to change their current career path and pursue something more in line with their
interests or passions. The grant is also intended to be available to those who would not necessarily have access to scholarships or grants. For this reason, graduating high school students will not be eligible to apply for the grant.

Berger Family Dealerships Sponsors Chamber Tournament Hole in One Contest

Berger Family Dealerships Sponsors Hole in One Contest for Annual Golf Outing The 49th Annual Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing and On-Course Business Exposition will be held Thursday, August 18th at Edgewood in Drums and Berger Family Dealerships is once again, offering a chance to win prizes if a golfer hits a hole in one on select holes during the round of golf. Prizes include: a two-year lease on a brand new 2016 Buick Encore, a luxurious 4-day/ 3-night golf vacation to French Lick Resort, a TravisMathew - Head to toe signature outfit plus a $500 online shopping spree AND/OR a Set of TaylorMade Speedblade HL Irons 4-SW. The first golfer to get a hole in one on the designated holes will win one of these prizes.