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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.

The shotgun start, sell-out, tournament annually attracts scores of golfers from throughout the Hazleton Area business community.

Hazleton Auto Trade Association to Sponsor Chamber Downtown Hazleton Classic Car Cruise-In

Cruise 2016 sponsor The 2016 Downtown Hazleton Classic Car Cruise-In will take place in Downtown Hazleton on Friday, August 5th (rain date August 12th) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Cruise-In, coordinated by the Downtown Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored by Hazleton Auto Trade Association. “The Hazleton Auto Trade Association is excited to partner with the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce for this year’s car cruise” stated Matt DePrimo of Barber Ford, president of the association. “Together the association members have had over 240 years of membership with the chamber. We understand the importance of a strong chamber in our community and look forward to the opportunity to bring a family friendly event that also represents a chance for us to showcase our individual businesses. We hope to see you all for a fun summer evening.”

On Cruise night, the classic vehicles enter at Church and Chestnut Streets (by the former Blue Comet Diner), make a left onto Laurel Street and then continue to Broad Street where they will immediately park between Cedar and Church Streets and will be available to the public for viewing until 9 p.m. Dash Plaques, compliments of Lehigh Tire Company, will be presented to the first 100 vehicles as well as goodie bags, donated by local businesses.