Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce - Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

Luzerne County Acting Manager Brian Swetz to Speak at April 20 Red Carpet Breakfast

The Greater Hazleton Chamber is pleased to present the next Red Carpet Breakfast for 2023 on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Mr. Brian Swetz , the acting county manager for Luzerne County will update the business community on things happenings in our immediate area as well as impacting the County as a whole. Mr. Swetz has been with the County for ten years and was the Budget and Finance Division Head before assuming the role of acting county manager last November. 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 Tom’s Kitchen , 656 State Route 93 located in Sugarloaf. 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 breakfast 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 by Monday, April 17^th.

Local Boroughs, Municipalities, Townships & City Assist in "Great Pennsylvania Cleanup"

In an effort to recognize the community service activities of volunteers in the upcoming Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, our local boroughts, municipalities, township and city will continue to support the cleanup efforts throughout Greater Hazleton which will take place on Saturday, April 22^nd.

According to Leann Fallabel, Vice President of Marketing for the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and cleanup coordinator, "without their support, the cleanup efforts would not be able to be done on such a large scale. Our group is one of the largest cleanup efforts in the state of Pennsylvania and everyone involved is to be recognized."

Collaborative Community Effort, Hazleton Speaks, launches Community-wide Survey

The first stage of the Greater Hazleton Area’s multi-municipal comprehensive plan has officially begun with the launch of its community-wide survey. Upon its completion, this comprehensive plan will become a blueprint for the community’s future with recommended actions relevant to the current and future needs of the Greater Hazleton community.

Chamber Announces New Board Members

Each year the Greater Hazleton Board of Directors nominates a class five volunteers who represent the chamber membership to serve a 3-year term to the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

The nominating committee, lead by immediate past Board Chair, Attorney Stephen Seach is happy to announce this year’s slate:

Mr. Greg Pavlick - Barry Isett & Associates – 2nd 3 year term

Mr. John J. Dornman - Community Bank - 2nd – 3 year term

Dr. Elizabeth Wright - Penn State Hazleton – 1st 3 year term

Mr. Rob Miller - Giant Food Stores 1st 3 year term

Ms. Tina Grenkevich – Blue/Cross of NEPA/Highmark Blue Cross – 1st 3 year

Please Mark your calendars now and join us for the annual meeting on May 18th. We will be celebrating the work of the Chamber throughout the past year, recognizing the contribution of outgoing Board members and welcoming new board members. Come celebrate with us!