The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is holding their second woman in business luncheon program for 2024 on Tuesday, March 26^TH from 12 noon to 1 pm at Damon’s Restaurant on Route 93 Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Silver Pines Treatment Center and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker will be Bill Stegura, CRS, CFRS, Peer Recovery Specialist from Recovery Friendly Workplace – PA. He will present, What is the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative & How It Improves Community, Businesses & Employees. Attendees will learn how this initiative is designed to help employers of ALL TYPES become more supportive of employees who are seeking recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The RFW initiative is completely free to employers and can save thousands in costs each year, which is money that can be reinvested back into the community.

Everyone will enjoy lunch, a 50/50 raffle and doorprize drawings. Attendees are encouraged to bring your business cards, brochures, coupons or giveaways to share on our "Business Resource Table".

Additional luncheon programs for the remainder of the year have been set for Tuesdays, May 21^st; July 30^th, September 24^th; and November 19^th.

The cost to attend the luncheon program is $25.00 for Chamber members and $35.00 for non-Chamber members. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Empowerment Grant Fund. Reservations are required by registering online, contacting the Chamber office at 455-1509, or emailing .

In other Chamber Women in Business news, the 17^th Annual Ladies Night Out event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 17^th at The Pines Restaurant in Downtown Hazleton. The event is an evening of networking, relaxation, shopping and self-indulgence. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations, since the first 48 reservations receive a complimentary beverage. In addition, limited vendor space is available. Contact Leann at the Chamber or register online.

Pictured from left is Kim McNulty, Chamber Chair from MMI Preparatory School; Shana Stefanick Silver Pines Treatment Center, event sponsor and Heather Nunemacher, Chamber Women In Business Committee member from Mid Penn Bank.