The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their second in a series of woman’s networking luncheon programs for 2017 Tuesday, March 28th from 12 noon to 1 pm at Damon’s Sports Bar & Grill in Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Lawn Specialties and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include a buffet style lunch. Our guest speaker is Cindy Milan-Ortiz from Woodforest National Bank and she will be presenting on The Difference Between a Manager and Leader and How to Keep Your Team Motivated.

Dooprize drawings including, a free lunch for the next program and the opportunity to give an introduction of your business at the event will be drawn. Women are encouraged to bring along promotional items, such as business cards, brochures, giveaways, etc. to display on our business resource table.

Additional bi-monthly luncheon programs for the remainder of the year have been set for Tuesdays, May 23rd; July 25th, September 26th; and November 28th.

The cost to attend the luncheon program is $18.00 for Chamber members and $25.00 for non Chamber members and the fee will be collected at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Empowerment Grant Fund. Reservations are required by registering online, contacting Julie at the Chamber office at 455-1509, or emailing .

In other women’s networking news, The 11th Annual Ladies Night Out event, which is also open for any women in the Greater Hazleton area to attend will take place on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Capriotti’s in McAdoo. The theme is an evening of networking, relaxation, shopping & self-indulgence for ALL women from throughout Greater Hazleton! An expo will featuring over 25 businesses geared toward women will be offering information, cash & carry items, sampling of services, demonstrations, giveaways, coupons & more!

For more details on any women’s networking events, as well as all upcoming Chamber and community events, visit the Chamber’ online calendar at hazletonchamber.org or contact Leann at the Chamber, 570.455.1509 or .

PICTURED IN THE PHOTO from left is Patrick Wawrzeniak from Woodforest National Bank; Cindy Milan-Ortiz from Woodforest National Bank and guest speaker; Nina Bonus, Fred Grant and Anne Frey from Lawn Specialties, event sponsor. Nina and Anne are also part of the Chamber Women’s Luncheon Committee.