The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Committee is holding their fourth in a series of woman’s networking luncheon programs for 2018 Tuesday, July 31st from 12 noon to 1 pm at Martin’s Restaurant located at 301 E. Broad Street in West Hazleton. The event is being sponsored by Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton and it is open for any woman to attend.

The program will begin promptly at 12 noon and will include lunch. Our guest speaker is Ting Oh, Owner and Physical Therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton. Ting will discuss hearing loss and dementia. Both hearing loss and dementia have been linked in numerous studies. He will discuss how to take positive steps to improve hearing wellness and how it can reduce the risk of dementia for yourself or a loved one.

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, September 25th; and November 27th.

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 Chamber women’s networking news, the committee is currently seeking applications for their tenth annual Women’s Empowerment Grant. Applications and cover letters are due no later than Friday, July 27th. This grant was established to encourage women to pursue training or education that will help them start or advance their 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. Candidates must reside within the service area of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, which includes anyone who resides within the Hazleton Area School District. Applications may be downloaded from the chamber website at www.hazletonchamber.org.

In addition, all women are invited to attend a Women’s Summer Mixer, which is taking place on Wednesday, July 18th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the outdoor patio at Top of the 80’s Restaurant in Hazleton. Cost to attend is $5 for Chamber members and $7 for non Chamber members.

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 to right from Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center at Hazleton, event sponsor is Kyle Neal, Kathie Oh and Mivelys Santiago. Missing from the photo is Ting Oh, event speaker.