The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is kicking off October as Chamber of Commerce Month, and in doing so, they are holding an event to recognize several long-standing members who are celebrating a special anniversary with the organization in 2018. The 4TH Annual Anniversary Membership Celebration will take place on Thursday, October 4th. In addition to the businesses being recognized, as well as their employees, the entire Chamber membership is invited to attend. During this mixer-style event, each business will be recognized during a brief program and will also receive a gift from the Chamber. Everyone will enjoy complimentary hors d' oeuvres, beer & wine.

“October’s celebration of Chamber of Commerce Month, is the perfect opportunity to recognize local businesses who are celebrating a milestone anniversary with us in 2018. These businesses are the fabric of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and we are grateful to our sponsors for providing the opportunity to recognize these members at this event.” explains Dr. Gary Lawler, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Chairman.

 

Chamber Member Businesses celebrating a special anniversary in 2018 and being recognized at this event include: 90 YEARS: Smith Floral Company; 65 YEARS: Bonin Frank J Funeral Home Inc, Globe Printing & Graphics Group, Laputka Bayless Ecker & Cohn PC; 50 YEARS: Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Keystone Job Corps Center, Silgan White Cap Americas, United Way of Greater Hazleton Inc; 45 YEARS: Leader Data Processing, The Hershey Company; 40 YEARS: Greater Hazleton Joint Sewer Authority; 30 YEARS: BDS Bearing & Drive Solutions, The Laurel Mall; 35 YEARS: Auto Glass Shop, Motor Transportation Co Inc; 25 YEARS: All Care Home Care, Alshefski Enterprises Inc, Barletta Materials & Construction, DBF Diversified Business Forms, Hampton Inn Hazleton; 20 YEARS: Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Eagle Rock Resort, Equipment Distribution Corp (EDC), PFNonwovens, John L Ravina Plumbing & Heating LLC, North Penn Realty, Polyglass USA Inc, Top of the 80's Restaurant.

The 4th Annual Anniversary Membership Celebration is being sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bemis Company Inc, Residence Inn by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn by Marriott. The event will take place on Thursday, October 4th from 5 pm to 7 pm and is being hosted by Edgewood by Sand Springs in Drums. It is free to attend, but reservations are required by registering on the Chamber’s online calendar at www.hazletonchamber.org or by contacting the Chamber at 455-1509 or . For all upcoming Chamber and community events visit their website.

Event sponsors pictured in the photo from left is: Daniel Wojciechowski, General Manager of the Hampton Inn; Melissa Lindsey General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites; Toni Ruggiero Area Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites and Residence Inn & Suites and Bob Caccese, Technical Manager, Bemis Company Inc. Missing from the photo is Katie Kemmerer, Community Affairs, NEPA Region for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.