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 2019. The 5TH Annual Anniversary Membership Celebration will take place on Thursday, October 3rd. 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 and beverages.

“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 2019. 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 2019 and being recognized at this event include: 90 YEARS: Tunnessen's Inc.; 75 YEARS: Farmers Dair dba Clover Farms and Thoren Industries Inc; 65 YEARS: Central Air Freight; 55 YEARS: Hazleton City Authority, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Jimmy's Quick Lunch, Quality Beverage Distributors and Service Electric Cablevision Inc; 50 YEARS: Billig-Helmes Insurance; 45 YEARS: Rowlands Sales Co Inc; 40 YEARS: Hazleton Public Transit; 35 YEARS: Arc Electric, Century 21 Select Group, Fierro Funeral Home, Greater Hazleton Ministerial Association, Hazleton Art League and Lackawanna College Hazleton Center; 30 YEARS: AC&R Services Inc, TransContinental Packaging, EAM Mosca Corporation, F&L Doors Inc, Hazleton Area School District, Luzerne Medical Inc, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, Valley Country Club; 25 YEARS: Earley-Polli Agency Inc, HawkMtn Labs Inc, Immanuel Christian School, Kubishin & Ator PC, Manpower, Sister Cities Association of Hazleton Inc, SSPTV Sam-Son Productions; 20 YEARS: Builders Direct, CEO Commission on Economic Opportunity, Champion Builders, Community Bank NA, Eagle Rock Real Estate Company, Frankie's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Karchner Logistics, Providence Place Senior Living, vanHoekelen Greenhouses Inc and West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital.

The 5th Annual Anniversary Membership Celebration is being sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The event will take place on Thursday, October 3rd from 5 pm to 7 pm and is being hosted by Sand Springs Country Club 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.