The Greater Hazleton Chamber is happy to announce this month’s hybrid Red Carpet Brunch which will happen on September 29^th, 2021. Dr. Gary Lawler, Chancellor of Penn State Hazleton, will be speaking about Penn State’s Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo Esq. Debra Conway, Director of Continuing Education, William Andahazy, Entrepreneurship Educator, and Fermin Diaz, Entrepreneurship Facilitator will also be speaking at this month’s event.

The Hazleton LaunchBox is an essential tool for students to help take their start- up idea to the next level. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session at the end of his presentation. The breakfast program is sponsored by Penn State Hazleton, and will take place at The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo Esq., 13 W Broad Street, Hazleton. Please note there is parking behind the building.

The program will begin at 7:45 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m. A full breakfast will be served at the upcoming breakfast program for a $20 fee for chamber members and a $25 fee for non-chamber members. This will be the first charge for those attending via the zoom, with $5.00 for members and $10 for non- members. Please note that due to COVID restrictions, there is a limited number of in-person registrations, and NO registrations at the door will be taken. Chamber members and guests who would like to attend should contact the chamber office at 570-455-1509, ext. 101 or register online at hazletonchamber.org by Friday, September 24^th.

“We are excited to get back to the face to face sessions and the ability to network prior to the event” noted Mary Malone, President of the Hazleton Chamber. Throughout this event masks will be required, as our precaution to help everyone stay safe. The Red Carpet programs are conducted monthly by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce as a way of providing information to the local business community and offers new and expanded business networking opportunities. Those in attendance will also be introduced to the services that the event sponsor. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the business card drop for a chance to win a free breakfast.