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April eBlast, Business Funding Webinar, New Chamber Members

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April 2015 Chamber eBlast

Chamber E-Blast is a promotional program of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber.

It is an affordable way to reach a targeted business audience!

If you would like to be included in a future Chamber eBlast, please contact

John.Dawe@wilkes-barre.org or Tim.Robinson@wilkes-barre.org.


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TUESDAY, APRIL 21st – 10 – 11 a.m.

GREATER WILKES-BARRE CHAMBER

PUBLIC FUNDING SERIES: State Funding Opportunities

Mandy Book & Brian Eckert from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) will join the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber’s Joseph Boylan,

VP of Economic Development, for a live webinar to discuss state funding opportunities for the Multimodal Transportation Fund & Act 13 Programs.

Also, learn how the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber can

HELP WRITE & SUBMIT your grant applications with our new

GRANT PROCUREMENT SERVICES available to all chamber members!

WEBINAR COST: FREE Open to the Public 

ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

http://tinyurl.com/PAGrants



Send In Your Nominations Today

for the 2015 ATHENA Award!

The Deadline for applications is April 15, 2015!
 
This honor is presented to one who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in his/her business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and most especially, has generously assisted women in attaining their full potential.

Please submit nominations to:

GWB Chamber ATHENA Nomination

Two Public Square; Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

via e-mail to: awardsprogram@wilkes-barre.org with subject line ATHENA.

Special Thanks to Award Presenting Sponsor

Riggs Asset Management 

and Media Partner The Citizens’ Voice.


Employment Expo 2015
Employment Expo

readingdayGreater Wilkes-Barre Chamber’s

19th Annual Community Reading Day

Co-Sponsored by the

Greater Pittston Chamber of CommerceThursday, April 25, 2015

9:15 – 10 a.m.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Community Reading Day helps to promote literacy and encourage life-long reading and imagination with our next generation. The future of Northeastern Pennsylvania is dependent on the children in our schools today. We, as the business community, can become involved in helping to shape their creativity and potential.

You will be provided with a book and a pre-assigned school prior to the event.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FLYER


Looking for the perfect space and location for your business?

Harrold’s Pharmacy can help! 

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We have space available that is ideal for a

doctor’s office, deli, veterinarian, dentist, or physical therapist.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN EXAMPLE FLOOR PLAN

Contact Harrold’s Pharmacy for Information

250 Old River Road

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

(570) 822-5794

www.HarroldsPharmacy.com


A SMART SOLUTION TO LOWER AR

TransWorld System

Profit recovery by Transworld Systems in Old Forge provides better tools for recovering bad debt and accounts receivable.

For more information on how to improve your cash flow,

contact Judy Tutino 570-451-1828 or judy.tutino@transworldsystems.com.

  Judy Tutino, Business & Medical Specialist  Transworld Systems Inc.

web.transworldsystems.com/jtutino 170 Third St., Old Forge, Pa.18518


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LANDMARK BANK

MORTGAGE SERVICES

A DIVISION OF LANDMARK COMMUNITY BANK

 

LET US HELP YOU BUY, BUILD OR RE-FINANCE!DON’T WASTE TIME SHOPPING FOR RATES!

LET LANDMARK FIND THE BEST DEAL FOR YOU!

 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ellen Leighton eleighton@lcbbank.com or 570-602-4665

 

Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender

DVSC
Domestic Violence Service Center
8th Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, May 8, 2015

Join us for a day of Golf to support

Domestic Violence Service Center

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Proceeds from the tournament will benefit DVSC’s programs and services to further enhance safety for battered women and children in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.

For more information on event sponsorship, playing golf or supporting our event, please contact

Denise at 570.823.6799 ext. 221 or email: ddriscoll@dvsclc.org.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FLYER!


LCCCGolf

2015 LCCC Alumni Golf Tournament

Monday, May 18NOON Shot-Gun Start

Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club

Mountain Top

Captain and Crew Format

$100 Per Golfer

$50 Dinner Only

Registration at 11 a.m.
Includes: Golf, Lunch and Refreshments, Registration Gift,

Cart with GPS, Buffett Dinner at 5 p.m.

and Flight Winners (Mens, Womens, Mixed)

Also plenty of Raffles and Great Prizes!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISRATION

& SPONSORSHIPS FLYER

OR CALL 570-740-0734


EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

Furnished Corporate Housing

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East Mountain Apartments is introducing a limited number of Corporate apartments,

fully furnished, equipped and ready for occupancy.Included are all utilities, Cable TV, High Speed Internet,

phone service, linens, kitchen supplies and more!

Settle in and be comfortable from the first moment of an extended stay.

24-hour Fitness Center, Swim Club and Social Activities at the Community Building.

One and Two Bedrooms start at $62.00/day* 

*Minimum stay requiredCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FLYER

East Mountain Apartments (570) 822-4444www.eastmountainapt.comEMA@TheManorGroup.com

680 Wildflower Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1, After Hours by Appointment


SAVE THE DATE!

THE SALVATION ARMY

2015 COMMUNITY AWARDS DINNER

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Honoring

Greg Collins with the Community Services Award

Northeast Pennsylvania Area President, Community Banking, Wells Fargo Bank

and

Bobbie Steever with the OTHERS award

Executive Director-Community Services for TFP Limited

WHEN:  Thursday, May 21, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Genetti’s, 77 E Market Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18701

Several Sponsorship Levels available!

For more information call

Lt. Sharon Tressler @ 570-824-8741 (ext 100)

or e-mail Sharon.Tressler@USE.SalvationArmy.org


FLASHBACK FOR THE FUTURE

A Leadership Wilkes-Barre Project

to benefit the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic

and the Toy and Book Closet in PittstonSaturday, April 11th

Seton Catholic High School Gymnasium

37 Williams Street, Pittston PA

7:00pm to 10:00pm

Music provided by SIX DRINK MINIMUM

Re-live your high school days and join us for a fun night

of dancing, food, drinks, and raffle prizes!

$20 pre-sale tickets; $25 night of the event 

Ticket includes food, drinks and amazing entertainment!

This is a 21 and over event.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER
For tickets:

Call 570-406-3382 or email TeamPositivePrescription@gmail.com
Please bring a new school supply to help us

stock up the Toy and Book Closet!!!!


 

The YMCA Greater Wilkes-Barre YMCA

SPRING FLING

party with a purpose!

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Rodano’s Downtown Wilkes-BarreMusic, Drink Specials, Auction Items!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FLYER

LEARN MORE, CLICK HERE (Facebook Event)

HAVE KIDS?

Register them for “Kids Night Out”

 DURING THE ADULTS EVENT!

Program will include games, crafts, swimming and a snack!

Register ONLINE or call 570-970-5011


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2015 Distinguished Citizens Award

Honoring Dominick DeNaples

& Pat O’Connor and the O’Connor Family

Presented by the Boy Scouts of America

Northeastern Pennsylvania Council

WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Genetti’s in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

REGISTER BY CALLING: 570-207-1227


WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Give them a call or stop by, say ‘Hi!’ and welcome them to The Chamber!

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Auntie Anne’s and Planet SmoothiePlanet-Smoothie
Wyoming Valley Mall and Wilkes Barre Walmart

Want to hold a meeting that everyone will remember?Don’t serve the same old donut and bagel meeting faire.Call Auntie Anne’s/Planet Smoothie to cater your next event with our made from scratch, baked fresh pretzels or over 30 varieties of our real fruit smoothies!

Your taste buds won’t be disappointed.


 PICT0297 Beck Packaging Corporation

Allentown
Beck Packaging Corporation is an Allentown-based distributor of packaging supplies and equipment that is celebrating its 45th anniversary. The Greater Wilkes-Barre regional contact person is Kirk Harbrecht and he can be reached at 610-704-5139 or kharb@beckpack.com

The Taylor Blanding Association

Wilkes-BarreA non-profit organization to help children that have suffered a loss of a parent.Providing guidance, assistance, and activities for grieving children in need.To learn more, click here or contact Sheina Mackey at (570) 846-7314.