PLEASE NOTE: The chamber office will be closed Wednesday, February 15, Friday, February 17, and Monday, February 20.
There will be no Chamber Chatters next Friday, February 17.
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2017 Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
First row from left: Rich Shupp, Ann Ostergaard, Ben Turrano, Linda Marchalk. Second row, from left: Jennifer Drake, Susan Fegley, Brittany Giannini, Larissa Verta, Mary Linkevich, Steve Seach. Not pictured: Steve Gintz, Richard Hadesty, Major Sharon Whispell, Manda Smarr, Jody Kellner, Serge Chrush, Kim Noel, Jack Kulp, and Brian Seitz.
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held their reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 5 at the chamber office to elect a new executive board and seat 7 new board members. Elected to the executive board for 2017 are Linda Marchalk as President, Ben Turrano as Vice President, Rich Shupp as Treasurer, and Ann Ostergaard as Secretary. Newly elected board members seated at the meeting are Steve Seach from The Seach Law Offices, Rich Stianche from Dn’A Bikes, Mary Linkevich from Tamaqua Borough, Larissa Verta from LCCC, Jennifer Drake from Independent Living Services, Brittany Giannini from Mauch Chunk Trust, and Steve Gintz from Revive Community Fellowship.
The newly seated members and executive board join returning board members Richard Hadesty Jr., Jack Kulp, Brian Seitz, Serge Chrush, Susan Fegley, Jodi Kellner, Kim Noel, Manda Smarr, and Major Sharon Whispell.
Chamber President, Linda Marchalk, remarked, “With a theme this year of Hearts and Heroes, the chamber is excited to partner and work together with other local organizations for the common goal of a thriving and successful community.”
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates the board members on their commitment to our community’s prosperity. The chamber organizes and helps with a variety of community events throughout the year including the Summer Concert Series at the Tamaqua Train Station, the New Year’s Eve Eagle Rise at the ABC Hi-Rise, the Annual Community Yard Sale, and the Spirit of Christmas Festival. A new Hometown Hero banner program as well as the 2017 Membership Drive are currently underway.
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CHAMBER NIGHT OUT
You are invited to join us in supporting the 5th Anniversary of the Tamaqua Community Arts Center at their celebration on February 25 from 5:00-8:30pm.
Enjoy art, music, entertainment, food, and a celebration!
5:00pm - 6:30pm Silent Auction, Tours, Pottery Wheel
6:30pm - 8:00pm Live Music in concert hall
8:00pm - 8:30pm Auction
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On April 26, 2017, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of will hold our 65th Annual Community Dinner, during which the 2017 Community Progress Report will be presented. This progress report contains information, pictures, and updates on the projects that have taken place within the entire Tamaqua Area throughout the previous year. Click on the image above to view the 2016 Community Progress Report.
This progress report is used as a marketing piece throughout the year to promote the Tamaqua area to potential investors, consumers, developers, businesses, and residents. The report is distributed to area real estate agencies, organizations, as well as the chamber’s web site.
As a vital member of our community, we are asking that you support our continuing efforts by placing an advertisement in the report. Over 200 printed copies of the report were distributed last year. The online accessibility increases the value of the report for the community and our supporters. Copies of the report are also provided to each advertiser.
The dinner also features the presentation of the annual Citizenship Award as well as Business Person of the Year. Keynote speaker to be announced.
Fill out the AD FORM ON OUR WEB SITE and return it to the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce before April 3, 2017, so that we can include your business in this valuable marketing piece.
Thank you for your continued support of these efforts to improve our community!
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UPDATES FROM HARRISBURG
Senator David Argall will provide updates on the commonwealth. Mary Linkevich, Tamaqua Borough Director of Community Development, will provide updates on the borough's CRIZ program.
Free event. Continental breakfast included.
Please RSVP to chamber@tamaqua.net or call the chamber office at 570.668.1880.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Joseph M. Plasko Citizen of the Year and 2017 Business Person of the Year. Awards will be presented at the chamber's annual dinner in April. Nominations are due by March 3 at noon.
Stop in at the chamber office during business hours for a form or follow the link below for the forms on our web site:
http://www.tamaqua.net/newsandevents/citizenandbusinesspersonnominationforms.html |
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Banner forms and payment are due by Friday, March 3.
HOMETOWN HERO BANNER PROGRAM 2017
Following the popularity of the 2013 banner program, The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new banner program for 2017. The new Hometown Heroes program is intended to honor any local hometown hero who has provided beneficial service to the Tamaqua area. These heroes may include first responders, organization volunteers, civic leaders, active military, veterans, and may be living or deceased.
There was a waiting list from the 2013 banner program, and those people are being contacted first. The remaining banners will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Anyone who currently has a banner on display, please contact the chamber to let us know if you'd like to keep the banner when it is taken down. We are also looking into the possibility of displaying those banners in local buildings for anyone who does not wish to keep their banner.
Please see the chamber's web site for more information:
http://tamaqua.net/newsandevents/bannerprogram.html
JOIN THE CHAMBER!
Memberships are open to individuals and businesses. Individual membership is $50, business memberships start at $75. For a list of benefits and more information, follow this link to our web site: Membership Information.
You can find an application at this link as well: 2017 Membership Application or contact us at chamber@tamaqua.net for a new membership packet.
Renew or join the chamber before April 1 to be included in the membership directory.
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Join the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce at the 65th Annual Community Dinner for the presentation of the 2017 Joseph M. Plasko Citizenship Award and 2017 Business Person of the Year Award. Wednesday, April 26 at 5:30 at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville. Keynote speaker to be announced. Pricing and more details to be announced.
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