Business and Buyers' Guide 2010Download a copy of the 2010 Business and Buyers' Guide; learn about Chamber programs and services and quality of life in the greater Scranton area. Also, access a complete listing of Chamber members, alphabetically or by industry. [Click here!][1]
[1]: http://scrantonchamber.com/sa_bb_guide.php Put YOUR BUSINESS in the Spotlight!Do you know of a small business that should be recognized for contributing to the local community? Nominate them for a Small Business Spotlight award today! Eligible applicants must: • be a current member of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, in good standing • show a strong dedication to giving back to our local community • be in business… Read More
| | Business Basics Forest City
| | Date: | Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Honesdale National Bank, Forest City Branch | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Economic Outlook Breakfast
| | Date: | Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:00 AM | | Location: | The event will be held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue , Scranton. | | Cost: | Member Cost: $20.00 Non-Member Cost: $25.00 |
| | Social Media- Become an Expert
| | Date: | Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Social Media -- Become an Expert will be held at McCann School of Business and Technology's computer lab, 2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. | | Cost: | Member Cost: $50.00 Non-Member Cost: $50.00 |
| | Business Basics Hallstead
| | Date: | Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:00 AM | | Location: | Peoples National Bank, Hallstead | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Business Basics Hamlin
| | Date: | Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Honesdale National Bank, Hamlin Branch | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Ladies Night
| | Date: | Wed Apr 7, 2010 5:00 PM | | Location: | This event will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA and is $30 for Chamber members/$50 non-members. | | Cost: | Member Cost: $30.00 Non-Member Cost: $50.00 |
| | Marketing 101 Hawley
| | Date: | Thu Apr 8, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Honesdale National Bank, Lake Wallenpaupack Branch | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Marketing 101 Honesdale
| | Date: | Thu Apr 8, 2010 1:00 PM | | Location: | Honesdale National Bank, Honesdale Headquarters | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Marketing 101 Scranton
| | Date: | Fri Apr 9, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Marketing 101 will be offered on Friday, April 9 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Night at the Races
| | Date: | Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:00 PM | | Location: | Lackawanna College
Vine St., Scranton | | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | Dale Carnegie Seminar
| | Date: | Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:00 AM | | Location: | The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. | | Cost: | Member Cost: $99.00 Non-Member Cost: $99.00 |
| | Business Basics Mount Pocono
| | Date: | Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:00 AM | | Location: | Coolbaugh Township Building, 5550 Memorial Boulevard, Tobyhanna
| | Cost: | Member Cost: $10.00 Non-Member Cost: $10.00 |
| | | | Dont Bring it to Work
| | Date: | Tue May 4, 2010 8:00 AM | | Location: | Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton | | Cost: | Member Cost: $20.00 Non-Member Cost: $25.00 |
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Art Exhibit: Ashcan Humanists, John Sloan and Jerome Myers Date: Fri Feb 5, 2010 - Fri Mar 12, 2010 Time: 12:00PM Location: Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, University of Scranton Description: Free exhibit during gallery hours. | 8th Annual Business Plan Competition Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 - Sun Apr 18, 2010 Time: AM Location: Description: The Great Valley Technology Alliance (GVTA) is finalizing plans for its 8th Annual Business Plan Competition. Students from the area's fifteen colleges and universities, along with non-collegiate teams are eligible to win $125,000 in cash and in-kind business services to launch their tech-based company, all while gaining valuable insight into… | Alternative and Clean Energy Technology Development and Commercialization Initiative Date: Wed Mar 3, 2010 - Mon Apr 5, 2010 Time: 8:00AM Location: Description: Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA will be accepting applications for the "Alternative and Clean Energy Technology Development and Commercialization Initiative". Grants up to $50,000 will be distributed to technology-based companies in Pennsylvania with fewer than 500 employees. Projects must be related to alternative/clean energy technology. The grant must go… | Increasing Sales Through Networking Date: Thu Mar 11, 2010 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30 Location: 1149 Dolphin Plaza, Route 315, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 Description: Time Masters presents Increasing Sales Through Networking. Are you satisfied with your networking results? Are you maintaining a successful network? This two-hour workshop will focus on: Why should you NETWORK? Developing a positive ATTITUDE for networking PREPARING for networking events Tips for SUCCESSFUL networking Networking ETIQUETTE MAINTAINING your network. Space… | Winning at Sales Date: Thu Mar 18, 2010 Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Location: 1149 Dolphin Plaza, Route 315, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 Description: Time Masters presents Winning at Sales. Are your sales activities generating the anticipated results? Are you reaching the decision makers and understanding their needs? This two-hour workshop will focus on: Creating a sales ATTITUDE PROSPECTING those who want to Buy your products and services IDENTIFYING and understanding the Buying/Selling process… | WILD ABOUT ART Classes for Kids Date: Thu Mar 18, 2010 - Thu Apr 22, 2010 Time: 3:30PM Location: Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly PA 18471 Description: The Comm will host two six-week drawing/painting classes with instructor Barry Singer. Classes will be held Thursday afternoons beginning March 18 in the Scout Room at the Comm. The first class each Thursday, for young artists ages 8 to 13, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. The second… | Calligraphy Meeting Date: Fri Mar 19, 2010 Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM Location: Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Description: The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold a meeting on Friday, March 19, 2010 7:30pm at Marywood University, Shields Center for Visual Arts Room 225. We will be discussing our latest challenge of designed envelopes and having a show and tell. Please call (570) 542-5416 for details. Refreshments served.… | Ethics in Governance Date: Sat Mar 20, 2010 Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM Location: Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, 100 Adams Avenue, Scranton Description: The Pennsylvania Family Coalition, in partnership with local leaders, will host a forum on Ethics in Governance, featuring Hon. Sam Rohrer, Candidate for Governor, Commissioner Steven Urban, Candidate for Lt. Governor, and Dr. David Madeira, Candidate for U.S.Congress 10th District. Mary Ann LaPorta, Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center,… | Book signing by Nancy Mess Date: Sun Mar 21, 2010 Time: 2:00PM Location: The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton Description: Book signing by Nancy Mess, author of Men, Wind, and Courage, A Pioneer Aviation Story of O. E. Williams and His Associates. | Junior Achievement VIP Tour Date: Thu Mar 25, 2010 Time: 11:30AM Location: JA Mericle Family Center for Enterprise Education, 1122 Oak Street, Pittston Township, PA Description: Join Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a VIP Tour of the JA Mericle Family Center for Enterprise Education. Local students will be participating in the JA BizTown program, and you will have an opportunity to see how our area students are preparing for their future in this exciting educational… | Conservation Banquet Date: Sat Mar 27, 2010 Time: 6PM Location: Amadeo's Restaurant, Old Forge Description: Banquet, Auction and Raffles for Wildlife Art, Wildlife Photography, Celebrity Artifacts, Outdoor Gear, and Fishing Equipment. Proceeds benefit River and Stream conservation projects and Youth Education. | A Night at the Theater Date: Sat Mar 27, 2010 Time: 7:00PM Location: Electric Theater Company, 326 Spruce Street, Scranton Description: In conjunction with the Electric Theater Company, the Lackawanna Historical Society is pleased to announce an exciting benefit: A Night at the Theater, for "Lawnchairs" by Nancy Hasty. A dark comedy and World Premiere Winner of the Jerry Kaufman Award for Best Play of 2009. Pre-performance cocktail party at 7… | Open House Introduces New Bayada Nurses Pediatric Home Care Specialists Office Date: Wed Mar 31, 2010 Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM Location: Bayada Nurses office 233 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit PA 18411 Description: Bayada Nurses will host an open house and ribbon cutting to introduce the benefits of pediatric home care to the community, local health care professionals, and referral sources. The event will include light refreshments and a door prize. Bayada Nurses provides a broad range of family-centered services for children from… | Corporate Recruitment Event Date: Wed Apr 7, 2010 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00 Location: JJ Bridjes, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit Description: The Light The Night Walk is an evening community event that celebrates and commemorates lives touched by cancer. This community event provides corporations the ability to demonstrate support of life-saving cancer research. During the event you will hear details about how the funds raised by the Walk will help this… | Town Hall Meeting Date: Thu Apr 8, 2010 Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Room 220 Description: We encourage Nurses and Nursing Students to share current legislative priorities and practice concerns. Featured speakers from the Health & Human Services Committee include Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Rep. Ken Smith (D-112). | 6th Annual Civil War Ball Date: Sat Apr 10, 2010 Time: 7PM Location: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton Description: Join the Lackawanna Historical Society for an evening of dancing to authentic period band "Spare Parts". Civil war or formal attire appreciated but not required. Cost $35/person, $60/couple, $7/spectator only. Cash bar and light refreshments. For details and reservations visit www.ScrantonCivilWarDay.com. | Night at the Races Date: Sat Apr 10, 2010 Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton Description: Who needs to go to the track, when the track can come to you? The fun and excitement of thoroughbred horse racing is now in downtown Scranton. See the parade to the post, the loading at the start gate, the heart pounding action of the opening of the gate- and… | Victorian Lady Undressed Date: Sun Apr 11, 2010 Time: 1PM Location: Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton Description: Have you ever wondered what ladies in the 19th century wore? What made up a fashionable woman’s wardrobe? How did the new working girl of the 19th century dress? What did they wear underneath it all to get that look? Come see “The Victorian Woman Undressed” and find out! We'll… | Job Fair 2010 Date: Tue Apr 13, 2010 Time: 10:00AM Location: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes Barre PA 18702 Description: Skills in Scranton Business Education Partnership will be joined by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Pittston Chamber, the Lackawanna and Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Boards and Times Shamrock as sponsors of this annual event. The Job Fair began in 1990 and… | Renewable Energy Solutions Date: Thu Apr 15, 2010 Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM Location: The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Building, 27 Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407 Description: This event will review wind and solar renewable energy solutions and other energy savings devices for residential or businesses. | Experience the Back Mountain - 2010 Date: Thu Apr 22, 2010 Time: 1:00PM Location: Misericordia University, Dallas PA Description: Mark your calendars to Experience the Back Mountain in 2010! Event will be free and open to the public. Additional information to follow. | Kiwanis Club Annual Community Roast Date: Thu Apr 22, 2010 Time: 6:00PM Location: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Description: The Kiwanis Club of Scranton will hold their annual community roast on April 22. This year's guests of honor will be Dr. Jim and Mary Lou Burne. Further details to follow. | Keystone College Chef's Table Restaurant Night of Excellence Dinner Date: Fri Apr 23, 2010 Time: 6:30PM Location: Keystone College Chef's Table Restaurant, Evans Hall, Hibbard Campus Center Description: Cuisine from the Modern Masters, a five-course meal featuring specialty dishes from the culinary masters of the new millennium. The dinner will highlight the skills, knowledge and talent of Keystone College's sophomore Culinary Arts students. Cost is $40 per person and reservations can be made by phone or email (email… | The 29th Annual Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law & Humanities Date: Sun Apr 25, 2010 Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM Location: F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Description: Best-selling co-author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson will be the featured speaker for Wilkes University’s Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities on April 25 at the F.M. Kirby Center. Mr. Mortenson will deliver the lecture “Promoting Peace Through Education” at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the… | Leadership Lackawanna Alumni Mixer Date: Thu May 13, 2010 Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM Location: TBA Description: Alumni of the Leadership Lackawanna program are encouraged to join us for a happy hour reunion! Enjoy drinks, food, live music, networking with old classmates and door prizes! | JA NEPA's 23rd Annual Business Hall of Fame Date: Wed May 26, 2010 Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM Location: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Description: Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania is proud to be honoring four local business people at our 23rd Annual Business Hall of Fame dinner on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre. The 2010 honorees are: Frank H. Bevevino – Retired from U.S. Foodservice George Hayden,… | 142nd Annual Dinner Date: Wed Jun 2, 2010 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 Time: 5:30PM Location: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Description: The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its 142nd Annual Dinner featuring a keynote address by Greg Gumbel. This event will be held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. The cost is $60 per person. This event is for Chamber members only. Deadline to register… | Lackawanna Pro Bono's 4th Annual Golf Tournament Date: Mon Jun 7, 2010 Time: 12:00PM Location: Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, 260 Country Club Drive, Mountaintop PA 18707 Description: HOLD THE DATE!! Monday, June 7, Lackawanna Pro Bono's 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountaintop. Shotgun start at 12:00 Noon. Proceeds to benefit Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. Please support this event by participating in the tournament as a golfer and/or as a sponsor. More… |
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