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Business Spotlight: Lakewood Park Campground. Read our exclusive Q&A and learn more about this beautiful, family-owned destination in Schuylkill County.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Joseph Squillace, assistant teaching professor of cybersecurity at Penn State Schuylkill, has been named the 2024-25 Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Statewide Faculty Member of the Year.

Hawk Mountain Council (HMC) announces an agreement to protect much of its undeveloped camp property by placing a conservation easement on its 670-acre property located in Schuylkill County.

Fromm, a leading independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1923, announced the appointment of Chris Kline as General Manager of FrommConnect LLC, a subsidiary specializing in design, fabrication and labor-saving solutions and services for manufacturers and electrical contractors.

For the past 15 years, The White Pear has been a beacon of beauty, elegance, and creativity in Schuylkill Haven.

On Friday, January 24, 2025, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce joined the Friendship Hose Company No. 1 (Orwigsburg Fire Department) in launching their $6 million capital campaign to fund a new fire station.

Guardian Bikes, founded by Brian Riley, is dedicated to enhancing children's bicycle safety through innovative braking systems

The 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show was a fantastic showcase of Schuylkill County’s agricultural excellence, with many Chamber members participating and earning top honors!

Mar Lin, PA - Schuylkill Technology Center joined in celebration of the 10^th annual National Apprenticeship Week, which ran November 17 – 23, 2024. During this weeklong event, STC released a daily spotlight on the students enrolled in the STC Pre-Apprenticeship Program coordinated in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 743 (IBEW). National Apprenticeship Week is a collective campaign that highlights the 660,00 active apprentices. There has been a 31% increase in the number of Registered Apprentices programs nationwide. 

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize The Evans Network of Companies, a valued member of our organization, for being honored as one of the 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation by Women In Trucking (WIT).

Hydro-Extrusions North America has made a significant $100 million investment to modernize its Cressona plant, marking the next phase in its evolution.

Keystone Potato Products has been awarded the 2024 Green Plant of the Year by Food Processing Magazine. Each year, readers nominate a facility that demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable practices in food and beverage manufacturing.

Customers Bank has been recognized as the top-performing midsize bank by American Banker.

Forty-nine Barley Snyder attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 2025 edition

Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation (CCSC) is pleased to announce that Penn National Insurance has declared a 1% dividend for the ChamberChoice Business Insurance program. Members, who placed their insurance coverage with Penn National Insurance during the 2022/2023 program year and remained active policyholders as of April 30, 2024, will receive a dividend check during the month of June. 

The Masser Family of Companies (MFC) has announced a new partnership with Szawlowski Potato Farms (SWAZ), a fifth-generation farm in New England. 

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rob Jaworski, also known as "Jaws," has joined the campaign to restore the 1925 NFL championship back to the Pottsville Maroons. 

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA (September 23, 2024) – After announcing its expansion to more than 12,000 homes and businesses in other parts of Luzerne County earlier this year, Comcast today announced it is extending its fast, reliable and secure broadband network to more parts of Carbon, Luzerne, and Schuylkill Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania including additional homes and businesses in Banks, Blythe, Butler, East Norwegian, Hazle, Kline, Rush, and Schuylkill Townships as well as McAdoo, Middleport, New Philadelphia, and Tamaqua Boroughs. Construction is underway to deliver access to Xfinity and Comcast Business products, including Xfinity Internet and Mobile, and Comcast Business Internet and Mobile, with full project completion anticipated in 2026.  

Sharon, PA – Primary Health Network (PHN) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the most inspiring workplaces globally in the 2024 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list. This prestigious accolade highlights PHN’s dedication to fostering a PeopleFirst environment and positions it among leading organizations worldwide.

U.S. Light Energy (“USLE”), a distributed generation energy development company specializing in community solar and renewable energy solutions, today announced it has been named the top solar developer based in New York, and the nation’s sixth-largest developer of community solar, in annual rankings just released by Solar Power World, the premier publication covering the U.S. solar market.

Mark Minnig, Economic Development Manager at the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), has earned the prestigious Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. This significant achievement highlights Mark's dedication, expertise, ...

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Mahanoy City will be holding its Community Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Ride on one on the only passenger trains to go through the Mahanoy tunnel. Make sure to stop by for music, food, vendors, and a fun time!

New silk floral company launches to redefine elegance and beauty in everlasting floral bouquets, centerpieces and rental items.

Schuylkill County Historical Society is hosting a special Meet and Greet event with the legendary player, Ron Jaworski!

Hillside SPCA recently unveiled their newly constructed Meet & Greet Building, Clinic, and renovated Dog Kennels, which have been meticulously designed to enhance the well-being of the animals in their care. They also paid their respects to Barbara Umlauf, a beloved leader of the Hillside SPCA family.

The annual Spartan Games bring students together to compete in various athletic competitions for varying abilities. Marian Catholic and St. Joseph Center for Special Learning formed a unified team to face the competition at the 2024 Spartan Games.

[ALLENTOWN, APRIL 12, 2024] — This spring, volunteers and members of the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter will team up with community partners to install free smoke alarms for local families vulnerable to home fires during Sound the Alarm events. This effort is part of the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which has helped save at least 2,063 lives since launching in October 2014.

Hillside SPCA Hosts Open House to Showcase New Facilities Hillside SPCA will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, June 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM at 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville. This event will reveal their new Spay Neuter Clinic, Kennels, Courtyard, Welcome ...