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<p><em>Bezick, 34, is vice president of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce.</em></p><p>1. I started my career in sports marketing, and I went to college at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. While I was getting my business degree there, I had the opportunity to work with the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers for two years as an intern. I moved back home to NEPA after college and landed a position at our now-Mohegan Sun Arena, where I worked for two years. Both were great experiences, and I&#8217;m still a big NBA fan.</p><p>2. One of my biggest passions is event planning. I love how creating a dynamic event can bring people together. I utilize this passion in my career at the chamber by bringing the community together for the events and programs we offer to our members. I have been a certified event planner and designer for eight years and had the opportunity a few years ago to travel with celebrity event planner David Tutera and event designer Preston Bailey, and I learned firsthand what it takes to make an event exceptional.</p><p>3. I wanted to be a Rockette when I was growing up. I took dance for 10 years and fell in love with the idea of being one after a family trip to New York City while visiting Radio City Music Hall. I practiced my high kicks hard, and after growing to only 5-foot-3, I realized I would never make the height requirement (between 5-6 and 5-10 1/2). I&#8217;m extremely happy with how my career has turned out, but seeing the Rockettes in the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day parade always gets me thinking.</p><p>4. One of my favorite quotes is &#8220;Be the change you wish to see in the world&#8221; by Mahatma Gandhi. Some people ask where my energy comes from for all of the projects and efforts I am involved with, and I credit my hard-working parents. They were small-business owners, and I can remember them working hard every day to ensure the success of their business while also raising a family and doing a great job at both.</p><p>5. I love to ski. I grew up in White Haven, which is close to some great ski resorts, and my parents introduced my sister and me to the sport at a young age. Snow days were always a fun time for us because it meant a day at Jack Frost or Big Bolder. We still go to this day, and it really makes winter enjoyable. A big snowstorm means great conditions, so I&#8217;m a fan of a blizzard now and then.</p><p>6. While I am a snow fan and love to ski, I also am a huge beach lover. My favorite time of the year is vacation with my entire family in the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Any body of water, whether it&#8217;s a lake, pool or river, instantly relaxes me, but there is nothing like being on the beach and in the ocean to unwind and recharge.</p><p>7. I am a huge animal lover. I have had pets my entire life, the most recent one an adopted plott hound from North Carolina named Layla. She has boundless energy, a tennis ball obsession that never quits, and most importantly, unconditional love. I have always been an advocate for adopting animals and probably would have 30 if I had the space.</p><p>8. My chamber team inspires me every day. They are young, full of energy and have great ideas, and they motivate me to never settle for mediocrity. I can&#8217;t wait to see what we accomplish as a team next. 2018, look out!</p><p>9. I enjoy interior design. My home as well as my office is a reflection of my personality. I love helping family and friends design spaces, whether it&#8217;s a business, nursery or living room. I also tend to go all out for holidays, so as I write this, I am planning my Christmas d&#233;cor, which is my favorite holiday to decorate for by far.</p><p>10. I am a huge NEPA fan. After moving away for four years and being pretty set on not coming back, I am so glad I did. I have seen so many positive changes and consider myself extremely lucky to be on the forefront of this area&#8217;s revitalization. I am very proud of our area and look forward to its continued progress.</p><p style="text-align: right;">&#8212; <em>Written for timesleader.com</em></p><style>
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Lindsay Bezick, Wilkes-Barre Chamber: 10 things you might not know about me