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PITTSTON &#8212; In June of 2020, the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 100 years of service to the Greater Pittston Business Community.Incorporated on June 26, 1920, the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce was created by a group of gentlemen who understood the importance of businesses working together to strengthen a community.To celebrate this exciting milestone, an event committee is planning a Roaring 20&#8217;s themed party to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the airplane hangar owned and operated by Aviation Technologies at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.Save the date for an exciting evening of great food &#8212; prepared by several of our favorite Greater Pittston restaurants &#8212; live music and entertainment, plus you can take home a souvenir memory book filled with the history of the Chamber and its members.If you would like to be a part of planning this exciting event, or would like to have your business included in the memory book, please contact us at 570-655-1424, or info@pittstonchamber.org. Information regarding sponsorship opportunities, ticket prices and more event details will be released shortly. Follow us on Facebook for updates.Who is the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce? Why should my business be a member of the Chamber?The early yearsThe gentlemen who created the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce stated as part of its original purpose, the desire for businesses to work together to advance the financial, industrial and professional interests of the City of Pittston and surrounding communities, by promoting integrity and good faith; just and equitable principles; and to discover and correct abuses.In essence, if we work together, treat each other well, and hold each other accountable, we can all succeed. With the passing of 100 years, as we look forward to 100 more, we can all agree these gentlemen were on to something.More recentlyAs time passed and the organization grew, the Chamber played a critical role in the industrial development of Greater Pittston.Initiated by Board President Vincent T. O&#8217;Hara &#8212; for which O&#8217;Hara Industrial Park in Pittston Township is named &#8212; then sparked by the dynamic energy of John &#8220;Jack&#8221; Grimes, Executive Vice President, the Chamber built the infrastructure for Grimes, Quackenbush, O&#8217;Hara and Duryea industrial parks.The culmination of this investment not only put Greater Pittston on the map, but also helped position us to be the highly desirable destination for business entities that we are today.The next century planAs the Next Century of Service approaches, the Chamber will focus on Member Services, Small Business, Workforce Development and our Women&#8217;s Network.Expect to see more, tangible member benefits, like education and advocacy events, member discounts, and a greater focus on member-to-member referrals.Join us for our Small Business Spotlights and Women&#8217;s Network Events to experience first-hand the inviting business cultureWorkforce Development continues to be a topic of conversation for all businesses; new and old; big and small alike. We will continue to encourage dialog between employers and the workforce, supporting educational programming and developing training programs for both our current and future employees.The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce engages about 425 members and serves the Greater Pittston Area which includes 13 different municipalities and two school districts, Pittston Area and Wyoming Area.These municipalities cover approximately 64 square miles and have a combined population of just under 50,000 people.To join the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, visit http://www.pittstonchamber.org/member/newmemberapp/ to complete the online application or call the office at (570)655-1424.Greater Pittston Chamberof Commerce Past Presidents1920-1922 Frank L. Coursen1922-1923 Charles F. Donnelly1923-1927 B. A. Chilson1927-1928 William F. Gilroy1928-1929 John A. Weiser1929-1930 James Langan1930-1932 Atty. William Hall1932-1933 James Moffatt1933-1934 Charles Berry1934-1939 Atty. William H. Gillespie1939-1941 R. Nelson Myers1941-1945 Peter A. Garrity1945-1948 Ben M. Hyman1948-1949 John G. Huntley1949-1951 William P. Bonser1951-1953 Vincent T. O&#8217;Hara1953-1954 Richard B. Shideler1954-1956 Dr. Michael Murphy1956-1958 Glenn Stauffer1958-1960 William F. Medico1960-1962 Joseph Schiffman1962-1964 Donald Allan1964-1966 Fred A. Ramage1966-1968 Atty. Thomas Burke1968-1970 Willard M. Hunter1970-1972 Paul E. Cadden1972-1974 Floyd Evans1974-1976 Joseph A. Quinn1976-1978 Frank J. Barbera1978-1980 Paul E. Cadden1980-1982 Atty. Thomas F. Burke Jr.1982-1984 Harry G. Schmaltz1984-1986 Albert B. Melone Jr.1986-1988 Thomas J. Reilly1988-1990 Leonard Insalaco1990-1992 Paul A. Clapps1992-1994 Stephen P. Krenitsky1994-1996 Michael Kaminski1996-1998 Patrick Judge1998-2000 Thomas P. Cooney2000-2002 Peter Danchak2002-2004 Thomas Amico2004-2006 Thomas J. Melone, CPA2006-2008 Maureen Mangan Mills2008-2010 Joseph S. Durkin, P.E.2010-2012 Charles A. Adonizio III2012-2014 Joseph D. 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Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 100th anniversary in 2020