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RV Chamber Nominations for Citizen & Business of the Year

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – In preparation for their Annual Spring Dinner, the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce has released nomination forms for Citizen-of-the-Year and Business-of-the-Year. Any member of the community is welcomed to make a nomination. Nomination deadline is February 20, 2018. 


NOMINATIONS:

Those making nominations should explain in writing why, in their opinion, the nominee of either award should receive the award. Any member of the community is welcomed to make a nomination. Neither those nominating nor those nominated need to be members of the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce. Nominations should be sent to the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce, Award Nominations, 309 Broad Street, Suite 2, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner.

CITIZEN of the YEAR AWARD:
The award is designed to honor an individual for their community involvement as a volunteer, employer or employee in the Redbank Valley area during the previous year or years. Nominees will be judged on their individual contributions to the quality of life and growth of the Redbank Valley either as to recent accomplishments or service to the community. The award is open to anyone who lives or works in the Redbank Valley area. Please visit RedbankChamber.com/annual-dinner and tap the ‘Citizen-of-the-Year’ button to save/print the nomination form. Nomination deadline is February 20, 2018.

BUSINESS of the YEAR AWARD:
Those nominated for the Business of the Year award should be in good standing with the chamber for at least one year, and show community involvement such as time donated for community projects. Sponsorships and contributions of financial resources or facilities, labor and equipment will also be considered. Nominees will be judged on their business’ individual contributions to the quality of life and growth of the Redbank Valley either as to recent accomplishments or for many years of service to the community. Please visit RedbankChamber.com/annual-dinner and tap the ‘Business-of-the-Year’ button to save/print the nomination form. Nomination deadline is February 20, 2018.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER:
The Chamber Annual Dinner will be held Saturday, March 24th 2018 at the Hawthorn Fire Hall with Social Time at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, and Awards at 7:00pm w/ Music to follow. Dinner Menu: Buffet Style Dinner, catered by Zach’s, includes: Stuffed Chicken Breast or Roasted Pork Loin, Roasted Red Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans, Garden Salad, Dinner Roll and Dessert.  Reservation fee is $25.00 Per Person and will include appetizer, dinner, dessert, and beverages (soda, water, tea, coffee, beer and wine). For more info and reservations, please visit: RedbankChamber.com/annual-dinner

*New for 2018* A Bid Auction will take place immediately after the awards are presented. Businesses are urged to donate items and may contact Redbank Valley Subway (814) 275-3669 before March 17. Part of the proceeds from the auction are to benefit the Downtown Planter project. For a featured news story about the Planter project, please visit: https://goo.gl/pfMWxi

FLOWER PLANTERS LIKE these could be in bloom by late spring in New Bethlehem’s business district if donations can be secured in time. (Photo courtesy of Leader-Vindicator)

MEETINGS:
Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 noon, at the Redbank Valley Public Library on Broad Street. Folks may contact the Chamber’s office to be placed on the meeting agenda.

MISSION:
The mission of the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce is to represent the interests of our members and the Redbank Valley business community by:

• Facilitating strategic partnerships for the benefit of our community
• Educating the community on the benefits of economic development
• Advocating for local and regional competitive economic vitality
• Promoting civic leadership and community engagement

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
To learn more about the Chamber’s Events & Activities, please visit: RedbankChamber.com/category/events Or visit their Facebook page please Facebook.com/pg/rvchamber/events

BECOME A MEMBER:
To become a member or view the Chamber’s membership benefits, please visit: RedbankChamber.com/members

CONTACT:
If you’re interested in volunteering or getting involved, please contact the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce at 814.275.3929 or [email protected]. You may also ‘like/follow’ the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for the latest news/announcements: Facebook.com/RVChamber

For more info, please visit the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce website: RedbankChamber.com

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