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Redbank Chamber hosts 2018 Membership Dinner
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – Join the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the new year with a special awards dinner to honor our members. The evening includes dinner catered byΒ Zack’s, music entertainment byΒ Jake Shumaker, a special auction for the New Bethlehem Planters, and fun for all!

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.Β 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 businessβ 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.Β Please visit RedbankChamber.com/annual-dinner and tap the ‘Business-of-the-Year’ button to save/print the nomination form.Β 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 withΒ Social Time at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, and Awards at 7:00pm w/ Music to follow. Dinner Menu:Β Buffet Style Dinner, catered by Zachβs, includes: Stuffed Chicken Breast or Roasted Pork Loin, Roasted Red Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans, Garden Salad, Dinner Roll and Dessert. Β Reservation fee isΒ $25.00 Per PersonΒ 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 special auction will take place immediatelyΒ after the awards are presented. BusinessesΒ are urged to donate items and may contact Redbank Valley SubwayΒ (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:Β https://goo.gl/pfMWxi

FLOWER PLANTERS LIKE these could be in bloom by late spring in New Bethlehemβs 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,Β at the Redbank Valley Public Library on Broad Street. Folks mayΒ contactΒ 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:
β’ Facilitating strategic partnerships for the benefit of our community
β’ Educating the community on the benefits of economic development
β’ Advocating for local and regional competitive economic vitality
β’ 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 pageΒ 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