Krista Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, talks about the rehabilitation of the building where the Hazleton LaunchBox will be located.
Joseph Boretski, Wells Fargo senior vice president and business banking manager of Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, discussed the importance of supporting community efforts like the Hazleton LaunchBox.
Penn State Hazleton Chancellor Gary Lawler thanked the various groups involved with the Hazleton LaunchBox.
Civic leaders and members of the business community watch the check presentation.
Dr. James Delattre, assistant vice president for Research and Industrial Partnerships and director of the Office for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization at Penn State, spoke about Invent Penn State, the University's Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success through the creation of innovations hubs called launch boxes.
Kevin O'Donnell, president of CAN DO, provides an update of other projects happening near the future site of the Hazleton LaunchBox on Broad Street in downtown Hazleton.
Wells Fargo check presentation held May 18, 2018.
Participating in a check presentation from Wells Fargo to the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress in support of the Hazleton LaunchBox were, from left, Joseph Clifford, Penn State Hazleton advisory board and downtown alliance board member; Mike Kashnicki, Wells Fargo senior business relationship manager; Jocelyn Sterenchock, CAN BE coordinator of entrepreneurial services; Mike Pany, Wells Fargo community relations senior consultant; Joseph Boretski, Wells Fargo senior vice president and business banking manager of Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley; Krista Schneider, Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress executive director; Dr. Gary Lawler, chancellor, Penn State Hazleton; Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat; and Chris Pavlick, representing state Rep. Tarah Toohil.