The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development will be hosting its annual dinner on Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton.

This year’s event will be an Old Las Vegas theme to celebrate businesses and individuals who continue to do great things in Carbon County and highlight and celebrate Carbon businesses, initiatives and individuals.

Those interested in sponsoring and attending the event are invited to contact Alice Wanamaker at 610-379-5000 or alicew@carboncountychamber.org. The annual dinner is a time to honor those passionate, hardworking and driven professionals and business owners in Carbon County. Our members, businesses, professionals and volunteers are the heartbeat of this great county, and it is our privilege to take a night and celebrate local success stories.

The CCEDC is seeking nominations for the 2022 CCEDC Annual Dinner Awards. Awards are presented to CCEDC members for the categories of: Business of the Year, Rookie Business of the Year, Tourism and Entertainment Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Economic Development Project, and William H. Bayer Lifetime Achievement Award.

Do you know a special business or person who falls under one of the following categories in Carbon County? If so, please contact lrex@carboncountychamber.org or call 610-379-5000 to nominate them. Nominations can also be mailed to the Chamber office at 137 South St., Lehighton, PA 18235.

Business of the Year:

Recognizes a CCEDC member business that has demonstrated achievement and innovation in management, workplace excellence and has committed to growing here in Carbon County.

Rookie Business of the Year:

Recognizes a CCEDC member business that has demonstrated enthusiasm, community spirit and excellent customer service and has committed to growing here in Carbon County. One year or less in business.

Tourism and Entertainment Business of the Year:

Honors a CCEDC member business that attracts guests and visitors to provide amusement, recreation, hospitality and/or culture. Businesses include: restaurants, theaters, bed & breakfasts, wineries, driving ranges and eco-tourism.

Volunteer of the Year:

Outstanding person dedicated to supporting CCEDC and other community organizations through volunteer work and outreach.

Young Professional of the Year:

Carbon County Young Professional highly involved in CCEDC events and community programs.

Economic Development Project:

Outstanding economic development project by a CCEDC member, business or organization designed to bring jobs and economic growth to Carbon County.

William H. Bayer Lifetime Achievement Award:

This award is in honor of the late William H. Bayer for his dedication to the community. To acknowledge his commitment to the community, the CCEDC presents this award each year to a CCEDC member that has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to our community.

Deadline to submit a nomination is Sept. 1. For more information, contact lrex@carboncountychamber.org or call 610-379-5000. Visit www.CarbonCountyChamber.org.