About Us
We Are Strength in Numbers...
If you own a business or are a business professional in Carbon County, the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is the perfect business resource for you!

Our Mission:
Our mission is to improve the economic climate and quality of life in Carbon County by providing services, information and advocacy for our members and the community.

Our Vision:
Our vision is to bring our members together to continuously create cooperative and prosperous businesses to enhance our community.

CCEDC is a member-centric organization. We are committed to providing our members with a STRONG Chamber and plenty of opportunities for networking as well as for business and community growth. The backbone of our organization is our leadership: board of directors, CCEDC staff and volunteer committee chairs; however, the true strength of the CCEDC comes from our volunteers, sponsors and members. In addition, we are also continuously partnering and collaborating with other like-minded organizations, such as: the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce to not only expand the reach and opportunities for our members but to also add to our organization’s STRENGTH.

We encourage our CCCEDC members to get involved, share their talents, lend their expertise and let their voices be heard. TOGETHER, we can remain STRONG, create positive change and achieve incredible things.

Offer specific benefits & programs:

• Business Directory
• Expo and Community Events for member participation
• Healthcare benefits education & plans
• Ability to advertise on www.carboncountychamber.org and www.discovercarbonpa.com
• Offer member to member discounts/programs
• The Energy Cost Management Program
• Access to Carbon County Chamber Office Staff as a resource for information

• Upcoming Events

Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director CCEDC, joins Barb Green from Blue Mountain Resort on Senator Yudichak’s Pennsylvania Report with a focus on Tourism in Carbon County.  Click here to watch the video!

Letters from the President

• September 2016
• August 2016
• July 2016
• No article for June
• May 2016
• April 2016
• March 2016
• February 2016
• January 2016
• December 2015
• November 2015
• October 2015
• September 2015
• August 2015
• June 2015
• May 2015
• April 2015
• March 2015

For more information, visit www.carboncountychamber.org or contact Alice Wanamaker at alicew@lehighvalleychamber.org.

2015 - 2016 Board

Michael Harleman, President
First Northern Bank & Trust

Patricia Handwerk, Vice-President
The Harry Packer Mansion

Marshall Walters, Treasurer
Architectural Polymers

Frank Potoczak, Secretary
Red Castle Brewery, Secure Technologies

Carol Obando-Derstine
PPL

Mark Sverchek
Mark Sverchek Insurance

Ronald Tirpak
Carbon Engineering

Joe Russo
PenTeleData

Patrick Reilly
Mauch Chunk Trust

Barbara Green
Blue Mountain Ski Area

Craig Zurn
Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank

Dave Lapinsky
Lehigh Carbon Community College

Girvin Janicki
Walmart

Jared McEvoy
The Equinox Agency

Wayne Nothstein
Carbon County Board of Commissioners

Jane Seblin, Solicitor
Sebelin Law Offices

CCEDC STAFF:
Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director
Alice Wanamaker, Member Relations Director
Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development
Linda Rex, Administrative Assistant