From left, first row: Atty. Maura Armezzani Tunis, breakfast chair; Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director; Michelle Mikitish, Chamber president; Karen Smith, Chamber board elect; Christine Jenson, Chamber board; and Karyn Reilly, Chamber board chair elect. Second row: John Serafin, Chamber immediate past chair; Kevin O’Boyle, Chamber board 2nd vice president; Atty. Sam Falcone, board counsel; Atty. Girard Mecadon, board chair; Ron D’Eliseo, board member.
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From left, first row: Atty. Maura Armezzani Tunis, breakfast chair; Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director; Michelle Mikitish, Chamber president; Karen Smith, Chamber board elect; Christine Jenson, Chamber board; and Karyn Reilly, Chamber board chair elect. Second row: John Serafin, Chamber immediate past chair; Kevin O’Boyle, Chamber board 2nd vice president; Atty. Sam Falcone, board counsel; Atty. Girard Mecadon, board chair; Ron D’Eliseo, board member.

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<p>Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Mid-Winter Breakfast Meeting General Chairperson Atty. Maura Armezzani Tunis, addresses a full house during the breakfast at The Venue, Avoca.</p>
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Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Mid-Winter Breakfast Meeting General Chairperson Atty. Maura Armezzani Tunis, addresses a full house during the breakfast at The Venue, Avoca.

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<p>Atty. Girard Mecadon, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors chair, gives remarks on behalf of the board.</p>
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Atty. Girard Mecadon, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors chair, gives remarks on behalf of the board.

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<p>Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director, spoke on all activities leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.</p>
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Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director, spoke on all activities leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

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<p>Michelle Mikitish, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce president, added her remarks at the conclusion of the annual breakfast.</p>
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Michelle Mikitish, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce president, added her remarks at the conclusion of the annual breakfast.

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AVOCA — The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) held the annual Mid-Winter Breakfast Meeting at The Venue by Culinary Creations featuring special guest speaker, Cassandra Coleman, American250PA executive director. Coleman, a native of Exeter, spoke on the accomplishments of America250PA and future plans, including epic events for July 4, America’s 250th birthday. Additional remarks were made by GPCC board chair Atty. Girard Medadon and Chamber President Michelle Mikitish.

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