The Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress was founded to provide sustainable leadership, direction,and support for the successful, efficient revitalization and long-term success of downtown Hazleton. Its vision is to build a strong, competitive, and prosperous center for multicultural business growth, education, and entrepreneurship within Northeastern Pennsylvania that is enriched by a mix of new and existing retail shops and specialty services, casual and upscale dining and entertainment, and cultural institutions, events, and programs.