NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner
September 26, 2018
NEPA Alliance
NEPA Alliance will be hosting its Annual Dinner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at  Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA.

Dennis Davin This year's Keynote speaker will be Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary, Dennis M. Davin. 

Last year our Annual Dinner was attended by over 300 business and community leaders from around the region.  This year's event is sure to be another great networking opportunity.

Sponsorship is available for this event by contacting  Donna Hritz at 570-655-5581, ext. 228 or 866-758-1929.

A reception will be held starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Attendance costs:  NEPA Members receive one complimentary ticket; additional Member ticket - $75 per person; NEPA Board Member - $65 per person; Non-Member - $85 per person; Tables of 10 - $65 per person. Please RSVP by September 19, 2018. Cancellations after September 19, 2018 are non-refundable.

Courtesy Room Block
 
Kalahari is offering guests the discounted group rate of $159 per room per night on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. (All room rates are subject to tax and resort fees.)  Rates are for up to FOUR guests in a room and include passes for the indoor water park.  To reserve your room call 855-356-9208, mention you will be attending our event and ask for the NEPA Alliance group block rate.

To make your dinner reservations or for more information,
please call 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.

Please visit  www.nepa-alliance.org/ad2018   for the latest information.
Bring the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania
Bring the World to NE PA
Friday, September 21, 2018
8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Is your company considering exporting or seeking to expand its global presence? If you are, meet Pennsylvania's Authorized Trade Representatives at Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania, NEPA's premier International Business Development event. You will also learn about the business development resources available to your company and network at this unique event.

For complete details please download the  event flyer. 

To learn more about International Business Development assistance, contact NEPA's Senior International Business Manager,  Michael Horvath, at 570-655-5581, ext. 247 or 866-758-1929.
NEPA MPO Approves 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill counties approved its 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on July 17, 2018. The TIP identifies the region's highest priority transportation projects, develops a multi-year program of implementation and identifies available federal and non-federal funding for the programmed project phases.  The 2019-2022 TIP documents can be viewed here.     
 
For questions or more information, contact Kate McMahon at 570-655-5581 ext. 249 or 866-758-1929.
Local Technical Assistance Program
LTAP The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) and PennDOT have partnered to offer the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) training series in the NEPA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) region, which includes Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill Counties, as well as the Lackawanna-Luzerne MPO region and Wayne County.

Chainsaw Safety Training & Demo
Thursday, August 9, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Back Mountain Regional EMS Building
3593 State Route 118
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-0636
 
Work Zone Traffic Control
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Borough of Gordon Municipal Building
324 E. Plane & Otto Streets
Gordon, PA 17936
(570) 875-4909
 
Project Overview - Monitoring Quality By Asking the Right Questions
Friday, September 28, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lackawanna Co. Center for Public Safety
30 Valley View Business Park
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 961-6700
 
Stop Signs and Intersection Traffic Control
Thursday, October 4, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Schuylkill Community Education Council
1-7 West Center Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-1270
 
Salt and Snow Management
Friday, October 12, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lehighton Borough Building
1 Constitution Avenue
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-4002
 
Salt and Snow Management
Thursday, October 25, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
43 Volunteer Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5970

To register, visit www.ltap.state.pa.us and log on using your username and password.  First time users must set up an account by clicking on "Create Account." For technical assistance when registering, call 1-800-FOR-LTAP (1-800-367-5827) or contact Kate McMahon, Senior Transportation Services Manager, NEPA Alliance at 570-655-5581, ext. 249 or [email protected].
Business Finance News
NEPA Alliance has several loan products available for small businesses in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties.
 
These low cost, low interest loans offer reduced down payments and standard loan term maturities for machinery and equipment, land and building acquisition, construction and renovation.  Loan rates are fixed and generally below the prime lending rate.
 
Eligible businesses include Manufacturers, Industrial, Agriculture/Agribusiness, Hospitality & Tourism Related Enterprises, Recyclers, Day Cares, Computer Related Services, Advanced Technology, and Retail and Service Related Businesses.  Other business sectors may also qualify.

To learn more about these loan programs, contact Stephen Ursich, Dave Nat or Ken Doolittle at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
  

NEPA-BFC NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corporation has Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans available for eligible small businesses in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties.
 
Financing Structure

A bank or other lender finances 50% of the project cost and takes a first lien position on the assets financed. The SBA 504 loan NEPA-BFC Tree finances 40% of the project cost up to $5.5 million and takes a second lien position. The borrower then contributes a down payment of as little as 10%.

Small Businesses can Receive:
  • Subordinate Financing
  • 40% Funding
  • Up to $5.5 Million in Financing Available
  • Market Based Fixed Rate Financing
SBA 504 Loans Offer: 
  • Low Down Payments
  • Long Term Maturities (10 & 20 Years)
*Eligibility Criteria Apply*
 
To learn more about this loan program, contact Stephen Ursich,  Dave Nat or Ken Doolittle at 570-655-5581 or 855-266-9021.
Fixed Rate Financing
PTAC Services
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance is the only PTAC covering Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Center has been in existence for over twenty-five years. The PTAC serves as a liaison to help local companies, usually small businesses increase sales and growth for our regional economy. NEPA's PTAC staff provides marketing and technical assistance to qualified, competitive companies who wish to bid on government contracts and also works with government agencies to help locate suppliers in the region. The tools available from NEPA's PTAC can help companies market their products and qualify their business to be a leading contender in winning a contract with a local, state or federal agency.
 
For personal and confidential PTAC assistance, please contact Karen Ostroskie, PTAC Senior Government Procurement Manager; Debbie Phillips, PTAC Government Procurement Manager; Paula Terpak, PTAC Government Procurement Specialist, or call (570) 655-5581.
Did You Know...
Did You Know
Did you know that the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development has municipal statistics? To access the information click here.
 
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581, ext. 258 or 866-758-1929.
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