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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Gennetti Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance's Procurement Technical Assistance Center will be hosting their Annual Government Contracting Showcase bringing Federal and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Government Agencies, Legislative Officials, Prime Contractors and Regional Small Businesses together for an educational and networking event.
- Network and exchange information; develop new contacts.
- Grow your product and service markets.
- Succeed in your business.
Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Congressman Matt Cartwright
U .S. Representative Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District and was first sworn into Congress on January 3, 2013. Congressman Cartwright is committed to working across the aisle to advocate for working families. His priorities include strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, ensuring quality health care, protecting seniors, and supporting veterans and military families. Congressman Cartwright has introduced over 60 pieces of legislation and more bipartisan bills than any other House Democrat.
Registration is $50 per person, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshops.
NEPA Alliance members receive a 10% discount with code: "nepa-member". Early Bird 20% discount code: "earlybird" (valid until 2/28/19).
For the latest information visit
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Member Spotlight
Electronic Manufacturing Software, Inc.
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For the month of February, we have chosen to spotlight Electronic Manufacturing Software, Inc. (EMS).
F ounded in 2015, EMS is a two-person consulting firm operated by Elizabeth Cavallin, Owner and President, and Paul S. Rushefski, Vice President.
This local firm currently specializes in three software solutions for printing, accounting and distribution industries. EMS prides themselves in providing their customers personal support and solutions in a timely manner. Services provided by EMS include, but are not limited to database administration, data mining, budgeting, consulting, cyber security protocols and manufacturing hourly rates for job costing and estimating.
For more information, visit www.ems58.com.
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Global Access Program Funds Available
The Pennsylvania
Global Access Program (GAP)
enhances the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. GAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development and provides up to $5,000 per award period to eligible Pennsylvania companies to reimburse up to 75% of qualifying expenses associated with specific export promotion activities. This program is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Funds are limited and subject to availability.
GAP funds are for approved activities occurring October 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019. All GAP applications must be submitted to the NEPA Alliance at least 45 days prior to the activity for which funding is sought. Contact
Debbie Langan for more information.
Upcoming Multi-Sector Trade Missions
To learn more about International Business Development assistance, contact NEPA's Senior International Business Manager, Debbie Langan, at 570-655-5581, ext. 233 or 866-758-1929.
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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.
 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  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*
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Wide Area Workflow Webinar
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 To support our clients doing business with the Federal Government, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the NEPA Alliance is working with four other Pennsylvania regional PTACs to hold a "Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Webinar". Participants will learn about:
- Updates Made to the WAWF System
- WAWF Registration
- Submitting Invoices
- Tracking Payment Status
The Webinar's Subject Matter Expert will be: Mr. David Kern, Small Business Specialist at Tobyhanna Army Depot.
The webinar will be conducted on Thursday, February 21st.
It will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration is free.
To register to participate in this exciting and educational webinar at your office please
click here.
You can also register to participate in the webinar by joining the PTAC Team at the NEPA Alliance office in Pittston by clicking here.
Sponsored in part by the following Procurement Technical Assistance Center located at: Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission, NEPA Alliance, SEDA-COG, and Johnstown Area Regional Industries.
For personal and confidential PTAC assistance, please contact
Karen Ostroskie
, PTAC Senior Government Procurement Manager;
Frank Migneco
, PTAC Government Procurement Manager;
Paula Terpak
, PTAC Government Procurement Specialist, or call 570-655-5581.
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Did you know that the Pennsylvania State Data Center has available maps that illustrate congressional, and state house and senate districts? To access the maps click here .
For additional information, contact
Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581, ext. 258 or 866-758-1929.
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