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NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner
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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.
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.
for the latest information.
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Bring the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania
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Friday, September 21, 2018
8:00am -1:00pm
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.
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.
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NEPA MPO Announces Opening of TIP Public Comment Period
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Public Meeting Will Be Held on July 17, 2018
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill counties, is developing its 2019-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The draft 2019-2022 TIP documents can be viewed
here. 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.
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Monroe County Transportation Authority, 134 MCTA Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Additional meeting locations that will have remote access to the public meeting are listed below.
Carbon County Courthouse Annex, 3rd Floor, 2 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA
Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St., Milford, PA
Schuylkill Transportation System, Union Station, 1 Progress Circle, Pottsville, PA
Individuals providing oral testimony will be allotted five minutes and must provide three (3) written copies of their testimony. Those unable to attend may provide written testimony by sending comments to the NEPA Alliance office at 1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640 or by emailing Kate McMahon, Senior Transportation Services Manager, at
[email protected] by July 17, 2018.
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DCED Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Program
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Application Period Closes on July 31, 2018
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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is currently accepting applications for funding through its Multimodal Transportation Fund for 2018-2019. The application period closes on July 31, 2018.
Funding can be used to coordinate local land use with transportation assets to enhance existing communities; for projects related to streetscapes, lighting, sidewalk enhancement and pedestrian safety; for projects improving connectivity or utilization of existing transportation assets and for projects related to transit-oriented development. Municipalities, counties, school districts, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports, rail freight and passenger rail entities are eligible to apply. A local match of 30% is required.
More information can be found on the DCED website
here.
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Government Contracting Showcase 2018
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Valuable Contracting Resources for Small Business
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The NEPA PTAC held its annual Government Contracting Showcase on June 7, 2018 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pocono Manor. The half day event was well attended with 21 exhibitors, including representatives from economic development, government agencies, and private businesses. The Showcase attracted over 100 attendees and was deemed to be a great resource and beneficial by those in attendance.
The event opened with the Morning Keynote Speaker, Mark "Hawk" Thomas, Esq., Managing Partner, Reid Law PC, and was concluded by the Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Secretary Curt Topper of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services.
Additionally, the NEPA Alliance presented its "PTAC Client of the Year Award" to Northeast Infrastructure, LLC.
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Pictured from left: Karen Ostroskie, NEPA Alliance; Robert Suhosky, Northeast Infrastructure, LLC; Jeffrey Box, NEPA Alliance.
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The attendees learned how to conduct and market their business to federal and state agencies and
prime contractors. They also learned how to sell products and services to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
For more information on government contracting or for personal and confidential assistance, contact
Karen Ostroskie
, Debbie Langan
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Paula Terpak
at the NEPA Alliance Procurement Technical Assistance Center at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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Business Finance Specialist
This is a full-time, salaried position within the Business Development Services Division. Responsibilities include marketing of business finance programs, developing business relationships with clients, financial institutions and economic development agencies, developing loan packages, processing loan applications, reviewing financial data, and presenting financing packages to various Loan Committees, loan servicing and preparation of various reports.
Government Procurement Manager
This is a full-time, salaried position within the Business Development Division. Responsibilities include providing internal operational assistance, networking with clients, providing technical, marketing and informational assistance to businesses regarding government contracting opportunities and assisting their expansion or entry into contracting with federal, state and local governments.
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| Prime Office Space for Lease |
Prime location off Interstate 81 at the Pittston Exit. Excellent access to Interstate 81 and PA Turnpike.
Up to 400+ square feet available at 1151 Oak Street, Pittston Township.
Newly renovated space with plentiful parking, shared meeting/conference space and other amenities. Furniture, IT and accounting services available.
Additional information can be
found here.
Please contact Jeffrey Box at [email protected], 570-655-5581, ext. 222 or 866-758-1929.
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NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corp. SBA 504 Loan
$340,000 to Construct a Brew Pub in Luzerne County
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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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Calling all CDL Drivers!
This is your chance to meet with multiple trucking companies for a wide variety of positions, both over the road and home daily.
Apply on the spot and be on your way to a top paying trucking position.
Plus, bring a friend and you'll both get a ticket to stay and watch the 1:00PM Gander Outdoors 150 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Pocono Raceway and you'll have $10 to spend on concessions all courtesy of the Pennsylvania Turnpike!*
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Did you know that the National Labor Relations Board has election results of whether workers at individual firms want to join unions? The election reports by year are available
here
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For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581, ext. 258 or 866-758-1929.
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