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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Genetti Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will bring together small businesses from across Northeastern Pennsylvania to meet with Federal, State, and Local government agencies to learn about doing business with these important entities.
Jeffrey Box, President & CEO of the NEPA Alliance stated, "The goal of the Government Contracting Showcase is to bring together two important elements: education and networking. This year is shaping up to be a must-attend event for the small businesses in our region."
We are excited to reveal a summary of the very best in Government Contracting Exhibitors, in addition to Congressman Matt Cartwright providing the Luncheon Keynote and Representative Eddie Day Pashinski helping us start the event.
Partial List of Confirmed/Invited Exhibitors:
- Wilkes University Small Business Development Center
- Tobyhanna Army Depot
- Letterkenny Army Depot
- Picatinny Army Arsenal
- Luzerne County Transit Authority
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Defense Commissary Agency
- Pennsylvania Department of General Services - COSTARS Program
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center
- Boeing Company
- U.S. General Services Administration
- SCORE
- The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center
- County of Lackawanna Transit System
"The PTAC team and NEPA Alliance marketing staff are working hard to have a successful and meaningful Government Contacting Showcase which will benefit small business. It is exciting to see them work collectively to bring a value-added event to Northeastern Pennsylvania," said Stephen Ursich, NEPA Alliance, Vice President, Business Development.
Registration is $50 per person, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshops.
NEPA Alliance members receive a 10% discount with code: "nepa-member".
For the latest information visit
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Request for Qualifications
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Website Development, Content Management Systems and related Marketing, Media and Public Relations Professional Services
Notice is hereby given that the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking qualifications from firms for the provision of professional marketing services, media outreach, event planning, website design, graphics design and fundraising strategies. The Firms shall be expected to offer expertise in the appropriate disciplines for the redesign of the agency's websites, overall Content Management Systems (CMS), including electronic payment services, cyber security protections and related social media platforms. The marketing, event planning and fundraising services will be on-call, as-needed for several departments and affiliate organizations of NEPA. The provision of these services will be specifically contracted as work orders under an Open Agreement over a term up to three years.
Details and guidance for preparation of qualifications is presented within the RFQ. A complete RFQ package may be obtained from:
Donna Hritz
Communications & Operations Manager
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
1151 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
All proposals must be received at the NEPA offices no later than
5:00 PM (EST) on April 30, 2019
. Responses are encouraged from firms which are or include firms qualified as Minority/Woman/Disadvantaged/Veteran or other Business Enterprise designations certified by Federal and State agencies. NEPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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McGregor Industries Receives $200,000 Loan
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) presented McGregor Industries, Inc. with a $200,000 loan.
McGregor Industries, Inc. received a $200,000 loan through the NEPA Alliance Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) loan fund as part of a total project costing $750,000 for the purchase of machinery & equipment. Other project funds consisted of $200,000 from The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC), $275,000 bank financing from People's Security Bank, and a $75,000 equity injection from the borrower.
McGregor Industries, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The business fabricates and installs miscellaneous metal components for buildings, artistic projects, and anything else requiring the cutting, bending, welding, and finishing of metal. They have built a reputation in the community as "the company that can do anything" with steel. Recently, McGregor has begun to succeed most in the fabrication and installation of tower stairs for residential and office buildings in urban areas.
These loan funds allowed McGregor to purchase new equipment necessary to keep up with their demand. Prior to funding, the business did not have enough capacity to meet the potential production volume for their customers' needs. NEPIRC also assisted the business by offering guidance to maximize their plant's capacity by improving flow and identifying opportunities for equipment modernization.
McGregor Industries employs 50 full-time individuals; and, they operate from a 32,325 square foot production facility situated on 6 total acres of land. These funds allowed the business to add an additional three full-time employees to their staff while retaining the existing employees.
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Member Spotlight
Pediatric Associates of Kingston
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This month's membership spotlight is on the Pediatric Associates of Kingston (PAK). We had the chance to speak to JR Vought, Executive Director, to learn more about PAK and its role in the community.
PAK is an independent pediatric practice with staff consisting of pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, lactation consultants and many more who team up to deliver expert care. Since PAK's opening in 1967, its staff has proudly cared for thousands of babies and children.
This care is received through services including well and sick visits, asthma management, nutritional health and weight management, behavioral and mental health management, breastfeeding programs, specialty outreach and emergency help. These services are offered at both their Kingston and brand-new
Pittston office! For a full list of PAK's extensive services, please visit their
website.
Regarding PAK's membership with NEPA, JR added "As the oldest and largest independent Pediatric Group in the region, we look forward to continued partnership with like-minded businesses and professionals to provide comprehensive healthcare services and programs for our community."
For more information, visit www.kingstonpeds.com
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NEPA Attends DDAA Conference
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NEPA recently attended the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) conference in Washington D.C.
The conference offered a variety of opportunities to learn about new federal policy priorities and initiatives, as well as the latest research and trends that will influence the future of the regional development landscape. The plenary sessions and breakout discussions highlighted federal programs, resources, and initiatives that Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) can take advantage of.
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Pictured from left: Ken Poole, CEO/President, Center for Regional Competitiveness; Kurt Bauman, Vice President, Community & Economic Development Services Division, NEPA Alliance; Tim Thomas, Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Athena Aardweg, Community Services Manager, NEPA Alliance; Wendi Holena, Vice President/CFO, NEPA Alliance; and Jeffrey Box, President & CEO, NEPA Alliance.
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NEPA provides a wide range of direct assistance to help businesses take full advantage of the global marketplace through the PA Export Network. For both businesses already involved in export and those just starting out, NEPA administers several export promotion programs in Northeastern PA on behalf of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's (DCED) Office of International Business Development.
The assistance and service provided by the NEPA International Trade Program includes:
- Export readiness assessment
- Market development research, assessment and identification
- Trade leads
- Free technical assistance and referrals (shipping, documentation, terms of sale, packaging, payment methods, government requirements, etc.)
- Educational and market awareness programs
- Trade events (trade shows and trade missions)
- Networking and/or referrals to local, state and federal providers of export assistance
- Develops international trade contacts and builds relationships with foreign agencies
- Global Access Program assistance to attend a qualified international trade event
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 programs available for small businesses located 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.
Loans Funded in March 2019
Plastic Sheet Manufacturer - Dunmore, PA
- This Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan project was completed in partnership with Wayne Bank for the purchase of machinery and equipment.
 NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corporation is a state-wide CDC allowing for NEPA BFC to lend SBA 504 Loans to eligible small businesses located in the state of Pennsylvania.
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
- Up to 90% Loan to Value
- Up to $5.5 Million in SBA Financing
- Unlimited Total Project Cost
SBA 504 Loans Offer:
- As Little as 10% Equity Injection
- Terms up to 25 Years
- Guaranteed Fixed Interest Rate
*Eligibility Criteria Apply*
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PTAC News You Can Use: 2019 Federal Cybersecurity Update
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Local Technical Assistance Program
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 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.
Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall
115 East 10th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3025
Stormwater Management
Friday, April 26, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 655-5581
Speed Limits and Speed Management
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Back Mountain Regional EMS Building
3593 State Route 118
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-0636
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]. |
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POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) is a congressionally funded initiative that targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries due to the changing economics of America's energy production.
POWER 2019
The
Request for Proposals for POWER 2019 is now available. Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) began accepting applications for funding on
F
ebruary 1, 2019.
Approximately $45 million will be awarded through a competitive granting process. Funding proposals are to be submitted via the
2019 POWER Initiative Application Portal
, and are due April 10, 2019, 5:00 pm (EDT).
In Fiscal Year 2019, ARC's POWER Initiative will continue focusing on investments that are regional, strategic, transformational, and maximize economic revitalization in Appalachia's coal-impacted communities. POWER investment priorities include:
- Building a competitive workforce;
- Enhancing access to and use of broadband services;
- Fostering entrepreneurial activities;
- Developing industry clusters in communities; and
- Strengthening substance abuse response.
Eligible funding applicants include:
- Local development districts;
- Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes;
- States, counties, cities, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions;
- Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; and
- Public or private nonprofit organizations or associations.
Before submitting a funding proposal, potential applicants must contact the appropriate ARC
state program manager for specific guidance pertaining to the eligible use of POWER funds in their state.
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Did you know that the U.S. Census Bureau has a tool, "Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition," where one can determine the best location for their business? To access the tool, click here.
For additional information,
Steve Zaricki at
570-655-5581, ext. 258. or 866-758-1929.
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