Dear Jedi’s
“Times tough they are but survive you must. Do or do not, there is no try. Difficult to see, always in motion is the future. Your path you must decide.”
- Yoda
May will be an important month for data as we will start to get a clearer picture of unemployment numbers, closings, bankruptcies and various payment defaults.
This weeks issue will focus on a few items among other resources.
-Geisinger will host a free webinar on Wednesday.
-The Morning Brew is an amazing resource -
sign up for free here
- and they have been doing a series of in-depth predictions. Two are included below.
On the homeschooling front. Both teachers quit. Since our two children are polar opposites, we decided to follow that path with their education. Each kid has been sent to boarding schools - one to the Arctic, the other to Antarctica.
May the 4th be with you!
- John L. Augustine
Penn's Northeast President/CEO
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Geisinger
,
Penn's Northeast
, and other regional partners are teaming up to provide resources in preparing businesses working through COVID-19.
GOAL:
The goal is to help support business in our service area working through COVID19. There is no intent to sell services or products to businesses or fundraise from businesses. We are not looking to develop a plan for restarting businesses. Our intent is to be a source of reference, information and education for business to help with a safe calm transition to a new normal.
The event is
FREE
for everyone and is provided as a service to the Northeastern Pennsylvania business community.
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A quick daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable!
Stay informed and entertained for free!
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The Penn's Northeast Weekly is here to help guide you and your business in the right direction during these difficult times.
- Business Recovery Resources
- Employment Opportunities
- Financial Resources
- Webinars
- Weekly Webinar Series
- Upcoming Webinars
- Previously Recorded Webinars
- Helpful Links
- Business Resources
- Loans, Tax Credits, Programs
- Important Websites
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The Times Leader Media Group
believes strongly in supporting the communities they serve by offering local businesses matching grants to help them recover from the devastating effects of the COVID 19 pandemic.
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The goal of
Economic Development Week (EDW)
is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere.
A Remotely Awesome #EconDevWeek!
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) website, which launched its application phase April 18, is expected to be fully operational by the end of next week or earlier.
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Cozen O’Connor
continues to monitor the frequent developments as a result of COVID-19 and is advising our clients and contacts on the rapidly developing legal and business issues that continue to arise.
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So far, more than 8 million restaurant employees have been laid off or furloughed, and the industry will lose $80 billion in sales by the end of April. To ensure that restaurants have the latest information about coronavirus, we created
this
industry-specific guidance for owners and operators. For more information about our ongoing commitment to safe food handling and training and certification opportunities, please visit the ServSafe
website.
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Are you a business owner struggling to stay abreast of the latest COVID-19 mandates?
IF SO, WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
OneSource HR Solutions is offering
FREE SUPPORT to PA Business Owners
by answering COVID-19 questions upon request. Maybe you’d like to know:
- Are employees eligible to file for Pennsylvania unemployment benefits if they’ve refused available work?
- What documentation is required for employees to file for expanded Family and Medical Leave?
- What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff?
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SELECT:
GET FREE COVID-19 SUPPORT NOW Red Banner to ask your most pressing question. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
Let us share our expertise with you at a time when we could all use some friendly help surviving the constant bombardment of information.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Aerotek is a “best in staffing” firm that specializes in hiring top talent in the
WB / Scranton / Hazleton area.
We have immediate
General Labor, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator,
and
Maintenance
openings across the board. Pay rates are very competitive and we have both permanent and temporary jobs available.
Get in touch with one of our recruiters to get matched with your ideal job!
Joe Parsnik
(570) 235-2109
Kelly Morataya
(570) 235-2117
Samantha Chase
(570) 235-2114
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EMPLOYERS
Looking for great people?
Get customized solutions to your challenges. Streamline hiring, improve accuracy and stay focused on what you do best.
JOB SEEKERS
Looking for real job opportunities? OneSource has them. We match great people with great employers every day.
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Have you lost your job due to COVID-19 related business closures? Employers across the state are in need of hiring thousands of critical roles.
EMPLOYER
If you are an employer and would like to be added to the site, please submit your information in the
Employer Intake Form
.
JOB SEEKERS
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CLICK HERE
for information on the
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
and
HERE
to apply.
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CLICK HERE
for guidance on
key business programs
in the recently-passed federal financial recovery bill.
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CLICK HERE
for an explanation of the
Paycheck Protection Program
loan program for small businesses.
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CLICK HERE
for the U.S. Chamber’s employer guide to the
Employee Retention Tax Credit
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Mt. Zion Material Handling
is here to provide solutions and keep you protected.
They offer
PPE equipment
for you and your associates.
Also available are:
HAND SANITIZER, SURGICAL MASKS
& COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS!
570-388-4001
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KN95 Five Layer Filtration
Protection Masks
Medical grade filters for the best protection.
95% effectivity protecting respiratory health. Adjustable ear elastics and comfort material.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
An initiative to address how Americans and businesses can return to work safely, successfully, and sustainably.
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For small business owners in Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
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Think About Energy
Please join us for important and timely updates from our federal elected officials on American energy development and its impacts. George Stark will moderate this informative discussion as Pennsylvania’s economy looks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chmura
Join us for this free webinar, where Dr. Chris Chmura will give an update on the national economy. She will share our analysis of the national recovery by industry, our most recent job postings trends, and updates to our COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index.
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IEDC
(May 4th - 8th) IEDC will be hosting daily
"Salons" from 4:30 to 5:30 PM each day.
A "salon" is gathering of people for the purpose of sharing ideas and increasing the knowledge of the participants through conversation. We will host these salons on a Zoom call limited to 75 people. These calls will be facilitated by IEDC Staff Members and Board Members.
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Partnerships on a Regional Level
Economic Development on
a State/Provincial Level
Workforce Engagement
Emerging Entities in Economic Development
City/Municipal Economic Departments
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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED WEBINARS
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Conway Global
April 22, 2020
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Conway Global
April 29, 2020
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
LOANS, TAX CREDITS & PROGRAMS
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
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NEW DATES & DEADLINES
IN PENNSYLVANIA!
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