Hello!
We are participating in a webinar this week that will focus on
restoring
and
growing manufacturing
in
PA
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I hope you can check it out!
Make sure to support your local businesses!
Be Well. Stay Safe. Stay Sane!
- John L. Augustine
Penn's Northeast President/CEO
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The COVID-19 public health crisis has impacted every Pennsylvanian in every community. The recently enacted state budget includes $2.6 billion in federal stimulus funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).
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The COVID-19 public health crisis has impacted every Pennsylvanian in every community. The recently enacted state budget includes
$2.6 billion in federal stimulus funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).
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Within this allocation, the Department of Community and Economic Development has been allocated $225 million for COVID-19 relief to small businesses through a distribution to
Community Development Financial Institutions
(CDFIs).
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Morning Brew's Daily Business News
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 this difficult time.
Business Recovery Resources
Employment Opportunities
Financial Resources
Webinars
Weekly Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinars
Helpful Links
Business Resources
Loans, Tax Credits, Programs
Important Website Links
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Weekly Economic Update
Week of June 15, 2020
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Site Selection Matters Podcast
In this week's episode of Site Selection Matters, host Rick Weddle, President and CEO of the Site Selectors Guild, interviews Mark Williams, former Guild chairman and President of Strategic Development Group, about reshoring in the current COVID-19 environment.
In episode 32, Mark explores the factors and considerations that the global health emergency has brought about, ultimately accelerating reshoring. He then discusses the impact on a local level, including U.S. counties implementing incentive policies focused on both reshoring and bringing back specific sectors to their
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Economic Reopening: Manufacturing Opportunities for Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 18, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
U.S. Representative Dan Meuser will lead a discussion on the manufacturing opportunities for Northeast United States and how to best position PA to capitalize on these opportunities.
Keith Smith, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Mobilization at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) will highlight his organizations' efforts to attract manufacturing to the United States.
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The Reckoning; Part 2
Allentown, Pennsylvania is trying to move beyond its industrial past - without leaving everyone behind.
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Now is the time to pivot from reaction to reinvention, and America’s Jobs Team is excited to bring you content that will help
Economic Development Professionals
become agents of change.
Every week we will bring you content relevant to the reinvention and renaissance of our communities.
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Businesses conducting in-person operations or serving the public are required to make employees and customers aware of the guidance provided by the Commonwealth to keep people at their establishment safe.
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home.treasury.gov
On Friday the Treasury issued the attached guidance on the PPP Loan program in the form of the
“Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application”
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A Shared-Work plan allows an employer to temporarily reduce the work hours of a group of employees and divide the available hours equally rather than laying off any employees. Employees covered by a Shared-Work plan receive a percentage of their Unemployment Compensation (UC) Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA), while they work the reduced schedule, if they are otherwise eligible for UC.
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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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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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IEDC Online Webinars
View over 10 plus past and present webinars from IEDC over the course of the last
2 months to stay updated on economy, workforce, entrepreneurship and much more.
Monday, June 15 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 PM
Monday, June 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 PM
Monday, June 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 PM
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CAPRE Commercial Real Estate Daily
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Featured Speakers: Ron Simoncini, President, Axiom Communications. Tuesday's Commercial Real Estate Daily will reconvene New Jersey's most active public sector executives, consultants, developers, investors and brokers to discuss the unique challenge of reopening New Jersey in a pandemic environment.
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Economic Reopening: Manufacturing Opportunities for Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 18, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Keith Smith, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Mobilization at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) will highlight his organizations' efforts to attract manufacturing to the United States.
John Augustine, President and CEO of Penn’s Northeast
will also join this discussion, which will be moderated by Bill desRosiers, External Affairs Manager for Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.
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Business Facilities
Monday, June 22, 2020 @ 2:00 PM
EBP Chairman Glen Weisbrod and Senior Economist Jon Lee, leaders in predictive analytics scenarios, will identify the trends most likely to impact capital investments, site selection and economic development in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tools for developing data-driven strategies for economic recovery.
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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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