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Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, one of the most decorated athletes in Wilkes-Barre sports history, was a standout for Meyers in the 1980s and then went on to become one of college football's most dangerous players at Notre Dame. He was a two-time All-American and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Ty Detmer in 1990. Ismail also helped the Fighting Irish win a national championship in 1988.
A wide receiver, Ismail recorded two 1,000-yard receiving seasons in the NFL and was a CFL All-Star in 1991, as well as the Most Valuable Player of the 79th Grey Cup. Rocket was the number one overall pick in the 1991 NFL draft. His NFL career spanned 9 years playing for the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers. In 2004, College Football News named Ismail the No. 75 player on its list of the Top 100 Greatest College Football Players of All-Time. He was also selected by Sports Illustrated to the 85-man roster of its all-20th Century college football team. Most recently Rocket was named to the College Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2019.
Last year our Annual Dinner was attended by nearly 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 20, 2019. Cancellations after September 20, 2019 are non-refundable.
Courtesy Room Block
The Woodlands Inn is offering guests a discounted group rate. Please contact hotel directly at
800-762-2222
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To make your dinner reservations or for more information,
please call 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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| Bringing the World to NEPA |
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center
Meet one-on-one with your international team!
For more information contact Debbie Langan, Senior International Business Manager, at 570-655-5581, ext. 233 or
dlangan@nepa-alliance.org.
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| Funded in part by DCED's Office of International Business Development |
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Member Spotlight
Loveshaw
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September's membership spotlight feature is Loveshaw, an end of line packaging equipment manufacturer. We had the chance to speak with Colleen Reardon, Loveshaw's Marketing Manager, to learn more.
Since 1962, Loveshaw Corporation has been an innovator in the packaging industry providing quality equipment assembled in the United States. Loveshaw
manufactures end of line packaging equipment under the Little DavidĀ® brand, which is a leader in its field today. Product lines at Loveshaw include case formers, case sealers, labelers and coding equipment.
As Loveshaw expands their footprint in the European market, Colleen says, "NEPA's International Business Development program has been an invaluable resource for market entry data. We have worked closely with multiple international trade partners and are using the information they provided to us to form a long-term strategy for market entry and growth."
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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.
Recently Funded Loans
Electrical Contractor - Dallas, PA
- This NEPA ARC loan project was completed in partnership with Luzerne Bank for the purchase of a pole barn and equipment.
Doggy Daycare - Lake Ariel, PA
- This NEPA RLF and NEPA Tri-District loan project was completed in partnership with M&T Bank for facility construction and 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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NEPA BFC: SBA 504 Success Story!
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Holiday Inn Express Pittston - Scranton Airport was formerly a Comfort Inn that needed new ownership and a complete renovation.
Through an SBA 504 Loan, in partnership with The Honesdale National Bank, the borrowers were able to completely renovate the location, inside and out, to revitalize the previously deteriorated hotel. The borrower's cash flow remained stable with a low fixed interest rate and a low down payment.
NEPA BFC would like to thank The Honesdale National Bank and Executive Hotel Management, LLC dba Holiday Inn Express Pittston - Scranton Airport for their assistance with this SBA 504 transaction and congratulate the borrower on their newly renovated hotel.
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Every quarter the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) reaches out to active clients to complete an online survey of PTAC programs, services, and direct/indirect support provided to regional small businesses as required by the Defense Logistics Agency.
The PTAC is happy to report the following results:
- 90% stated the PTAC effectively assisted businesses in pursuing government contracting opportunities.
- 93% stated the PTAC Staff is knowledgeable about terms, conditions, procedures, rules and regulations relating to government contracting.
- 90% stated the PTAC offered relevant, current, and effective training on government contracting topics.
Additional comments received from PTAC clients from the survey include:
- "Awesome Team."
- "The staff is knowledgeable and supportive. They're GREAT!"
- "The NEPA PTAC team has been a huge help thus far and seems to always be finding more ways for our company to benefit. It's great having them on our team."
The PTAC Team would like to thank the clients who took the time out of their schedules to complete the survey and provided positive constructive feedback.
Do you want to learn more about how the PTAC Team can support your business? Contact a Team member at
866-758-1929 or 570-655-5581.
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| Local Technical Assistance Program |
 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.
ADA Transition Plans and Self Evaluations
Thursday, September 12, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
570-655-5581
Full Depth Reclamation
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Salem Township Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
570-752-4399
Managing Utility Cuts
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall
115 East 10th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
570-325-3025
Salt and Snow Management
Thursday, October 10, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pike County Training Center
135 Pike County Blvd.
Lords Valley, PA 18428
(570) 296-1960
Salt and Snow Management
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Washington Township Building
225 Frantz Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 915-6113
Work Zone Traffic Control
Thursday, November 7, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Township Municipal Building
10 Municipal Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-739-2629
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
kmcmahon@nepa-alliance.org.
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September 13, 2019 - Cornell University
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There's no question that rural communities are under considerable stress. This Summit is intended to inform policy makers of ways to support the rural workforce. Hear from top level experts, then be part of the solution through round table discussions. Click
here to register.
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Did you know that, according to a recent Research Brief from the Pennsylvania State Data Center, the Commonwealth has the fourth largest number of post-secondary institutions in the nation? For information about post-secondary enrollment in Pennsylvania, click here.
For additional information, contact
Steve Zaricki at
570-655-5581,
ext. 258, or 866-758-1929.
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"This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
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