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Thursday, May 11, 2017
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Alliance Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is proud to announce that Congressman Lou Barletta, PA 11th Congressional District, will be the Luncheon Keynote Speaker at the NEPA Alliance PTAC Government Contracting Showcase. The Opening Keynote Speaker will be Michael Atchie, Manager of Public Outreach for the Williams Company. The event will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The NEPA Alliance PTAC is funded by the Department of Defense, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Jeffrey Box, President and CEO of NEPA Alliance, said, "NEPA is honored to have Congressman Barletta as the Luncheon Keynote Speaker at the Government Contracting Showcase." Mr. Box stated, "The Congressman will share his insights into strengthening our regional economy for small business owners and hard working individuals who are the backbone of our economy."
Mr. Box is also pleased to have Michael Atchie as the Opening Keynote Speaker and stated, "The Williams Company will bring a significant impact to Northeastern Pennsylvania through the Atlantic Sunrise Project." This project is the expansion of the Transco natural gas transmission pipeline, which is designed to supply enough natural gas to meet the daily needs of more than seven million American homes by connecting producing regions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states.
Congressman Barletta currently serves on three House committees: the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he serves as the Chairman of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee; the House Homeland Security Committee, where he serves on the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee; and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The focus of the NEPA PTAC Government Contracting Showcase 2017 is to:
- Increase awareness of the government marketplace as a viable market for regional businesses to sell their products or services.
- Bring prime contractors and government agencies together with the small business community.
- Learn about Supplier Diversity Programs and local Subcontracting Opportunities.
Educational Workshops tentatively include:
- Federal & State Business Certifications (Women, Minorities, Veterans, HUBZone, PAUCP)
- Selling to PENNDOT and PENNDOT Registration & Certification
- Selling to Gentex Corporation - A Panel Presentation
- Selling to the Williams Company through the Atlantic Sunrise Project - the Transco natural gas transmission pipeline expansion
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NEPA Alliance currently has 1,800-2,000 sq. ft. of rentable office space available at our office located at 1151 Oak Street in Pittston Township. The office space includes off street parking, shared use of meeting rooms and other common areas. Professional services including administrative, financial and information technology/phone services are available for smaller businesses/organizations on a fee based schedule. For inquiries, please contact
Jeffrey Box at 570-655-5581 or 1-866-758-1929.
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International Business Development Program
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Bringing the World to Pennsylvania
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will be the host for the 2017 "Bringing the World to Pennsylvania" on Friday, September 22, 2017. SAVE the DATE! This annual event brings together Northeastern Pennsylvania businesses face-to-face with Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Representatives (ATR) to discuss the opportunities for the businesses in the international markets. If you are interested in registering to meet any of the ATRs or need additional information on the event contact NEPA's Senior International Business Manager, Michael Horvath, at
570-655-5581.
International Market Entry Strategies and Research
Two of the services NEPA's International Program offers businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania are Market Entry Strategies and Market Research. These are two key elements to developing and being successful in an international market. The Market Entry Strategy gives businesses information on what is the best and acceptable way to position a company's product or service in a particular international market. Is it through direct sales, a distributor, etc? To complement the Market Entry Strategy, Market Research is just as important so a business is informed on what the market is about, existing competition, and other facts. This shows a potential customer the seller understands the market, has respect for the norms and customs of the market, is interested in developing long term relationships and just not interested in selling a product. To obtain a Market Entry Strategy or Market Research from any of Pennsylvania's Authorized Trade Representatives, contact NEPA's Senior International Business Manager, Michael Horvath
, at 570-655-5581 to discuss the market you need help developing.
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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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| Focus 81 Committee Hosts I-81 Corridor Coalition Executive Director - April 12th |
 The Focus 81 Committee will hold a breakfast meeting on
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m
. at Club Level of PNC Field, home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders (NY Yankees AAA affiliate). The meeting will include a presentation from Andy Alden, Executive Director of the I-81 Multistate Corridor Coalition. Please note that this is a rescheduling of the Focus 81 Committee meeting originally set for April 11th.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Kate McMahon, Transportation Services Manager,
toll free at 1-866-758-1929 or 570-655-5581, ext. 249 by Friday, April 7, 2017.
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Local Technical Assistance Program
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Spring 2017 Classes (FREE)
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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.
Conducting Sign Retroreflectivity Inspections
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pike County Training Center
135 Pike County Blvd.
Lords Valley, PA 18428
(570) 296-1960
Equipment and Worker Safety
Friday, April 7, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Salem Township Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-4399
Conducting Sign Retroreflectivity Inspections
Thursday, April 20, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Carbon County Emergency Management Agency
1264 Emergency Lane
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Phone: (570) 325-3097
Work Zone Traffic Control
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chestnuthill Township Building
271 Route 715
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 992-7247
Bridge Maintenance and Inspection
Friday, May 12, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wayne County EMA
43 Volunteer Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5970
Asphalt Roads Common Maintenance Problems
Thursday, June 29, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lehighton Borough Building
1 Constitution Avenue
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-4002
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, Transportation Services Manager, NEPA Alliance at 570-655-5581 or
[email protected].
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AFP NEPA, in partnership with NCAC, will present a Meet the Funders panel on April 28, 2017 at Genetti Hotel & Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Funders include: The Luzerne Foundation, The First Federal Charitable Foundation, The Moses Taylor Foundation, The Highmark Foundation, and Highmark Corporate Giving. For more information and to register, click here.
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Did you know that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's Center for Workforce Information & Analysis has available a List of Top 50 Employers & Industries for each county? To access the list, click here.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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