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NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner
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 NEPA Alliance will be hosting its Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton, PA.
 This year's Keynote speaker will be
Denny Corby, Corporate Speaker, Entertainer & Mentalist. He performs regularly for a variety of corporate clients.
Last year our Annual Dinner was attended by over 350 business and community leaders from around the region reaching a milestone in attendance. 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 - $65 per person; NEPA Board Member - $55 per person; Non-Member - $75 per person; Tables of 8 - $55 per person. Please RSVP by September 21, 2017. Cancellations after September 21, 2017 are non-refundable.
To make your dinner reservations or for more information,
please call 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
for the latest information.
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| Bringing the World to NEPA |
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Friday, September 22, 2017
Kalahari Resorts, Pocono Manor, PA
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Is your company considering exporting or seeking to expand its global presence?
If you are, meet Pennsylvania's Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) at Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania, NEPA's premier International Business Development event. You will also learn about the business development resources available to your company and network at this unique event.
Your international trade partners, ATRs are business consultants located in-country who provide guidance to get your products or services into their respective markets. Pennsylvania businesses are fortunate to have access to one of the largest, most comprehensive state-sponsored export development programs in the U.S. with
15 ATRs covering 51 countries
. These consulting services are provided free of charge to Pennsylvania companies through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development's Office of International Business Development.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required, and space is limited. Meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Businesses can register to meet up to five ATRs (actual meeting schedules will be determined by demand and timing). Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., and individual half-hour meetings will be scheduled 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Participants will receive an individual meeting schedule prior to the event. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Registration must be received by September 14, 2017.
To register or learn more about International Business Development assistance, contact Michael Horvath at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
 This event is funded in part by DCED's Office of International Business Development
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NEPA Alliance currently has 1,800-2,000 square feet of rentable 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 866-758-1929.
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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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Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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Pennsylvania Procurement Expo & Forum
Learn How to Increase Sales
September 6-7, 2017
Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Businesses have an opportunity to learn how to compete in the world's largest marketplace - selling goods and services to the government - at the
PA Procurement Expo & Forum
, September 6-7 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
"Positioning Your Company for Federal Government Business" is one of more than 50 educational workshops featured at this unique event. The session will take place on Wednesday, September 6 from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. and will be taught by our sister agency, SEDA-COG's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) staff. It will help small businesses understand how to utilize the PTAC network to assist them in doing local, state and federal government business. Specifically presenters will explore how to leverage third party certifications that position small businesses for the federal contracting arena.
PTACs provide a wide range of government contracting assistance - most free of charge. We are available answer your government contracting questions anytime, and we will be exhibiting at the Expo. Call (570) 655-5581 or toll free (866) 758-1929 or
email
us today, and don't forget to look for us at Booth #619!
The PA Procurement Expo & Forum is a premier networking and educational event for public procurement decision-makers and suppliers. Exhibit opportunities are available for vendors wishing to showcase their products and services to local, school district, non-profit, educational and state procurement decision makers. If exhibiting isn't right for your company, then consider attending to network with the several thousand anticipated participants.
For personal and confidential PTAC assistance, please contact
Karen Ostroskie, PTAC Senior Government Procurement Manager,
Debbie Phillips, PTAC Government Procurement Manager,
Paula Terpak, PTAC Government Procurement Specialist, or call (570) 655-5581.
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| Transportation Planning Specialist - Job Posting |
The NEPA Alliance is currently seeking applicants for the position of Transportation Planning Specialist. A copy of the job announcement and job description can be found on the NEPA Alliance website. The application deadline is Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Now Open
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Application deadline is September 22, 2017
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PennDOT is currently accepting competitive applications for funding through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. The application deadline is September 22, 2017.
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program works to build pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to school, preserve historic transportation structures, provide environmental mitigation, and create trails projects that serve a transportation purpose, while promoting safety and mobility. Currently, there are eleven (11) general project categories that are eligible for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside funding.
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Application form, Program Guidance, and additional information are available on PennDOT's website.
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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.
Salt and Snow Management
Friday, November 3, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butler Township Community Center
411 West Butler Drive
Drums, PA 18222
570-788-3547
Engineering and Traffic Studies
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Middle Smithfield Township Building
147 Municipal Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8920
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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Did you know that according to a Research Brief from the Pennsylvania State Data Center, from 2010 to 2016, the median age of the population in Pike County increased by 4.1 years or 9.4 percent, and that Luzerne County, with 57.2 percent, had the fastest growing Hispanic or Latino populations of the 22 counties that had 10,000 or more Hispanic or Latino residents of all races? To access these data from the U.S.Census Bureau, click here and to access the Research Brief, click here.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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