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December 2016
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The NEPA Alliance Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) recently hosted a Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) Outreach and Networking Workshop. The Workshop was geared towards small businesses interested in doing business with LCTA and the process to become a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP) to support LCTA's DBE goals and objectives.
The Workshop was kicked off with the welcome and introductions provided by Frank Migneco, Government Procurement Manager with the NEPA Alliance, who was one of the subject-matter experts on the Workshop's agenda discussing the value of a Capability Statement. Other speakers included Frank Knorek, LCTA Compliance Analyst, who provided a DBE 101 Program Overview and How to Do Business with LCTA; and, Kenyon Holley, Director, Diverse Business Supportive Services Center to present on the PA UCP certification process and how to do business with PennDOT.
"Thank you to NEPA and PTAC for your help and support on this event. We look forward to working with you on future endeavors."
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After the Workshop, Lou Uritz, LCTA Procurement Manager, contacted NEPA Alliance PTAC and said, "Thank you for hosting a very informative and successful workshop; we at LCTA look forward to an ongoing and mutually rewarding business relationship with NEPA/PTAC." Lou's feedback was akin to LCTA Executive Director Norm Gavlick's reaction to the Workshop, "Thank you to NEPA and PTAC for your help and support on this event. We look forward to working with you on future endeavors."
Those in attendance were provided a copy of the LCTA "Vendor Profile & Bidders List Application Form" to complete and return to LCTA. NEPA Alliance received a copy to distribute to individuals who were not able to attend the Workshop. You can contact Frank Migneco by calling 570-655-5581 to receive the form and instructions on how to complete and submit to LCTA.
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International Business Development Program
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NEPA provides assistance to businesses new to exporting and more seasoned businesses looking to expand their current international markets. Through PA's Office of International Business Development's global network of Authorized Trade Representatives, NEPA offers businesses international trade contacts, market development research and much more. Contact
Debbie Phillips
to learn more.
Global Access Program (GAP) closed indefinitely
Federal SBA STEP grant funding was not awarded this year to the Office of International Business Development. In past years, the STEP grant funded the very popular Global Access Program (GAP) which helped small businesses offset some of their expenses for international business travel, USDOC Gold Key Services, and more.
Fortunately, the Office of International Business Development has been able to allocate state funding to keep previously SBA STEP grant funded trade offices open for the remainder of the fiscal year. These offices are now open to all PA companies: Central/Eastern EU (Czech Republic), Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Arab Gulf Region. Click
here
to see where all of PA's Authorized Trade Representatives are located.
As the 2017 budget season quickly approaches, export clients are encouraged to reach out to their Legislators, explaining the importance of the services offered by DCED's Office of International Business Development and their Regional Export Network (REN). For additional questions, please contact
Debbie Phillips
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PA Export Finance Program
Offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loan Program helps Pennsylvania exporters finance international sales. Many creditworthy, small-sized businesses do not have access to adequate export financing because they either lack a relationship with a financial institution with export financing capabilities or the size of the transaction makes it uneconomical for the private sector to participate even when credit risks are insured. PIDA fills this financing gap by lending to qualified companies. Please click
here
for additional information.
To learn more about the International Business Development assistance, contact Debbie Phillips 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 Care, 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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Local Technical Assistance Program
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Winter 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.
Salt and Snow Management
Friday, January 20, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stroud Township Building
1211 North 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-3362
Traffic Signs Basics
Thursday, February 16, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Salem Township Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-4399
Road Surface Management
Friday, February 24, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Salem Township Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-4399
Principles of Paving
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Schuylkill Community Education Council
1-7 West Center Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-1270
Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last
Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Salem Township Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-4399
Posting and Bonding of Local Roads
Monday, March 27, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
West Penn Township
27 Municipal Road
New Ringgold, PA 17960
(570) 386-4507
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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PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Program
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 PennDOT is currently accepting applications for funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund for 2017-2018. Applications are due by December 16, 2016. Funding can be used to coordinate local land use with transportation assets to enhance existing communities; for projects related to streetscapes, lighting, sidewalk enhancement and pedestrian safety; for projects improving connectivity or utilization of existing transportation assets; and for projects related to transit-oriented development. Municipalities, counties, school districts, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports, rail freight and passenger rail entities are eligible to apply. A local match of 30% is required. More information can be found on the
PennDOT website
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Please contact Kate McMahon, Transportation Services Manager, with questions at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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Did you know that according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, which is available here, the 11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania had the highest amount in the state and the ninth highest amount in the nation of Cut Christmas Trees and Short Rotation Woody Crops with 6,085? The 17th Congressional District had the third highest in the state and the 19th highest in the nation with 2,493 and the 10th Congressional District had the fifth highest in the state and the 31st highest in the nation with 1,416.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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