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February 2017
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Sutphen East Corporation Received a $225,000 USDA Rural Development Loan
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Sutphen East Corporation received a $225,000 USDA Rural Development loan, through the USDA/NEPA Alliance Intermediary Relending Program (IRP), for the purchase of land & building in the Sterling Business & Technology Park, Sterling Township, Wayne County. This loan assists Sutphen East Corporation in creating 10 jobs and retaining 40 jobs. Other project funds included owner's cash equity.
Julia Sutphen Phelps oversees the Sutphen East Corporation, which was founded in White Lake, Sullivan County, New York. The Sutphen family has a rich history and dedication to manufacturing quality custom fire apparatus since 1989. Sutphen East Corporation sells its manufactured products, of primarily pumpers and tankers, based on customer specifications and needs. The ultimate consumers of the company's products are municipalities and volunteer fire departments.
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| 2017 ARC-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute and Summer Science Academy |
ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will hold two hands-on
STEM learning programs for Appalachian students and teachers in July 2017: A
high school math-science-technology institute, which is a two-week residential program for students and teachers; and a
middle school science academy, which is a one-week residential program just for students. Both programs are all expenses paid and offer the opportunity to work with world-class scientists doing real science!
The numbers of participants and applications that may be submitted are limited as follows:
- The high school program will be limited to a maximum of 52 participants: 26 students and 26 teachers. Oak Ridge National Laboratory will not be able to accommodate any additional participants. This allows for a minimum of two teachers and two students from PA.
- The middle school program will be limited to a maximum of 26 student participants (students only, no teachers). This allows for a minimum of 2 middle school students from PA. ARC encourages states to select all middle school applicants from the same school, as this provides a better experience for the students and eases transportation arrangements.
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International Business Development Program
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Trade Finance & Letters of Credit Webinar
February 16, 2017 - 9:00 AM
It is important that both sellers and buyers be aware of the options, special concerns and precautions that relate to payment terms of international transactions. This program will provide an in-depth understanding of international payment terms with a special focus on letters of credit. There is no cost to
register
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Upcoming Trade Events
March 15-19, 2017; Istanbul, Turkey
Free catalog display
Manufacturing industry show
Deadline: February 28
Click
here
for more information
Trade Mission to India
March 20-27, 2017
Deadline: February 17
Multi-Sector; Cost: $600
Click
here
for more information.
Trade Mission to Mexico
April 3-7, 2017
Multi-Sector; Cost: $1,250
Deadline: February 15
Click
here
for more information.
May 16-19, 2017; Seoul, South Korea
Cost: $750 shared booth or $1,500 full booth (catalog display also available)
Deadline: February 10
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here
for more information
June 6-8, 2017; London, England, UK
Cost: $3,500
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here
for more information
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| Procurement Technical Assistance Center |
 The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance is the only PTAC covering Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill & Wayne counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The center has been in existence for over twenty-five years. The PTAC serves as a liaison to help local companies, usually small businesses increase sales and growth for our regional economy. NEPA's PTAC staff provides marketing and technical assistance to qualified, competitive companies who wish to bid on government contracts and also works with government agencies to help locate suppliers in the region. The tools available from NEPA's PTAC can help companies market their products and qualify their business to be a leading contender in winning a contract with a local, state or federal agency.
The process of selling to the government on all levels can be quite confusing and sometimes overwhelming so let the NEPA Alliance PTAC start you on your way to gain access to one of the world's largest markets! We provide procurement technical assistance by offering no-fee and confidential counseling on selling your products and/or services to the appropriate local, state or federal government agency.
For personal and confidential assistance, please contact
Karen Ostroskie, PTAC Senior Government Procurement Manager,
Paula Terpak, PTAC Government Procurement Specialist, or call (570) 655-5581.
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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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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.
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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Did you know that the U.S. Census Bureau has available a program, "QuickFacts," that provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more? To access this information, click here.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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