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November 2016
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Two Great Export Seminars
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Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, PA
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Export Documentation & Procedures
Monday, November 14, 2016 (full day)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person
This Export Documentation seminar will provide a real life, comprehensive understanding of the commercial documentation required for an international transaction. It will also provide an understanding of who is responsible for filing the Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES), when filing is required, and the information to be filed.
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U.S. Free Trade Agreements
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (half day)
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
The U.S. is experiencing trade growth and regulatory changes with regards to Free Trade and Tariff Preferences Programs. The number of U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) continues to grow. The pending Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will add many new markets to the scope of U.S. FTAs. Without a thorough knowledge of these programs a company can encounter delays, lost opportunities, and additional expenses due to compliance issues.
Register for both and save!
Register for a single seminar or save when you register for both for only $70. NEPA Members receive an additional $15 discount when registering for both seminars.
For more information
contact Deborah Phillips at
(570) 655-5581. Registration deadline is Monday, November 7.
 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment and the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Defense Transition Partnership
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NEPA Alliance Annual Report
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 NEPA Alliance is pleased to announce the release of our Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Report.
The report contains many of our challenges and accomplishments. The pages chronicle the services that we provide to Business, Community and Government in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties.
Thank you to all of our volunteer Board Members and Committee Members for their service and dedication to making Northeastern Pennsylvania a great place to live, work and play.
We will continue to be an Alliance committed to community and economic development in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Click here to download a copy of the Annual Report.
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Greater Pike County Community Foundation
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) presented a check to the newly-formed Greater Pike County Community Foundation. The event was held at the Fauchère Meeting Center, Milford, PA.
The Greater Pike County Community Foundation provided an overview of their mission including the programs and grants they offer to eligible nonprofit organizations within the county.
NCAC, through its affiliate the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, was awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Grant for NCAC's Community Foundation Initiative. NCAC, in collaboration with the NEPA Grantmakers Forum, will provide funding and technical assistance for the start-up of a community foundation in both Carbon and Pike Counties.
A total of $32,000 in funding was awarded to the Greater Pike County Community Foundation to serve as the catalyst for the growth and expansion of the foundation. NCAC will assist with identifying best practices for community foundations, offering workshops on grant seeking and grant writing, and coordinating educational training for professional advisors.
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| Proposal Writing Strategies & Tips Workshop |
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Genetti Catering, 1345 N. Church St, Hazle Township, PA
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November 28, 2016 ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Writing a proposal is similar to but not exactly the same as crafting a persuasive essay or producing a report. The Workshop will provide guidance and advice to companies seeking to improve their likelihood of award. When it comes to government contract proposal writing, Dr. W. Nick Cline will provide guidance with management approaches, technical proposals, past performance, and simply showing attendees strategies and tips on how to write a winning proposal.
"Proposal writing is not difficult, but some people cannot visualize what they are writing, and that is the problem and the cure."
Dr. W. Nick Cline
Agenda
- Introduction
- Laying the Groundwork
- Strategy
- Putting Pen to Paper
- Common Mistakes
- Proposal Tips
Presenter
Dr. W. Nick Cline is the President, CEO, and owner of Hummingbird Solutions, LLC in Springfield, Virginia. Hummingbird Solutions was founded in 2010 to support, train, and assist small business owners with Accounting, Taxation, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Information Technology, and other business needs. Dr. Nick has worked in the private, public, educational, and health care systems after retiring from the United States Army Finance & Accounting Corps. Hummingbird Solutions, LLC serves clients throughout the United States.
Registration
Registration will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The workshop will start promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Cost to register is $15 per person or $10 for NEPA Members.
NEPA Members save! Call to receive promo code.
Contact
Frank A. Migneco at (570) 655-5581 for more information. Contact
Louise Tracy at (570) 655-5581 to receive the NEPA Alliance Member Promo Code for the member discount.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment and the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Defense Transition Partnership
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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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PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Program - Now Open!
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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 the Pennsylvania State Data Center has a "Map of the Day" on its website?
To access the map click here.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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