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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 & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance is pleased to announce State Senator Mario M. Scavello, 40th Senatorial District, will serve as the Luncheon Keynote Speaker for the 2017 "Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania" on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA.
Senator Scavello will highlight the opportunities available through the Commonwealth's Export Assistance Program and the importance and impact of international trade on the region's economy.
"Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania" is NEPA's
premier International Business Development event
that allows businesses from NEPA's seven county service area, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne, to meet one-on-one with Pennsylvania's Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) from Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
During the individual one-on-one meetings, the Authorized Trade Representatives and businesses have the opportunity to discuss and review information on products and services, existing domestic and international markets, trade opportunities, market-specific problems or issues, and level of assistance needed to be successful. The Authorized Trade Representatives will also provide market intelligence and counseling and help develop a plan for additional assistance.
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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PA Service Industry Day
October 18, 2017; Mechanicsburg, PA
The PA Procurement Technical Assistance Program presents the
PA Service Industry Day
located at the Park Inn Radisson/Harrisburg West, 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The event is for PA service companies (not for construction or manufacturers) and is designed to help service companies understand how to do business with both Letterkenny and the Tobyhanna Army Depots. Continental breakfast will be served from 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM with the event starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Lunch will also be provided. The cost to attend is $30 per person. View the
draft agenda
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Hotel room reservations can be made at here
or via phone at 717-697-0321. When you call be sure to ask for the SEDA Council of Governments room block and you will receive a special rate of $92 per night.
Participating small businesses are highly encouraged to bring their company capabilities statement so they can provide a copy to the Army personnel who will be staffing the exhibit booths.
Contact us
for assistance with your company capabilities statement. The
NEPA PTAC
is an event sponsor and will also be exhibiting.
This event is for PA Service companies.
Click here
to learn more about who should attend. View the
event flyer
for more information or
register online
(DUNS Number, CAGE Code & Primary NAICS Code are required).
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 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.
Curves on Local Roads: Issues and Safety Tools
Thursday, October 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
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
Salt and Snow Management
Thursday, November 9, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wayne Township Municipal Building
10 Municipal Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-739-2629
Traffic Calming
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lackawanna Co. Center for Public Safety
30 Valley View Business Park
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 961-6700
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 the U.S. Census Bureau has available, "OnTheMap," a website that provides an Inflow/Outflow Analysis, which is the number of people who commute to jobs within a study area from points outside and from points within, and to jobs that are outside a study area? To access the website, click here.
For additional information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
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