REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Strategic Plan for an Integrated Business Services Delivery Network in Northeastern Pennsylvania
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the development of a Strategic Plan for an Integrated Business Services Delivery Network in Northeastern Pennsylvania among participants in the NEPA PREP Partnership.
Details and guidance for preparation of proposals is presented within the detailed scope of work. A complete RFP package may be obtained by clicking here or from:
Paula M. Terpak, Enterprise Development Specialist
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640-3726
Tel: 570-655-5581 & 866-758-1929
All proposals must be received at the NEPA office no later than 5:00 PM (EDT) on June 1, 2012. Responses are encouraged from firms qualified as small businesses or certified Minority / Woman / Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. NEPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
June 22, 2012
Government Contracting Showcase
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center,
Scranton, Pennsylvania
The GCS is a one day event to learn how to do business with State, Federal and Department of Defense Agencies. Attend workshops on government contracting, meet one-to-one with government agency buying offices, government prime contractors and economic development agencies. Special guest Congressman Tim Holden will be our Keynote Speaker.
For more information on attending or purchasing an Exhibit Booth, please call 570-655-5581or 866-758-1929 and speak with Karen Ostroskie or Paula Terpak.
4-6-2012
Save The Date-Spring "Bringing The World To Northeastern PA"
The Spring PIW will feature trade representatives from the following markets: Brazil, Chile, China-Shanghai, Germany, India, Korea, Mexico, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Watch for more information.
3-15-2012
ISO50001 Workshop-CoSponsored by (PADEP)
Click Here to Read the Flyer
Following the workshop, General Dynamic’s will discuss their involvement with DOE’s ISO 50001 Mid-Atlantic Energy Pilot Program and conduct a tour of their manufacturing operations In lieu of our normal February schedule, our first quarterly meeting of 2012 will be held Thursday, March 15th, when the Roundtable and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) cosponsor a free introductory ISO 50001 energy management system standard workshop with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). In addition, workshops will be offered at a variety of locations and dates throughout Pennsylvania.
For more information, Click here to read the press release.
Register online at http://iso50001.eventbrite.com
4-16-2012
The Spring PIW will feature trade representatives from the following markets: Brazil, Chile, China-Shanghai, Germany, India, Korea, Mexico, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Watch for more information.
Deadline 3-15-2012
Cooperative Purchasing Alliance-INVITATION FOR BIDS: OFFICE PAPER, FLAGS AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS
INVITATION FOR BIDS: The Lackawanna County Commissioners in cooperation with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Alliance will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Lackawanna County Controller in the Scranton Electric Building, 507 Linden Street, 1st Floor, Scranton, PA 18503, until 11 A.M. on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Bids for office paper, flags and recycling containers are invited on behalf of this cooperative purchasing program which includes multiple political sub-divisions and public authorities within Lackawanna County.
Click Here for Bid Information
2-29-2012
Register Today for the-"Export to China" Workshop
Conducted by James Chan, President-Asia Marketing Management, Philadelphia who will share his intimate knowledge of the realities of selling US products and services to China.
Download the Brochure
Click Here to Register for the Event
2-21-2012
LTAP-Managing Utility Cuts- Lackawanna County
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 South StateStreet, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: (570) 585-4800
www.clarkssummitboro.org/
https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/LTAP/
12-20-2011
Bellemarque, West Hazleton Receives Loan Funds from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA)
Officials gathered recently to present checks for $200,000 in Small Business First Loan Funds and an ARC/USDA Loan for $105,000 to Nicholas and Alec Marcalus, Bellemarque LLC, a sanitary paper product manufacturing company, West Hazleton for the purchase of machinery and equipment.
Click Here to Read the Press Release
12-20-2011
Scranton Dodge Receives $250,000 in Loan Funds from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
Officials gathered recently to present a check for $250,000 to Scranton Dodge to aid in bringing new life to an abandoned structure. Matt and David Pompey purchased the former Crystal Soda Water Co. at 421 Franklin Avenue, Scranton. They co-own Scranton Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Tunkhannock Auto Mart and plan to convert the new location to a facility for credit processing, parts distribution, reconditioning and repair of vehicles.
Click Here to Read the Press Release
12-15-2011
Workforce Wayne Receives $53,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant Funding
Officials gathered recently to present a check for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant of $53,000 to Workforce Wayne. The funding will aid Workforce Wayne in getting a Career and Technical Center (CTC) built in the area to train Wayne and Pike County students.Click Here to Read More...
10-15-2011
Flood Recovery Assistance Available-Only targeted to businesses in rural development eligible communities
in Schuylkill & Luzerne Counties affected by Hurricane Irene.
Microloans up to $15,000 Available, 1% fixed rate - Term 3-5 yrs.
For businesses with less than 25 Employees.
*Service Origination Fees Waived, Legal Fees Apply
**Funds are limited.
We are working to provide additional low cost loan funds
through our pool of state and federal programs.
Contact one of our loan professionals today!
Email: Tom Pellegrini | Email: Dave Nat