NEPA Alliance

PIKE COUNTY

POPULATION: 58,535

CARBON COUNTY

POPULATION: 64,749

POPULATION: 215,896

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

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POPULATION: 168,327

MONROE COUNTY

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POPULATION: 325,594

LUZERNE COUNTY

POPULATION: 51,155

WAYNE COUNTY

POPULATION: 143,049

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center

a regional community

NEPA Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. NEPA Alliance services include Federal and State grant assistance, Business Financing, Government Contracting Assistance, International Trade Assistance, Nonprofit Assistance, Transportation Planning and Research and Information.

IMPACT REPORT

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In Federal Grant Assistance

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Federal Grant Assistance Funds Leveraged

BUSINESS financing Jobs Supported

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Funds Loaned

Government Contracting Jobs Supported

Intl. Business Dev. Jobs Supported

Nonprofits Trained/Assisted

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Trans. Improvement Program 2023-2026

NEPA in the News

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Drew Popish, Governor's Northeast Regional Director Visits NEPA

Mr. Drew Popish, Governor's Northeast Regional Director visited with the NEPA Alliance Team for a meet and greet. Staff was grateful for the opportunity to highlight NEPA’s programs and services throughout the seven-county region. From left: Frank Migneco, NEPA Alliance; Kate McMahon, NEPA Alliance; Jeffrey Box, NEPA Alliance; Drew Popish, Governor's Northeast Regional Director; Steve Ursich, NEPA Alliance; and Kurt Bauman, NEPA Alliance.

Lunch & Learn Event

On March 22nd, NEPA Alliance and MD Capital were happy to host a group of local business, economic development, and municipal leaders to an authentic New York City Deli lunch at the Electric City Trolley Museum. Attendees participated in a discussion about current topics affecting local business, community and economic development initiatives, and various finance programs available to assist businesses navigate the ever-changing economic environment.

NADO & DDAA Annual Conference

The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) held it's 2023 Annual Conference in Washinton, D.C. from March 12-15th. Sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Regional Development Organizations and their stakeholders. NEPA Alliance President and CEO Jeffrey Box, DDDA Board Chair welcomed attendees to the Conference.

Representative Haddock Visits NEPA

Representative Jim Haddock, 118th District, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties visited NEPA for a meet and greet. NEPA staff was grateful for the time and opportunity to highlight the services and programs we have to offer. From left: NEPA Alliance President & CEO Jeffrey K. Box, Representative Jim Haddock, Kurt Bauman, Vice President Community & Economic Development Services Division and Stephen Ursich Vice President Business Development Services Division.

Arrow Studio & Events Receives Loan

Arrow Studio & Events, LLC, is a studio and event center that offers a rentable venue, open studio, and kitchen space for local residents, entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry associations. NEPA’s funds assisted Arrow in purchasing a property in downtown Pottsville to house their event center. NEPA received these funds from the USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) fund, which encourages lending to small businesses in rural areas. The building is within proximity to local restaurants, bars, breweries, and coffeeshops/bakeries. Other funding assistance was provided by the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) and the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority.

Constantino's Catering Receives Funding

Constantino's Catering and Events Inc. is a full-service catering and events company. Larry Nichols, owner, will also be opening Bailey's Cafe and Suites on Main in Dalton, Pa. NEPA Alliance assisted with financing through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) CARES ACT.