Minooka Subaru recently presented the Scranton Area Community Foundation with a check in the amount of $47,647 which comes from their latest Share the Love® event where the Scranton Area Community Foundation was selected as the hometown charity for Minooka Subaru’s customers to support during the event.
This is the sixth year that Minooka Subaru has partnered with the Scranton Area Community Foundation as the hometown charity to support. To date, Minooka Subaru has donated over $200,000 to support the Minooka Subaru Fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation which provides charitable support to the community.
Shown from left are: Pat Corbett, Minooka Suburu; Laura Ducceschi, Scranton Area Community Foundation; Joe Corbett and Mike Shields, Minooka Suburu.
Dunmore High School was well represented at the Lackawanna /Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs Annual Holiday Poster Contest Recognition Reception at the Scranton Cultural Center.
DHS had four of the five high school finalists in the competition, and Millie Crespo (10th grade) won first place! Her poster is on billboards around Lackawanna County this month, and the pins distributed around the schools and community.
Prince DeNucci (12th grade) won second place, John Juarez (12th grade) won fourth, and Leah Mezick (12th grade) won fifth. Each student received a plaque, a billboard trophy, and a certificate.
Ken Okrepkie, Regional Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA, and John Augustine, President/CEO of Penn’s Northeast are shown with the guide, as well as the guide’s cover, symbolizing the strong collaboration among local economic leaders.
Penn’s Northeast, in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA and the Willary Foundation, is proud to announce the release of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Small Business & Entrepreneur Resource Guide. This comprehensive guide is designed to serve as an essential tool for startups, established businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the region.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, scaling up an existing business, or considering relocating to Northeastern Pennsylvania, this guide provides invaluable insights and resources specifically tailored for local entrepreneurs and enterprises. Inside, readers will find key information on funding opportunities, business development programs, networking contacts, and much more.
Key Highlights Include:
Resources for securing funding and investment.
Guidance on business expansion and workforce development.
Connections to local networks and mentors to help accelerate growth.
Insights into the region’s unique economic opportunities.
John L. Augustine, President/CEO of Penn’s Northeast, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Penn’s Northeast is proud to have partnered with Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the Willary Foundation to produce the area’s first complete resource guide for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This guide really is a one-stop shop for providing the assistance businesses need to be successful.”
Ken Okrepkie, Regional Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA, highlighted the strength of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: “Our region boasts a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes a series of business incubators, capital investment in technology companies, and economic development professionals poised to support turning ideas into companies that create jobs and wealth for Northeastern Pennsylvania. At Ben Franklin Technology Partners NEPA, in addition to investing money in technology companies, we are proud to leverage our relationships with hundreds of consulting resources to solve the challenges that come with building businesses.”
William Scranton, Chairman of the Willary Foundation, added, “Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses is essential for the growth and prosperity of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This guide offers the resources and guidance needed to help innovators and business owners thrive in our unique region. The Willary Foundation is committed to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we believe this resource guide will be a game-changer for those seeking to build and grow businesses here.”
