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Business Plan Competition

02/23/16

TecBridge is hosting its 14th Annual 2016 Business Plan Competition. Students from the area’s Fourteen colleges and universities, along with Read More...

Get PREPared! – Luzerne County

03/30/15

On Friday, March 27 businesses from Luzerne County heard from representatives from Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) based in Read More...

Northeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturer Selected as National Manufacturer of the Week

09/24/14

December 2011 – Cresco, Pennsylvania-based Weiler Corporation was selected as the national “Make It In America” Manufacturer of the Week by Read More...

CAN DO presents seventh annual Curb Appeal Awards

09/18/14

(September 18, 2014) – For the seventh consecutive year, CAN DO, Greater Hazleton’s economic development agency, presented its Curb Appeal Read More...

Grand Opening: lux&umbra photography

09/17/14

The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce the Grand Opening of lux&umbra photography in State Read More...

Pennsylvania SBDC Recognizes U.S. Congressman Barletta as Small Business Champion

08/21/14

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) have named Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, a “Small Business Champion” for his support Read More...

Five Major Changes Happening Right Now in Industrial Distribution

08/13/14

Big things are happening in today’s industrial distribution landscape—five big things, to be exact. And they are causing an uproar Read More...

Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center Loan Presentation

06/09/14

NEPA Alliance presented small business loan funds to the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) in the amount of $75,000 Read More...

Procurement Technical Assistance Center Assists Greenway Solutions, Inc. with Receiving a Government Contract Award

12/17/13

Greenway Solutions, Inc. was recently awarded a contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, to provide storage, Read More...

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		1 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 3 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 1, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Deane Center-Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA Description: Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion. Typically, Six Sigma is implemented through the performance of targete More details... No Cost Leadership Development Essentials - BERWICK No Cost Leadership Development Essentials - BERWICK Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 1, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Eagle Building Community Center, 107 South Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603 Description: NEPIRC - the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center - is hosting a no-cost 4 hour seminar on Leadership Development. This program helps individuals become stronger, more impactful leaders. While joining other managers and supervisors to discuss workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics that include Self-Awareness, Power & Authority, Risk & Failure, and Leadership Style. More details... • •	2 No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - NEPIRC No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - NEPIRC Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 2, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: NEPIRC - the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center - is hosting a no-cost 4 hour seminar on Leadership Development. This program helps individuals become stronger, more impactful leaders. While joining other managers and supervisors to discuss workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics that include Self-Awareness, Power & Authority, Risk & Failure, and Leadership Style. More details... •	3	4	5
6	7 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 1 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 7, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... •	8 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 4 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 8, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Deane Center-Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA Description: Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion. Typically, Six Sigma is implemented through the performance of targete More details... No-Coat Leadership Development Essentials - HAZLETON No-Coat Leadership Development Essentials - HAZLETON Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 8, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: CANDO Inc., 1 S. Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 Description: NEPIRC - the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center - is hosting a no-cost 4 hour seminar on Leadership Development. This program helps individuals become stronger, more impactful leaders. While joining other managers and supervisors to discuss workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics that include Self-Awareness, Power & Authority, Risk & Failure, and Leadership Style. More details... No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 2 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 8, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... • • •	9 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 3 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 9, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... •	10 No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - JESSUP No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - JESSUP Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 10, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: TekRidge Center, 50 Alberigi Dr, Jessup, PA 18434 Description: NEPIRC - the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center - is hosting a no-cost 4 hour seminar on Leadership Development. This program helps individuals become stronger, more impactful leaders. While joining other managers and supervisors to discuss workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics that include Self-Awareness, Power & Authority, Risk & Failure, and Leadership Style. More details... No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 4 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 10, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... • •	11	12
13	14 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 5 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 5 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 14, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... •	15 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 5 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Wellsboro - Session 5 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 15, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Deane Center-Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA Description: Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion. Typically, Six Sigma is implemented through the performance of targete More details... No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - TOWANDA No-Cost Leadership Development Essentials - TOWANDA Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 15, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission (NTRPDC), 312 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848 Description: NEPIRC - the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center - is hosting a no-cost 4 hour seminar on Leadership Development. This program helps individuals become stronger, more impactful leaders. While joining other managers and supervisors to discuss workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics that include Self-Awareness, Power & Authority, Risk & Failure, and Leadership Style. More details... No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 6 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 6 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 15, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... • • •	16 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 7 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 7 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 16, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... •	17 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 8 No-Cost Manufacturing Camp for High School Students - Session 8 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 17, 2017 - 12:00 pm Location: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18509, USA Description: This free camp is designed to prepare high school students for careers in manufacturing. Campers will learn how to be creators on the front lines bringing innovations to life through hands-on classes and activities.This one-of-a-kind educational experience will inspire students to envision their future careers in manufacturing. More details... •	18	19
20	21 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 1 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 21, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: This course provides an understanding of auditing quality management systems. Participants will learn about auditor conduct and the different roles of an auditor, including how to structure and plan an effective audit, and how to evaluate and communicate audit findings. More details... •	22 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 2 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: August 22, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: This course provides an understanding of auditing quality management systems. Participants will learn about auditor conduct and the different roles of an auditor, including how to structure and plan an effective audit, and how to evaluate and communicate audit findings. More details... •	23	24	25	26
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