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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
Penn's Northeast, Inc.
A partnership of public and private economic development agencies dedicated to assisting businesses interested in locating within Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
NEPA 's services fall under the heading of business, community, and government, and provide multiple programs and statistical information crucial for business and community planning and development.
PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Official web site of DCED linking PA businesses, communities and individuals with on-line programs, initiatives and assistance.
PPL Electric Utilities
Team Pennsylvania Foundation
A public/private, economic development partnership that initiates and supports innovative programs to improve Pennsylvania's competitiveness and quality of life.
Verizon Pennsylvania
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Chamber of Commerce /Tourism
Government
Business Resources
Workforce Development
School Districts Servicing Wayne County
College / Universities in northeastern PA
Local Interest
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / TOURISM
Greater Honesdale Partnership
Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce
Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau
Southern Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
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GOVERNMENT
Wayne County Home Page
Governor Edward G. Rendell
State Senator Lisa Baker
State Representative Michael Peifer
State Representative Sandra J. Major
U.S. Senator Robert Casey, Jr.
U.S. Senator Arlen Specter
Congressman Christopher P. Carney
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
Ben Franklin Technology Partners - Northeastern Pennsylvania
Business Resource Network
PA Center for Workforce Analysis
Entrepreneurial Network Initiative
Web-based business tool that puts the small business owner in touch with seasoned professionals.
International Trade Development Program
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance program that helps businesses implement an exporting plan and take advantage of available exporting resources, such as the Team Pennsylvania Export Network.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
NEPA 's services fall under the heading of business, community, and government, and provide multiple programs and statistical information crucial for business and community planning and development.
Northeast PA Industrial Resource Center (NEIRC)
Financial and technical assistance for manufacturers to improve quality, productivity, and adaptation of modern manufacturing technologies.
PA Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
The lead agency in PA government for small business development. The CEA provides both information and advocacy for those starting and growing a business in Pennsylvania.
PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Official web site of DCED linking PA businesses, communities and individuals with on-line programs, initiatives and assistance.
PA Department of Labor and Industry
PA Department of Revenue
PA Open for Business
Download a list of handbooks dealing with business-related subjects, e.g., taxes, unemployment compensation, DEP permits, and employment outlook.
PA PowerPort
State web site for those living, visiting and working in PA. Includes links to state agencies and government services.
PA Sourcenet
Web-based tool that matches PA buyers and sellers. Provides sellers with sales leads and international trade leads.
Pennsylvania State Data Center
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PENNTAP)
Solution for small firms with limited in-house expertise. Provides limited amount of technical assistance to surmount specific technical challenges at no cost to PA firms.
Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC)
Provides market and technical assistance to qualified, competitive companies wishing to bid on government contracts. Helps companies obtain certifications, e.g., Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), that are available to increase the competitiveness of the small business.
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Entrepreneurial Development
Multiple resources, including Start-Up Kit, business plans and publications, marketing & research.
U. of S. Small Business Development Center(SBDC)
Provides technical assistance and consulting services ranging from business plan development to current business operations.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Wayne County CareerLink
The Commonwealth's one-stop approach to employment services in Wayne County.
Work & Play in Northeast PA
This initiative is geared to keeping our young talent here, promoting northeastern Pennsylvania by highlighting its recreational assets in combination with job opportunities.
Workforce and Economic Development Network (WEDnetPA)
WEDnetPA oversees the Guaranteed Free Training Program funded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
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SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVING WAYNE COUNTY
Forest City Regional School District
Susquehanna Community School District
Wallenpaupack Area School District
Wayne Highlands School District
Western Wayne School District
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COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES LOCATED IN NORTHEASTERN PA
Baptist Bible College
College Misericordia
East Stroudsburg University
Johnson College
Keystone College
Kings College
Lackawanna College
Luzerne County Community College
Marywood University
Northampton College
Penn College of Technology
Penn State - Worthington / Scranton Campus
The University of Scranton
Wilkes University
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LOCAL INTEREST
Dorflinger Glass Museum
Equinunk Historical Society
Upper Delaware River Events
Wayne County Arts Alliance
Wayne County Historical Society
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