By Dave Gardner The American educational system now produces a workforce not prepared for the demands of the workplace, according to commentary from employers compiled in a study by The Conference Board, Corporate Voices for Working Families, Partnership
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By Dave Gardner Employer-provided training has evolved into a window that seems to display the needs of American society at large. Above all, in-house training surely is big business. According to the Association for Talent Development, workplace instruct
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By Kathy Ruff Back-to-school and back-to-college spending will reach $83.7 billion this year, an increase of moe than 10 percent over last year’s $75.8 billion tab, according to a survey commissioned by the National Retail Federation. “Overall, the outloo
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By Kathy Ruff A recent study finds Northeast Pennsylvania might be lacking in the area of financial literacy. “Our research study demonstrated the importance of financial literacy,” said Terri Ooms, executive director of The Institute for Public Policy an
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By Dave Gardner Programmable robots and the humans who are trained to use them are “joining hands” to enhance the world of industrial automation. Mike Duffy, founder and CEO of Keystone Automation, emphasized that the implementation of robotics is now the
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By Kathy Ruff Technology continues its ever-changing advancements, with updated and new features, faster speeds and more mobility in many of its offerings. For many in the business world, that advancement can become an expensive proposition if people buy
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The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal and NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) recently honored the Top 25 Women in Business with an awards ceremony at the Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic.
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ALLIED SERVICES INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM The health system announced the promotion of Robert Cole, Ph.D. to the position senior vice president/chief analytics officer. Prior to his promotion, Cole served as chief analytics officer for the nonprofit health
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If You Had a Few Extra Billion In Your Pocket, Which Brand Would You Buy? It seems like $75 billion doesn’t go as far as it used to. At least not when it comes to judging the value of a brand. For years, Coca-Cola was the No. 1 brand by value in several r
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How Can The Economy Grow? By Howard J. Grossman, AICP How can the regional economy grow in coming years? There are traditional ways such as supporting the role that local industrial development organizations play. This would include: Adding marketing moni
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By Susan Whitesell The majority of 401(k) plans (89.41 percent) allow participants to take loans from their plan accounts.* But should you borrow from your 401(k) savings if your plan allows it? Here are some points you’ll want to consider before taking a
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Dr. Jennifer Dessoye is assistant professor of occupational therapy at Misericordia University and owner of Bright Beginnings Early Learning Academy (BBELA). Discontent with the early education curriculum and understanding of human development and neurolo
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Amy Hlavaty Belcher, 39, owner and artistic director of Abrabesque Academy of Dancing, believes that for those who have been given much, much is expected. “I just try hard to do my best,” she said. I have been blessed with many opportunities and many gift
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Chris Hetro, 33, works hard and plays hard. “A strong work ethic is important, but finding balance outside of work is important because life is too short and you need to enjoy it,” he explained. As an electrical engineer and project manager at Borton-Laws
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For attorney C. David Pedri, 37, it’s all about a combination of qualities that contribute to success. “My philosophy is simple: be open and honest, treat people the way you would want to be treated, with respect, and work hard to attain your dreams. The
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Ed Frable, 28, believes “if I work hard and stick to my word, good things will happen. My crew will not be deterred. We will re-evaluate our game plan and not give up until the job is complete,” explained Frable, the owner/operator of Ed Frable Constructi
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William H. Bender II, CFP, CIMA, CRPC, loves what he does. “I’m lucky. I come to work every day excited to help the people and institutions we work with,” explained Bender, 34, first vice president at Bender Wealth Management Group, Merrill Lynch. The fam
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Angelo Venditti, 38, heard a call to the helping professions early on. Geisinger Northeast’s chief nursing officer answer was to volunteer for his local fire company. After high school, he became a paramedic, then enrolled in nursing school. Three years a
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At 20, Donald Mammano began his own company, while attending the University of Scranton. Mammano, now 33, and president of DFM Properties, recalls, as a youngster, holding a flashlight while his father fixed the kitchen sink. “From that point on I was fas
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William J. Fennie III, 27, is always knocking on the proverbial door, because he knows one day, one will open. As an investment specialist with Integrated Capital Management (iCM) he cannot take “no” for an answer. “I make cold calls every day to invite f
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As an advisor at CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, Marcus N. Magyar, CFP, 30, provides comprehensive wealth management and investment portfolio services to business owners, executives, families and high-net worth individuals. His multi-disciplinary team of pro
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Heather M. Davis, 33, director of marketing and communication, is responsible for creating, overseeing and implementing a strategic marketing and comprehensive communications plan for The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC). She is also responsible for pr
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Alexandria Duffney, 30, is competitive by nature and loves a good challenge. These qualities have led her to her position as associate director of graduate admission at Wilkes University. Here she works with prospective students interested in enrolling in
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John Culkin’s tenets inform: “Less haste equal more speed; the same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg, it is all about what you are made of, not the circumstances surrounding you; and don’t ask someone to walk a mile in your shoes, bef
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“What could be worse than getting to the end of your life and realizing you hadn’t lived it,” mused Conor O’Brien.” As co-founder and executive director of the Scranton Fringe Festival, O’Brien, 25, is responsible for leading the development of the overal
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Jessica Siegfried, 38, is senior designer with BlackOut Design Inc., where she is responsible for all creative design at the full-service agency, from traditional branding and print to collateral and front end web design. “I’ve always had an interest in t
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David Johns’ career path has been shaped by his diverse experiences. As director of structural engineering at Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Moosic, Johns, 39, ensures that his engineering and consultant teams provide clients with their best effort. “We complete
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Robyn Jones, 38, president of ReferLocal LLC, has learned just as many lessons from her business successes as she’s had from her failures — and she believes it’s important to share that knowledge with her employees. After graduating from American Universi
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Nisha Arora, 36, tries to be the best version of herself every day. As general counsel for ERA One Source Realty Inc., she realized she cannot control other’s behavior so “I try to focus on myself and how I can be better,” she explained. Arora’s responsib
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Starting at a young age in Hazleton, Justin C. Sandy, 33, found a passion for running. He became a member then a coach for Misericordia University’s cross country and track and field programs. “It was at Misericordia that I also garnered the profound sati
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As a doctor of internal medicine at Physicians Health Alliance, Dr. Ariane M. Conaboy, 34, realizes the importance of human life and how fragile it can be at times. Conaboy graduated from Scranton Prep and the University of Scranton with a double major in
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