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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Tech developers in northeastern Pennsylvania are on the forefront of many healthcare related tech trends, which they argue are lowering cost and boosting efficiency. Signallamp Health Scranton-based Signallamp Health is an IT enabled car
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By Phil Yacuboski With Pennsylvania’s growing tech sector reaching new heights every year, Harrisburg is looking at taxing the industry with a so-called ‘tech tax.’ “I don’t believe it’s in the best interest to tax a growing economy,” said Chuck Russell,
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By Phil Yacuboski As the founder of Medtrics Lab, a tech startup based in Lewisburg, Chris Tokodi believes he’s helping in a small way to reshape and add to the state’s economy. The small, but growing company, which was born in a business incubator as par
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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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By Kathy Ruff “We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests.” — Sheryl Sandberg, author a
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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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By Biagio “ Bill” Sciacca My publisher and I have been collaborating on a project that takes into consideration a philosophy of leadership, as well as the pragmatic behaviors needed to make leadership successful. It has developed into a project called Pro
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By Peter D. Shelp Saving and investing for retirement is a long journey. The strategies you use to pursue your goals may differ depending on your stage of life. Just Starting Out At the start of a career, it’s not unusual to have financial goals, such as
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By Dave Taylor “Made in China” is as familiar a phrase as you could imagine, and why not, with a vast array of products made in Chinese factories and shipped around the world each year. But, while Chinese companies are adept at producing products ranging
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By Jeff Blackman With this month’s Journal’s focus on “technology” and “economic development” — it made me realize… The battle blazes daily, for quick Internet connectivity. And some Internet providers boast no matter how much your data and Internet needs
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By Joe Bonsick Obtaining a loan from a bank might seem like a complicated, confusing and convoluted process — three “C” words that any business owner looks to avoid.On the contrary, bankers use a relatively straightforward standard called the “Five Cs of
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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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