A mixed bag of business autobiographies, observations about regional commerce and discussion about workforce development marked the economic roundtable entitled “Perpetuating Greatness: The First 100 days.” The conference, organized and or
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Roundtable Discussion: Farrington: It’s an honor for me to be able to coordinate this event and moderate this discussion. This is the second year we’re doing this. This is all under the umbrella which we call “Perpetuating Greatness in Northeast Pennsylva
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“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” — John Muir, American naturalist and conservationist (1838-1914) John Muir’s love of nature fueled his desire to conserve it. He also unders
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America’s up-and-coming millennials were represented among the winners in this year’s tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition. The event, the 15th in the series, awarded the winning teams a share of more than $100,000 in cash and in-kind prize
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If you’ve purchased a coffee carry-out with a Dunkin Donuts beverage carrier, you’ve also patronized LBP Manufacturing, located in the Jessup Small Business Park. This food service packaging firm from Illinois now occupies the 100,000-plus
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They come in several forms — tax credits to spark the economy by attracting jobs, creating livable communities and even saving historical landmarks. But do they work and how is the state assessing the millions in tax credits they hand ou
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS The organization has recognized family law attorney William E. Vinsko Jr. as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for client satisfaction. The organization is a third-party attorney rating organization that pub
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As the Trump Administration continues to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, its future and the future of those it now covers is hanging in the balance. Even though Americans are being promised a replacement, it’s also still unclear what
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The Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County, in Olyphant PA, is in the living, dying, death and survivor recovery business. We are here to support and assist our patients and their families through the hills and valleys of
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Juan DeRojas, M.D. was born in Cuba and fled with his surgeon father and the rest of his family when Fidel Castro came to power. He said this experience gives him a unique perspective on U.S. citizenship. “Like so many immigrants, I am grateful, I am very
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By Dr. Loren Grossman Human papilloma virus (HPV) commonly known as the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer in women is increasingly being recognized as a cause of infections that colonize the back of the mouth (throat) including the tongu
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By Howard J. Grossman, AICP What used to be sources of funding to help advance economic development as witnessed by the Pocono-Northeast has dried up so that congressmen cannot bring home “ the bacon” to assist in the same fashion that once was a main rol
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By Dave Taylor Imagine you have created a range of new products with a totally new brand name. It’s time to begin building that brand. As with video gaming, there are several levels of brand success, and there’s one level that will drag you down. All bran
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by Biagio “Bill” Sciacca Last month we talked about why turnover occurs. I believe if you read the article non-biasedly, you will have gleaned from it that all roads lead to management. Yeah, I know, it is hard to believe that WE, the essence of the organ
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by JEFF BLACKMAN This month’s issue of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, has a “making waves” or “economic impact” focus.So it got me thinking and pondering about — your possibilities — to “make waves” or disrupt your culture, company or indust
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By William E. Evans, CTFA, Trust & Estate Manager, ESSA Bank & Trust Within an uncertain political environment — and often volatile global economies — it may seem logical that investments should be constantly adjusted to “stay ahead of the action,” that o
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“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” — John Muir, American naturalist and conservationist (1838-1914) John Muir’s love of nature fueled his desire to conserve it. He also unders
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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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The number of jobless people in the metro area continued its upward creep in May, according to state numbers out Tuesday. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metro area’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate grew by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.9 percent,
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