SEPTEMBER 2015
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real estate developers, business consultants, elected officials, representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and others. Reddock will also be responsible for managing all aspects of the client site selection process, resulting in new job creation and community investment in the area served by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Reddock holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government, law and national security from Misericordia University and is currently working toward a Master of Science degree in organizational management, also at Misericordia University. Reddock has also worked as a market development manager for Coca-Cola Refreshments as well as a territory sales and marketing manager at The Princeton Review.
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STEPHANIE LONGO
of Dunmore was recently hired as the director of marketing and communications at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Longo will be responsible for the management of the Chamber and its affiliates’ brands in the Greater Scranton community, including helping to generate positive media coverage for the chamber and its affiliates, helping to grow the Chamber’s online presence and helping to strategize, deploy and manage all facets of communications for the Chamber and its affiliates. Longo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian and French from the University of Scranton, a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Scranton and a Master of Arts in journalism from Regent University. She is the author of “The Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania” and “Dunmore,” both published by Arcadia Publishing. An award-winning journalist, she previously served as the editor of the Abington Suburban and Villager newspapers and was a correspondent for Go Lackawanna.
BRUCE J. REDDOCK of Old Forge was recently hired as an economic development specialist at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Reddock will be responsible for responding to requests for business and site information from various entities, such as private companies, real estate brokers,
MARI POTIS
of Clarks Summit was recently promoted to the newly created position of director of membership and events at The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Potis has worked for the Chamber since 1998, developing programs and events to assist Chamber members and the greater Scranton business community. In her new role, Potis will continue to manage Chamber events. Her new responsibilities will include membership sales, retention of current members, and advertising for Chamber publications.
TINA BECHAVER
of Covington Township, who has been promoted to the newly created position of membership and events assistant. Bechaver will assist Mari Potis with the Chamber’s annual events while continuing to provide administrative and customer service support to prospective and existing members.
MVP VIRGINIA “GINGER” GOODRICH
of Dickson City recently celebrated 50 years of employment with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. Goodrich joined the Chamber’s staff in 1965 as secretary in the industrial development department. Other positions held include assistant office manager, office manager and her current position of executive secretary, which she has held since 1979. She was also elected to the position of secretary for the Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO), a Chamber affiliate, in 1994; a role she continues to this day.
Ttohank You our sponsors The Gardens at Green Ridge for Sponsoring the Summer Business Card Exchange.
Welcome new members Argent Associates Great Wolf Lodge Master Halco My College Roomie Peculiar Culinary Company www.scrantonchamber.com • 3
HOWELL DESIGN AND CONSULTING Scranton, PA (484) 629-2489 Member since 2015 Dr. Steven Howell knows talent when he sees it. As an associate professor of psychology at Keystone College in LaPlume, he has witnessed the school’s dedication to success and through his firm, Howell Design and Consulting Inc., he was able to give several alumni the chance to start their careers right here in northeast Pennsylvania. We recently had the chance to talk to Dr. Howell about how he was able to unite his professional experience as a professor with his love for innovation through Howell Design and Consulting Inc. Can you tell us a little bit about what you do and how you got started? Howell Design and Consulting Inc. (HDC) is a small design studio that creates new and innovative products, both physical, manufactured products and software applications. I hold a doctorate in cognitive psychology and am a tenured associate professor of psychology at Keystone College. Prior to that, I studied engineering and owned a small software company. Putting all these interests together, I founded Howell Design and Consulting, Inc., where I am the president and director of product development. What sets your business apart from others in the same field? As a cognitive psychologist, my work focuses on creative thinking and the impact of human personality on decision-making. At HDC, we create things that didn’t exist before. We also help others find creative solutions for problems that they could not solve by traditional means. This creativity-focused approach manifests in different ways. For our consulting business, we run brainstorming sessions, focus group sessions, we provide personality testing to companies looking to more productively structure their employee teams and we provide advice to new businesses seeking to crowdfund their products. We have in-house web development and app
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“WE CREATE THINGS THAT DIDN’T EXIST BEFORE… WE HELP OTHERS FIND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY COULD NOT SOLVE BY TRADITIONAL MEANS.” - Dr. Steven Howell development talent, as well as 3-D printing expertise and an in-office 3-D printer. We also design innovative products and bring them to market. For example, our Jeep Truck Parts division (JeepTruckParts.com) sells a patent-pending Jeep Wrangler Truck Bed kit and our Soundwave Sculptures division (soundwavesculptures.com and wear-the-wave. com) sells 3D artwork and jewelry created from sound waves. How do you envision The Chamber helping to promote your business in the future? At HDC, we focus on developing unique products and solving unique problems for clients. When a business has a problem that they don’t know how to solve, we can help. We will also be seeking resellers for our Wearthe-wave.com jewelry line and our Jeep Truck Bed Kit. Also, the business incubator at the Scranton Enterprise Center was the perfect space for our needs. It provides high-quality office space for our design studio, as well as additional space for our fulfillment center for our physical products. What types of clients can you accommodate? We serve business clients who need an innovate solution to a difficult problem, including startups who are trying to bring products to market with crowdfunding. We have the ability to produce Kickstarter.com product videos and conduct product photo shoots. We are also now providing consulting services to political campaigns based on psychologically targeted political polling.
What’s something unique about your business that you want potential customers to know? We are entirely staffed by Keystone College Alumni at present. Andrew Intartaglio is our web development manager and Jennifer Green is our marketing manager. We also have summer interns. Where do you see your business in the next 5-10 years? Our two physical product lines are going into production and sales now. In the next few years, our longer-term web software to improve internet recommendations will be rolled out. We hope to employ between 10-20 people in the downtown Scranton area.
Each month, The Chamber highlights a member business that is making its mark in our community. To apply for the Small Business Spotlight award visit scrantonchamber.com. The Small Business Spotlight award is sponsored by:
SEVEN TIPS TO UNLOCK YOUR POWER RICHARD PERRY
Founder, The Path of Me 570-401-3781 • thepathofme.com
What is Life Coaching?
As a certified Master Coach of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and an empowerment coach, I help people discover their true goals, unlock personal power and design a plan of action in order to get the results they desire and deserve. Through my practice, I show entrepreneurs, leaders and top professionals how to recognize and tap into their key strengths.
How do I unlock my personal power?
I recently presented a four-week group coaching program designed to enhance the quality of personal performance and maximize total group results. I came up with seven tips for people to unlock their personal power:
1 Enjoy a Peaceful Night Although you might believe that the day begins when the sun rises in the morning, your level of potential productivity begins the night before with what is done prior to bedtime. The key words to remember are “enjoy” and “peaceful.” Rather than spending your last waking moments on social media or running around the house frantically finishing chores, choose to invest your time by doing something calming. I suggest reading a good book or meditating for 20 minutes to foster relaxation of mind and body.
2 Wake and Set Your Goal During your initial waking moments, set your goal for the day. DON’T arbitrarily throw a wish to the wind just to get it done and over with. DO take a few minutes to really set a goal for yourself. In your mind, visualize yourself successfully completing your goal. Be specific. This is your goal. Ask yourself what will you see, hear and feel upon achieving it. Make it real and let it come to life -- how else will you know when it’s time for your victory dance?
3 Monitor Your Self Talk “Self talk” is described as the thoughts we think and the words we say to or about ourselves. Do you find yourself frequently thinking or saying positive things like “I’m good enough,” “I can do this” and “I deserve this” or negative things like “I am no good,” “I don’t have enough skills” and “I don’t deserve to have this dream?” Essentially, do you cheer yourself towards victory or do you offer excuses and talk yourself out of the things that you really want?
4 Ask For Help We all need help from time to time. If you need help, ask for it! Some people view this as a sign of weakness, but it’s actually a sign of strength. For smaller tasks, you can recruit a friend or colleague for assistance. For bigger and more important jobs, I would recommend enlisting the services of a mentor or coach to guide you forward.
5 Establish Tools and Resources Just as an artist has paintbrushes, a musician has instruments and a handyman has his tool belt, you have
resources and skills necessary to accomplish your objective. Determine what is useful to create your victory.
6 Recognize Opportunities Each day, you have countless opportunities to make things happen. Some opportunities are created and some are presented – recognize them and take action. You are responsible for your actions with every opportunity taken. Likewise, you’re also responsible for your lack of action with opportunities you throw aside.
7 Learn Something New Incorporate the habit of daily selfgrowth. Motivate yourself towards continued learning. It could be something long-term, like learning a new language, or perhaps you’ll begin to monitor your performance in order to learn more efficient ways of doing daily tasks. It doesn’t matter what you choose to learn, but you should begin to adopt the regular practice of being a better, more empowered you! Remember, you are responsible for your success. More than that, you are responsible for the life you lead so take ownership and create the life you truly deserve.
For more information on NeuroLinguistic Programming, guided meditations or to read Perry’s blog, visit www.thepathofme.com. Perry can be contacted directly at rich@thepathofme.com or by calling 570-401-3781. www.scrantonchamber.com • 5
MARYWOOD CENTENNIAL MARYWOOD’S HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE Marywood College opened on Sept. 8, 1915, with a class of 34 women. Marywood acquired degree granting powers and welcomed its first international students in 1917. In 1924, the iconic Liberal Arts building opened and received a major enhancement in 1937. The following decades were considered times of great expansion and growth, during which four new buildings were constructed, enrollment was almost tripled, and many programs were developed and expanded.
In the 1960s under the leadership of Sister St. Mary Orr, the Graduate School of Social Work was established, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences became a separate entity, and five new buildings were dedicated.
Sister M. Coleman Nee, IHM, succeeded Sister St. Mary as president in 1970. The first year of her administration was marked by the destruction by fire of the IHM Motherhouse, the building that housed the College in its first years. The opening of the Gillet School welcomed Marywood’s first undergraduate male students and the construction of the Visual Arts Center and the On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Greater Scranton expansion of the Human community will come together to celebrate Marywood University’s centennial — 100 years Services Center and the to the day. The university’s centennial week will Health and Physical Education welcome alumni and friends from all corners of Center were also undertaken. the world. Campus officials are inviting members of the community to celebrate the university’s Sister Mary Reap, IHM, Ph.D., strength, applaud the achievements that have Marywood’s longest-serving marked Marywood’s first century, embrace the president, began her term in accomplishments of today and help set in motion 1988, and fostered a legacy yet-to-be-imagined opportunities. of progress and an ongoing commitment to excellence. Centential calendar of events During Sister Mary’s 19-year
CENTENNIAL WEEK
Tuesday, September 8: Centennial Day
Photo: Marywood College (now Marywood University) conferred the baccalaureate degree for the first time on June 22, 1919. Members of the first graduating class, which contained a total of 17 students, are pictured on the steps of the original college building, the I.H.M. Motherhouse, which was destroyed in a fire in 1971.
tenure, Marywood achieved full coeducational status, saw dramatic expansion through the construction or renovation of 24 facilities, became the first regional institution offering doctoral degree programs and, in 1997, transformed from college to university status. In 2007, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., was elected to serve as Marywood’s eleventh president. Northeast Pennsylvania’s first School of Architecture opened at Marywood University in 2009. - Information courtesy of Marywood University
10 a.m: Centennial Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Evelyn C. Minick, library director at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. 11:15 a.m.: Dedication of the Learning Commons and the Motherhouse Memorial Garden. Noon: Centennial Community Picnic.
Ongoing: Marywood Art Faculty Biennial 2015 Exhibit Thursday, September 10 “Make a Difference” Day of Service Friday, September 11 Family Weekend Saturday, September 12: Alumni Centennial Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Family Carnival, Art Field. Join in the creation of a special alumni art mural, inflatable attractions, carnival games, food, face painting, balloon art, athletic events, and more.
5 p.m.: Celebration Liturgy, Auditorium at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. 6:30 - 9 p.m.: Alumni Celebration Reception, Learning Commons. For more information, visit marywood.edu or call 570-348-6206
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Perhaps the most iconic feature of Marywood’s Campus is the archway at the university’s main entrance on Adams Avenue. The Class of 1988 raised funds to repair and restore the arch, which was rededicated on Sept. 8, 1988—the school’s 73rd anniversary. In the Catholic Church, Sept. 8 is traditionally the commemoration of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ and the namesake for the university.
The Princeton Review selects 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and universities for inclusion in the annual “Best Colleges” book based primarily on academics. The book also contains The Princeton Review’s much publicized “Best of” lists of the “Top 20” colleges in 62 categories. The Princeton Review selects colleges for these lists based on its surveys of 136,000 students who attend their 380 best colleges.
University of Scranton Named One of Nation’s ‘Best’ The Princeton Review recently chose The University of Scranton for many of its “Best Colleges” lists, including “Best Science Labs” (no. 8), “Best Campus Food” (no. 11), “Best College Dorms” (no. 16) and “Students Love These Colleges” (no. 19). The university was once again listed among Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges,” marking the 14th consecutive year that it has been included in the annual guidebook.
Students quoted in the 2016 edition praise the university’s faculty, who, they said, “really care about the students and always make themselves available to help students.” In addition, Forbes Magazine and The Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked the University of Scranton no. 240 among the 650 universities included in a listing of “America’s Top Colleges 2015,” and MONEY magazine ranked it no. 167 of the 736 colleges listed in its “Best Colleges for your Money” publication.
University of Scranton September Events SEPT. 10 Hoban Lecture: “The U.S. Role in the World: Challenges and Responsibilities” by Senator George J. Mitchel
SEPT. 18-20, 25-27 “The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket” by Peter Parnell, presented by The University of Scranton Players
SEPT. 11 Performance Music: “In Concert,” featuring Professor Cunningham and His Old School
SEPT. 19 Performance Music: “In Concert”
SEPT. 14 THROUGH OCT. 9 Art exhibit: “(Im)Perfect Specimen: Photographs by Lisa Hinkle” SEPT. 15 Volunteer Fair SEPT. 17 Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Mark Rothko: Immigrant, Artist, Pioneer” presented by Annie Cohen-Solal, Ph.D.
SEPT. 21 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture: “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the U.S.” by author Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J. SEPT. 22 Dorothy Day Commemoration movie screening: “Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” SEPT. 26 Schemel Forum “University for a Day”
SEPT. 18 Dedication of the university’s new building on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street
SEPT. 30 Dorothy Day commemorative lecture: “Encounters with Dorothy Day” presented by Robert Ellsberg
SEPT. 18-20 Family Weekend 2015
SEPT. 30 Performance Music: “In Recital”
TCMC Expands Campus The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) and Guthrie recently signed an educational partnership agreement, marking it as TCMC’s fourth regional campus. This affiliation means Guthrie will be a clinical education site for a significant number of TCMC’s medical students. Dr. Joseph Scopelliti, president and chief executive officer of Guthie (left); and Dr. Steven Scheinman, president and dean of the Commonwealth Medical College; sign an agreement between the two organizations.
The Commonwealth Medical College Holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2019 The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) recently held a White Coat ceremony for its Class of 2019. One hundred five students admitted to TCMC’s seventh doctor of medicine (MD) class participated in the ceremony, which was designed to welcome new medical students into the profession and emphasize the importance of compassion and professionalism. Students recited an oath acknowledging their responsibilities as future physicians and their obligations to future patients. The new students were cloaked with the white coat — the mantle of the medical profession — in a hands-on experience that symbolizes the bonding process between physician and patient. New members of TCMC’s Class of 2019, Laura Barna, MS, of Mountain Top; and Akindele Olagunju, MBS, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, celebrate after receiving their white coats.
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#ScrantonChamberWorkingforYou Concrete Countertop Solutions Purchases Land in Scott Technology Park
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The Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO) and The Scranton Plan, the economic development affiliates of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, closed on the sale of land in Scott Technology Park, located in Scott Township. Clarks Summit-based Baldoni Investment Group LLC purchased “Lot 5,” a KOZ site that is comprised of 3.54 acres located on Life Science Drive, for the construction of an 8,000 to 10,000 square foot office and warehouse facility for Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc. The company will create 20 new jobs within the next three years.
Wells Fargo Donates to Leadership Lackawanna Representatives from Wells Fargo Bank recently presented a check for $1,900 to Leadership Lackawanna, an affiliate of the Greater Scranton Chamber Commerce, to support its various programming efforts. “To keep our organization moving forward, we need financial support,” said Nicole A. Morristell, director of Leadership Lackawanna. “Donations yield a great return on investment— they help us develop leaders, mobilize people to serve others, impact the community and shape the future. We are thankful to Wells Fargo for their continued support.”
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Geisinger-Community Medical Center Donates $5,000 to Komen’s Gala for the Cure Committee members for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s upcoming Gala for the Cure recently accepted a $5,000 donation from Geisinger-Community Medical Center. The Gala for the Cure will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Photo: From left, front row: Joann Marsili, event co-chair; Lisa Golden, Geisinger-Community Medical Center chief administrative officer; and Paula Mackarey, event co-chair. Back row: Mary Beth D’Andrea; Mary Kay Warner; Dr. Anthony Aquilina, Geisinger-Community Medical Center chief medical officer; Dolly Woody, executive director, Susan G. Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania; and Mary Marrara.
September Chamber Member Events September 12 • 10AM - 10PM
NEPA YOGA FESTIVAL
Montage Mountain Water Park 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton
September 13 • 7:00 PM
SECOND ANNUAL ALZHEIMER’S WALK The Gardens of Green Ridge 2751 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton
September 19 - 20 • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
HAZLETON UNICO 8TH ANNUAL BELL’ ITALIA FESTIVAL Community Park 37 Pecora Bloulevard, Hazle Township
September 21 • 3:00 PM
SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES - JAZZ Scranton Cultural Center 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton
September 25 • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NEPA COMMUNITY CAREER FAIR
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September 12 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CANCER SURVIVORS DAY Kirby Park 280 Market Street , Kingston
September 19 • 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
25TH KOMEN NEPA RACE FOR THE CURE
Downtown Scranton, Lackawanna County Courthouse 200 block North Washington Avenue, Scranton
September 21 • 11:00 AM
13TH ANNUAL RED CROSS OF NORTHEASTERN PA GOLF TOURNAMENT Glenmaura National Golf Club 100 Glenmaura National Blouevard, Moosic
September 23 - 24 • 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
NEPA BROADBAND & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Mohegan Sun Pocono Hotel Convention Center 1280 Highway 315 , Wilkes-Barre
September 26 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CANCER SURVIVORS DAY McDade Park 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton
McCann School of Business & Technology 2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway , Dickson City
‘Christmas in July’ at FNCB
‘Christmas in July’ at FNCB First National Community Bank (FNCB) recently collected more than 1,200 pounds
of food for area food pantries and soup kitchens through its “Christmas in July” food drive. The total surpassed the 1,000 pounds collected last year.
Pictured are FNCB staff members with a portion of the food items collected during the drive. From left: Sharon Leboutillier, teller; Katie King, Dunmore community office manager; and Deborah Kennedy, retail market manager.
FNCB, in partnership with WBRE and WYOU, collected canned goods, non-perishable food items and monetary donations at each of their 19 community offices in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties as well as at their employee administrative centers. Organizers say that the donations will help stock the shelves at food pantries run by Catholic Social Services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. www.scrantonchamber.com • 9
A NEW VISION FOR DOWNTOWN SCRANTON EDS, MEDS AND THE ELECTRIC CITY America’s Best Communities (ABCs) are committed to their location’s economic vitality. Frontier Communications, DISH and their partners are asking communities to demonstrate why their communities are “America’s best.” The towns that achieve tangible economic impact will vie for cash prizes up to $3 million. So far, Scranton, Pennsylvania, through the efforts of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate MetroAction, in partnership with Geisinger-CMC, has been awarded one of only 50 ABCs Planning Grants, based on a platform of “eds and meds.” The City of Wilkes-Barre, through the efforts of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, has also been named a quarterfinalist in this competition.
Pictured during a recent celebration proclaiming Scranton and Wilkes-Barre’s statuses as quarterfinalists in the America’s Best Communities competition are, from left: Elena Kilpatrick, Frontier Communications; Robert Durkin, president, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; William Courtright, mayor of Scranton; Tom Leighton, mayor of Wilkes-Barre; and Wico van Genderen, president, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce.
Here is how we will demonstrate why Scranton is one of America’s Best Communities: • By expanding the area traditionally
considered as downtown Scranton to include key institutions around the perimeter, the area would include three higher education institutions, three hospitals and multiple specialty medical practices. This would mean that firstrate educational institutions, world class medical services and urban living can all be found in and around the Central City area.
• There has been recent progress in Scranton’s development, including a renewed effort to establish a comprehensive financial recovery plan, expansive investment in land and in buildings by the educational and medical communities, a growing entrepreneurial network, added upscale and residential living spaces, and a variety of downtown-centric events, among other things. • With this renewed vitality, Scranton can attract and sustain more business, supported by private industry, higher 10 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
education and economic development partners as well as local government. We at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce believe that Scranton can answer the question, “What cities are successful?” by showing how first-rate medical and educational institutions are found in the downtown area.
• Our America’s Best Communities proposal is, at heart, an economic development plan that includes jobs, people, businesses and infrastructure improvements.
• In future weeks, we will host six meetings that will touch on the categories of economic, community and workforce development, all under the umbrella of “eds and meds.” These meetings are designed to engage as many community partners as possible so we can discuss the city’s strengths in more detail. • Even if we don’t win this grant, we will still continue to move forward with this plan because it represents a new opportunity for the City of Scranton to increasingly show why it is a hidden gem among the cities of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Keep informed on the project’s progress by following the “America’s Best Communities Scranton” Facebook page at
facebook.com/ ABCScranton.
SCRANTON AWARDS FOR GROWTH & EXCELLENCE The SAGE Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of our local business community through their talent, creativity and innovation. All SAGE Award finalists will be entered into the People’s Choice Award category. The recipient will be determined by an online community-wide popular vote. All award recipients will be announced at the Chamber Gala on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Lackawanna College. The application, instructions, and judging criteria for the SAGE Awards are available at scrantonchamber.com.
Application Deadline September 18, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.
AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING: BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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