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August Meeting

August 18, 2016

REMINDER: No meeting this month

Filed Under: News

July Meeting

July 25, 2016

Good Morning All,

Just a Reminder that this month’s EMBA meeting will be Tuesday, 7/26/2016, at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Secondary Reminder!  We will not be conducting an EMBA meeting in the month of August.  EMBA’s next meeting will be in September.  Please watch your e-mails.

July’s Speaker:   We are pleased to have Jean Ruhf of the Endless Mountains Visitor’s Bureau with us this month!

And our own Byron Sands will give a short overview of our new website funded in part by the Endless Mountains Visitor’s Bureau and the Susquehanna Room Tax Grant.  We will hear updates on the goings on of our area!!!

Come attend this informative meeting.  Let’s have a great turn-out for our guest and fellow members!

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

 

Filed Under: News

June Meeting

June 27, 2016

Calling all EMBA Members and Friends,

Just a reminder that this month’s EMBA meeting will be this Tuesday, 6/28/2016, at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Guest Speaker:   We are pleased to have two speakers this month; Kim Merithew and Pam Brant!

Kim Merithew will be updating us on the United Way’s partnering with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a great opportunity for our children in teaching and encouraging them to read.  As the saying goes, ‘From age 0 – 5 children learn to read and from age 6 and up children read to learn!’.

Pam Brant has just recently opened up Restore Occupational Therapy in New Milford and will share with us how OT can enhance our lives especially coming back after an injury or illness.  She has a great presentation!

Come attend this informative meeting.  Let’s have a great turn-out for our fellow members!

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

It’s never too late to join!  Please remember to send in your 2016 Membership Application and dues!!

Filed Under: News

May Meeting

May 22, 2016

Calling all EMBA Members and Friends,

Just a reminder that this month’s EMBA meeting will be Tuesday, 5/24/2016, at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Guest Speaker:  (barring any unforeseen circumstances) We are pleased to have Susquehanna County District Attorney Bob Klein!!  He will be speaking on the drug epidemic in our midst.  A topic that sadly has the potential to affect each of us on multiple levels.  Come out and hear what new initiatives are being implemented to curtail this trend.  Other topics will also be discussed as time allows.   Let’s have a great turn-out for DA Bob Klein.

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

Please remember to send in your 2016 Membership Application and dues!!  There is a copy attached for your convenience.

As always, please forward this to anyone that may be interested or that I may have missed.  Thank You!

Save the Date:  Please mark your calendars for our next meeting of 2016:  Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

Filed Under: News

April Meeting

April 25, 2016

Good Day Fellow Business Leaders,

Just a reminder that this month’s EMBA meeting will be Tuesday 4/26/2016 at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Guest Speaker:  John Giangrieco of Floor Coverings International; a discernibly different floor coverings company who brings their products to you in your own home.  They cover all areas of materials you might consider for a flooring design and are experts in knowing the features and benefits of all types of flooring material.

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

Please remember to send in your 2016 Membership Application and dues!!  There is also a copy attached for your convenience.

As always, please forward this to anyone that may be interested or that I may have missed.  Thank You!

Save the Date:  Please mark your calendars for our next meeting of 2016:  Tuesday, May 24, 2016!  We are pleased to have (tentatively) scheduled Susquehanna District Attorney Bob Klein at this time to speak on the Drug issues facing all of us in Susquehanna County (among other things).

Filed Under: News

March Meeting

March 21, 2016

Good Day Fellow Business Leaders,

Just a reminder that this month’s EMBA meeting will be Tuesday 3/22/2016 at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Topics:  Sponsorships, Website Committee updates, Trade Show, New Milford Comprehensive Plan

Guest Speaker:  Richard Ainey, President of the New Milford Borough Council will be joining us to talk about the Comprehensive Plan just recently completed for New Milford Borough and what needs to be done for adoption of same.

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

Please remember to send in your 2016 Membership Application and dues!!  There is also a copy attached for your convenience.

As always, please forward this to anyone that may be interested or that I may have missed.  Thank You!

Save the Date:  Please mark your calendars for our next meeting of 2016:  Tuesday, April 26, 2016!

Filed Under: News

February Meeting

February 21, 2016

Good Morning Fellow Business Leaders,

Just a reminder that our next EMBA meeting of 2016 will be Tuesday 2/23/2016 at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Topics:  2016 Budget, Scholarships, Membership, and Chiropractic Care.

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

Please remember to send in your 2016 Membership Application and dues!!  There is also a copy attached for your convenience.

As always, please forward this to anyone that may be interested or that I may have missed.  Thank You!

Save the Date:  Please mark your calendars for our next meeting of 2016:  Tuesday, March, 22 2016!

Filed Under: News

January Meeting

January 25, 2016

Good Morning Business Leaders,

Just a reminder that our first EMBA meeting of 2016 will be Tuesday 1/26/2016 at the Green Gables restaurant in New Milford at 1PM.

Topics:  Let’s get 2016 off to a great start!  News, Updates, Grant Decision, Membership, and Chiropractic Care.

We encourage you to attend yourself and bring a guest.  Have you invited a colleague, associate or fellow business owner to our meeting lately?

As always, please forward this to anyone that may be interested or that I may have missed.  Thank You!

Save the Date:  Please mark your calendars for our next meeting of 2016:  Tuesday, February, 23 2016!

Filed Under: News

EMBA SUMMER MIXER

July 9, 2015

Economic Development along the I-81 Corridor is Topic of EMBA Meet & Greet

EMBA Meet & Greet 2015Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall and Progress Authority Executive Director Tony Ventello speak at EMBA’s Meet & Greet Summer Mixer.

Approximately 50 members and guests were present for the annual Endless Mountains Business Association (EMBA) Meet & Greet Summer Mixer, held on Thursday evening July 9th.

Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall and Progress Authority Executive Directory Tony Ventello spoke on the topic of Economic Development along the I-81 Corridor during the event. Alan Hall opened by stating that the median age of our county goes up every year. Mostly due to the fact that our young adults are not finding the jobs they need to stay in this area and are forced to leave in order to gain employment. This, he says, is unacceptable and assured us that each of our elected Commissioners is committed to attracting industries and growing businesses that provide jobs in our area. Jobs, he said, that are good paying jobs, enough to sustain a family. The gas industry is very present at this time in our region as we all know. They are providing jobs not only in the gas and oil trade but other supporting industries are doing well because of their influence. However, Hall is not blind to the fact that the gas industry will not be here forever and we must make provisions for when they go away.

To that end, the commissioners have partnered up with the Progress Authority in studying this area for its potential economic development. The Progress Authority was formed in 1993 in an effort to consolidate many economic and industrial development organizations mainly in Bradford County. In 2005, Susquehanna County was added under its service area. The Progress Authority’s stated mission is to promote job retention and creation and enhanced quality of life in the targeted service areas of Bradford and Susquehanna Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania through focused, meaningful economic development efforts.

Tony Ventello told of the “Susquehanna Housing Assessment’ study and the ‘Industrial Park Feasibility Study’; both of which are now completed. Not surprisingly, developable properties are limited in the townships by terrain, floodplains, and the lack of public infrastructure. In fact the study states: “Three primary factors have impacted the housing market in Susquehanna County over the past few years: (1) the global economy, (2) demographic and social changes, and (3) the emergence of the natural gas industry. Developers have been slow to respond to the increased demand for housing for two primary reasons: (1) they are hesitant to invest because of fluctuations in drilling activity and are concerned that the market may be temporary; and, (2) the lack of water and sewer infrastructure in the County limits the financial feasibility of development.”

The Industrial Park Feasibility study focuses on the prime area of the I-81 corridor where it looked at the interstate as well as the strong rail lines. Many systems come into play when looking at potential sites such as transportation,
sewer and water, electrical, natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines, telecommunications and data infrastructure, primary and secondary roads and rail.

Of prime consideration for redevelopment is the Hallstead foundry site at the Great Bend interchange. This seems to be an ideal spot for an industrial park which could accommodate Marcellus Shale industry growth. Natural Gas is not only an energy source but also the raw materials component for many industries. Susquehanna County is set to attract jobs in industries such as metal manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, plastics, glass, weapons and ammunition to name a few.

The Susquehanna County Commissioners meets with the Progress Authority personnel along with the Economic Development Board, and various state and federal legislators on a monthly basis. Together they are working to identify and prioritize economic development opportunities. Their work program for Susquehanna County has included coordinating and implementing many on-going projects such as assisting in the construction of the Endless Mountains Health System’s new hospital; facilitating the Chesapeake Bay mandated upgrades at the Montrose sewer treatment plant; supporting the efforts to extend the public water to South Montrose to include the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility and Recycling Center and the former Bendix site; promoting upgrades at the Gibson Interchange of I-81 to allow future development along Rt 848 and Oliver Road; continued work with Bluestone Gathering for the Laser Pipeline; ongoing work with Leatherstocking for the development of the natural gas distribution lines; continuing efforts to occupy and utilize vacant industrial properties including the Bendix property.

Also of interest was talk of the first small scale energy generation station using the Marcellus natural gas. IMG Midstream has developed a 20 megawatt electrical generation station that utilizes local natural gas and will be able to provide power to homes and businesses in Auburn Township and is hoping to expand.

Mr Ventello also made note that The Progress Authority administers a local low-interest Revolving Loan Fund that helps to stimulate private investment in business development projects.

The evening concluded with a brief word from Jean Ruhf, Executive Director of the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, on the topic of the Mormon Priesthood Restoration Site in Susquehanna County. The site is currently closed as it undergoes major reconstruction. A video on the life of Joseph Smith is being produced to be shown at the museum when it opens again. With an anticipated September opening of the Rt 171 site, we can expect an influx of worshipers. This could translate into added dollars for our restaurants, hotels, and service oriented enterprises if we are ready.

EMBA is grateful to Commissioner Alan Hall, Tony Ventello and Jean Ruhf for their information and news on the Economic Development and Opportunities here in our area.

Get involved and stay informed. For further information on EMBA and our mission of connecting local businesses to encourage growth, please call Ethel Boccafogli at (570) 756-2489 or e-mail us.

Submitted by Dr Lisa Ciavola, EMBA secretary

7/9/15

Filed Under: News, Press Release

EMBA Presents Scholarship to Area Graduate

June 12, 2015

EMBA presents $500.00 Scholarship to Colten Hewitt, Graduating Senior at Blue Ridge High School

EMBA presents 2015 EMBA Business ScholarshipEMBA President Ethel Boccafogli presents a Certificate along with a $500.00 check to Colten Hewitt, Blue Ridge graduating Senior in recognition of submitting the winning essay “exemplifying a business attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit” in the 2015 EMBA Business Scholarship Award given to a graduating senior of the Blue Ridge School district.

Essays were submitted for consideration in the $500 EMBA Business Scholarship Award. Any Blue Ridge graduating senior who is contemplating a future in business was eligible to participate. Our winning essayist went the route of Vo-Tech during high school studying Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation and has the goal of contributing directly to the local business community by owning his own construction company. He has maintained good grades and has consistently sought out and completed certificate programs in his field of study.

The scholarship money was presented by EMBA president Ethel Boccafogli to Blue Ridge graduating Senior Colten Hewitt at the Blue Ridge awards night, Friday, June 12th, 2015.
6/12/15

Filed Under: News, Press Release

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Press Releases

EMBA SUMMER MIXER

July 9, 2015

Economic Development along the I-81 Corridor is Topic of EMBA Meet & Greet Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall and Progress Authority Executive Director Tony Ventello … [Read More...]

EMBA Presents Scholarship to Area Graduate

June 12, 2015

EMBA presents $500.00 Scholarship to Colten Hewitt, Graduating Senior at Blue Ridge High School EMBA President Ethel Boccafogli presents a Certificate along with a $500.00 check … [Read More...]

EMBA Donates to United Way

May 12, 2015

EMBA presents $300.00 to United Way of Susquehanna County EMBA President Ethel Boccafogli presents a $300.00 check on 5/12/15 to the United Way of Susquehanna County. Here … [Read More...]

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