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2007 LTAP Workshop Dates &
Locations for NEPA
*In case of inclement weather call NEPA at
570-655-5581 for cancellation information*
March 27, 2007, Schuylkill County, 8:00am-12:00pm
Equipment and Worker Safety
Schuylkill SCEC-Mahanoy Site – Room 201
Area Revitalization & Development Corporation
1-7 West Center Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
DIRECTIONS: 570-385-5556
March 29, 2007, Lackawanna County, 8:00am-3:00pm
Spring Road Maintenance-*$35.00 course fee to
PSATS*
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
700 Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
DIRECTIONS: 570-342-8300
April 4, 2007, Monroe County, 8:00am-4:00pm
Traffic Signs-Roadshow
Monroe County Public Safety Center
100 Gypsum Rd., Suite 2
Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
DIRECTIONS: 570-992-4113 or http://www.monroeco911.com/
About the LTAP
Program
The PennDOT Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
has been serving Pennsylvania’s municipalities with transportation road maintenance and safety training since 1983. Services available through
LTAP include workshop training, on-site technical assistance, updates on the latest technologies and innovations, field demonstrations, library and
information materials, and newsletters. These services are available to all municipalities in the state and are provided at little
or no cost to the user. All LTAP training workshops are free to all employees of municipalities, counties, government authorities and agencies. Others
(consultants, engineers, developers, homeowners associations) interested can register based on classroom availability.
Kurt Bauman-kbauman@nepa-alliance.org
Ryan McGowan- rmcgowan@nepa-alliance.org
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) Municipal Technology Assistance
Program (MTAP) Assists Plymouth Township
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA), through the Municipal Technology Assistance Program
(MTAP) recently helped Plymouth
Township, Luzerne County obtain a new desktop computer and laser
printer.
Jeffrey Box,
President & CEO, NEPA Alliance stated, “NEPA is contracted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to help bridge the technology gap faced by many local governments in
our region. NEPA utilizes funding provided by the state to support this program and is pleased to offer new computers and equipment at discounted
prices to eligible government entities.”
In addition to helping the township obtain the computer equipment, NEPA
also offered its Information Technology staff to help set up the computer and is working with the township to complete the networking of all of its
computers.
Plymouth
Township is a state designated
distressed community and NEPA serves as its Recovery Plan Coordinator.
Pictured are, seated, Steve Grzymski, Township Secretary and Kenneth
P. Johnson, Local Government Specialist, NEPA Alliance.
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Low
Interest Loan Funds Available for Tourism Related Enterprises
NEPA Alliance is offering low interest loans to assist tourism related
activities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. These funds are available, through
the First Industries Program, to tourism related enterprises to promote and encourage individuals to travel to a location within Pennsylvania.
Eligible organizations and businesses can borrow up to $200,000 or 40% of the
project's cost at an interest rate of 5.0%, which is fixed throughout the loan term. Loan proceeds can be used for machinery and/or equipment
purchases, working capital needs and facility renovations. Additionally, funds must be used to create or retain at least one full time job for
$25,000 within three years from the closing date. Working capital loans are limited to $100,000.
NEPA offers a variety of business assistance programs and services to most businesses throughout the seven county service
area, including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne counties.
For more detailed information about the First Industries Tourism Program including the Loan
Guaranty Program, contact John Wozniak at jwozniak@nepa-alliance.org or Dave Nat at dnat@nepa-alliance.org or call NEPA at 570-655-5581. For more
information about other programs and services NEPA offers visit, http://e2ma.net/go/324981024/251677/7378490/goto:http://www.nepa-alliance.org/
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NCAC Workshop: "Finding the Funding & Grant Writing
Basics"
NEPA Alliance and the Northeastern Pennsylvania
Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) are sponsoring a FREE grant
seeking & grant writing seminar on Thursday, May 10 , 2007
from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 12:30pm) at NEPA Alliance. This seminar
is intended to introduce the basics as well as the nuances of effective grant preparation and submission strategies. Participation in this
seminar offers an opportunity to learn new approaches in grant writing, how to increase your chances of getting funded and learn how
to research and identify eligible private and government funding sources through a variety of websites and online tools, including the
Foundation Center's Online Directory.
Presenter: Kurt Bauman, NEPA Alliance.
Light refreshments will be served. Registration is
required and space is limited. To register, contact Paula Terpak at (570) 655-5581, ext. 231 or email to pterpak@nepa-alliance.org. For more information, contact Kurt Bauman at (570) 655-5581, ext. 237 or email
to kbauman@nepa-alliance.org.
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Developed in Cooperation with the South Valley Partnership and Penn State Wilkes-Barre
One of the most critical needs in Pennsylvania is strong local leadership for the future well-being of
communities. The purpose of this training initiative is to develop professional capacity within local municipalities and their
leaders.
March 28: Communication Basics
Good leaders know how to communicate effectively. People who
communicate effectively know how to interact with others flexibly, skillfully and responsibly without sacrificing their own needs and
integrity.
April 11: Productive Groups
A productive group accepts and supports differences, communicates openly
with respect and works together for mutual goals. Learn the skills that it takes to move your group forward.
April 25: Public Issues
Public concern about a policy issue develops over a period of
time. Discover how you as a leader can affect an issue so that all parties’ concerns are addressed.
Location: Luzerne County Community College
from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Ina Lubin, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education @ 570-675-9251 or Joann Kowalski,
Penn State Cooperative Extension @
570-278-1158.
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Trade with Ireland
$23.8 billion is the value of U.S. imports from the Irish Republic during a recent 10-month period (January-October 2006). Meanwhile, the
United States exported $6.9
billion worth of goods to Ireland. http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/
For more information, contact Steve Zaricki at (570) 655-5581, ext. 258 or szaricki@nepa-alliance.org.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 
UPCOMING TRADE EVENTS
All-Energy 2007: Aberdeen, Scotland - May 23-24
PA’s Authorized Trade Representative to the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia will attend All-Energy 2007, the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition (http://www.all-energy.co.uk/). The Representative will gather
information for interested companies at the show. This is appropriate for companies involved in the energy sector in general – suppliers,
consulting and engineering firms, as well as companies with software, instruments, sensors, etc. with applications in this industry are good
candidates. This is also for universities and/or organizations involved in R&D in fuel cells, photovoltaic (solar) and other
alternative energies looking to identify partnership opportunities. Please provide company information and specifics of research
requests by May 1, 2007.
IEAT International Products Catalogue Show: Taipei, Taiwan – June 12-13
Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your company to the Importers
and Exporters Association of Taipei’s 6,000 members from a broad spectrum of industries. The PA Trade Representative in
Taiwan will host a booth at the
event and is looking for interested companies to send brochures for display. Exhibit categories include: electric products, tools
& parts, machinery, electronic accessories, medical & healthcare products, chemical & allied products, building materials, food & drinks.
Interested companies must be prepared to send 20 brochures to the PA Representative in Taiwan. Contact us today for more details.
CURRENT TRADE LEADS
Turkey: Poultry Sector Equipment
A Turkish company seeks a hatchery automation company to supply equipment
and after-sale service for a chicken hatchery.
Greece: NATO Stock Number Supplies
A Greek firm seeks an American firm that can provide defense equipment
according to the NATO Stock Number. Some examples include: 4820013359719 – valves, K14-L053954 – O-Rings
etc.
Israel: Milk Powder
An Israeli firm is looking for milk powder of U.S. origin, mainly full cream instant, ADMI
Extra Grade, minimum 28% fat, packed in 25 kg, 2.5 kg tins or alubags and 900 gram alubags.
Israel: Calves for Fattening Project
An Israeli company aims to acquire calves, weighing 250 kg each from the
U.S. for a calves fattening
project. The monthly order would be for some 7,000 calves. The firm is also interested in finding an east coast
based firm to serve as the marshalling and shipping point for the calves before shipping.
Israel: Organic & Other Fruit Juices
An Israeli importer is interested in companies that can export organic
juices in tetra pack 1 liter or bulk. The firm also seeks organic snack bars such as oat, cereal, rice or mixtures.
Iraq: Hospital Construction
Mr. Nazar Juma, consultant, seeks a company that is willing to build
hospitals in Iraq.
This work will include design, supply of machinery and equipment, instruments, lab equipment, auxiliaries and services, incinerators, on a
complete turn key basis.
Please check out our website for more upcoming trade events and current trade
leads!
For additional information, contact Michael Horvath at (570) 655-5581, ext. 247 or e-mail mhorvath@nepa-alliance.org.
 GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT EXPO 2007
SAVE THE DATE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007 -
8:00am-1:00pm Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre
Each year, the federal government buys billions of
dollars in goods and services, providing opportunities of all kinds to companies, including yours. This event brings together buyers from the federal
and state government plus large corporations, potential buyers of your products and services.
Thanks to our event sponsors, the offices of Congressman Paul Kanjorski,
Congressman Tim Holden and the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. And thanks to our co-sponsors, the Appalachian Regional
Commission, BIDA, Inc./BIP, Inc./Spirit, Inc., CAN DO, Inc., Carbon County Bureau of Economic Development, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce,
Manufacturers and Employers Association, PA Department of Community and Economic Development/Appalachian Development Center, Pike County Chamber of
Commerce, Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce, Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation, Greater
Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), SEDA-COG PTAC, Wayne County
Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) and Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business &
Industry.
Prime Contractors attending include Gentex; Woolrich; General Dynamics; Sanofi Pasteur; PPL
Utilities; Lockheed Martin; Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC); UGI; Surety Bond Associates and Gallagher & Gallagher. Agency
Buyers attending include Tobyhanna Army Depot; VA Medical Center; General Services Administration Public Building Service (PBS); USP Canaan;
National Park Service (Beach Lake, Delaware Water Gap, Steamtown); PA Department of General Services; PA Department of Treasury; New York Department
of Commerce MBDA, Small Business Administration, Navy Inventory Control Point (NAVICP), Federal Laboratory Consortium; VA SADBU; Defense Logistics
Agency (DLA) and more.
Morning speakers include Jeffrey Box, President & CEO, NEPA Alliance and Daisy Gallagher,
President, Gallagher & Gallagher. Exhibits open at 8:45am with a Buffet Luncheon at Noon.
The cost to attend the Expo, which includes continental breakfast and lunch is $35.00. For additional
information or to register, contact David Kern at 570-655-5581, ext. 260 or e-mail dkern@nepa-alliance.org
UPCOMING
EVENTS
LTAP Workshop - Equipment and Worker Safety
March 27, 2007 - 8:00am-Noon Location: Schuylkill SCEC-Mahanoy Site
– Room 201 Area Revitalization & Development Corporation
LTAP Workshop - Spring Road Maintenance-*$35.00 course fee to
PSATS*
March 29, 2007 - 8:00am-3:00pm
Location: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
LTAP Workshop - Traffic Signs-Roadshow
April 4, 2007 - 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center
Contact: Kurt Bauman at 570-655-5581, ext. 237 or e-mail kbauman@nepa-alliance.org or Ryan McGowan at
570-655-5581, ext. 249 or e-mail rmcgowan@nepa-alliance.org
NEPA PTAC Expo 2007
April 18, 2007 - 8:00am-1:00pm
Location: Woodlands Inn &
Resort, Wilkes-Barre,
PA
Check out our Events
Calendar for future events!
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