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NEPA Launches the Government
Mapping Assistance Program (GMAP)
GMAP is a joint venture between NEPA and National
Geomatica, a company that provides web-based municipal automation software complete with custom built Geographic
Information Systems (GIS).
GMAP provides local governments with comprehensive,
multi-layer mapping down to parcel-level detail through a GIS and data management system via the Internet. GMAP will assist municipalities to more effectively manage
services, as information throughout departments will be available electronically in a single database, linked to a visual mapping system. There is no software or equipment to purchase and the service has various levels of password protection which can allow for
limited access by the public via the Internet.
For additional details or questions regarding GMAP, please contact Brian Langan at (570) 655-5581 ext.
255, blangan@nepa-alliance.org or visit the GMAP website at http://www.nepa-alliance.org/gmap.htm.
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Upcoming LTAP Workshop
2007
Dates & Locations for
NEPA
Ryan McGowan - rmcgowan@nepa-alliance.org
June 12,
2007-Wayne County
Traffic Signs - 8:00am-3:00pm
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
32 Commercial Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
DIRECTIONS: 570-253-1960 or http://www.waynecountycc.com/
*June 26, 2007-Luzerne
County
Chain Saw Safety - 8:00am-3:00pm
Salem Township Administration Building
38 Bomboy Lane
Berwick, PA 18603
DIRECTIONS: 570-752-4399 or www.luzernecounty.org/salem
June 27, 2007-Lackawanna
County
Bridge Maintenance -
8:00am-2:00pm
PennDOT District 4-0 Room 223
55 Keystone Industrial Park
Dunmore, PA 18512
DIRECTIONS: 570-963-4044 or www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/district4.nsf
June 28, 2007-Luzerne
County
Bridge Maintenance -
8:00am-2:00pm
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
DIRECTIONS: (570) 655-5581 or www.nepa-alliance.org/directions.htm
*NEPA will be handling the
registration for the Chain Saw Safety Course. Please call Ryan
McGowan at 570-655-5581, ext.249.
Registration
To register, visit http://www.ltap.state.pa.us/ and log on using your username and password.
First time users must first set up an account by clicking on “Create Account.” For technical assistance when registering call:
1-800-FOR-LTAP (1-800-367-5827).
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.
The NCAC Community Awards Program - Thursday, June
14, 2007, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, PA
Join us for the NCAC Community Awards Program. Complimentary
cocktails will be served from 5:30-6:30pm followed by dinner and the awards program.
Robert T. Kelly, Jr., Partner, Myers, Brier & Kelly, LLP, Scranton, PA is the Keynote Speaker
for this year’s Community Awards Program. Mr. Kelly is one of the five Trustees for the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
(http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org/index.htm) which is one of the
largest foundations in the United States. The Foundation has over $2 billion in assets and they funded 400 grant applications in 2005 totaling $98
million.
First place and runners up awards will be given in the
following categories: Theodore "Ted" G. Daniels Community Development, Arts & Culture, Environmental Action/Animal Welfare, Health & Human
Services, Children & Youth and Education. First place award winners will receive a donation of $200 for their organization and the runners up will
receive a free NCAC annual membership. The first place winner of the Theodore "Ted" Daniels Community Development Award will receive a $500
donation.
2007 NCAC Community Award Program
Sponsors
GOLD LEVEL
Pennstar Bank, S & K Construction,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, Verizon
SILVER LEVEL
PPL Utilities, Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald,
LLP
BRONZE LEVEL
First Federal Charitable Foundation, Highlights for
Children, Howell Benefits, The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, The Luzerne Foundation, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, PDQ
Printing
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
2007 NCAC Community Award Program Reception
Committee
Charles Barber, President & CEO,
The Luzerne Foundation; Jeanne A. Bovard,
Executive Director, The Scranton Area Foundation; Jeffrey Box, President & CEO, NEPA Alliance; Kent L. Brown,
Executive Director, Highlights Foundation; Paul Canevari, Community Development Director,
PPL Utilities, Anna Cervenak, Regional External Affairs Director
Verizon Foundation; Kenneth Doolittle, Senior
Vice President & Senior Lender, Pennstar Bank; Megan Kennedy, Executive Director, First Federal Charitable Foundation;
Eileen Kuperavage, Executive Director, Schuylkill Area Community Foundation; Natalie G. Solfanelli, Executive Director,
Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority; Wayne Wilcha, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer, Wayne Bank & The John & Helen
Villaume Foundation
Cost is
$45.00 per person or $35.00 per person for NCAC & NEPA Members. For more details visit, http://www.nepa-alliance.org/. For more information on the NCAC
Community Awards, contact Kurt Bauman at 570-655-5581, ext. 237 or email to kbauman@nepa-alliance.org.
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PA SOURCENET PROGRAM
PA Sourcenet is a system designed to bring buyers together with Pennsylvania suppliers of products and/or
services. NEPA is the regional site administrator for this free service within its seven county region of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. This system uses information provided by a company representative to ensure
accuracy and to maintain qualified and reliable leads. Since its inception in 1995, thousands of Pennsylvania businesses have enrolled in PA Sourcenet and have found new purchasing
and sales opportunities. PA Sourcenet is a program of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development and the seven Pennsylvania Local Development Districts (LDDs).
To enroll your business into the PA Sourcenet Directory, visit:
http://www.pasourcenet.com/ and click on "Enroll Your Business" or contact Tom
Pellegrini at 570-655-5581, ext. 241 or mailto:tpellegrini@nepa-alliance.org
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology
Transfer (STTR) Seminar - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 7:30am-3:30pm, NEPIRC, Hanover Township, PA
Attend this seminar to learn how Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants
and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants can provide support for R&D and Innovation Based activities. At this informational program,
you will: identify ways your organization's existent or emerging technologies can win funding; learn how to use a step-by-step process to apply for
SBIR and STTR funding; meet nationally recognized SBIR/STTR technology consultants from the Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. who will moderate the
seminar and learn how the Innovation Partnership can assist you in accessing SBIR and STTR grants.
Events sponsors include: NEPIRC; NEPA Alliance; the Northeastern Pennsylvania
Technology Institute; Ben Franklin Technology Partners; PennTap; Manufacturers Resource Center; Family Business Forum; Penn State, Hazleton,
Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton; Innovation Partnership; SBDC Pennsylvania.
Cost is $35.00 per person. Register now, seating is limited! To
register, call Nancy Markovich at 1-800-654-8960. Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township,
PA. Directions: http://www.nepirc.com/contact_directions.php
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Schuylkill Technology Centers - Adult Education Office, NEPA
Electronics – Industry Education Partnership and NEPA Alliance will be offering a free information session for adults who would like to explore Challenging
Careers in the Electronics Field.
Please join us at the Schuylkill Technology Centers North Campus in Frackville on Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Information will be provided
about careers in our area and company recruiters will be on hand to answer your questions and to accept your resume. Live demonstrations of our
robotic equipment and student projects from our Challenging Careers in Electronics Camp will be available also.
T-102’s Prize Wheel
will be on hand ---- come test your luck and register for an STC giveaway!
For more information, please contact:
Kathy Laughlin Shields
Coordinator of Adult Education and Program Development
Schuylkill Technology Centers
101 Technology Dr.
Frackville,
PA 17931
http://www.stcenters.org/
Phone: 570-874-1034, ext. 4880
Fax: 570-874-4028
Email: shiek@stcenters.org
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Did you know that the Center for Rural Pennsylvania has available on its
web site, http://www.ruralpa2.org/county_profiles.cfm, data profiles
where two counties can be compared and a county can be compared with the state? Information includes statistics regarding population, race and
ethnicity, migration, households, families, housing, income, poverty, education, libraries, employment and several additional
topics.
For more information, contact Steve Zaricki at 570-655-5581, ext. 258 or szaricki@nepa-alliance.org.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 
Market Access Grants are still available to companies to help internationalize their business activities. Grants are available
for up to $5,000 or 50% of the project costs. The final review for the 2006-2007 fiscal year will take place June 22nd.
Please return application forms to Michael Horvath by Wednesday, May 30th! Click here for the MAG Guidelines and Application
Form
Meet with PA’s Authorized Trade Representative for the
Czech Republic
NEPA Alliance is proud to be hosting the Trade Representative from the
Czech Republic, Petr Srsen, on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. Contact us today to register for a one-on-one meeting with Petr for personalized
market information and expert advice. (Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis.
Meeting time and location will be determined by the number of interested companies.) Don’t delay!
Petr will only be in Northeast PA for half a day, so register early.
Upcoming Trade Events
Singapore & Malaysia Trade Show Walkabout
Program
Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your product or service
abroad free of charge! The deadline to participate in the following shows is May 30, 2007.
June 10-12: Interpex Asia (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,
Processing & Technology)
June 13-15: Oil and Gas Asia 2007 (Oil, Gas and
petrochemical Engineering)
June 19-22: CommunicAsia 2007 (Communications &
Information Technologies)
June 19-22: Enterprise IT 2007 (Total Information Technology Solutions for Enterprise)
June 19-22: Broadcast Asia 2007 (Sound, Film &
Video)
NANO KOREA – Goyang
& Gyunggi, South Korea: August 29-31,
2007
Nano Science and Industrial Applications
Deadline: May 31, 2007
Current Trade Leads
- Taiwan:
Vitamin Enriched Strips similar to Listerine PocketPaks®
- Israel:
Skim Milk Powder & Whey Powder
- Palestinian Authority: Used Web Offset Printing Press
- Morocco: Materials Handling & Public Works Equipment
Focus on Taiwan
Since 2005, PA’s exports to Taiwan have increased by 16.5%, and Taiwan is our 16th largest export market.
PA companies are fortunate
to have an Overseas Trade Office in Taipei with staff dedicated to assisting them in doing business in Taiwan. Best prospects in Taiwan include: chemicals, primary metal manufacturing, computer and electronic
products, machinery, nonmetallic mineral products, transportation equipment, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, appliances, plastics
and rubber products, waste and scrap.
The PA Taiwan Office also highlights the following international trade
shows. If you are interested in participating, please contact us today.
June 11-12: 2007
International Catalogue & Sample Show
June21-24: Taipei international Packing Industry
Show
July 19-22:
Taiwan Sports Recreation &
Leisure Show
July 26-29: BioTaiwan
2007
Sept 27-30: Taipei International Invention Show &
Technomart
Oct. 9-13:
Taiwan International RFID
Applications Show
Nov.
8-11: Mediphar Taipei 2007 – Taipei International Show on Medical Equipment, Pharmaceutical &
Bio-Technology
Don’t forget to check out our website for more upcoming trade events, local events, and
current trade leads!
For additional information, contact Michael Horvath at 570-655-5581, ext. 247 or email mhorvath@nepa-alliance.org or Debbie Phillips at 570-655-5581, ext. 233 or email dphillips@nepa-alliance.org
 GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
For additional information, contact David Kern at
570-655-5581, ext. 260 or email dkern@nepa-alliance.org
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Seminar
June 5, 2007 - 7:30am-3:30pm
NEPIRC, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA
Contact: Nancy Markovich at 1-800-654-8960
LTAP Workshop - Traffic Signs
Wayne County - June 12, 2007 - 8:00am-3:00pm
Wayne County Chamber of Comerce, Honesdale, PA
Meet with Petr Srsen, PA's Authorized Trade Representative - Czech Republic
June 26,
2007
Contact: Michael
Horvath at 570-655-5581, ext. 247 or email mhorvath@nepa-alliance.org or Debbie Phillips at
570-655-5581, ext. 233 or email dphillips@nepa-alliance.org
LTAP Workshop - Chain Saw Safety
Luzerne County - June 26, 2007 -
8:00am-3:00pm
Salem Township Administration Building, Berwick, PA
LTAP Workshop - Bridge
Maintenance
Lackawanna County - June 27, 2007 -
8:00am-2:00pm
PennDOT District 4-0, Room 223, Dunmore, PA
LTAP Workshop - Bridge
Maintenance
Luzerne County - June 28, 2007 -
8:00am-2:00pm
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, Pittston, PA
Check out our Events Calendar for future events!
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