Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corporation

Local businesses are using Natural Gas to generate heat, power and savings.

Fifteen Monroe County projects will share more than $3.9 million in the latest round of gaming fund revenues generated by Mount Airy Resort and Casino and distributed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The monies will fund major infrastructure, roadway, and business support initiatives in Monroe County, along with a number of community improvement projects.

Project to improve the reliability of electric service to 70,000 customers

On Monday, January 7, 2013 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at The Commonwealth Medical College, Senator John Blake will host the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bioscience Forum 2013. Keynote presentation by Hon. C. Alan Walker, secretary of PA Department of Community & Economic Development.

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Pocono Mountains Industries (PMI) announced today the latest round of corporations, businesses, and individuals accepted as members of the not-for-profit organization.

“Our membership reorganization in 2010 has reinvigorated PMI,” says Executive Director Chuck Leonard. “Each round of new members arrives with fresh energy and innovative ideas, helping us to remain a…

Co-Sponsored by PMEDC

Representative Rosemary Brown invites new businesses, existing businesses and entrepreneurs to attend a Business Financing Seminar on Friday, October 12, 2012 starting at 9:30 am. Speakers include Scott Dunkelberger from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Chuck Leonard from PMEDC, Leigh Magnotta from Metro Action, Tom Pellegrini…

Although the location decisions of relocating firms have generally been driven by factors such as land costs, labor costs and access to materials and markets, today quality of life for employees is becoming an important factor as well. This holds true in particular for attracting knowledge–based industries such as telecommunications…

The Monroe County Industrial Development Authority will present an informational session on Tax Increment Financing for the public on August 21, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Pocono Mountain West High School Auditorium. The session is free and open to the public.

Vigon International, Inc., a Monroe County company located in East Stroudsburg, was name to the Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America for the fifth time.

There are nearly 7 million private companies in America, and only the very best are awarded the distinction of being named to the…

Penn’s Northeast’s mission is to market Northeast Pennsylvania as a region on a national and international level, encouraging businesses to relocate from other areas, and assist in the growth and development of existing businesses. Visit www.pennsnortheast.com for more information.

Harrisburg – Governor Tom Corbett announced today that MIQ Logistics will relocate its distribution facility from New Jersey to Tannersville, Monroe County, creating at least 80 new jobs within three years.

“My administration is committed to creating a business climate that positions Pennsylvania to compete for new jobs and economic investment,”…

As part of a regional initiative to improve the economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $25,000 to automate the Vigon batch record management system and the work…

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) investments approved today will support the expansion of a high-tech company in Centre County and the relocation of a sheet metal fabricator from New Jersey to Monroe County, with both projects supporting more than 70 jobs.

This is a great opportunity for your members and clients to learn how to do business with the federal and state government!

From the PA Department of Community and Economic Development

PPL has presented the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) with a $10,000 grant supporting economic development marketing in 2011. The PPL Blue Ribbon Marketing Partnership Program allows local economic development organizations to submit proposals for funding each year and PMEDC was awarded funding for three separate projects.…

MCIDA to Administer Six of those Projects

Ground was broken for a new full-service community college campus in Monroe County on October 18, 2011. “I’ve never seen so many happy smiles,” said Northampton Community College President Arthur Scott, looking over at an exuberant tent-full of supporters, faculty and staff.

Located on 72 scenic acres in…

Completion of the new state-of-the-art Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Pocono Medical Center is one step closer after the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) presented Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center with a check for $2 million to support the project.

County receives 50 percent of locally generated revenue

Executive Director says new members will energize organization

At the 30th Annual FAA Airports Conference in Hershey, PA on March 2, 2011, the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport was named Airport of the Year for the FAA’s Eastern Region. Airport Manager Rich Kuban and Board Member Greg Christine were on hand to accept the award.

The award reads, in…

The Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) today announced the debut of a smartphone-ready app of its Website and commercial property database that is the first of its kind in the region.

PMEDC Executive Director Chuck Leonard and Board Chairman Michael Baxter were enthusiastic about the launch.

“After a challenging 2010, it…