Economic development is an increasingly complex endeavor. Communities are competing on a global scale and the rules of competition are constantly changing. Local economic development provides the cornerstone of social and business networks that propel …Read More »
Harrisburg, PA (April 30, 2019) – During its annual spring conference, held this year at the Hilton Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) honored Senator Mario Scavello with a President’s Award for his longstanding commit …Read More »
Some studies state that you have only seven seconds to make a first impression, about the amount of time it takes motorists to approach and pass under the rail bridge outside Tobyhanna’s Scranton Gate. After four years of planning, the bridge over Hap …Read More »
You’re Invited to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Real Estate Summit on June 8th, Presented by Penn’s Northeast! Spend your morning with the Pros. Commercial realtors, Developers, Builders, Site Selectors and more will share their outlook on current an …Read More »
The federal tax bill passed at the end of December 2017 enabled Governor Wolf to designate certain census tracts as Opportunity Zones. Investments made by individuals through special funds in these zones would be allowed to defer or eliminate federal t …Read More »
Polk Township’s Hell Hollow Bridge Project was recognized at the 36th Annual PSATS Convention on April 23, 2108 with a 2017 Bridge Safety Improvement Program Award. The award was presented by the PA State Association of Township Supervisors, the PA De …Read More »
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, PA – A $350 million Entertainment Destination Village is in the final stages of conceptual development in Tobyhanna Township. The Pocono Springs Entertainment Village is a joint venture between JEMB Realty of New York and Denver-bas …Read More »
Harrisburg, PA – On April 4, 2018 Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program, including eight business projects in seven counties across the commonwealth that wil …Read More »
Governor Wolf has announced the release of two RACP grants for Monroe County which will be administered by the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA), sister organization to PMEDC. The Smithfield Gateway project, being developed by DEPG …Read More »
Skytop Lodge, a resort in Skytop in northern Monroe County, made its debut on the AAA list of four-diamond hotels. The AAA on Wednesday released its annual list of five- and four-diamond rated hotels, and Skytop made the list for the first time. It joi …Read More »