Over the past year, DCED has been working hard on developing a comprehensive, 10-year economic development strategy – the first of its kind in nearly two decades. The goals are clear – to make Pennsylvania a premier state to do business, outcompete oth …Read More »
A Disaster Declaration that was just made for an area of Northeast PA including Monroe County covering flooding that occurred on September 9 2023. The document below provides information on assistance for businesses and/or homeowners that may have been …Read More »
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Investments will spur business and economic development in 23 counties and support nearly 300 jobs statewide
Returning passenger rail services to Northeastern Pennsylvania has been a priority of Congressman Cartwright since first joining Congress, and on Friday, December 8 he announced that our rail project has qualified for federal funds. This week, U …Read More »
Monroe County approval: • The FABPAC Corporation, through Pocono Mountains Industries, Inc., was approved for a 15-year $554,935 loan at a 4.50-percent reset interest rate to help renovate its newly acquired 288,000-square-foot commercial packing manufacturing facility at 1941 Paradise Trail in Stroud Township. The renovations include new offices, a conference room, a cafeteria, restrooms, entrances, a reception and waiting room, executive suites, a sample room, and locker rooms. The company, also through Pocono Mountains Industries, Inc., was approved for a three-year, $100,000 SBF-Working Capital loan at a 5.00-percent fixed interest rate, which will be used for administrative, payroll and inventory expenses. The total project cost is $1,309,870. Fifty-seven new jobs will be created as a result of the project within the next three years.
A breakfast meeting was held November 16, 2023 at Terraview at The Stroudsmoor Country Inn to celebrate the Annual Meeting of Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation. Board Members, Business Members, local elected officials, and community re …Read More »
In-person business assistance with SBDC consultants available to all Monroe County small businesses. Sign up today and schedule one-on-one FREE business consulting to get advice on starting or growing your small business. All meetings will take place …Read More »
At the June 8th Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Revitalize 209 Committee was announced and the Township is now accepting letters of interest/application for projects. As the Township offers great incentives for businesses and developers with programs …Read More »
St. Luke’s Smithfield Gateway Health Center hosted a packed house for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new facility in Monroe County on March 28, 2023. The facility is located at 125 Smithfield Lane in East Stroudsburg and is set to open Apri …Read More »