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                            September 2015
In This Issue
NEPA Annual Dinner
Capability Statement Workshops
Mining, Oil, and Gas Industry Supply Chain Catalog
Private Label Buyers Mission
Manufacturing Day Event
Defense Transition Partnership
Upcoming Trade Shows & Missions
In the News
Trade Leads
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NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will be holding its Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA.
Brandon Igdalsky, President & CEO, Pocono Raceway


This year's keynote speaker will be Brandon Igdalsky, President & CEO, Pocono Raceway. 

A reception will be held starting at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Attendance costs: NEPA Members receive one complimentary ticket; additional Member ticket - $65 per person; NEPA Board Member - $55 per person; Non-Member - $75 per person; Tables of 8 - $55 per person. Please RSVP by September 24, 2015. Cancellations after September 24, 2015 are non-refundable.

Courtesy Room Block
Kalahari is offering guests the discounted group rate of $169 per room per night on Thursday, October 1, 2015. (All room rates are subject to 6% sales tax and 3% hotel tax.) Rates are for up to FOUR guests in a room and include passes for the indoor water park. To reserve your room call 855-356-9208, mention you will be attending our event and ask for the NEPA Alliance group block rate.

To make your dinner reservations or for more information,
please call 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.

for the latest information.
Capability Statement Workshops

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Best Western Genetti Hotel & Conference Center
77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Click here to register
 
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Genetti Ballrooms at Best Western Hazelton Inn & Suites
1345 North Church Street, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Click here to register

There is no cost to attend but registration is required.  
 
A capability statement is a critical tool for contracting. Many times it is asked for by government agencies and prime contractors. It is a door opener to new agencies, proof of your qualifications and past performance. A great capability statement can set you apart from your competition. Attend this interactive class to learn how and when to use a capability statement and how to create your own.
 
For more information, please call the NEPA Alliance PTAC at 866-758-1929 or 570-655-5581.
 
Online registration will close on September 21, 2015.
 
Funded by: 
U.S. Department of Defense,
 
Sponsored by:
 

Supply Chain Catalog - Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas Industries

 

As part of the CORE PA Global initiative, we are looking for companies who supply the mining and construction equipment or the oil and gas industries.
 
Interested companies will have their information listed as a supplier to these industries in catalogs that will be featured at two major international trade shows in 2016, Australasian Oil & Gas, Australia and Bauma 2016, Germany.
 
Contact us if your company is interested in being listed as a supplier.  The deadline to be included is Thursday, October 29, 2015.  This unique marketing opportunity is available at no cost.

Private Label Buyers Mission

 

Friday, November 13, 2015

Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $225

 

Food Export USA-Northeast invites you to this special event.  Ten vetted, international buyers will attend one-on-one meetings with food manufacturers from Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region.  View the buyer profiles for more information.  

 

Registration will be open on the event webpage through September 28th.  Contact us for more information.  


 

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Manufacturing Day 2015 Luncheon

Friday, October 2, 2015
11:30 a.m.
PNC Field, Moosic, PA
Cost: $25

Join NEPIRC for a networking luncheon to recognize and celebrate manufacturers in Northeastern and the Northern Tier of PA.  Guest speaker Harry Moser, President of the Reshoring Initiative, will highlight trends in American manufacturing.  Click here for more information and to register.

Click here to learn more about Manufacturing Day and to find more events near you.

Northeast Pennsylvania Defense Transition Partnership News

 

The N.E. PA Defense Transition Partnership is a collaboration between the PA DCED, the NEPA Alliance, NEPIRC, MRC, The University of Scranton SDBCWilkes University SBDC, and 8 regional Industrial Development Corporations (CCEDC, SLIBCO, CAN DO, BIDA, PMEDC, SEDCO, WEDCO, and PCEDA). The initiative provides support for businesses and displaced employees directly impacted by recent Department of Defense spending cuts.  Specifically, it offers support for the development of Market Diversification Plans and Innovation Vouchers that range between $15,000 and $25,000 to assist in the implementation of the recommendations that are included in the plan. 

 

Request for Qualifications Issued - Business Development Consultants

NEPA is accepting qualification statements from business development consultants.  Click here for more information.

 

International Business Survey

Please take a moment to fill out this quick 8 question survey. After your survey is received, you will be contacted to discuss the international business assistance available to you. 

 

 

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment.

 

 

Upcoming Trade Shows & Missions


Trade Mission to Germany & the United Kingdom

March 1-9, 2016

Mission Participation Fee (per person): $995

Deadline:  December 9, 2015

Organized by the Council of Great Lakes Governors

 

Trade Mission to China

May 7-14, 2016

Organized by the Council of Great Lakes Governors

Mission Participation Fee (per person): $995

Deadline:  March 1, 2016

 

Contact Michael Horvath or Debbie Phillips to request a flyer or additional details on any of these activities.
 

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