News
LOCAL BUSINESSMAN ELECTED TO BOARD OF STATE WILDLIFE ORGANIZATION
Contact: Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETel: 570-421-7447Cell: 570-977-0872Email: cabowyer@fraileyinsurance.com LOCAL BUSINESSMAN ELECTED TO BOARD OF STATE WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONState College, PA— The Wildlife for Everyone Foundation (WFEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Frailey (Monroe County) to its 16-member Board of Directors. The State College-based non-profit organization promotes wildlife conservation and education
.png)
2021 Bizzy Award Nomination Process Deadline Extended to June 18th
June 1, 2021 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce (PCC) is please to announce that the deadline for the 2021 Bizzy Award Nomination Process has been extended through June 18th. The Chamber is actively seeking to promote businesses within the ever-growing and bustling Pocono Region by encouraging them to participate in this year’s Bizzy Awards! The Bizzy Awards are a Hollywood Academy Awards-style competition between Pocono Chamber of Commerce member businesses in Northeast
---small-file.jpg){kind=logo}
Pocono Chamber Extends 2021 Women in Business Scholarship Application Deadline
May 18th, 2021 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the application deadline for the 2021 Women in Business Scholarship program has been extended through Tuesday, June 1st. The Pocono Chamber’s Women in Business (WIB) Council announced earlier this year that they would be awarding at least 2 scholarships in June of 2021. The extension will allow 2 additional weeks for applicants to submit their completed applications.The WIB Council has created 2 scholarship
QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. ROLLS OUT NEW ENERGY SOLUTIONS BUSINESS UNIT
(Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Quandel Construction Group, Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company, recognizes that building owners and operators are expected to deliver safe, efficient, and reliably functional facilities to their occupants. Expanding out from their core construction services, Quandel Construction Group today announced a new service offering – Quandel Energy Solutions – to help clients upgrade their facilities to be more energy efficient and to improve their indoor environments.Today’s facility
Marion Munley Speaks at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Persuasion Skills for Trial Success Webcast
Scranton, PA, May 1, 2021 — Munley Law is pleased to announce that attorney Marion Munley recently spoke at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Persuasion Skills for Trial Success webcast. She discussed jury trials in a pandemic, with a special focus on opening statements. Marion Munley is a champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system. She is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. Triple Board
US Equestrian Announces Team for the 2021 Longines FEI Endurance World Championship
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete/horse combinations that will represent the United States at the 2021 Longines FEI Endurance World Championship, scheduled to take place May 21-22 at San Rossore, Pisa, Italy.The following combinations will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Karen Binns-DiCamillo (Las Cruces, N.M.) and RGS Ragnar Ze Monarch, her own 2009 Arabian gelding Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Poete, her own 2007 Arabian
KAUFFMAN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
(Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Karl Kauffman, LEED AP, was recently named vice president of preconstruction and estimating for Quandel Construction Group, Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company, a Central Pennsylvania construction management and general contracting firm. Karl’s transitions into the role following the recent appointment of Michael Karcutskie (former vice president of preconstruction and estimating for Quandel Construction Group) to president of Quandel Construction Group.Based in the firm’s
Pocono Job Fair Aims to Fill Hospitality Positions
Region-wide event planned for Thursday, May 13th April 8, 2021 – The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is organizing a region-wide, in-person job fair on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal is to introduce job seekers to the hundreds of fun and exciting positions that are available throughout the Poconos’ hospitality industry. Tourism-related employers of all shapes and sizes will be on-hand to discuss their open jobs, which include full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions from
Center for Vision Loss announces new name – Sights for Hope
Organization that empowers people living with visual impairments and champions healthy eyesight through education has rebranded to emphasize hope over loss Lehigh Valley and Monroe County, PA. (April 5, 2021) – Center for Vision Loss, a nonprofit agency that empowers people living with visual impairments and promotes healthy eyesight through education in the Lehigh Valley and Monroe County, will officially change its name to Sights for Hope as of April 6, 2021 “We have been working on this transition
Pennsylvanians in Phase 1B Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
1B includes those in Congregate Care; Postal Service, Manufacturing and Transit Workers; and ClergyHarrisburg, PA – Starting today Pennsylvanians in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to become protected against the virus. Phase 1B eligible Pennsylvanians include:People in congregate settings not otherwise specified as long-term care facilities, and persons receiving home and community-based servicesU.S. Postal Service
NCC to Offer Online Management Development Certificate Program
Develop the skills of supervisors and managers. BETHLEHEM, PA (03/25/2021) Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer the first of its Management Certificate Program workshops on Monday and Tuesday, May 3 and 4, 8:00 a.m. - noon, online. NCC's Management Development program is offered through convenient, high-intensity workshops, starting with Basic Management Skills. These workshops are designed to quickly and efficiently develop the management skills of supervisors, managers, and high-potential
Rick Franzo, Owner of The Growth Coach of the Poconos, Earns The Growth Coach’s International Summit
Mount Pocono, PA – The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Rick Franzo, the owner of The Growth Coach of the Poconos, has been recognized with the company’s international Summit Award. The award was presented at The Growth Coach’s virtual awards ceremony on February 22. “Rick nearly doubled his business in 2020. He is an incredibly generous person with his time and talents and lends support and encouragement to all the other coaches. He helped
KARCUTSKIE NAMED PRESIDENT OF QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. 2601 Market Place, Suite 200 Harrisburg, PA 17110 P 717.657.0909 | F 717.652.6282quandel.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Bomberger | 717.657.0909, ext. 1014 Date: March 22, 2021KARCUTSKIE NAMED PRESIDENT OF QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Michael Karcutskie was recently named president of Quandel Construction Group, Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company, a Central Pennsylvania construction management and general contracting firm.
Volunteers Needed for Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup
Volunteers Needed for Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup Region-wide effort planned for Saturday, April 24th March 22, 2021 – The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is seeking volunteers for a region-wide litter pick-up day on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup is being held in honor of Earth Day. This event is just one component of the PMVB’s “Pick Up the Poconos” campaign. Anyone interested in helping the cause can fill out a volunteer form
Become a Red Cross Volunteer Today!
Turn Compassion Into Action!Become a Red Cross Volunteer Today! Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and our vital work is only possible because of people like
The Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show Opens at Kalahari Resorts on Saturday, March 27th
The Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show Opens at the newly expanded convention center at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions on Saturday, March 27th at 10:00 am The Pocono Builders Association announces the Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show will take place in the newly expanded convention center at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, March 27th and 28th. Innovative and cutting-edge building and remodeling services and products for spring 2021 will be featured at this year’s show. The show is
.jpg)
Nominations Are Officially Open for the 2021 Bizzy Awards
March 1, 2021 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce (PCC) is proud to announce that the nomination process for the 2021 Bizzy Awards is now open to the Pocono Chamber Membership. The Chamber is actively seeking to promote businesses within the ever-growing and bustling Pocono Region by encouraging them to participate in this year’s Bizzy Awards! The Bizzy Awards are a Hollywood Academy Awards-style competition between Pocono Chamber of Commerce member businesses in Northeast Pennsylvania.
copy.png)
Pocono Chamber Announces Virtual Legislative Update
February 1, 2021 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that this year’s Annual Legislative Update will take place virtually on Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Chamber and community members are invited to tune in to this annual event where they will have the opportunity to hear detailed legislative reports from Monroe County’s elected State Senators and Representatives.Attendees will be joined by both of Monroe County Senators; John Blake, serving the 22nd
Pocono Chamber Announces Virtual Report to Business Program
January 14th, 2021 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s Annual Report to Business program that will take place virtually on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Through the duration of the event, attendees will hear from leaders of the Monroe County Business Community. This year’s speakers will provide important updates on healthcare, real-estate, tourism, and economic development. Attendees will be joined by all three Monroe County Commissioners (Chair –
POPULYTICS RECEIVES HIGHEST (THREE-YEAR) NCQA RATING IN POPULATION HEALTH FOR SUPPORTING PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
ALLENTOWN, PA, Jan. 6, 2021 – Populytics, Inc., a Lehigh Valley population health management, health care data analytics firm, and wholly owned subsidiary of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), has been awarded the three-year Population Health Program Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This Accreditation is a recent revision to NCQA’s previous Disease Management Accreditation, reflecting the universal movement from single-condition disease management toward whole-person
Pocono Chamber of Commerce Honors Award Recipients at 2020 Bizzy Awards
September 18, 2020 | Stroudsburg, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce and George Roberts Productions hosted the 2020 Bizzy Awards on Thursday, September 17, 2020, on the breathtaking outdoor veranda at Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Over 150 Chamber Members and their guests from over 60 organizations were in attendance and enjoyed a Hollywood Academy Awards style event in the Pocono Mountains. This year’s theme was Race to the Bizzys, The Chamber partnered with the Pocono Raceway to
St. Luke’s Surgeon Runs Half the Length of D&L Trail
For St. Luke’s University Health Network surgeon and ultramarathon runner Michael Martinez, MD, there’s no better place to get fit and experience the benefits of being outdoors than Pennsylvania's D&L Trail. To promote the mind/body benefits of the D&L Trail, St. Luke’s started the “Get Your Tail on the Trail” program in 2013, and this month Dr. Martinez got his own “tail on the trail” in a big way by running half the length of the entire 165-mile trail in 19 hours. “Get Your Tail on the Trail” is
Become a Doctor for…FREE?! St. Luke’s Makes it a Reality
Bethlehem, PA – For many young people, the dream of becoming a doctor is fraught: Medical school graduates are often saddled with extreme debt. St. Luke’s University Health Network is looking to change that and make it easier for aspiring physicians to fulfill their dreams. St. Luke’s announced that it will provide more than $175,000 in tuition assistance for select medical school students who pursue a career in family medicine or general internal medicine and who choose to work at St. Luke’s
POPULYTICS RECOGNIZED WITH HIGHEST AWARD FOR NCQA CASE MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION Team earns 100% scor
ALLENTOWN, PA, Sept. 15, 2020 – Populytics, Inc., a Lehigh Valley population health management, health care data analytics firm, and wholly owned subsidiary of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), has been awarded the highest (three-year) Accreditation in Case Management by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The award is a timely recognition: Populytics Care (Case) Management works with care providers and insurance payers to ensure patients receive the critical care and support they need
Pennsylvania Manufacturers, IRC Clients Report Strong Sales, Jobs & Investment Levels Over First Six
WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 2020): The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) reported that statewide Industrial Resource Center (IRC) manufacturing clients realized $252.4 million in new and retained sales and $15.3 million in cost savings during the first six months of 2020 as results of their recent IRC engagements. Those companies also invested $57.4 million in expansion, capital improvements and technology initiatives over the same period while avoiding 2,550 layoffs and adding
.png)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA is excited to announce our 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsorship Levels /Golfer Registration Fees/ Information Sponsorship Levels Platinum $1250: Includes 2 Foursomes, Hole Sponsorship, Logo on Carts & Logo on Beverage Cart Gold $800: Includes 1 Foursome, Hole Sponsorship & Logo on Beverage Cart Silver $400: Splits a Hole Sponsorship with another sponsor Bronze $100: Company recognition at Registration/Raffle Table Golfer Registration Fees $125 per individual golfer $475 per foursome team Includes Lunch, BBQ Dinner & 18 Holes Round of
.jpg)
Marion Munley of Munley Law Joins The Summit Council, Top Civil Justice Attorneys in the U.S.
Scranton, PA – The personal injury law firm Munley Law is pleased to announce that senior partner Marion Munley has joined The Summit Council, an organization of the top civil justice attorneys in the United States. The Summit Council is an exclusive group of today’s top civil justice attorneys who are committed to the highest levels of trial advocacy, to obtaining justice for individuals and families who have been hurt by corporate wrongdoing, and to the protection of the civil justice system. Membership
.png)
New Director, Payment Innovation, at Populytics, Inc.
STEPHANIE FISCHER JOINS POPULYTICS, INC. AS DIRECTOR, PAYMENT INNOVATIONAllentown, PA – Aug. 19, 2020 – Populytics, Inc., regional leader in population health management and analytics, has added Stephanie Fischer to its leadership team as Director, Payment Innovation. Populytics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and aligned with Lehigh Valley Physician Hospital Organization (LVPHO)/Valley Preferred, a leading provider-owned Preferred Provider Organization. Collectively, as
St. Luke’s Vascular Center in Lehighton Moves to New Location
St. Luke’s Vascular Center in Lehighton has moved to a new location. The practice is now at St. Luke’s Health Center in Palmerton at 614 Delaware Avenue. Jay Fisher, MD and Beth Valderrama, PA-C are seeing patients at the new location. Dr. Fisher and Valderrama have extensive experience and expertise providing each patient with personalized and compassionate care. Jay Fisher, MD is the medical director of The Vascular Center and a vascular surgeon — a physician who specializes in the comprehensive care of
.jpg)
PPL Executive Joins St. Luke’s Board
PPL Executive Joins St. Luke’s BoardFountain Hill, PA -- St. Luke’s University Health Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Sorgi as its newest member of the Board of Trustees. Sorgi is the president and chief executive officer of PPL Corp., one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States.With more than 25 years of experience in the utility industry, Sorgi oversees PPL’s high-performing, award-winning regulated utilities in the United States and the United
ST. LUKE’S MONROE CAMPUS EARNS HAP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
STROUDSBURG, PA August 17, 2020 – St. Luke’s Monroe Campus earned a 2020 Achievement Award from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for its outstanding effort to improve health care in the communities it serves. The Monroe Campus entry, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up … Preventing Inpatient Falls,” was chosen as an “In Safe Hands” award winner. Twelve projects across four categories were selected from 131 submissions. Winners were chosen for their exceptional work and
Get Your Tail on the Trail Awarded SHIFT Award
Lehigh Valley, Pa. – Get Your Tail on the Trail (GYTOT) has been awarded the 2020 SHIFT Award for its innovative efforts to advance and promote nature’s public health benefits. A free community health initiative, GYTOT has been recognized for its engagement of communities in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey, the employees of the St. Luke’s University Health Network and partnering organizations. The program provides free tools and incentives to promote accessible physical activity outdoors
Temple/St. Luke’s Becomes Only 4-Year Medical School in the Lehigh Valley
BETHLEHEM, PA. _ The partnership between Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) and St. Luke’s University Health Network has expanded so that incoming students will now complete all four years in Bethlehem. The expansion makes Temple/St. Luke’s Medical School the only four-year medical school regional campus in the Lehigh Valley. Temple’s LKSOM and St. Luke’s have a long history together, said Joel Rosenfeld, MD, MEd, Chief Academic Officer and Senior Associate Dean. “Medical students
St. Luke’s Pays Off Carbon County Bonds to Benefit Community
St. Luke's University Health Network recently paid off existing bonds that were becoming a hardship for Carbon County and hindering community efforts. The bonds, guaranteed by the county, were held by the Blue Mountain Health System prior to merging with St. Luke’s in 2018. Andrea Andrae, director of finance, St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus, explains that Blue Mountain Health System issued $20,000,000 of bonds in December 2015. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds were used to fund a portion of the
.jpg)
Attorney Marion Munley Elected to the American Association for Justice Executive Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2020 Contact: Robyn Ziska 570‐586‐0777 ext. 105 robyn@sweda‐advertising.com Marion Munley Elected to the American Association for Justice Executive Committee Scranton, PA – Munley Law is pleased to announce that partner Marion Munley has been elected by the members of the American Association for Justice's (AAJ) Board of Governors to serve on the AAJ Executive Committee. “It is an immense honor to serve alongside the nation’s top trial lawyers on the AAJ Executive
Palmerton Auxiliary Presents Check to St. Luke’s for Carbon Campus
The Palmerton Auxiliary presented a $30,000 check to St. Luke's University Health Network for the Carbon Campus Capital Fund. Marj Federanich (President) and Louise Koons (Treasurer) from the Palmerton Auxiliary presented a check on July 29, 2020 that was accepted by St. Luke’s Lehighton Carbon President John Nespoli and St. Luke's Carbon Lehighton Board of Directors, Judge Steven Serfass at the worksite location of the St. Luke’s Carbon Campus.The funds from the Palmerton Auxiliary donation will be used to
.jpg)
Marion Munley wins prestigious Marie Lambert Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2020 Contact: Robyn Ziska 570‐586‐0777 ext. 105 robyn@sweda‐advertising.comMarion Munley wins prestigious Marie Lambert Award Scranton, PA – Munley Law is pleased to announce that senior partner Marion Munley received the Marie Lambert Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. The Marie Lambert Award is presented annually to one female lawyer in the United States in recognition of exemplary leadership to her profession, her
#SaveOurStages
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE ASSOCIATION (NIVA)APPLAUDS BI-PARTISAN RELIEF BILL SAVE OUR STAGES ACT WILL ASSIST INDEPENDENT VENUES DURING THE PANDEMIC Senators Cornyn and Klobuchar Come Together To Save An Industry Stroudsburg, PA July 29, 2020 -- The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) applauds the introduction of the bi-partisan Save Our Stages Act introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The Save Our Stages Act directly impacts independent venues across the
.jpg)
St. Luke’s Top Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
St. Luke’s Top Ranked by U.S. News & World Report St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem has been ranked #1 in the Lehigh Valley and #6 in the state by U.S. News & World Report. St. Luke’s was the only hospital in the Lehigh Valley to be rated “high performing” in all 10 Procedures & Conditions categories examined by U.S. News. Only 37 of over 4,500 hospitals nationally were ranked “high performing” in all 10. “This is a well-deserved recognition of St. Luke’s relentless, Network-wide focus on
Cancer Screening During a Pandemic
Screening for cancers using evidence-based screening tests saves lives. Screenings are available for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancers. In the first half of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many routine screenings could not be completed in a timely fashion. According to the National Cancer Institute, this could account for thousands of missed cancer cases and cancers diagnosed at a later stage, affecting overall mortality from these cancers for years. If you have missed a routine screening or
Pocono Chamber of Commerce’s Pickle Me Poconos Festival Postponed Until 2021
Pocono Chamber of Commerce’s Pickle Me Poconos Festival Postponed Until 2021 July 1, 2020 | Monroe County, PA – Due to the risks associated with the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis and in accordance with the Center for Disease Control & Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines the Pocono Chamber of Commerce (PCC) has decided to postpone this year’s Pickle Me Poconos festival, initially scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2020. Organizers of the festival, in its second year, said that the risks are too
Skytop Lodge Annual Winter Beer Festival
Tap into fun at our Annual Winter Beer Festival! Join us on Saturday, February 1st to experience happiness in a glass and a chance to meet and sample beers from breweries such as Free Will Brewing, Sloop, Roy Pitz, Helltown, Stickman Brewing, Platform Brewing, Maine Beer Co., Abomination Ales, Three 3’s, New Trail Brewing, Six Point Brewing, Hardball Cidery, Wicked Weed Brewing, Kromacher, Devil’s Backbone, Shawnee Brewing and more. Your ticket will include a keepsake tasting glass (available for the
Herscap continues her personal growth at Frailey Insurance and Financial Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Carole’ Ann F. Bowyer Tel: 570-421-7447 x105 Cell: 570-977-0872Email: cabowyer@fraileyinsurance.com Herscap continues her personal growth at Frailey Insurance and Financial Services (Stroudsburg) Stroudsburg insurance agency, Frailey Insurance and Financial Services, named Jennifer L. Herscap Member Protection Service Sales Associate. Herscap joined the team in November of 2017 as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Operations
Pocono Chamber’s Leaders of Tomorrow Presents Donations to Area Non-Profits
Pocono Chamber’s Leaders of Tomorrow Presents Donations to Area Non-Profits December 20, 2019 | Stroudsburg, PA – It is the season of giving and the Pocono Chamber of Commerce’s PLOT Committee is doing just that! Earlier this year on Saturday, October 5th the Pocono Chamber’s PLOT Committee hosted the region’s first ever Pickle Me Poconos Festival on Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg. This event drew in over 3,000 attendees, garnered over 85,000 likes on social media, and highlighted all things
