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Push for Businesses to Sign onto ‘Pocono Promise’
As COVID-19 cases resurge, businesses must practice safety November 24, 2020 – As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across the Commonwealth and country, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is encouraging more businesses to sign and adopt the Pocono Promise. Launched in May 2020, the initiative aims to protect residents, employees and guests across our four-county region. Read the document here. The Pocono Promise was designed not just for the hospitality industry, but for the entire business community. In
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Shop Small® and Pay It Forward on Small Business Saturday®: Social Media Endorsements Can be Worth an Estimated $197 Billion for U.S. Small Businesses
American Express calls on consumers to Shop Small and Share Joy by posting shout outs of their favorite small businesses on social media throughout the holiday season NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This holiday season, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is kicking off its 11th annual Small Business Saturday with a social media campaign that can help amplify the positive impact that U.S. consumers can have on small businesses. According to the American Express Shop Small Impact study, released today, the majority
Penn Foundation to Join St. Luke’s University Health Network
Sellersville & Fountain Hill, Pa. – Penn Foundation and St. Luke’s University Health Network are pleased to announce that Penn Foundation will join St. Luke’s University Health Network. Headquartered in Sellersville, Bucks County, Penn Foundation is a nonprofit, community-based behavioral health provider with 27 behavioral health and substance use treatment programs that serve more than 20,000 individuals annually. It operates one of Pennsylvania’s first Opioid Use Disorder Centers of Excellence and
Downtown Stroudsburg’s 2020 Christmas Tree Lighting!
The 2020 Christmas Tree Lighting is held on Friday, November 27th from 6-6:30PM. Unlike previous years, due to Covid-19 we will be holding a shorter, virtual event. The livestream will be posted on the Visit Downtown Stroudsburg Facebook page. Master of Ceremonies, Erik Diemer and Stroudsburg Mayor Tarah Probst will speak and countdown tree lighting. The event is sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council, Stroud Media, WeSee Productions, with a special thank you to the Snyder Family, and Stroudsburg Boro
Pocono Mountain United Way Participates in Giving Tuesday
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the non-profit world is called Giving Tuesday. This is a chance for many of us to have all donations made on this day matched by AllOne Foundation. We at Pocono Mountains United Way would like to give back on this day not just receive. We are reaching out to the businesses of Monroe County to see if they would offer a United Way Community Special on this day. We would promote your business and special(s) on our Kick-Off call on 12/1/2020 at 8am via Zoom. People would
Hospitality Industry Rally Planned for the Poconos
Hospitality Industry Rally Planned for the PoconosShowing support for the Poconos’ top grossing industryWHAT: Rallies are being held around the state, including in the Poconos, to show support for restaurant and hospitality professionals during these trying times while pushing for more grants to help the industry survive. The hospitality industry, which continues being the target of the Wolf Administration’s mitigation tactics, is the economic lifeline of the Poconos. Participants must register
Split Rock Resort readies for renovations under new ownership joining Bel Air Collection Resorts
LAKE HARMONY, PA: Split Rock readies for massive renovations as the Lake Harmony resort recently joined Bel Air Collection Resorts & Spas, owned and operated by Thy Collection. Respecting the legacy of Lake Harmony like Split Rock’s 75-year-old lodge, Bel Air instills its belief in the importance of creating a balanced blend of beautiful scenery; with attractions that continue to make the Pocono Mountains a truly memorable destination. Split Rock Marketing Manager Jeanine Hofbauer states, “It is an
WPRP Receives MHEDA 2021 Most Valuable Supplier Award
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – WPRP Wholesale Pallet Rack Products has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2020. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association), to less than 10% of all member companies. This industry award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealer network, their employees, and their community. To qualify for the MVS Award, WPRP was required
TCB Promotions Announces Melissa Miller as President and recipient of WBENC National Certification
Shawnee on Delaware, PA – Melissa Miller with TCB promotions stepped into the role of President of the organization as of October 1, 2020. With 20 years of experience including the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and the NJ Metro areas, she brings a varied skillset to this role. Also, as of October 8, 2020, Miller and TCB Promotions is a WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) business. This is a national certification awarded to only 15,000 women-owned and operated companies across
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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West End Wednesday
Pocono Chamber launches Social Media Campaign, “West End Wednesday!”May 27th, 2020 | Monroe County, PA – The Pocono Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking to promote businesses within the ever growing and bustling West End of Monroe County, PA. The Chamber’s West End Committee comprised of business owners and business representatives operating within the region derived the campaign during a regularly schedule committee meeting. Traditionally, meetings were held within the Western Pocono Community Library
Pocono Promise
CONTACT: Brianna Strunk – Public Relations Manager Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau bstrunk@poconos.org (570) 856-3050 Businesses Encouraged to Sign & Adopt the ‘Pocono Promise’ Protecting employees & customers when it is time to reopen May 14, 2020 – From restaurants and bed and breakfasts to waterparks and wineries, businesses of all shapes and sizes are struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is committed to supporting our businesses through
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
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PPL - Marking A Century of Service
PPL – Marking a century of service PPL celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of service that helped nurture the experiences, growth and progress of hundreds of communities we continue to have the privilege to power across central and eastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co., as we were known at our founding in early June 1920, was formed from the merger of eight smaller, local power companies in eastern Pennsylvania. PP&L’s founders eyed development of a modern
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
PRESS RELEASE Summit Charter School/Summit School of the Poconos
PRESS RELEASE SUMMIT SCHOOL OF THE POCONOS PRESENTS SUMMIT CHARTER SCHOOL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2019 Contact Info: Jennifer Olson, Board President (570) 664-1229 jennifero@summitschoolpoconos.org MONROE COUNTY, PA - Board members of Summit School of the Poconos announce that they plan to convert from a licensed private school to a public charter school. The board submitted their application for charter school status to the Pocono Mountain School Board last month. A press conference
Notara Dance Theatre Presents 36th Annual Nutcracker Ballet
Sherman Theater Horn O’ Plenty Food Drive to Feed Hungry Kids
November 22, 2019, Stroudsburg, PA - In the spirit of Thanks and Giving, the Sherman Theater is hosting a food drive to benefit the families in the Stroudsburg Area School District’s BackPack Program to Feed Hungry Kids. The drive continues through the Theater's Horn O' Plenty weekend, featuring Railroad Earth performing on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30. Donations of non-perishable food items can be made at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg. The food will benefit
Global Entrepreneurship Week to be Celebrated in Monroe County for First Time
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will be celebrated for the first time in Monroe County, Pa. from November 18-24, 2019. The week-long celebration is sponsored by Startup Pocono in collaboration with the Monroe 2030 Action Team and East Stroudsburg University. This dedicated group of community, business and education leaders have designed a series of workshops and activities focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. The worldwide GEW celebration includes trailblazers who dream big and launch
