The spread of the COVID-19 virus continues to present new challenges for our communities, businesses, and Pennsylvania’s economy. Governor Wolf has taken action to protect the public and businesses in order to slow the spread of the virus. On March 19, …Read More »
PMEDC has been notified by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that the program has been suspended effective immediately due to the overwhelming response and number of applications received. In Monroe County alone, we have r …Read More »
PMEDC is currently taking applications for the COVID-19 Working Capital Loan program from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development. COVID19WorkingCapitalAccess-Guidelines_2020 The available funds will likely go very quickly. Here are …Read More »
Monroe County Dead Cell Zone Project Reports AT&T* customers and FirstNet subscribers in Monroe County get big boost in wireless connectivity
The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Co., Inc. (DL) notched an all-time record for freight carloads handled in 2019 with 9,690, which marks DL’s third straight year of carload records. The mark bested 2018’s record by 2.5%. And DL, the designated rail oper …Read More »
The U.S. Constitution requires a census of all residents in the entire country every 10 years. The census counts every person living in the U.S. once (and only once) in the right place. You are counted based on where you are living on April 1, 2020. Ev …Read More »
On May 18, 2019, PMEDC joined Bulldog Liquidators in Brodheadsville, PA to celebrate the official opening of their store on Marion Lane. It was a day long celebration with a DJ, bands, food, vendors, prizes and HUGE discounts on merchandise. Watch the …Read More »
Trucking Job Fair at Pocono Raceway – June 1, 2019 Calling all CDL Drivers! This is your chance to meet with multiple trucking companies for a wide variety of positions, both over the road and home daily. Apply on the spot and be on your way to a top p …Read More »
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 »