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Tweet to Compete in Today’s Market

May 24, 2010 No Comments

By Krista Gromalski

Social networking through popular online communities like Facebook www.facebook.com or Twitter http://twitter.com is the primary way many people stay in touch and share information these days. It’s convenient—instead of simply sending an old-fashioned…

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Manpower Research Finds Employers May Face Unexpected Workforce Attrition and Risk Losing Organizational Knowledge

May 21, 2010 No Comments

Milwaukee (April 13, 2010) – According to recent research from the Manpower group of companies, employers and employees and are not in synch when it comes to their expectations for attrition in the coming year. Employers may be the…

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Pennstar Bank Is Tax To Max Hero

May 21, 2010 No Comments

Pennstar Bank has just announced a $2,000 contribution to Pocono Alliance’s Tax to the Max for Kids Campaign. The donation is made under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Tax to the Max for Kids Pre-K Scholarship Program…

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Misericordia U To Open Site In Hawley; Launches Unique Program in Govt, Law and National Security

May 21, 2010 No Comments

On June 2, Misericordia University (along with Lackawanna College) will host an open house at its new Hawley location, becoming the only on-site university to offer a bachelor’s degree in that region. The event will have elected officials, school administrators,…

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Helms Catches Pike Builder’s Life Director Award

May 21, 2010 No Comments

Pete Helms (at left), owner of JoyBeck Builders, Inc., has received the Life Director Award from the Pike County Builders Association (PCBA). Joybeck Builders is a residential and commercial contractor offering services ranging from building site preparation to finished custom…

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Gaming Revenues To Fund 11 MCIDA Projects

May 20, 2010 No Comments

County receives 50 percent of locally generated revenue

TOBYHANNA The second round of gaming fund revenues generated by Mount Airy Resort and Casino and distributed through the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) will fund 11 major…

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Leadership Pocono Deadline is May 28 for Next Class

May 20, 2010 No Comments

The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce is accepting  applications for the class of 2011. The program has graduated over 165 individuals to date. The deadline is May 28. For more information call the chamber at (570) 421-4433 or visit

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