Archive for April, 2011

Job Opportunity: Business Development Specialist for MetroAction

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

The Business Development Specialist position is a full-time position. The person holding this position is responsible for promoting business development through MetroAction’s various lending, training and recognition programs. This includes outreach activities, marketing, underwriting, collections and reporting functions.

The person holding this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field. A minimum of three years experience is required. The person holding this position should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior presentation and analytical skills and a demonstrated public speaking capacity.

Resumes should be e-mailed to kaugustine@scrantonchamber.com and will be accepted through May 13, 2011.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will host a Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Giribaldi’s, 309 N. Main Ave., Scranton, on May 5, 2011, from 6-8 p.m.

The area’s best professional networking, authentic Mexican appetizers and refreshments; entertainment provided by DJ Cadillac. Sponsored by ERA Real Estate and The Roc Social Club.

This event is free for POWER! members; $10 for non-members.

Volunteer Opportunity: American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Monday, April 11th, 2011

POWER! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our members to participate in this year’s Relay for Life held by the American Cancer Society!  Between Friday, May 6th at 4:00 PM and Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 AM, Relay for Life teams will participate in an effort to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back!

A variety of events and entertainment will be ongoing thru the night as teams continuously walk the Counthouse Square in downtown Scranton.  The idea is that there is always a team representative on the move!

What:  Relay for Life
When
: Friday, May 6th at 4:00 PM and Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 AM
Where
: Downtown Scranton, Courthouse Square

If you are interested in helping form the Power! Team, contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com

For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org.