Job Opportunity: Business Development Specialist for MetroAction

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

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

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.

Speed Marketing and Networking Event

March 24th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will hold a Speed Marketing and Networking Event on Tuesday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Sno Mountain.

Speed marketing begins at 5:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Entertainment will be provided by Brendan Quinn & Friends and there will be giveaways, prizes and complimentary food.

Interested in sponsoring a table? Tables are available to POWER! members only at $100. Contact Susan Turcmanovich at Susan.Turcmanovich@amwater.com for details and reservations.

POWER! Outage at Ireland Uncorked

February 23rd, 2011

The POWER! Scranton March networking event will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Ireland Uncorked, 1614 Luzerne Street, Scranton.

Refreshments will be provided by Armetta’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. Participate in wine tasting and purchase group parade day t-shirts.

The event is free for paid POWER! Scranton members and $10 for non-members.

Winter Fest set for February 8 at Sno Mountain

January 28th, 2011

The Scranton Plan will host its annual Winter Fest event, celebrating regional economic development, on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at Sno Mountain.

Winter Fest events include:

9 a.m. Registration and skiing begins
1:30 p.m. Slalom Race (optional)
2-4 p.m. Snow Tubing
4-8 p.m. “Just for Fun” Casino Games, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and presentation of race awards at Sno Mountain

Tickets are priced according to the activities in which you would like to participate:

$35/Person Skiing Only
$20/Person Snow Tubing Only
$35/Person Casino, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres
$50/Person Skiing and Casino, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres
$40/Person Snow Tubing and Casino, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres
$60/Person Skiing, Snow Tubing and Casino, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres

To make reservations, download the reservation form, fill it out and fax it to Suzy Jones of The Scranton Plan.

Volunteer Opportunity: Pawsta Dinner

January 26th, 2011

POWER! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our members to help out with a Pawsta Dinner Benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter!

Help is needed with ongoing dinner service between 12:00 and 6:00 this Sunday, January 30th.  There will be a constant rotation of guests and clearing, setting of tables, etc. will be needed.  To volunteer, please contact Anastasia at radissoncaringhearts@gmail.com.  Remember to let Anastasia know that you are a POWER! volunteer!

What:  Pawsta Dinner Benefiting the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
When
: Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Where
: Radisson Hotel, Scranton from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

POWER! Scranton Night Out with the WBS Penguins

January 24th, 2011

POWER! Scranton is teaming with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to present a special “POWER! Scranton Night Out” on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 7:05 p.m. when the Penguins hockey squad takes on Manitoba.

Paid POWER! Scranton members can take advantage of discount pricing of just $21 for a Red Zone ticket which includes a game ticket and a Penguins hat. Additional food vouchers, for hot dogs, popcorn and soda, are just $1.50.

For tickets, you can click this link to download a pdf form. Fill it out and mail it to:
WBS PENGUINS
ATT:EMILY KAIN
40 COAL STREET
WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702

And for more information or to purchase tickets directly over the phone, call Emily Kain at 570-208-5415 or ekain@wbspenguins.com.

POWER! Scranton Holiday Event

December 7th, 2010

POWER! Scranton will hold its Holiday Event on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pennstar Bank inside the Mall at Steamtown.

Coffee, pastries, food and refreshments will be available and entertainment will be provided by Cameron Avenue Band. Please bring an unwrapped toy or make a donation to support Toys for Tots.

The event is free for POWER! Scranton members and $10 for non-members.

Volunteer Opportunity: Santa Parade

November 15th, 2010

Power! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our members to help out with the 18th Annual Greater Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade!

The Parade will kick off on the 300 Block of Spruce Street at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20th, 2010.  Volunteers are needed – for more information you can email Martina at santaparade@scrantonjaycees.org

What:  18th Annual Greater Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade
When:  Saturday, November 20th, 2010
Where: 300 Block of Spruce Street at 9:00 a.m.