Kristen Driesbaugh,
Economic Development Specialist

The Scranton Plan Welcomes New Staff Member

The Scranton Plan, the industrial marketing arm of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, would like to announce that Kristin Driesbaugh, of Scranton, has been appointed to the position of Economic Development Specialist.

Ms. Driesbaugh is responsible for attracting new industries, as well as assisting in the expansion of local businesses within Lackawanna County. She is responsible for implementing the marketing initiatives set forth by the Scranton Plan. Through prospect visits and tours, this initiative generates economic development projects which assist in the creation and retention of jobs to Lackawanna County.

Ms. Driesbaugh is a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a concentration in Spanish. After graduating, Ms. Driesbaugh worked and volunteered in the Pittsburgh nonprofit sector. Ms. Driesbaugh has served as the Director of Youth Programs for United Neighborhood Centers, Scranton, and has held positions in the sales and marketing industry.

Ms. Driesbaugh joined the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce team in 2009 as a membership sales representative. She is a member of POWER (Professionals Organized and Working to Enrich the Region), Scranton chapter, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, and the Industrial Asset Management Council.

Since the program’s inception, The Scranton Plan has worked with Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises (LIFE) and the Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO) to develop 14 industrial, office and technology parks and complete 357 projects for a total real estate investment of $637 million. The Scranton Plan has assisted a total of 234 companies with site selection and relocation in northeast Pennsylvania.

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization committed to the betterment of the Northeastern Pennsylvania business community and the quality of life of its residents. For more information about joining the Chamber, please call 342-7711.