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Kanjorski and Casey Join Chamber to Announce Over $2.2 Million for Small Business Innovation Center Expansion Project from U.S. Economic Development Administration Funding - (08/31/2010)
--Kanjorski and Casey Join Chamber to Announce Over $2.2 Million for Small Business Innovation Center Expansion Project from U.S. Economic Development Administration Funding
     
      Original Innovation Center Created More Than 115 New Jobs, and Expansion Will Continue to Create Even More
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Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber “Business at Breakfast” Networking Event at AAA in Wilkes-Barre - (07/22/2010)
--The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber recently co-sponsored a “Business at Breakfast” Networking Event at AAA’s Wilkes-Barre Office. The event provided opportunities for Chamber members, guests and prospective members to meet the AAA staff and find out more about what AAA can offer to individuals and businesses.
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Developer wants to turn top floors of Y into apartments - (07/13/2010)
---Denise Allabaugh, Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
     
      WILKES-BARRE - The same firm that constructed housing on North Main Street for King's College students has proposed to build apartments at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, now known officially as the Y. Click here for more.


Intermodal impact - (07/06/2010)
--–Bill O'Boyle, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
     
      WILKES-BARRE – Even before it was completed, the James F. Conahan Intermodal Transportation Center had a big effect on downtown. Click here for more.


Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber Holds Business Expo at Genetti’s - (06/01/2010)
--Wilkes-Barre, PA. (June 1, 2010) – The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce held a Business Expo on Monday, May 24, 2010 presented by Genetti’s Hotel and Conference Center for local businesses to showcase their products and services. Click here for more.

UNIVERSITY CORNERS/ELEVATIONS LOFTS ON MAIN WINS HIGHEST 2010 COMMONWEALTH DESIGN AWARD - (05/25/2010)
--The University Corners/Elevations Lofts on Main mixed-use development in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, developed by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Development Corporation in partnership with Susquehanna Real Estate, recently received the highest award possible – the Gold Award – from 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania as part of that organization’s 2010 Commonwealth Awards. Click here for more.

Newest eatery on the Square is a family affair - (05/23/2010)
--Andrew M. Seder, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
     
      When she was just a teenager working at a Golden Corral in Raleigh, N.C., a manager critiqued Rebecca Karas and told her she lacked initiative. Motivated by that assessment, which she now does not dispute, she strove to change. If that former boss could see the lines forming each weekday at Karas’ new cafe on Public Square, he’d likely issue an addendum to his review. Click here for more.


Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber to Present Martz Trailways the “I believe” Award at the Annual Business Awards Luncheon on June 16 - (05/18/2010)
--Wilkes-Barre, PA. (May 18, 2010) – Martz Trailways will be presented with the “I Believe” Award at the Chamber’s Annual Business Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16 at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Click here for more.



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