momentum magazine, june 2016

JUNE 2016

TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY CELEBRATES

GRADUATION

Sponsored by:

2 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Have you seen the billboards? Or perhaps you’ve

noticed a print ad encouraging you to “Grow your

Business?”

The billboards and ads are touting poweredbylackawanna.org, a joint economic

development initiative created by The Chamber and

Lackawanna County, to provide a one-stop shop for

business.

Powered by Lackawanna strengthens the

communications and interconnectedness among

a host of business development organizations

providing a wide array of services. It’s a gateway for

those looking to start or expand a business.

The site has information on such things as tax

incentives, business plan support, educational

resources, venture capital, technical support,

networking opportunities and more.

Business owners who log on to poweredbylackawanna.org are offered a choice

of three main sections “Start Up”, “Grow” and

“Relocate.” Each section has pertinent information

and links to partner organizations.

Business owners with specific questions are matched

with the organization that can best help them. No

question goes unanswered.

Our phone doesn’t go unanswered either! If you

prefer a more personal touch, we are ready to take

your call. Although poweredbylackawanna.org is one

more way we attract, grow and retain business… we

still answer the phone!

President’s Message

CHAMBER EVENTS

On the Cover:Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 2016 Graduates

All other photos courtesy of those featured unless otherwise noted.

Powered byLackawanna

See what we have been up to this month on behalf of our members and community!Share your #ChamberMoments with us on social media. We’ll spread the word and you could be featured in Momentum!

#ScrantonChamber

A welcome reception and 25th reunion celebration was recently held for the commanders of the USS Scranton at The Commonwealth Medical College. Among several items presented to the USS Scranton’s current Commander Ron Stowe, Chamber President Bob Durkin included a copy of Austin Burke’s original painting, “Electric City at Night.”

The commander noted that the depiction of the “Electric City” sign would be proudly displayed aboard the submarine as she travels the globe. Additional copies of the painting are available via AustinBurkeArt.com.

Representatives from McNees, Wallace & Nurick presented “The Confusing and Dangerous Interplay Between the ADA/PHRA, FMLA and Worker’s Compensation and Medical Marijuana in the Workplace” during the May Business Breakfast Briefing.

Representatives from the City of Scranton and Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) recently provided a briefing for Chamber leadership on the proposed sale of the Scranton Sewer Authority to PAWC.

@SLIBCO Molly Lorenzen, project manager for SLIBCO, recently spoke at the Abington Heights High School National Honor Society induction ceremony. Her presentation focused on the four pillars of the National Honor Society: character, service, leadership and scholarship, with a specific concentration on character and integrity.

@ScrantonChamber recently celebrated the grand opening of new member Hearing Health USA.

@ScrantonChamber

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When making a business switch, it is always good to have someone on your side—especially when the people by your side are your family.

For the Cortazzo family, A-1 Hauling and Construction is a true family affair. The business opened last year with the Cortazzo brothers Jake, Damon, Mario and their father, Joe, at the helm. Specializing in cleanouts, the business also focuses on construction and comprehensive property management.

Customer service is key for A-1 Hauling and Construction—by always putting the customers first, the business hopes to be around for years to come. Meet A-1 Hauling and Construction.

Can you tell us why you decided to open A-1 Hauling and Construction?

Jake Cortazzo (JC): Our family has a long history of business ownership and we are always on the lookout for new opportunities. For the first time in 10 years, all of the Cortazzo boys are living back in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we thought it would be fun to all work together again with our father. We also wanted to start a business that could take advantage of current demographic trends and have a long-term future.

While it may not be glamorous, the cleanout and hauling business matched all of our criteria. As the population ages, more and more of them are downsizing by moving into smaller homes and apartments.

That’s where we come in. Additionally, the unstable economy in recent years has saddled banks with a large number of foreclosure properties that they need help maintaining and preparing for sale. Our company is perfectly positioned for stable and long-term future growth.

What are some of the services you offer?JC: A-1 Construction and Hauling is a full service operation. Cleanouts, such as attics, basements, garages, etc., are our specialty, but we also do construction and comprehensive property management.

What is the biggest challenge of owning your business?JC: Like most new businesses, our biggest challenge is getting the word out about who we are and what we do. We’ve already been very successful marketing to residential clients. Our current focus is to begin developing strategic alliances with banks, attorneys and real estate professionals, all of whom have a need for our services.

What is unique about A-1 Hauling and Construction that sets it apart from other similar businesses?

JC: We feel that our experience and education set us apart from other similar businesses because they enable us to relate to a variety of clientele at every level -- from senior citizens looking to transition from their home into a personal care facility to the bank president looking for a company to prepare his portfolio of foreclosure properties for sale.

A-1 HAULING & CONSTRUCTIONScranton, PA • (570) 468-4718

www.wedocleanouts.comMember since 2015

Our family’s primary focus is customer service and our ability to offer as many options to those customers as possible.

How do you think the Chamber has helped your business, or will help it in the future?JC: Networking is key in any business and the Chamber provides a host of phenomenal opportunities for us to do so. Publications such as Momentum enable us to put a face to our organization. These member benefits, collectively, help us with our ultimate challenge -- marketing our business. A-1 Hauling and Construction is grateful to the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for providing us with the platform for achieving both of these goals

Get in the Spotlight! Every month, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce features a member small business in the Small Business Spotlight. Don’t miss your chance to be seen! Visit scrantonchamber.com to apply for membership or to fill out a Small Business Spotlight application today!

The Small Business Spotlight is sponsored by:


CHRISTINE MIZENKO, CERTIFIED INFANT AND CHILD SLEEP CONSULTANTLittle Night Owls Sleep Solutions(570) 795-4233www.littlenightowls.com

Healthy sleep is the cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle, but many people struggle with getting quality sleep, as well as the right amount. This month, Christine Mizenko, a certified infant and child sleep consultant with Little Night Owls in Madison Twp., shares several tips that lead to a good night’s sleep.

1. Early Bedtime: It’s best to choose an early bedtime to get the adequate rest we all need. It is so much more difficult to fall asleep once you are overtired. Melatonin is a hormone that peaks in the evening to establish the conditions for our bodies to sleep, including lowering our core body temperature. Alternatively, the hormone cortisol rises through the night to enable us to wake in the morning. If bedtime is very late, then our melatonin level has dropped and

cortisol is on the rise. Ideally it should take 15 minutes or less to fall asleep, but if not, I advise getting up and doing another activity outside of your bedroom. Take a warm shower, re-read a chapter of a book, do a cross-word puzzle… do not watch the television or use an electronic device.

2. Be Consistent:To the best of your ability, go to bed at the same time each night and sleep in the same place each night. This means even on weekends! Same time-same place reinforces the body’s sleep-wake cycle.

3. Bedtime Routine: Establishing a bedtime routine is a great way to cue your body for sleep. A routine should be approximately 20 minutes in length and allows the body to unwind from the day.

FIVE TIPS FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

4. Limit Screen Time:Avoid screen exposure to televisions, tablets, computers and phones 30-60 minutes before bed. Light is detected by photoreceptors in our eyes. Our devices emit light with a higher concentration of blue light than natural light. Blue light interferes with the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. If you are having trouble falling asleep at bedtime, your phone could be the culprit. If you absolutely can’t put down your phone before bed, there are now “night settings” available which shift the color of your display away from blue toward the warmer end of the spectrum.

5. Bedroom Environment: A cool and very dark room is the best environment for sleep. On average, the optimum temperature for sleeping is 65-72 degrees, due to the fact that our core body temperature drops during sleep. Keep socks handy because although a cool room is ideal for sleep, cold feet are very disruptive to sleep. Room darkening shades or a sleep mask are options to block out any stray light, and white noise will drown out any environmental noises.

“Applying these few simple strategies will contribute immensely towards your concentration, improving your mood and ability to handle challenges.”

Membermilestones

Chamber member Greenman Pedersen recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. As a part of the company’s milestone celebrations, various branches throughout the United States, including the Scranton location, have been participating in “50 Acts of Kindness” by participating in various community service and charity activities.

The Chamber recognized the Country Club at Woodloch Springs for its 25th anniversary this year.

The Chamber presented Serving Seniors Inc. with a certificate recognizing its recent 40th anniversary.

TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY COLLABORATES

WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS STUDENTS VOLUNTEER MORE THAN

170 HOURS OF TIME FOR CLASS PROJECT

6 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce6 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT), Leadership Lackawanna’s youth program, recently collaborated with eight local non-profits, completing more than 170 service hours to help each organization fulfill its mission.

As part of the TLT program curriculum, class participants learn how to understand, appreciate and experience community service. By helping non-profit organizations, students can further understand their needs and have a greater impact on the community as a young leader. In addition to volunteering for a non-profit, each class participant prepared a presentation providing insight on the mission and needs of the organization with which they worked with.

TOMORROW’S LEADERSTODAY

"The Children's Advocacy Center was the organization I helped,” said TLT participant Julia Betti. “It gave me an opportunity to help children in need. I believe I made a difference. The Center gave me insight that no one is alone and even a small act of kindness can make a huge impact on someone's life. The TLT Program left a lasting impression on me. I met so many amazing people, made great connections and made lifelong friends."

The goal of TLT is to develop the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provide real-world experience in the areas of philanthropy and non-profit organizations.

THE TLT CLASS OF 2016 WORKED WITH THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:


Julia V. J. Betti Mid Valley Secondary Center

Vincent Betti Valley View High School

Jenna Carmen Western Wayne High School

Ashleigh Clarke Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School

Anjli Dalsania Abington Heights High School

Katharine DeFrancesco Riverside Jr./Sr. High School

Benjamin Joseph Dial North Pocono High School

Grace Gallagher Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr High School

Abigail Guziewicz Holy Cross High School

Mikayla Taylor Heid Valley View High School

Katherine A. Howey Riverside Jr./Sr. High School

LITTLE SISTERS of the POOR

Julianne Frances Hunt Holy Cross High School

Elizabeth Johnson North Pocono High School

Jessica Kasper Mid Valley Secondary Center

Madison R. Kornutiak Western Wayne High School

Madison Lee Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr High School

Colin Michael Leggat Old Forge High School

Emily Sarah Marquardt Abington Heights High School

Heather Marie Mitchell Abington Heights High School

Robert Morgan Carbondale Area Jr./Sr. High School

Noah Eugene Musto Abington Heights High School

Maura M. Nevins Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School

Zachary Niemiec West Scranton High School

Patrick John Noon North Pocono High School

Leah Pawluck Holy Cross High School

Darren Ronald Pitts Scranton High School

Kathryn Retzbach Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School

Makayla Stone Western Wayne High School

Alexis Tayoun Old Forge High School

Olivia Troiano Western Wayne High School

Jacob Watts Scranton High School

Nori D. Zaccheo West Scranton High School

Spencer T. Zimmerman Summit Christian Academy

THIS YEAR’S TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY PROGRAM GRADUATES ARE:


MEMBER NEWS

Chamber Members Celebrate C.A.S.U.A.L. DaySeveral Chamber member businesses recently participated in the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day event, which is designed to raise awareness for colorectal cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania and teach individuals the importance of screening and early detection. Pictured are employees of Wayne Bank (top) and The Wright Center (bottom).

Waverly Elementary School Receives National HonorWaverly Elementary School, part of the Abington Heights School District, was recently recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2015. The United States Department of Education selects National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. National Blue Ribbon Schools represent public and non-public elementary, middle and high schools, including traditional, charter, magnet schools, parochial and independent schools in 45 States, and Department of Defense Education Activity schools in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Germany and Korea. In its 33-year history, only 8,000 of America’s schools have received this award.

Mount Airy Casino Resort Receives Four

Diamond RatingMount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono recently received a Four Diamond rating from AAA. Mount Airy Casino Resort has maintained this celebrated rating consecutively since 2010. Hotels at this level are committed to providing every guest with a personalized experience and attentive service in comfortable, high-quality surroundings. They typically offer an extensive array of amenities and guest services.

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company Donates to AAJRB

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company recently donated $700 to the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) to support its 2016 Lakeside Wednesday Concert Series. The event, in its fourth year, is a 10-week free concert series.


PERSONNEL

AAA North Penn Employee Joins Advisory Board

Glenn Zumbach, senior vice president and chief operating officer of AAA North Penn was recently selected to be part of Prudential Retirement’s Client Advisory Board (CAB) for 2016-2017.

The board provides a unique opportunity to work with plan sponsor peers to help shape future developments at Prudential Retirement and even across the broader retirement industry. The board’s objective is to shape the programs that will help participants retire with confidence.

Biotest Hires Center ManagerBiotest Plasma Center in Scranton

recently hired Dalton resident Will Woods III as center manager. Woods previously served as manager of the Iowa City, Iowa, location. He has been with the company since 2008.

FNCB Announces Staff AdditionsFirst National Community Bank (FNCB) recently announced the addition of two new staff members to the Government Banking Department: Michael Barrouk, Assistant Vice President, Government Banking Sales Officer and Joan M. Triolo, Government Banking Officer.

Barrouk will be responsible for overseeing existing government banking relationships as well as developing new banking

relationships with area municipalities, authorities, school districts and county government.

Triolo will be responsible for developing new business and expanding existing relationships with area municipalities, authorities, school

districts and county government.

FNCB Donates to Area ScholarshipsFirst National Community Bank (FNCB) recently made several donations to area educational and scholarship organizations through Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Beneficiaries included $45,000 to the Scranton Prep Scholarship Fund $2,000 to Marywood University and $1,000 to the Helping Hands Society.

News from Munley LawThe Pennsylvania Bar Association recently announced that Marion Munley of Munley Law was selected as the 2016 Lynette Norton Award Honoree. The

Lynette Norton Award honors and recognizes a female attorney who excels in litigation and who is devoted to mentoring other women in the legal profession.

Attorney Daniel Munley, of the firm Munley Law, recently spoke about trucking litigation at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ)

Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City. Drawing on 20 years of experience handling truck accident cases, Munley presented, “Trucking Rules of the Road: Essential FMCSA Regulations and the CDL Manual.”

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Tell the story of your business in the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s

2017 Business & Buyers’ Guide


Alice & Hamish LLCAllOne Foundation & CharitiesBar PazzoBartolai WineryV.J. Belotti, Inc./Belotti Oil Ltd.Cafe RinaldiCCL Tube, Inc.Cee-Kay Auto Supply, Inc.Channel ApeCoolican Family DentalCracker BarrelCulligan Water ConditioningDoreen Salt, Classic PropertiesDr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver and AssociatesDuchnik’s Auto Service Center Inc.First DataFirst Friday ScrantonGotham ArtistsGroup CapitalJ N J Painting & More Corp.JKF Technologies, LLC

John O’Bell, MS LPCJST Consulting, LLCKatrina’s Creative Learning CenterKeystone RestaurantKiewit Power Constructors Co.KJB Investment Property Management GroupMcDonald’s Green Thumb Landscaping, Inc.Mellon Certified RestorationNearbit.com, LLCNina’sO’Malley and LanganOn & OnOtown Craft HousePittston Popcorn Co. and CupsPrecision Point of SalePS BankPure Suds Co.Royally FunSkyzone PittstonStarbucksSteveschiffman.com, Inc.Taylor TopsoilTeksystemsTerra PretaTotal Pro ContractingWoods and Company

B3 Seminar: McNees, Wallace & Nurick

Business Card Exchange St. Mary’s Villa, Bartolai Winery

Leadercast: Fidelity Bank, The Wright Center

Leadership Lackawanna’s Core Program: TMG Health

Leadership Lackawanna’s Celebration of Leadership Prudential

Toyota of Scranton

Maximus Foundation

Peoples Security Bank and Trust

The Leonard Theater

Allied Services

M&T Bank

Chamberlin and Reinheimer

Keystone Community Resources

PPL Electric Utilities

Thank Youto our sponsors

LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNATICKETS AVAILABLE FOR LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA’S

Celebration of LeadershipTickets are available for Leadership Lackawanna’s annual Celebration of Leadership event. It will be held Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton.

Celebration of Leadership is Leadership Lackawanna’s annual signature event. The event pays tribute to the leadership of our area by recognizing three individuals with awards. It also highlights achievements from the past year and honors the participants in the Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2016, the 33rd graduating class. The event includes business networking, live music, raffles, dinner, cocktails, a community service project showcase and the presentation of certificates to graduating participants.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW:

Tickets are $50 for alumni and $65 for the general public.

Reservations can be made by calling (570) 342-7711

or by visiting LeadershipLackawanna.com

Welcomenew members


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