NEPA Alliance

CARBON CITY

POPULATION: 64,749

PIKE COUNTY

POPULATION: 58,535

CARBON COUNTY

POPULATION: 64,749

POPULATION: 215,896

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

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POPULATION: 168,327

MONROE COUNTY

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POPULATION: 325,594

LUZERNE COUNTY

POPULATION: 51,155

WAYNE COUNTY

POPULATION: 143,049

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center

a regional community

NEPA Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. NEPA Alliance services include Federal and State grant assistance, Business Financing, Government Contracting Assistance, International Trade Assistance, Nonprofit Assistance, Transportation Planning and Research and Information.

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BUSINESS financing Jobs Supported

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Government Contracting Jobs Supported

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Trans. Improvement Program 2023-2026

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The Nyx Receives Loan Assistance

In 2025, Mike O’Neil assumed ownership of The Nyx with support from NEPA Alliance and Fidelity Bank. Together, NEPA and Fidelity provided funding for Mr. O’Neil to acquire the business and all associated assets, including kitchen and bar equipment, as well as the liquor license. NEPA further supported the transition by providing an ARC loan to finance the purchase of the restaurant equipment. “It was fantastic working with Ken and the team at NEPA Alliance. They helped me finance my business purchase at a lower interest rate and worked seamlessly with my bank. They were incredibly easy to work with, and I highly recommend them,” said Mike O’Neil, owner.

Regional Leadership Award

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance held a Networking Reception on Thursday, September 25, 2025. During the Reception, NEPA presented the NEPA Alliance Regional Leadership Award. The award is presented to an agency, group, or individual demonstrating a significant contribution to regional growth, development, or cooperation within the seven-county NEPA region. This year's award recipient was PNC Bank for their contribution to the regional economy and involvement in the regional community of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Upon receiving the award, Tom Lystash stated, “Across PNC, we share in the commitment to supporting the health and economic success of the regions we are privileged to serve. Our relationship with the NEPA Alliance and support for the work that community organizations are doing every day is what makes great leadership possible. It’s a privilege to be recognized and included alongside those who share PNC’s commitment to the long-term growth and success of our region.”

The Swiftwater Hotel Receives SBA 504 Loan

The Swiftwater hotel received an SBA 504 loan through NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corporation to finance the construction of the luxury hotel. The project was completed in partnership with The Dime Bank and received support from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau for the feasibility of the project. “We are extremely thankful to NEPA Alliance for assisting with the financing of The Swiftwater. This project is a dream come true and wouldn’t be possible without their help”, said Dante Trapasso, Managing Partner, The Swiftwater.

Regional Leadership Award

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance held a Networking Reception on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions located at 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349. The Reception was attended by over 250 business and community leaders from around the region. During the Reception, NEPA presented the NEPA Alliance Regional Leadership Award. The award is presented to an agency, group or individual demonstrating a significant contribution to regional growth, development or cooperation within the seven county NEPA region. This year's award recipient was Dr. Katie Pittelli, Johnson College for their contribution to the regional economy and involvement in the regional community of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

NEPA Assist Tom's Flooring Shop

Tom’s Flooring Shop is a flooring design and installation company in Childs, Pennsylvania, that has been in business since the 1990s. New ownership took over the business in 2023 and NEPA provided a loan through the SBA 504 program to assist the borrowers with the purchase of the real estate associated with the business purchase. The business has 3,000 square feet of space including a full showroom with displays of the many products that they have to offer including tile, hardwood, vinyl, and carpet. NEPA worked with Fidelity Bank as the partnering bank lender on the project.

ARC Grant Assistance

NEPA held a media event with Congresswoman Susan Wild and Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers Inc (LVCC). LVCC continues to open centers in disadvantaged communities, ensuring the availability of high-quality child care for lower-income families. LVCC’s Carbon County Childcare and Early Education Expansion project is designed to expand early learning and child care programs in Carbon County for working families along with workforce training opportunities, creating a more robust workforce. LVCC has leased the former St. Joseph’s Regional Academy located in Jim Thorpe borough and retrofitted the building to accommodate classroom space needs. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) provided grant assistance for this project. The Pennsylvania Appalachian Development Office within DCED, and NEPA Alliance provided technical assistance in support of this funding.