Founded on September 23, 1964, 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, Non Profit Assistance, Transportation Planning and Research and Information.
Mission and Goals
OUR GOALS
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) will have a positive impact on the economic and community development of the region, by utilizing the exceptional abilities of our professional staff to:
- Increase the number and quality of the services we provide to business clients
- Provide valuable services to local governments
- Provide valuable services to nonprofit entities through the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC)
- Strive to consistently achieve 100% customer satisfaction
- Maintain and enhance financial stability of our organization
- Provide support for the creation or retention of 2,250 jobs annually
- Communicate the positive impact of our services on our region
- Seek and develop partnerships with other organizations to enhance delivery of programs and services and utilize resources efficiently
MISSION
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) is a regional, multi-county, community and economic development agency providing leadership, planning, and services to businesses, communities, entrepreneurs and institutions lacking adequate access to capital and financial resources that enhance and revitalize distressed communities within the region.
Executive Message
NEPA Alliance continues to provide quality services to our businesses, communities and governments in Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne counties.
The NEPA staff has accomplished all of the goals set by our funding partners, and we continue to serve our region with quality business, community, economic development and transportation services.
The following chronicle the success of our programs for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.
NEPA leveraged $3.44 million in ARC grants for regional and local organizations.
NEPA Business Development Programs assisted our clients in creating or retaining 1344 jobs in our region.
NEPA’s Business Finance Center provided $24.5 million in loans, generating an additional $37.2 million in investment for businesses. Through our affiliate, NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corporation, a certified SBA Development Corporation, we closed 21 SBA 504 loans totaling $19.9 million, leveraging $31.7 million. Additionally, we closed 19 SBA 7(a) loans for $2.4 million, bringing in an extra $824,000 to support regional businesses.
NEPA’s International Business Development Program completed the year at 119% of the goal established by the Commonwealth Office of International Business Development (OIBD) and reported sales of $81,999,205 for 603 jobs: direct, indirect and induced.
NEPA’s government contracting program, APEX Accelerator, supported 446 jobs through $113,409,658 in government contracts awarded in our region and assisted 300 businesses.
The NEPA Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Schuylkill counties with transportation planning continues to maintain the TIP (Transportation Improvement Program) for 2025-2028 in the amount of $548 million.
NEPA manages the NEPA PREP Partnership (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance), which is a collaboration of twelve (12) economic development agencies within our region. NEPA leveraged $584,808 in state funding to support the initiative.
NEPA assisted business and nonprofit clients leveraging $3 million in PA Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants.
The Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) provided customized grant/capital/fundraising development strategy sessions to over 360 organizations.
Through the Get Connected E-Commerce program, NEPA used $70,000 in grant funding to provide e-commerce platforms including websites and social media support to over 20 businesses.
NEPA leveraged a $195,000 Department Community and Economic Development grant to continue Engage!, a business retention and expansion program. NEPA and partners interviewed over 204 companies in the region to assist with growth and expansion strategies.
We thank all of our volunteer Board and Committee Members for their service and dedication to making Northeastern Pennsylvania a great place to live, work and play. We also thank our legislative delegation at the federal, state and county levels for their continued support!
Stephen Barrouk
Board Chairperson
2024-2026
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
Date Time Location
September 26, 2024 – 4:00PM Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor
November 6, 2024 – 1:00PM NEPA Alliance Offices
January 8, 2025 – 1:00PM NEPA Alliance Offices
March 5, 2025 – 1:00PM NEPA Alliance Offices
May 7, 2025 – 1:00PM NEPA Alliance Offices
June 25, 2025 – 1:00PM NEPA Alliance Offices
Individuals requiring special accommodations, or specific directions to attend these meetings may make arrangements by calling the NEPA office at (866)758-1929 or 570-655-5581 during regular business hours. All meetings are held at the NEPA Alliance Office at 1151 Oak Street, Pittston PA 18640 at 1:00PM, unless otherwise indicated.
Pennsylvania Local Development Districts
The Pennsylvania Local Development Districts (LDDs) provide Business Development Services, Federal and State Grant Assistance, Government Contracting Assistance, International Business Development Services, Community Development Services and Transportation Planning in fifty-two (52) counties of Pennsylvania. Our seven (7) LDDs in Pennsylvania work with many Federal and State agencies to enhance community and economic development in our regions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
