Archive for the ‘MetroAction’ Category

Disney Owner & Management Program

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Discover the Business Behind the Magic!

Combine business and pleasure by attending the Disney Business Owner & Management Conference on June 6-8 at Walt Disney World and bring your family.  The conference theme is Leadership Excellence and People Management. (more…)

Three Steps to Business Success

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Are you thinking about starting a small business… or maybe you already own one?  Do you have questions about operating a successful business?  If so, this program is for you!  Three Steps to Business Success reviews the steps necessary to develop a successful business and links you to valuable resources to grow your business.  (more…)

Help MetroAction Grow: Join Us at Wilmot’s Nursery and Landscaping!

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Join us for our first “friend-raiser” where we are announcing an exciting NEW program to help start and grow small businesses!  You can mingle with other small business enthusiasts and learn more about how you can help us help small businesses in your neighborhood.

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Join Us Downtown for First Friday!

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Join us this week for First Friday in downtown Scranton! For a map and a full list of venues, visit http://firstfridayscranton.com.

First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art…you never know what you’ll find at First Friday in Scranton.

Support local artists and businesses and mingle with your Northeastern Pennsylvania neighbors, all in a casual atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

Many Attend Program About Marcellus Shale and Business Opportunities

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Mike Narcavage, Chesapeake Energy Corporation

MetroAction recently hosted over 130 individuals seeking information about opportunities related to the natural gas industry at a program sponsored by Keystone College.  Industry experts were on hand to provide information about the drilling process and potential economic impact and offer insight into the best practices to successfully working with this industry. (more…)

Is Facebook Part of Your Marketing Strategy?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

facebookFor a growing number of small businesses it is.  Many are using it to find new customers, build online communities of fans, and obtain useful demographic information.

MetroAction is offering a “Getting Started with Facebook” webinar on Tuesday, April 19 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM for anyone interested in learning the essential steps to establishing and managing a successful Facebook presence for your business.

Get practical how-to information, learn best practices, ask questions, and leave with action items that will help you create an engaging Facebook presence for your organization.  This webinar is for anyone beginning to explore Facebook and has questions on how to get started.

Cost is $25 per person.  Visit MetroAction or call (570) 341-0270 to register.

If you are interested in learning about the latest in small business resources and training, make sure you “LIKE” MetroAction on Facebook!

Make the Most of a Limited Marketing Budget

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

MetroAction has the training programs to help you make the most of your marketing budget!  We have marketing seminars scheduled throughout northeastern Pennsylvania over the next several months. (more…)

Resources Available to Market Small Businesses

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Marketing 101What does “marketing” mean to your small business?  For you, it may include a website, Facebook, or electronic newsletters.  For another small business, it may mean something different, such as events, trade shows or advertising.  Regardless,  MetroAction understands that marketing is vital to your success.  (more…)

Join Us Downtown for First Friday!

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Join us this week for First Friday in downtown Scranton! For a map and a full list of venues, visit http://firstfridayscranton.com.

First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art…you never know what you’ll find at First Friday in Scranton.

Support local artists and mingle with your Northeastern Pennsylvania neighbors, all in a casual atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

Individuals Needed for Focus Group

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

In order to learn what different segments of the population in Northeast PA
think about think about Johnson College, we will be holding a series of
focus groups.  Our goal is to observe and learn the current perceptions of
Johnson College in order to better serve our students.

We are looking for:
1)    8-12 Individuals who are the Parent of a High School Junior or
Senior.*
2)    8-12 Individuals who are a High School Junior or Senior.*

Focus Group Information

Date: Thursday, February 24th
6:00pm – 6:30pm (Students Only)
6:30pm – 7:30pm (Students & Parents)
7:30pm – 8:00pm (Parents Only)

President’s Board Room
Johnson College

R.S.V.P. http://www.johnson.edu/focusgroup/
* Individuals can respond to take part as a parent, a student, or
as a parent / student combination.

Reimbursement:
$50.00 Cash (per person), Refreshments & Johnson College Gifts