The thought of a five-and-dime store conjures up an image of aisles of toys, penny candy, holiday decorations and an era gone by. And though many variety shops have gone out of business, the tradition is alive and well in downtown Orwigsburg thanks in part to MetroAction.
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Kathleen Pajor, owner of Beads of Faith in Luzerne, PA, shows off her custom designed rosaries and jewelry.
After overcoming a rough start with her rosary and bead business, Beads of Faith owner, Kathleen Pajor, is now seeing a very bright future with the help of a $5,000 loan from MetroAction’s MicroLoan program. Motivated by her love of the art of bead making and her faith in her ability to succeed, Ms. Pajor admits there were many challenges to her business becoming a reality such as organizational struggles and lack of funding.
“When you start up and don’t have the resources to pull from, it is very difficult. I am happy to have been able to obtain financing from MetroAction to help make my business successful,” states Ms. Pajor.
What once began as a hobby for Ms. Pajor has now taken on a life of its own and expanded into a growing business in Luzerne County. At Beads of Faith, customers can order one of a kind custom designed rosaries and beaded jewelry. Ms. Pajor takes pride in fitting her pieces to the personality of the customer. Now working as a nurse, being a mom and operating her own business, Ms. Pajor knows that her hard work is worth every effort when she sees the smile on a satisfied customer’s face.
MetroAction loans funds to Accumark Inc.
Thomas Joseph recently received $35,000 in funding from MetroAction for his business, Acumark, Inc. Acumark is a direct marketing and printing businesses located in West Pittson. Mr. Thomas will use the funding provided by MetroAction to purchase new binding equipment. For more information on MetroAction’s loan programs, visit www.MetroAction.org.
Three area businesses recently recieved small business financing from MetroAction.
Adventure Family Trips in Luzerne County, owned by Kathryon Burnside, received $25,000 to start an online adventure travel business. Ms. Burnside will use the funds to purchase equipment and market her new business.
Michael Stalter, owner of Stalter’s cafe, received $15,000 to open a new restaurant and bar in Scranton. Mr. Stalter will use the funds to purchase equipment and inventory and make renovations to the building.
Kristine Corona, owner of Kristine Corona’s Family Home Daycare in East Stroudsburg, recently received a $5,500 loan to grow her business. Kristine Corona’s Family Home Daycare offers quality childcare as well as a full-scale pre-school program.
Did you know that MetroAction, a local non-profit community development organization, offers loans up to $50,000 for small businesses? (more…)
MetroAction recently provided $41,000 in financing to two area small businesses. (more…)
We’d like to extend a thank-you to all of our community partners who have referred our programs to their clients. The continued support of area legislators, banks, business development organizations and other community leaders is essential to the overall success of MetroAction.
MetroAction recently awarded Kevin Messet of New Seasons Financial, with a trip to Woodloch Pines for referring a client to MetroAction during our Spring Referral Incentive Program. Other prizes were awarded to Jeff Reimer, Pennstar Bank and Eileen Sokol, Pennstar Bank. MetroAction appreciates the assistance and support of our referral partners and will continue to award their efforts in our fall Referral Incentive Award Program. For more information, contact Christina Hitchcock at (570) 342-7711.
