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The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce will host a “prop drop” for NBC’s “The Office,” on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Company representatives can drop off any items they would like to possibly appear on the show between 10:00 am – 1:00pm at the Chamber.
Requirements
The show, which prides itself on remaining authentic to its setting, will begin filming its sixth season shortly. Producers are specifically looking for items to appear on desks and walls- coffee mugs, ink pens and miscellaneous fun promotional items from regional, privately-owned businesses. No phone calls please.
Hope to see you there!
On January 14, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction will host William Bujalos, director of the MidAtlantic Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (MAATAC). Mr. Bujalos will discuss how the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA) can help manufacturing firms regain profitable growth lost due to the negative impact of import competition.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA) program provides funding to manufacturing firms to share the cost of hiring a third party consultant to strengthen its operations and sharpen its competitiveness in the global economy.
Topics to be discussed at this informative session:
COMPETITIVENESS
– What is it anyway?
– How do you measure and track?
– How do you know when you have achieved it?
THE TAA PROGRAM
– History
– Program specifics
– Eligibility requirements
– Uses of funds
THE RESULTS
– Case studies
– Outcomes
Although this event is free, please confirm your attendance by contacting Kristine Augustine at 570-342-7711 or through the Chamber’s website.