THE SCRANTON PLAN
2010/2011 PROGRAM OF WORK
MISSION: “TO ATTRACT INDUSTRY, TO PROMOTE NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, AND TO CREATE AND RETAIN JOBS.”
NEW:
Partner with TCMC, universities and existing companies to expand the region's bioscience industry sector.
Develop a comprehensive marketing campaign featuring availability with SLIBCO Technology Incubator Facility and sites within Valley View Business Park, Scott Technology Park and Mount Pleasant Corporate Center.
Increase community awareness of Scranton Plan and LIFE/SLIBCO economic development activities.
Develop prospect tracking software for Scranton Plan databases.
ONGOING:
Fulfill a comprehensive marketing program that includes the annual goals: 83 sales calls, 67 prospect tours, $50 million in new capital investment, 1,600 jobs, and 14 business relocation/expansion projects.
Continue job retention efforts via the Pennsylvania Business Retention and Expansion Program.
Market newly available Lackawanna County properties.
Maintain a marketing partnership between Rediscover Scranton, Lackawanna County and POWER! focused on young professional attraction and retention.
CO-CHAIRS: Rich Beasley, George Lynett
STAFF: Amy Luyster | 
