SMALL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2010/2011 PROGRAM OF WORK
MISSION: "TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.”
NEW:
Develop an ambassador outreach program to assist with the promotion of MetroAction's small business financing and training programs.
Launch a campaign to secure lending capital for MetroAction's small business financing programs.
ONGOING:
Enhance MetroAction's on-line resources for entrepreneurs including webinars, podcasts, tutorials and links to other valuable resources.
Evaluate new opportunities to foster the development of Downtown Scranton as a destination location.
Assist small business owners through the programs at regional incubators.
Promote venture capital opportunities for entrepreneurs and potential investors through the NEPA Venture Partnership initiative.
CHAIR: Natalie O’Hara
STAFF: Kristine Augustine, Christina Hitchcock, Dara Granza | 
