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Calendar of Events

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July 1

Ways to Massive Profits, Business for Breakfast Series, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 556 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information.

July 1 – 15

Investing In Your Retirement, 6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m., Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Covers shaping your financial future. Cost: $80. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

July 2

LeTip of Stroudsburg, 7:01 a.m. - 8:31 a.m., JR’s, Green Tree Drive, East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 588-4113 for more information.

BNI Milford, 7:00 a.m., Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Rd., Milford. Call Carl Pallini at (570) 296-7176 for more information.

Computer Basics 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 3

BNI Bartonsville, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Howard Johnson’s, Route 611, Bartonsville. Call Jim Connor at (570) 237-5869 for more information.

July 7

Career Exploration, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

Brown Bag Monday, 12:00 Noon. Informal lunch with Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at CCCC Office. Reservations are required. Call (610) 377-2191 for more information.

White Haven Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting, 7:30 pm, Charlie Weaver's on Tunnel Road. Email info@whitehaven.org for more information.

July 8

Intro to CareerLink Services 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., Interview Basics 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Salary Negotiation 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

Women in Business, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 12:00 noon. Cost: $13 Chamber members in advance, $16 non-members and walk-ins. Held at Chateau Resort and Conference Center, Tannersville. Topic: “Attitude: It Can Change Everything!” presented by Carol Sitroon, Monroe Career and Technical Institute; sponsored by Jewish Home of Eastern PA. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information.

July 8 and 15

Computer, World Wide Web Safety, University of Scranton, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cost: $99 with materials. Covers the wide range of threats against computers such as worms, viruses, spyware, rootkits, and other malicious code. Call (570) 941-7582 for more information.

July 9

BNI Milford, 7:00 a.m., Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Rd., Milford. Call Carl Pallini at (570) 296-7176 for more information.

LeTip of Stroudsburg, 7:01 a.m. - 8:31 a.m., JR’s, Green Tree Drive, East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 588-4113 for more information.

Résumés and Cover Letters, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 10

BNI Bartonsville, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Howard Johnson’s, Route 611, Bartonsville. Call Jim Connor at (570) 237-5869 for more information.

Small Business Resource Clinic, MetroAction (Scranton) and East Stroudsburg University. Held at ESU, 9:00 a.m. Seminar covers small business loans, required documents, and small business financing. Cost: free, pre-registration required. Call (570) 342-7711 to register or visit www.metroaction.org.

July 10 – September 11

Payroll Processing, Northampton Community College, Corporate Center East (Mt. Pocono), 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Intended for those new to the payroll field and for those who are preparing for FPC or CPP certification exams; covers the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll compliance and to avoid costly penalties. Cost: $825. Call (877) 543-0998 for more information.

July 11

BNI Shawnee-on-Delaware, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Inn at Shawnee, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call (570) 420-8656 or email hrccpa@ptd.net for more information.

Introduction to National Incident Management System (NIMS), 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost: $125. Covers National Incident Management System (NIMS) as identified in the Homeland Presidential Directive. NIMS allows government, private-sector and non-government organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

Computer Basics 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Employer Web site Assistance 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 12

Great PA Clean Up/Litter Pick-up, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Committee, 8 :00 a.m. at the Welcome Center, Delaware Water Gap. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information.

July 14

Introduction to the Incident Command System, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost $125. Covers Incident Command System (ICS, provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course is approved by FEMA and a separate certification is provided to students who complete the course. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

One-on-One Résumé Writing Assistance, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

Brown Bag Monday, 12:00 Noon. Informal lunch with Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at CCCC Office. Reservations are required. Call (610) 377-2191 for more information.

Business Card Exchange, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pocono Farms Country Club, Tobyhanna. Cost: $10 Chamber members in advance; $20 non-members in advance; $15 Chamber members at the door; $25 non-members at the door. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information and reservations. Free golf available at this event; call (570) 894-4435 for more information.

July 15

Arc Flash/Qualified Person – NEPA 70 E, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost: $335 includes breakfast/lunch. Covers shock and arc flash issues including protection boundaries, personal, protective equipment and energized, electrical work permits. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

Intro to CareerLink Services 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mock Interviews 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 16

BNI Milford, 7:00 a.m., Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Rd., Milford. Call Carl Pallini at (570) 296-7176 for more information.

LeTip of Stroudsburg, 7:01 a.m. - 8:31 a.m., JR’s, Green Tree Drive, East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 588-4113 for more information.

Principles of Lean Enterprise (with simulation), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost: $225 includes breakfast/lunch. Covers Lean Enterprise tools and techniques that can improve productivity, cut lead times, increase product quality and reduce production costs. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

National Electrical Code Updates 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost $385, includes breakfast/lunch. Course is designed to provide electricians and maintenance staff with information on significant changes in the 2008 National Electric Code (National Fire Protection Association 07-2008). Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

Career Exploration, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

International Hiring, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 556 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information.

July 17

BNI Bartonsville, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Howard Johnson’s, Route 611, Bartonsville. Call Jim Connor at (570) 237-5869 for more information.

Small Business Resource Clinic, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Honesdale, 11:00 a.m. Seminar covers small business loans, required documents, and small business financing. Cost: free, pre-registration required. Call (570) 342-7711 to register or visit www.metroaction.org.

Business and Books, 5:30 p.m. Borders Stroudsburg, Route 611. Second in “Editors on the Road” series by Pocono Business Journal, this installment is “HR Made Easy.” Topics include hiring and firing; top five HR mistakes small businesses make; and working with difficult employees, presented by Victoria Mavis of Core People Resources. Cost: free. Future topics will cover marketing, taxes, real estate and more. Call (570) 421-0100 for more information.

Women's Showcase, Cliff Park Inn, Milford, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. presented by Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5 chamber members, $7 non-members. Vendors include local and home-based businesses. Call (570) 296-8700 for more information.

July 18

Deadline, CEATEC 2008/Tokyo, Japan, Technology and Electronics event, NEPA Alliance, sponsored by the Office of International Business Development (OIBD). Event will be held September 30 – October 4. Cost: $1000. Call Debbie Phillips at NEPA Alliance at (570) 655-5581 for more information.

BNI Shawnee-on-Delaware, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Inn at Shawnee, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call (570) 420-8656 or email hrccpa@ptd.net for more information.

Monthly Breakfast, Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 a.m. Cost in advance: $10 Chamber members, $14 non-members. At the door: $12 Chamber members, $18 non-members. Held at Pocono Inne Town (formerly Best Western Pocono Inn), Stroudsburg. Sponsored by Schaedler Yesco, special program by Pocono Services for Families & Children. Call (570) 421-4433 for more information.

Résumé Critique (by appointment) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Employer Web site Assistance 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 21

Navigating China: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges Ahead, NEPA Alliance, Pittston, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $25. China presents itself as a limitless market for U.S. products and services. To help firms capitalize on this opportunity, the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) and NEPA are presenting this event, covering existing regulations in China and how to overcome trade obstacles. Call Debbie Phillips at NEPA Alliance at (570) 655-5581 for more information.

Brown Bag Monday, 12:00 Noon. Informal lunch with Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at CCCC Office. Reservations are required. Call (610) 377-2191 for more information.

July 22

NAHB’s Fall Protection Training, Settlers Inn, Hawley, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Wayne County Builders Association members; $25 non-members, includes hot breakfast. Based on OSHA content; particularly geared for builders, trade contractors, supervisors and workers. Call (570) 226-4941 or email info@waynecountybuilders.com for more information.

Workplace Safety Committee Certification Training, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost: $160 includes continental breakfast. Meets annual training requirement for certified safety training required by PA Department of Labor and Industry, recommended by National Safety Council. Covers safety inspections, accident investigations and OSHA Compliance; qualifies facilities for a 5% annual Workers’ Compensation Insurance Discount. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

Building Your Food Business Seminar, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., University of Scranton. The seminar will present the requirements for starting various food businesses in Pennsylvania. Participants will also learn strategies for enhancing their existing businesses, and developing a business plan, finding a niche market, safe food handling, regulatory agencies, labeling, packaging and pricing products. Cost: $35, includes materials, and lunch. Call (570) 941-7588 or email sbdc@scranton.edu for more information.

Small Business Resource Clinic, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Honesdale, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Seminar covers small business loans, required documents, and small business financing. Cost: free, pre-registration required. Call (570) 342-7711 to register or visit www.metroaction.org.

Intro to CareerLink Services 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interview Basics 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Salary Negotiation 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 23

BNI Milford, 7:00 a.m., Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Rd., Milford. Call Carl Pallini at (570) 296-7176 for more information.

LeTip of Stroudsburg, 7:01 a.m. - 8:31 a.m., JR’s, Green Tree Drive, East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 588-4113 for more information.

Building Better Credit: Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., MetroAction. Cost: free. Seminar on improving your personal credit. Call (570) 342-7711 to register or visit www.metroaction.org.

One-on-One Résumé Writing Assistance, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

The First Step: How to Start a Business, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ESU’s University Center located on Normal Street in East Stroudsburg. Class is designed to provide entrepreneurs with information they need to start a new business. Cost: $10, open to general public. Call Brad Klein, director of the Pocono Mountains Keystone Innovation Zone and ESU’s Business Accelerator, at (570) 422-7920 for more information. Deadline for registration is July 21.

July 24

BNI Bartonsville, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Howard Johnson’s, Route 611, Bartonsville. Call Jim Connor at (570) 237-5869 for more information.

July 25

Deadline (for vendors), Festival of Wood, Pike County Builders Association, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service. Held at Grey Towers, Milford, on August 9 and 10. Venue is a mini home show and provides exposure to potential customers. Event has in the past attracted more than 3,000 visitors. Vendors must work with wood products and provide an interactive display. Call PCBA at (570) 296-5589 f or more information.

BNI Shawnee-on-Delaware, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Inn at Shawnee, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call (570) 420-8656 or email hrccpa@ptd.net for more information.

Public Hearing on Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) covering infrastructure in Carbon, Pike, Monroe, Wayne and Schuylkill Counties. Hearing will take place at NEPA Alliance offices in Pittston at 9:00 a.m. To provide testimony or for more information call Kurt Bauman at NEPA Alliance at (570) 665-5581.

July 28

Find a Job You’ll Love! 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

Brown Bag Monday, 12:00 Noon. Informal lunch with Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at CCCC Office. Reservations are required. Call (610) 377-2191 for more information.

July 29

July 30

BNI Milford, 7:00 a.m., Mount Haven Resort, 123 Log Tavern Rd., Milford. Call Carl Pallini at (570) 296-7176 for more information.

LeTip of Stroudsburg, 7:01 a.m. - 8:31 a.m., JR’s, Green Tree Drive, East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 588-4113 for more information.

Value Stream Mapping, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monroe Career & Technical Institute Adult Continuing Education, Bartonsville. Cost $225, includes breakfast/lunch. Pre-requisite: Principles of Lean Enterprise (given July 16th), Value Stream Mapping is a Lean Enterprise tool used to create a map of the material and information flows relative to a particular product or process. Value Stream Mapping depicts each activity performed during a process to enable management to make informed decisions. Call (570) 629-2001 ext.1125 for more information.

Career Exploration, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Held at the PA CareerLink in Tannersville. Call (570) 620-2850 or visit www.cwds.state.pa.us or www.monroecountycareerlink.org for more information.

July 31

Deadline, Market Access Grants (MAG) program. Find out about matching grants for up to $5,000 per year which can be used toward an event or activity that will help internationalize your business. Call Debbie Phillips at NEPA Alliance at (570) 655-5581 for more information.

Deadline, Electra Mining/South Africa international business prospects event, NEPA Alliance, sponsored by the Office of International Business Development (OIBD). Event will be held September 8-12. Call Debbie Phillips at NEPA Alliance at (570) 655-5581 for more information.

BNI Bartonsville, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Howard Johnson’s, Route 611, Bartonsville. Call Jim Connor at (570) 237-5869 for more information.

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