Business

June 7, 2009

BUSINESS AGENDA

This Week

HELPING YOUR BUSINESS GROW BETTER: Tuesday, 8-11:30 a.m., Family Business Forum at King’s College, Sheehy Farmer Campus Center, Wilkes-Barre. Presented by Bo Burlingham, Inc. magazine editor-at-large. Call 570-208-5972 or visit www.kings.edu/fbf for information.

ENERGY SOLUTIONS EXPO: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County fairgrounds, Dallas Township. Exhibitors and vendors will showcase technology, products and innovations to reduce energy use and provide locally developed alternative and renewable energy options. Seminars on green building, alternative energy and transportation options. Admission $5; children younger than 12 free. For more information, call 570-282-8732, ext. 4 or visit www.pnesolutions.org.

Future

TWO-COUNTY PLAN MEETING: June 16, 6-8 p.m., Luzerne County Community College, Education Conference Center, Room 132, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Focus will be on a preliminary draft land-use plan for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Additional meetings will be held June 17 at the Hazleton Area School District administration building, and June 18 at The University of Scranton’s Brennan Hall. Call John F. Mullen or Lori Wesolek at (215) 592-4200 for additional information or visit www.lackawanna-luzerneplans.com.

OSHA SAFETY TRAINING: June 23 and 25, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Lehman Township. Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s standards for general industry. Topics include emergency plans, personal protection, ergonomics and best practices for a safe workplace. Cost is $250 per person, includes instructional materials. Call 675-9102 or e-mail jqr8@psu.edu for additional information and registration.

BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON: June 24, 11:30 a.m., Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Presentation of the 2009 ATHENA, “I Believe” and Pride of Place awards. Reservations are $35 and can be made with Jean Kile at 823-2101, ext. 113; jen@wilkes-barre.org; or online at www.wilkesbarre.org/calendar.

COMMERCE CLUB BREAKFAST: June 26, 8 a.m., Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton will provide an update on city projects, including Coal Street Park. To register, call Jean Kile at 823-2101, ext. 113, e-mail jeankile@wilkes-barre.org or register online at www.wilkes-barre.org.

Send announcements to Business Agenda, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1-0250; e-mail to tlbusiness@timesleader. com; or fax to 829-5537. Include a phone number. The submission deadline is Wednesday for publication Sunday.

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