News and Events

Keeping current and tapping into educational opportunities is key to any business leader. Visit this section for useful information and details on upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

• Integrated Business Planning - The Evolution of S&OP in State College on September 8
• Electricity Deregulation in PA Webinar on September 16
• 12th Annual Central Pennsylvania International Trade Conference in State College on September 21
• Infragard - Help protect your nation's infrastructure today! in Williamsport on September 23
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Program in State College starting September 28
• How to Market Green Building Products in Williamsport on October 5
• Electricity Deregulation in PA Webinar on October 7
• TechScout™ - Connecting People with Proven Technologies to Solve Business Issues, Create New Products and Improve Processes in State College on October 12
• Doing Business in the Caribbean in Williamsport on October 13
• How to Build an Effective Sales Team and Manage it for Growth in State College on October 14
• Strategies for Survival: Funding Available to Your Company in Altoona on October 19
• Successful Selling Strategies in State College on October 20
• How is my Emotional Intelligence and why should I care? in Williamsport November 10

Market Access Grants Still Available

If your company is planning a trade activity for new international market development with travel to a foreign market or trade show, Market Access Grants (MAG) are still available this fiscal year for companies under $40M in sales.

Companies can apply for up to $3,000 (with a 50/50 company match) to offset expenses such as airfare, lodging, in-country transportation, interpreter fees, or exhibition fees. One application can be submittedper company per fiscal year.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

is offering private firms direct payments for specific renewable energy projects (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, etc.) installed on their facilities with payments equal to 10-30% of the installed cost of the renewable energy project. These direct payments cover projects installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 and make renewable energy technology more affordable and shorten payback periods. For more information, go to: http://www.ustreas.gov/recovery/1603.shtml

SBA Offers Emergency Bridge Loans to Small Manufacturers

If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a new loan program designed just for you. SBA’s America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program (ARC) can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability. Each small business is limited to one ARC loan. ARC loans will be offered by some SBA lenders for as long as funding is available or until September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. For more details on the program, go to:  http://sba.gov/recovery/arcloanprogram/index.html.

• ARC Loan Program
• 2009 Recovery Act Home Page
• Agency Plans & Reports
• SBA Recovery Information Center
• Additional Resources
• Learn More about SBA Programs

 

Save Energy Now - Energy Assessment Application

The U.S. Department of Energy is accepting online applications for Save Energy Now energy assessments. Full details can be found at:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/application.html

 

IMC News Releases:

• 0810 IMC Elects Officers
• 0710 WLKIZ Client Designs Products for Inventors
• 2008-09 Annual Report Released
• 0710 New Website Designed to Expand Local Business Growth
• 0510 IMC Announces Energy Procurement Workshops
• 0310 IMC Announces Next Executive Director
• 0110 IMC Executive Director Testifies at Economic Development Hearing
• 0110 IMC Executive Completes National Emerging Leader Program