News Releases
News Release: 12/11/2023 Mauch Chunk Trust Company Declares Dividend
Contact: Patrick H. Reilly, President/CEOMauch Chunk Trust Company1111 North Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Phone: (570) 325-0444Email: preilly@mct.bank Mauch Chunk Trust Company Declares Dividend Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, December 8, 2023 – The Board of Directors of Mauch Chunk Trust Financial Corp. declared a regular dividend of $.17 per share payable on December 30th, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2023. Mauch Chunk Trust Financial
Lehighton Caboose Dedication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Kohutka 570-952-5453 Jkohutka@carboncountychamber.org Carbon County, PA- The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to announce the Lehighton Caboose Dedication on Friday, December 15th at Noon in front of the caboose located along Sgt. Stanley Hoffman Blvd at the D&L Trailhead! We invite you to attend and help us to get the caboose officially dedicated. We can then begin moving forward with restoration and landscape efforts to
PPL Electric Utilities Customers to See Lower Supply Charge Heading into Winter Heating Season
Price to Compare for customers to decrease on December 1 PPL Electric Utilities customers who don’t shop for electricity supply will see a drop in their supply price starting Dec. 1, 2023. The supply charge is included in the Price to Compare (PTC) and passed along to customers without markup. The PTC is updated twice per year and is the price customers should use to compare offers from alternative energy suppliers. The new Price to Compare will change on Dec. 1, 2023, to:Residential customers:
Calling All Hard-Working Adventure Seekers: Blue Mountain Resort Announce Fall Job Fairs for Ski Season 2023-2024
Media Contact: Marguarite Clark Public RelationsMarguarite Clark (949) 295-2801 mc@mclarkpr.comPhoto attached CALLING ALL HARD-WORKING ADVENTURE SEEKERS: BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT ANNOUNCES FALL JOB FAIRS FOR SKI SEASON 2023 TO 2024 Career Fairs on October 14, October 20 and October 28 WHAT: With a potentially record-breaking snow season in store along with state-of-the-art new snowmaking technology, Blue Mountain Resort is gearing up for a busy ski season – aiming to hire over 300 positions
CARBON COUNTY, MAHONING TOWNSHIP } STATE ROUTE 3005, SECTION 01B SR 3005 SECTION 01B BRIDGE REPLA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0 is moving forward with a plan to replace the bridge carrying SR 3005 (Country Club Road) over Mahoning Creek in Mahoning Township, Carbon County. The bridge will be closed during construction. Proposed construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025.. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to participate in a plans display that will be posted on the PennDOT website beginning August 9, 2023 at the following web address:
Pennsylvania Industrial Development (PIDA) 2 nd Quarter Rates Just Announced
Lehighton- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) released the 2 nd quarter 2023 interest rates for companies who wish to apply for a PIDA loan through the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC). For term loans with a regular amortization; 1. Fixed interest rate for the full term of the loan (up to a 15-yr. period), set at the current 10-year treasury yield + 100 basis points. Based on the current 10-year treasury yield, the fixed rate option is 4.50%
CCIDA PEDFA Loan Program
Carbon County, PA- Carbon County Industrial Development Authority (CCIDA) announces the availability of Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Bond Financing (PEDFA). PEDFA was established in 1987 to provide access to low-interest financing through the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable debt including bonds or notes. Some advantages of tax-exempt financing through PEDFA may include low-interest rates, generally 20% - 30% below comparable commercial alternatives and long-term financing often
PennDOT Invites Public Feedback on Transportation in Pennsylvania
12-Year Program Public Comment Period Open Now Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced several opportunities today for Pennsylvanians to participate in the transportation planning process. "Transportation needs to work for everyone, no matter who they are, no matter where they live and no matter how they travel," said Acting PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "Pennsylvanians' feedback is critical as we plan and prioritize important improvements to our
2023 Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival Set to Take Place April 29th and 30th
Jim Thorpe, PA - The 5th annual Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network is set to take place on April 29th and 30th, 2023. This annual event celebrates the rich history and beautiful scenery of the Jim Thorpe area, while promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity. For 2023, the Festival has teamed up with Together With Veterans of Carbon County, a charitable non-profit working to prevent suicide among those who have already given so much to our country. The
Support Lehighton Events to Help Revitalize Downtown
LEHIGHTON, PA- The Lehighton Downtown Partnership is committed to the revitalization of downtown Lehighton. By bringing the community and businesses together to create an environment for all of us to enjoy. Our “wishlist” for the year is extensive from beautification projects, signage, the refurbishment of the Lehigh Valley Caboose, and more. To be able to achieve our “wishlist,” we raise funds by holding our events. Two upcoming fundraisers are the Kilts on Wheels Pub Crawl and the infamous Wine on
Sen. Casey Office - FY24 Appropriations Application Portal Live
Appropriations request forms for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 are now live. Links to the programmatic and congressionally directed spending application forms are posted on our website and can be found below. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 17 at 11:59pm ET. Guidance for FY24 programmatic and congressionally directed spending applications is available on Senator Casey’s website. FY24 Programmatic Application Form FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending Application Form Guidance and Best Practices
EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 - Road Closure Notification w/ Detour
EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 - Road Closure Notification w/ Detour - PennDOT ECMS 66296 SR443 Road ReconstructionNOTICE FROM H&K GROUP, INC: Beginning March 13th, access to and from EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 will be closed for a duration of approximately 4-5 months. Local traffic to homes and businesses will access East Penn Street from Bridge Street via an approved detour. Attached is that detour route which will allow us to complete the storm sewer installation and reconstruction within the highlighted
Casey Announces Funding for Manufacturing Investments for Coal Communities
For Immediate Release February 13, 2023 Contact Natalie Adams: 202-228-3789 Casey Announces Funding for Manufacturing Investments for Coal Communities New tax credit incentivizes clean manufacturing, particularly in coal communities Casey fought to prioritize “energy communities” in Inflation Reduction Act Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the implementation of an Inflation Reduction Act provision to provide tax credits to manufacturers in coal communities. The
The CCEDC Announces New Leadership Team
Lehighton, PA -It’s a brand new year, and the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the members of their brand new team, who are ready to connect you to valuable business professionals, programs, and resources to help start or grow your business. Marianne Garritano Rustad has been recently promoted to the new vice president of operations. She joined the Chamber in August of 2021 as events manager
