Penn’s Northeast holds annual meeting

John Cognetti

Penn’s Northeast,  a regional economic development marketing organization serving Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and Wayne counties, recently held it’s annual meeting.  At the event , Penn’s Northeast President Penny Cannella stressed the importance of a regional business attraction effort in today’s economy.

At the meeting, three board members were nominated to serve three-year terms: John Cognetti, broker/owner, Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate; Robert Moisey, owner, The Laurels Senior Living Comunity and Robert Mericle, President and CEO, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services.

Above, Penn’s Northeast’s representatives attend the meeting.  From left: chair, Charles Leonard, Executive Director, Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation; President Penny Canella; new board member John Cognetti, broker/owner, Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate; and Secretary/Treasurer Andy Reily, executive director Luzerne County Office of Community.