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John receives letter of thanks
John, I would like to thank you for all of the hard work you put into making this deal happen. It would not have been completed without your expertise. Your professionalism, commitment and knowledge of the market, the players and this property were all required to make this happen. I…
Wilkes-Barre: ‘No one wanted to go Act 47’
By Dave Gardner The financial voyage Wilkes-Barre is now embarked upon may not be completely smooth sailing, but many regional analysts believe it will keep the city’s ship is afloat — unlike conditions in Scranton. Wilkes-Barre, with a population of approximately 42,000 residents throughout 7.2 square miles, is the county…
Economic development in the face of fiscal crisis
The future of economic development in downtown Scranton looks like an Exodus — but of the biblical kind, not that of a blockbuster Hollywood movie. As the city struggles with fiscal stability, a clear pattern is forming. Many employers large and small — Vaxserve; Joyce Perih, DDS; Tom Hesser Nissan;…