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The Local Business Community Update

The Local Business Community Update

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 he Morning News with Nancy and Jason airs the Local Business Community Update on WILK and the free Audacy app monthly. Nancy Kman and Jason Barsky talk with Bob Durkin of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce about the latest business developments in Northeastern Pennsylvania.2024 © 2024 Audacy, Inc. Economics Politics & Government
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  • Beyond the Classroom: Showcasing how "the Chamber" is Preparing the Workforce Pennsylvania Desperately Needs

    Beyond the Classroom: Showcasing how "the Chamber" is Preparing the Workforce Pennsylvania Desperately Needs
    Nov 18 2025
    Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Bob Durkin, returns to discuss the Chamber's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between education and the workforce. This month, the focus is on emerging career pathways for students. Get the details on the exciting "Groundhog Day" job shadowing event (Skills in Scranton's initiative) taking place on February 2, 2026, aimed at exposing 5th through 8th-grade students to local businesses and different professional skill sets. Businesses are encouraged to sign up by the December 15th deadline! Plus, learn how the annual Workforce Summit has evolved from a traditional job fair into a targeted event connecting high school students (particularly those not immediately pursuing a four-year degree) with over 50 local companies. Discover the critical need for a prepared workforce—with only 66 people available for every 100 jobs in Pennsylvania—and how the Chamber is inspiring the next generation by creating essential, real-world opportunities.
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    14 mins
  • Beyond Division, Creating Dialogue, and Career Readiness in the Local Business Community Update

    Beyond Division, Creating Dialogue, and Career Readiness in the Local Business Community Update
    Oct 21 2025
    Bob Durkin, President & CEO of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, highlights two critical upcoming programs. Get the details on the Leadership Lackawanna Civity Workshop, a one-of-a-kind session designed to foster social trust and respectful conversations in our polarized environment. Plus, learn about the vital Leadership Collegiate Program—a low-cost, credit-earning course from Marywood University aimed at equipping high school and college students with the soft skills and career readiness needed to succeed in the modern professional world.
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    14 mins
  • How AI integration with local business can be a game changer (just not how you think)!

    How AI integration with local business can be a game changer (just not how you think)!
    Sep 16 2025
    This month, Nancy, Jason, and Bob Durkin (President and CEO of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce) talk about AI from the perspective of local business owners who may be unsure about integrating AI into their day to day operations. If you’re a local business owner who believes “AI isn’t for us,” prepare to be challenged. We also talk about the upcoming EDGE Summit: AI for Small Business event on Monday, October 6, 2025. Visit: www.scrantonchamber.com to register for this special event!
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    19 mins
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