MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER
WELCOME
“ A leader is one who knows the way , goes the way , and shows the way .”
— John C . Maxwell
When John C . Maxwell wrote those words , he very well could have been talking about The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce . As the leading business organization in northeastern Pennsylvania for the past 150 years , the Chamber truly “ knows the way ” in every sense of the word . By guiding members with their business needs and by helping to shape the economic landscape of our region , the Chamber has demonstrated that in order to grow success , you must first show success through old-fashioned hard work .
The 2017 Guide offers some new and useful elements thanks to a partnership with Lackawanna County — including information for county residents , such as maps and municipal contacts . For anyone looking to relocate to our area , The Guide provides up-to-date demographic information , showcasing why Lackawanna County is the best place to build a business and raise a family . As always , The Guide includes feature stories on spotlighted businesses and business people , informative advertising and a complete listing of all of our members .
We know that as times change , so does the way we market our region . To this end , we have begun to integrate enhanced technologies into our existing marketing efforts . The 2017 Guide will be available online and include extra digital components , including video — just as we have done in the digital editions of Momentum magazine and on our social media sites .
We recently unveiled our new website , designed to be a resource for anyone looking for more information about the Greater Scranton area . With a fullysearchable member index as well as data on our economic , leadership and workforce development efforts , the new website strongly supports our mission of attracting , sustaining and growing business in our area .
The Chamber remains committed to its community of businesses and will continue to do so by being a leader in our region and beyond . We are confident that you will find The 2017 Guide useful and an important resource to support your business ’ s success .
6 THE GUIDE : 2017 Business & Buyers ’ Guide