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LBP MANUFACTURING TO BRING 74 NEW JOBS TO LACKAWANNA COUNTY
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER JON DORENBOS OS
Wednesday , March 29 , 2017
Philadelphia Eagles long snapper and America ’ s Got Talent finalist Jon Dorenbos will be the keynote speaker at The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce ’ s 149th Annual Dinner , sponsored by PNC Bank .
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LBP MANUFACTURING TO BRING 74 NEW JOBS TO LACKAWANNA COUNTY
LBP Manufacturing LLC , a manufacturer of fiber and resin-based food service packaging , will lease a facility in Lackawanna County .
“ LBP Manufacturing had considered establishing its new facility in a handful of states in the eastern part of the country , but ultimately chose Pennsylvania as the best place to locate and grow its business ss ,” said Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf . “ Our prime location – with strong transportation logistics advantages – and our talented and dedicated workforce were both key factors in attracti
ting the company . I commend LBP on its decision to make Pennsy ylvania its home.” renovations , leasehold improvement ements , and the procurement of new machinery and equipment . LBP has committed mitt to the creation of 74 new , full-time jobs over the next three years . The majority of new employees will be hired in February and March 2017 , although some hiring has already commenced .
“ We ’ re proud to partner and grow in Pennsylvania , a state built on innovation ,” said Matt Cook , CEO of LBP Manufacturing . “ This expansion creates new jobs , brings new services to our clients , and builds on the values of performance and sustainability central to our continued growth and success .”
Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and the Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development .
“ We are pleased that LBP Manufacturing is joining the growing roster of businesses that have chosen Lackawanna County as a base for their operations ,” said Bob Durkin , president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce . “ We pledge to work with the LBP management team as they establish their innovative and industry leading product line , while growing quality jobs in the Jessup Small Business Park .”
To exp
pand its market footprint and establish an East Coast presence ence , LBP will lease e a 101,935-square-foot facility with manufac acturing and office space at 7 Alberigi Drive , Jessup . The building was previously occupied by BAE Systems until it ceased operations at the location in late 2015 . LBP will invest nearly $ 6 million in the project , which will include building
The project was coordinated by the Governor ’ s Action Team , an experienced group of economic c development professionals s who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania , in collaboration with The
Jessup Small Business Center
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