MEMBER NEWS
T.G.I Fridays
T.G.I. Fridays in Wilkes-Barre was recently named U.S.
Franchise Group of the Year at the 2017 T.G.I. Friday’s
Owners Conference. The Wilkes-Barre restaurant is
one of 11 franchise locations in Pennsylvania and New
Jersey owned by the Metz Group. The U.S. Franchise
Group of the Year Award was presented to the Metz
Group for outstanding sales, development and
contribution to the business.
United Gilsonite Laboratories
Celebrates 85th Anniversary
Scranton-based United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL)
recently celebrated its 85th anniversary. UGL was
established in 1932 by Gerald Pane and originally
manufactured roof coating, roof cement, furnace cement,
stove lining and patching plaster. Today, United Gilsonite
Laboratories manufactures more than 80 paint specialty
and home maintenance products. There are currently
more than 100 full-time employees at UGL, staffing
the headquarters and manufacturing plant in Scranton;
manufacturing facilities in Jacksonville, Illinois; Dayton,
Nevada, and Jackson, Mississippi, and in sales capacities
nationwide. Pictured is UGL’s new chief executive officer,
Jim Tates.
8 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company
Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company recently
provided $65,000 in assistance to the Lackawanna College
Environmental Education Center. The donation was
administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless
Mountains and will enable Lackawanna College to continue
offering environmental education field trips to K-12
students from seventeen school districts in northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Jewish Family Services of NEPA
Sondra and Morey Myers will be honored at the second
annual Jewish Family Services of NEPA “Community
Matters” event on Wednesday, May 24. Organizers
say that these awards honor those who have not only
contributed to the organization’s mission but who have
also contributed to the community at large. For tickets
and for more information, visit www.jfsnepa.org.