Small Business Resources
NEPA Alliance
Providing Economic & Community Development Resources and Assistance for over 40 years to Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne Counties.
PA Lending Growth Program through Sovereign Bank
Access to affordable capital is an important part of almost every business strategy. As part of our commitment to economic growth in Pennsylvania, and developing long-term relationships with the business community, Sovereign is partnering with Chambers of Commerce and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development to offer a flexible, cost-effective lending program with customized solutions for growing businesses.
Schuylkill County Revolving Loan Program 
The Commissioners of Schuylkill County, in a continuing effort to attract and retain businesses in Schuylkill County that provide decent wages and stabilize our communities, have provided funds for an economic development loan program. This program is available County-wide and can be used by both new businesses and existing businesses that need assistance for expansion. Such businesses must be able to create jobs that will employ county residents. Loans can be made for the acquisition and rehabilitation, or new construction for non-residential properties, or purchase of equipment or machinery. Loans may not be used to refinance existing debt nor for working capital.
United States Small Business Administration
Resources for small business
Wilkes Small Business Development Center
Providing confidential business consulting, training and education supported by strategic relationships and specialized programs through a team of experienced professional consultants dedicated and motivated to strengthen, enhance and empower the small business community.
Services are provided to both new businesses as well as established businesses looking to grow/expand.
Manufacturers Resource Center
"Manufacturing Success" - Providing economic assistance to manufacturers.
510 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 or 125 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: 570-325-5644 | Cell: 610-393-2642 | Fax: 610-758-4716
College Central Network, Lehigh Carbon Community College
In order to assist employers in providing a connection to LCCC students and alumni, we have a job posting board called College Central Network (CCN). CCN allows employers to post job opportunities, internships, volunteer experiences, and review students¹ résumés at no cost. Registration is an easy two step process.
The first step is to register your company online by clicking Register Now and complete the form. Within a day, you will receive a password that will provide you with access to CCN¹s services.
Step two requires you to visit CCN¹s website and begin posting your job, volunteer,and/or internship opportunities.
