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$154,000 announced for minority-owned small businesses in Luzerne CountyThe Times Leader
Washington,
August 28, 2022
Cartwright said this funding will support 40 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), 14 communities and 100 participants in Luzerne County by offering support and training for business owners to promote their economic success and growth.
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said a thriving and diverse business community is not only essential to the economic prosperity of the region, but also makes our cities and towns more exciting and attractive places to live and work. “I am proud the Appalachian Regional Commissions sees the value in investing in the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry as they work to meet the growing demand for support for minority and women-owned businesses,” said Cartwright, D-Moosic. “I am grateful for the work Lindsey Griffin-Boylan and her entire team do to ensure that these businesses succeed.” Cartwright announced $154,000 for The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry (CBI) from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for their Connect Inclusive Program. Read more here. |