Colbert & Grebas to Host Estate Plan Webinar A comprehensive and effective ESTATE PLAN is the key to Protecting your legacy. Join your LOCAL Certified Elder Law Experts, Attorneys Brenda D. Colbert and Kevin R. Grebas on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 10:00 to 11:30 AM for a FREE Webinar to gain valuable and practical planning techniques to achieve your future goals. Call 570-299-7909 to register or go to our website: ElderLawNEPA.com Advance registration is required. After registering you will receive a link to access the Webinar.
Transportation Webinar Please join the Office of US Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Department of Transportation officials for an educational conversation on available grant and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding opportunities through DOT for Pennsylvania communities. Any questions or concerns may be directed to grace_nelson@casey.senate.gov
Geisinger Encourages Ordering Free, At-Home COVID-19 Tests Geisinger is encouraging the community to take advantage of ordering free, at-home COVID-19 tests through the new federal website. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests at CovidTests.gov and have them shipped right to their doorstep. “COVID-19 testing is an essential tool in stopping the spread in our communities,” said Kurt J. Wrobel, Geisinger Health Plan president and executive vice president of insurance operations for Geisinger. “Over-the-counter tests can save you a trip to your doctor’s office, an urgent care clinic or a testing center. In fact, if you have mild or no symptoms, at-home testing is your most convenient and safest testing option, especially with the long wait times at urgent care clinics and testing centers. Due to high demand and limited supply, the easiest way to find at-home tests is through CovidTests.gov.” Tests available through the federal website are rapid antigen at-home tests. They can be taken anywhere and give results within 30 minutes, with no lab drop-off required. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or you’ve been around someone suspected or confirmed to have COVID — you meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines for testing. If you have mild or no symptoms, at-home tests are an appropriate first step. If you test positive on your at-home test, follow the latest CDC guidance for isolation. If you test negative, you should test again within a few days with at least 24 hours between tests. Learn more in our Coronavirus Resource Center at geisinger.org/coronavirus.
Stephanie Mihal, CPA, Named Partner at McGrail Merkel Quinn & Associates McGrail Merkel Quinn & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie M. Mihal, CPA to Partner. Joining MMQ in 2005 as an intern, Stephanie has more than 16 years of experience with our firm in a vast number of areas including audit, tax, consulting, and compliance. She specializes in audits of not-for-profit organizations, employee benefit plans and foundations and also focuses on the health care, retail and manufacturing industries. She manages firm recruiting for internships and new hires and oversees career development for the firm. As a Partner, Stephanie uses her communication and relationship building skills to provide exceptional client service, increase firm visibility and provide growth opportunities. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Scranton in 2006. She is a member of the AICPA and PICPA. Stephanie is currently on the Board of Directors of Outreach – Center for Community Resources and has been a member of the board for 11 years. She served as Board President from 2017-2019. Stephanie is a member of the University of Scranton ADPAC (Accounting Department Professional Alumni Council) since inception in 2015. She also volunteers her time with the University of Scranton Career Coaches Program and other student mentor programs. Stephanie volunteers with the Scranton Area Community Foundation to provide informational sessions with participant programs, learning conferences, and donor education seminars. “We are very excited for Stephanie and her family as she elevates to partner within our Firm” said Dan Gerrity, MMQ’s Managing Partner. “Stephanie’s skills and expertise have become very valuable over the years. We look forward to her continued contributions to the growth of our firm.”
Geoffrey Mesko, CPA, MT, Named Board Chair at Drucker & Scaccetti Drucker & Scaccetti, a CPA and advisory firm based in Philadelphia, PA, and dedicated to providing specialized tax, business, and financial consulting to families and their closely held and entrepreneurially driven businesses, has appointed its next generation of leadership to take the firm beyond its founders, effective January 1, 2022. For the first time in its 31-year history, the firm’s leadership will consist of all non-founding shareholders and, uniquely, an all-women C-suite. “From our inception in 1990, the goal of the founders has been to offer to our up-and-coming team the same opportunities that we were provided,” states CEO & Co-founder Jane Scaccetti, “which is a purpose of building a legacy and continuing Drucker & Scaccetti into the future. I’m incredibly excited and positive about this next chapter in our firm’s future.” The newly appointed Board Chair, Geoff Mesko, will serve as the liaison between the board and the chief business officers. He will be responsible for overseeing firm vision, strategic planning, external communication, and community interface, while continuing client responsibilities. Mesko joined Drucker & Scaccetti as an intern in 2004 and he became a shareholder in January 2012. Mesko has extensive tax experience in serving private clients and their family enterprises while bringing a strategic business acumen to complement Drucker & Scaccetti’s tax focus. Mesko serves on several educational and civic boards in Philadelphia and Scranton and hails from a multi-generational family business. “The new leadership team will build upon the legacies of Drucker & Scaccetti caring about the professional integrity of our services, our team members, and the clients we serve in an advisory role. We are very excited about this next chapter of Drucker & Scaccetti’s future and the impactful work we will do together,” said Mesko.
FNCB Bank Donates $7,500 to United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, has announced a $7,500 donation to United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. The United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. FNCB Bank’s donation will touch the lives of many individuals and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The support of United Way is part of FNCB’s larger Community Caring initiative. As a true, local community bank, FNCB Bank is making a difference through volunteerism, donations and outreach programs.
P. Timothy Kelly, Esq. of Needle Law Named to 2021 Super Lawyers P. Timothy Kelly Esq. of the Scranton law firm, Needle Law, PC, has been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list. No more than 5% of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. Mr. Kelly has been named to the Super Lawyers list each year since 2008.
Golden Technologies Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Golden Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Yurko as Chief Financial Officer to help lead dynamic growth within the organization. Paul is responsible for the financial management and information technology strategy of the organization and improving processes to achieve profitable growth. “As a key member of our executive management team, Paul will serve in a strategic role in the overall management of the company. We welcome his contributions as he assumes the primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company,” said Rich Golden, CEO. “I am confident that Paul will be an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to the organization,” he added. Paul has more than 25 years of financial management experience in the service, foods, transportation, and manufacturing industries. He has held various executive-level positions at large companies, including Metz Culinary Management, Martz Group, Kraft Foods, Nabisco, and Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP. In addition to his extensive experience, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Wilkes College. Visit www.goldentech.com for more information.
You’re Invited: Scranton Economic Development Town Hall The City of Scranton is developing a Strategic Economic Development Plan which will serve as an actionable and forward-looking vision to build upon the initiatives already underway throughout Scranton. The City and their partners at Fourth Economy Consulting are taking a stakeholder driven approach to the planning process by incorporating numerous community engagement opportunities, including one-on-one interviews and small group discussions. A summary of the team’s key quantitative and qualitative findings to-date can be found here. In December, Fourth Economy hosted a series of Build Sessions – interactive workshops where community stakeholders came together to brainstorm and build solutions that will shape the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The workshops covered the following topic areas: IndustryTalent Attraction & RetentionCommunity Identity & Neighborhood ReinvestmentInfrastructureHousing As follow up, the City of Scranton and Fourth Economy will be hosting a town hall meeting to share outputs from the Build Sessions and gather feedback on the initiatives that have been identified to date and insights into what may be still outstanding. You’re invited to participate in this Town Hall on Thursday, January 20 at 8:30 a.m. It will be a virtual session open only to our collective membership. REGISTER HERE Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a calendar invite.
