Business Facilities, a full-service media brand specializing in the site selection marketplace, recently honored the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s economic development affiliate, Scranton-Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO), with the Mid-Sized Community EDO Award.
The award was in the category of mid-size economic development organizations in a region with a population between 100,000–500,000. SLIBCO was honored for its economic development accomplishments in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Accomplishments include developing an internal incentive program for developers within business parks to work toward attracting advanced industries, 15 business parks totaling more than 3,000 acres, and a bridged partnership to conserve more than 250 acres of land for conservation in Lackawanna County.
The partnership plans to create multiple outdoor recreational opportunities. SLIBCO worked with the Lackawanna Valley Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the PA Game Commission.
SLIBCO develops multitenant buildings and industrial and office parks, and owns and manages two technology incubator facilities to start-up and expand small businesses. It is one of eight chamber affiliates seeking to develop communities through access to capital, leadership and professional development, work force, and entrepreneurship.
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce offers programs and services to stimulate economic growth, promote business prosperity and nurture educational opportunities.