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Students Learn about Branding and Entrepreneurship from Successful Businesswoman |
DALLAS, Pa. — Misericordia University students in a strategic marketing class recently gained firsthand knowledge about branding and entrepreneurship from Amanda Fox, the owner and operator of the Fanciful Fox, a specialty boutique in Scranton, Pa., that offers handmade skin care products like vegan organic soap and body butter.
The 19-year-old entrepreneur and business owner talked about the rewards and challenges of developing and managing your own brand. The businesswoman also shared her personal story about how she developed the all vegan and organic bath and body care business, while also talking about the many rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Fox spoke about the niche market she serves and how all her products are made by hand in Scranton. |
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Back Mountan Historical Association to Present on Hanson’s Amusement Park |
 The Back Mountain Historical Association is going to relive the heyday of the popular Harveys Lake attraction, Hanson’s Amusement Park, April 18th from 7-9 p.m. in Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall, with the assistance of F. Charles Petrillo, author of “Harveys Lake.’’ Petrillo will transport those in attendance back in time through an interactive display of historical photographs and personal reflection.
Hanson’s Amusement Park is the best-remembered feature of an earlier time at Harveys Lake. It began in June 1891 as a picnic ground operated by the Lehigh Valley Railroad. In 1906, the railroad leased the park to John Redington, owner of a hotel in Wilkes-Barre. By 1930, John E. Hanson and Alfred Wintersteen owned the park and built its roller coaster in 1931. In 1935, Mr. Hanson fully acquired the park, although the Wintersteen family continued to own the carousel and dodgem rides. Over time, Donald and Shirley Hanson became owners of the famed park. The roller coaster was last operated in 1980 and the amusement park features were sold at auction in September 1984. |
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Misericordia University to host the 2012 Back Mountain Expo |
DALLAS, Pa. — Misericordia University is hosting the 2012 Back Mountain Chamber, Business & Community Expo and the spring meeting of the Back Mountain Historical Association on Wednesday, April 18 beginning at 4 p.m. Both events are open free to the public and business community.
“This is an excellent way to bring together the community and Back Mountain businesses and showcase all the Back Mountain has to offer,’’ said Chip Morgan, president of the Back Mountain Chamber. “Misericordia University is a wonderful venue to host this worthwhile event.’’
The Expo from 4-7 p.m. offers Back Mountain businesses, and entrepreneurs who are considering establishing or relocating their businesses to the region an opportunity to showcase their wares and services with prospective clients and fellow business owners. The Expo also provides businesses a community platform to outline how they contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Back Mountain. |
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The Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce |
Since 1992, the Back Mountain Business Association has strived to connect businesses with one another and with the community, and to provide positive input through monthly meetings and workshops.
In 2005, the Economic Development Council of the Back Mountain was formed to address the need for the region to exert some positive control over its economic future.
The leaders of both organizations including Chip Morgan, president of Wilkes-Barre Bookkeeping and the president of the Back Mountain Business Association, Lynn Banta of the Twin Stacks Center and chair of the Economic Development Council, Mike MacDowell, president of Misericordia University, and Realtor Carl Goeringer, along with their respective Boards of Directors, have decided it is time to meld both organizations into one dynamic entity, the Back Mountain Chamber. |
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Bloomers Win State-wide Award |
 Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society investigates and celebrates community landscapes and gardens in the tri-state area and acknowledges the efforts of those who keep them beautiful. The award given is based on plant variety, design, use of space and horticultural practices. Among the sites chosen this year was the Sister Regina Kelly Memorial Garden at Misericordia University. |
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