Scranton Enterprise Center - The Business Incubator

The second floor of the Scranton Enterprise Center (SEC) is a business incubator. Business incubators nurture young firms, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. The SEC provides a number of services to enhance the development of young firms. These services include hands-on management assistance, access to financing, intensive mentoring programs and networking opportunities.

The SEC's business incubator tenants have access to shared office services, equipment, conference rooms, flexible leases, and expandable office space. These services coupled with professional management will stimulate the growth and development of new business ventures in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Floor Plan - PDF file that can be downloaded

Clerical and administrative services

Receptionist
Secretarial services
Photocopy, postage meter and Fed Ex equipment
High speed internet connection
Janitorial, security and maintenance services
Group purchasing
Publication and library services
Audio and visual equipment
Mailing/marketing list maintenance

Assistance with business development activities

Training
Mentoring
One-on-one counseling

Seminars and workshops

Various topics on an on-going basis

Human resources advising

Assistance with hiring staff/interns
Accepting resumes
Preparation of job description

Photocopies - fee per page
Advanced secretarial services
Computer Equipment
Utilities - phone/fax bill
Fax Equipment
Postage fees
Day-to-day office products

The seminar and conference rooms are available to all Business Incubator tenants on a first come, first served basis.

Process -- When a business is interested in locating in the Scranton Enterprise Center business incubator they should contact Kristine French at 570-342-7711. Each business is required to complete an application form and submit a thorough business plan and financial information for at least 2 years. The application and business plan information are reviewed by a committee and either approved or denied. If approved, the business is then provided a lease for the space.

Application - PDF file that can be downloaded

	What is a business incubator?
	Business incubators nurture young firms, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. The SEC provides a number of services to enhance the development of young firms. These services include hands-on management assistance, access to financing, intensive mentoring programs and networking opportunities. The SEC's business incubator tenants have access to shared office services, equipment, conference rooms, flexible leases, and expandable office space. These services coupled with professional management will stimulate the growth and development of new business ventures in northeastern Pennsylvania.
	What is the process to locate within the business incubator?
	When a business is interested in locating in the Scranton Enterprise Center business incubator they should contact Kristine French at 570-342-7711. Each business is required to complete an application form and submit a thorough business plan and financial information for at least 2 years. The application and business plan information are reviewed by a committee and either approved or denied. If approved, the business is then provided a lease for the space.
	What is the advantage of locating within the business incubator?
	There are many ways that a small business can benefit from locating within a business incubator. First, by sharing common costs associated with a running a business, the Business Incubator reduces the occupancy expenses for the business and therefore, the business has additional capital to utilize for development purposes. Secondly, the business will have access to several business development tools such as networking opportunities, mentoring programs and financial assistance. The business environment created by a business incubator is one that is conducive to the growth of businesses and the entrepreneurs who run them.
	What is the term of the lease in the business incubator?
	The term for tenants leasing space within the business incubator is three years and will be renewed annually.

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