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Wilkes-Barre POWER! Monthly Networking Event Recap Thanks to everyone who came out to support our February networking event. Early program & special guest speaker: Melissa Rivers - Newly elected President of the Luzerne County Branch NAACP. Melissa was invited to speak in support of Black History Month and the great work of the NAACP. This month’s featured organization: KISS Theatre Company. KISS (Kids Innovating Stage and Sound) Theatre Company's mission is to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young people through the arts of theatre, music, and dance. We strive to provide an inclusive space for young minds to explore their talents, to foster a love for the performing arts, and provide a?training ground for confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. Our young people learn the art of performance and also discover the power of their own voices. This month’s featured speakers: Guest speaker: Timothy Kulpa - Chair of the Board, KISS Theatre Board of Directors Board speaker: Rich Perry – President, Wilkes-Barre POWER! We’d like to thank The Down Pour for hosting our event and serving a wonderful spread for our members to enjoy. Special thanks to our media sponsors Times Leader and Discover NEPA. Our team would also like to thank our members and community for supporting our events, including new friends who joined us for the first time. We hope to see you all again soon! — Please, Like, Comment, Share this post to spread the word. To get involved with Wilkes-Barre POWER!, partner on a community project, or join one of our committees - please reach out to our team. We want to hear from you!

Thanks Mike McGinley and The Times Leader for covering last week’s February Networking Event https://lnkd.in/g8RieM4J

THANK YOU Everyone who came out to support last night’s event. We appreciate you. Recap & pics coming soon. ??????

We’ve been fortunate to spotlight all kinds of nonprofits here at Wilkes-Barre POWER! lately. This month, our featured nonprofit is KISS Theatre Company (Kids Innovating Stage & Sound). KISS is “a nonprofit 501(c)3 performing arts organization with the mission of educating, entertaining and enriching the lives of young people ages 5-17 through the arts of theatre, music, and dance,” according to its website. We recently spoke with KISS board chair Timothy Kulpa about a range of subjects, from what kids can expect when performing at KISS Theatre Company and why the performing arts are important in the first place. Tim will also serve as our featured speaker at Wilkes-Barre POWER!’s February networking event tonight, February 27, at The Down Pour in Wilkes-Barre! And so, we leave you with our conversation with Tim himself. We hope you enjoy this community spotlight of KISS Theatre Company! KISS THEATRE CO #nonprofits #wbpower #wilkesbarre #performingarts #wilkesbarrepower

Our February Networking Event is tomorrow! We hope to see you there.

?? ANNOUNCEMENT Wilkes-Barre POWER! is proud to share its updated mission and vision statements with our members, partners, and community. [ MISSION STATEMENT ] Wilkes-Barre POWER! strives to foster a thriving professional community by connecting individuals, supporting local nonprofits, and empowering businesses through networking, education, and collaborative growth. [ VISION STATEMENT ] To build a vibrant and inclusive regional hub where professionals and organizations unite to drive positive impact, innovation, and sustainable development in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area.

Wilkes-Barre POWER! is proud to partner with The Down Pour to bring this month’s networking event. This month’s featured organization: KISS Theatre Company. KISS (Kids Innovating Stage and Sound) Theatre Company's mission is to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young people through the arts of theatre, music, and dance. We strive to provide an inclusive space for young minds to explore their talents, to foster a love for the performing arts, and provide a?training ground for confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. Our young people learn the art of performance and also discover the power of their own voices. Guest speakers: Timothy Kulpa – Chair of the Board, KISS Theatre Board of Directors Board speaker: Rich Perry, MBA – President Thank you to our media sponsors: The Times Leader Media Group and DiscoverNEPA -- #networking #business #professionaldevelopment #wilkesbarre #scranton

??? SAVE THE DATE Our next networking event will be Thursday, February 27th (6-8pm) at The Down Pour in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Our featured organization will be Kiss Theatre Co. Full details coming soon!

Wilkes-Barre POWER! Monthly Networking Event Recap Thanks to everyone who came out to support our January networking event. This month’s featured organization was Sleep in Heavenly Peace - PA, Luzerne County. The mission of this nonprofit is to make sure no child sleeps on the floor in NEPA! Founded in 2019, the organization has delivered close to 1,000 beds with a backlog of over 600. The organization is fueled by community support, both financially and physically. The group organizes build days throughout the area, teaching volunteers how to build the beds that are then distributed to children and families in need. Featured speakers included: Denise M Ogurkis – Chapter President and Founder at Sleep in Heavenly Peace - PA, Luzerne County. Anthony Melf – Director of Outreach and Event Planning, Wilkes-Barre POWER! We’d like to thank Diamond City Vault Bar & Grill for hosting our event and serving a wonderful spread for our members to enjoy. Special thanks to our media sponsors The Times Leader and DiscoverNEPA. Our team would also like to thank our members and community for supporting our events, including new friends who joined us for the first time. We hope to see you all again soon! — Please, Like, Comment, Share this post to spread the word. To get involved with Wilkes-Barre POWER!, partner on a community project, or join one of our committees - please reach out to our team. We want to hear from you!

Thanks to The Times Leader for covering Thursday’s networking event. On Thursday we hosted our first monthly event of 2025. The event was hosted at Diamond City Vault Bar&Grill and our featured organization was Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eWPminuK