WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR BUSINESS?
Michael Baldwin
I wanted to help people save money and to bring a traditional
drug screening facility right to the door of the business or family,
eliminating lost production hours and increased travel time and
giving companies and families 24/7 access to discrete services. I
have seen what drugs and alcohol take from us every day. If I can
get one person to ask for help, or one manager to bring attention
to an employee who is suffering and does not know to ask for help,
or assist a family in supporting its loved one in recovery, then I
have accomplished what I have set out to do.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT DOING BUSINESS
LOCALLY?
I was born and raised in northeast Pennsylvania, so this area has
always been my home. I strongly believe in the power of small
businesses in our area and love the idea of making a difference in
my own backyard.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO JOIN THE CHAMBER?
Work Safely Mobile Testing
Dupont, PA
Member since 2018
I was excited to learn about what the Chamber has to offer! As our
business continues to grow, I look forward not only to assisting
fellow Chamber members with their drug testing needs, but also
to giving back to the community at large and making a difference.
Sheetz Coming to Mount
Pleasant Corporate Center
The Scranton Plan, the economic development marketing affi liate of
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce recently concluded a
two-year site selection process resulting in the location of Sheetz to
the Mount Pleasant Corporate Center in Scranton.
Working in conjunction with SLIBCO, The Scranton Lackawanna
Industrial Building Company, Randmar Development LLC, the
developer for Sheetz, broke ground in July on Lot 1, a 1.76 acre
commercial parcel. Sheetz will construct a brand new, state-of-
the-art convenience store, consistent with a new design concept
being introduced throughout the northeast.
“The Chamber and SLIBCO leadership are pleased that Sheetz—a
recognized leader in the commercial arena, has decided to grow
their brand with the addition of a store in the Mount Pleasant
Corporate Center within the heart of Scranton’s central business
district,” said Chamber President Bob Durkin.
Development of Mount Pleasant Corporate Center began in 2008
with the acquisition of the former Mount Pleasant Breaker site
by SLIBCO. Developed at the gateway to Downtown Scranton,
the park features fully-improved commercial and offi ce sites
and is currently home to two medical offi ce buildings owned by
Geisinger Health Systems, housing four companies, employing
more than 200 people.
“This development will not only add to the appeal of the Mount
Pleasant Corporate Center but will contribute to the ongoing
revitalization of Downtown Scranton,” Mr. Durkin continued. “We
expect that these continued efforts will work in getting additional
businesses, developers and investors to consider Scranton in their
site selection processes.”
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