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Penn’s Northeast releases AI guide for nonprofits & small businesses
OUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Steven Farrell , owner Clarks Summit University Campus sells for $15.75M Classic Properties’ Farrell brokers 100-acre campus sale S
and broker of Classic Properties , announced the previous- ly completed closing of the former Clarks Summit Uni- versity cam-
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Shown from left: Dave Pedri, president/CEO, The Luzerne Foundation; John L. Augustine III, president/CEO, Penn’s Northeast; Matthew Sordoni, president, Sordoni Family Foundation.
pus located at 538 Venard Rd. in South Abington Twp. The transaction, which closed in December 2025, totaled $15.75 million. Farrell represented both the buyer and the seller in the deal. The 100-acre institution- al campus includes roughly 315,000 s/f of academic, resi- dential, and athletic facilities across multiple interconnected buildings. Originally estab- lished in 1919 and expanded through several development phases over the past century, the property served as Clarks Summit University until its closure in 2024. The campus has long been a recognizable institu - tional asset within Lackawanna County and continues to draw attention for its scale and long- term redevelopment potential. The property attracted sig- nificant interest from a range of buyers due to its existing infrastructure, large acreage, and flexible zoning character - istics that allow for continued institutional use or adaptive reuse. According to public in- formation, the buyer intends
“The Sordoni Family Foun- dation is pleased to support Penn’s Northeast’s AI Guide for Non-Profits,” said Mat- thew Sordoni , president, Sordoni Family Foundation. “With the rapid advancement of AI and steep learning curve for users, we hope this will help make their operations more streamlined and impactful.” “Our community thrives w hen small organizations are empowered with modern tools,” said Dave Pedri , president & CEO, The Lu- zerne Foundation. “This ini - tiative supports our mission to strengthen local capacity, foster innovation, and im- prove outcomes for the people of Northeastern PA.” Supporting Regional Growth Nonprofits and small busi - nesses represent a signifi- cant share of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s workforce and community infrastructure. By helping these organizations modernize processes and build technological readiness, Penn’s Northeast hopes to strengthen local competitiveness and long- term economic resiliency. “AI shouldn’t be a barrier - it should be an opportunity,” said Penn’s Northeast’s marketing director, Rachel Hawk . “This guide shows that you don’t need massive budgets or large departments to experiment with new tools.” The AI Guide for Nonprofits & Small Businesses is avail- able for free. To download a copy visit their website. About Penn’s Northeast Penn’s Northeast is the regional economic devel- opment organization for Northeastern Pennsylvania, promoting business growth, supporting investment, and strengthening the region’s competitiveness through collaboration, research, and strategic initiatives. MAREJ
PITTSTON, PA — Penn’s Northeast announced the release of newly created and FREE AI Guide for Nonprofits & Small Businesses, a practical resource designed to help non- profit organizations and small business owners better under- stand how artificial intelligence tools can support operations, enhance marketing, strengthen workforce, and drive growth. “As AI becomes more acces- sible, it’s critical that small organizations have a roadmap on how to use these tools ef- fectively and responsibly,” said Penn’s Northeast president/ CEO, John L. Augustine III . “This guide was developed to interpret AI and help local organizations adopt technology at a pace and scale that makes sense for them.” Why This Matters Now Adoption of AI across in- dustries has rapidly accel- erated, but nonprofits and small organizations often face unique challenges including limited staff capacity, budget constraints, and uncertainty about where to begin. The AI Guide aims to bridge that gap by providing: • Clear, jargon-free explanation s of AI tools • Affordable and accessible use cases • Workflow examples tailored to small teams • Recommendations for training and integration • Privacy, ethics, and data considerations Foundations Driving Innovation in Our Region The AI Guide was made possible through gener- ous grant support from The Luzerne Founda- tion and The Sordoni Family Foundation , two philanthropic organizations dedicated to strengthening communities and expand - ing economic opportunity in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Former Clarks Summit University campus located at 538 Venard Rd. in South Abington Twp.
to reposition the campus as a religious education and retreat- style facility, maintaining dor- mitory housing and campus- based programming similar to its historic use as a university. “This was a highly unique institutional transaction with a great deal of complexity due to the size, history, and fu - ture use considerations of the
property,” said Farrell. “We are pleased to have brought both parties together to achieve a successful closing.” The transaction represents one of the more notable in- stitutional property sales in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2025, both in scale and value. Farrell represented both par- ties in the transaction. MAREJ
ROCK Commercial Real Estate’s Bode represents landlord in 8,426 s/f lease at Lease at 1410-1422 Sixth Ave., York, PA
YORK, PA — ROCK Commercial Real Es- tate , an industry leader in South Cen- tral Penn- sylvania, announced that Bel Fuse, Inc. has leased 8,426 s/f of newly re- modeled flex space at 1410-1422 Sixth Ave. in York. Bel Fuse, Inc. is a global firm that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of products that empower electronic systems. ROCK Commercial Real Estate managing partner, David Bode, CCIM, SIOR , represented the landlord, David Bode
1410-1422 Sixth Ave. in York
office was recently renovated and will be a great home for Bel Fuse’s associates, who are very anxious to move in.” 1410-1422 Sixth Ave. is a recently renovated office complex with ample parking and convenience to all major traffic arteries including I-83, U.S. Route 30 and PA 462. MAREJ
6th Avenue Limited Part- nership, in the transaction. Cushman & Wakefield’s Courtney Brooke Rosen- krantz represented the ten- ant, Bel Fuse, Inc. “We are delighted to have signed a lease with a global firm for Graham Capital’s corporate office facility,” said Bode. “This loft style
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