Employers
Bucknell Small Business Development Center
The Bucknell Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers free, confidential consulting and training to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses. Serving central Pennsylvania—including Northumberland County—the center connects local business owners with expert guidance on planning, marketing, and funding, as well as access to workshops, student-led initiatives, and regional startup networks.
https://www.bucknell.edu/azdirectory/small-business-development-center
Tourist Attractions
Shamokin and Northumberland County has several substantial tourist attractions including Knoebels Amusement Resort and Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area.
Real Estate
There are several Real Estate brokers in and around Shamokin that are ready to help you find properties, rentals, etc.
Utilities
Internet:
Water:
AQUA PA <
Sewer:
Shamokin Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority
Electric:
PPL Electric
Gas:
UGI Utilities
Job Board
The #GoShamokin Job Board can be found here.
Revitalization Plan
Environmental Plans
Shamokin is implementing a Revitalization Plan, ongoing since 2020. The Full
Plan can be found here.
Facade Grant
Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA)
Tax Rates
SABER
Shamokin Area Businesses for Economic Revitalization (SABER) is a
nonprofit coalition of local entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and community
organizations dedicated to strengthening the Shamokin economy by promoting
established businesses, supporting their growth, and attracting sustainable new
ventures
https://www.goshamokin.com/about-saber/
https://www.visitcentralpa.org/listing/saber-shamokin-area-businesses-for-economic-revitalization/531/
CEDA-COG
In 2019, SEDA-COG launched a pilot program in the City of Shamokin to support revitalization efforts. Since then, we have helped secure over $15 million in new funding for transformative projects and initiatives, including infrastructure
upgrades, brownfield redevelopment, and community improvements.
https://seda-cog.org/departments/community-revitalization/
Rail Service
https://www.nshr.com/svrr
https://www.omio.com/trains/shamokin-pa/philadelphia-y44ou
Public Transit
https://www.loweranthracitetransit.com/
https://www.rabbittransit.org/services/shared-ride-paratransit/travel-guidelines/northumberland-county/