Scranton, PA, June 18, 2025 – Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider, announces that it is holding a Scranton/Dunmore Neighborhood Pop-Up Event on June 26 to support the company’s growing presence in Northeast Pennsylvania. Bob VanDelinder, Vice President of Sales, and Mark Lamendola, Director of Marketing, and the company’s local, Scranton/Dunmore-based sales team will represent Empire Access at the event to connect with residents, answer questions, and introduce the benefits of fiber internet to local homes and businesses.

The pop-up event invites the community to meet Empire Access’ local representatives in a casual, welcoming setting. Free pizza will be provided by Two Brothers Restaurant & Pizzeria, and Empire Access will have prizes and giveaways for those who sign up for service. The event will highlight how high-speed fiber connectivity can directly benefit Scranton and Dunmore residents by enabling critical digital services.

Reliable internet access is a foundation for modern community life, with capabilities from powering virtual classrooms and telehealth appointments to supporting small business growth and remote work. Through in-person discourse, Empire Access will help illustrate the role fiber plays in creating new opportunities for growth and access across the region.

“Fiber provides the fastest internet available today; it’s the gold standard,” said VanDelinder. “We want to ensure members of the Scranton and Dunmore communities experience that firsthand, and feel supported by a local team that cares. This event is one of the ways we engage with the communities we serve to ensure we keep our deep roots in local areas. Empire Access was founded as a local provider, and we believe this is our greatest value.”

The local sales team, VanDelinder, and Lamendola will be available to speak with residents and prospective customers in person about the company’s expanding fiber network, known for its speed, reliability, and award-winning customer service. Empire Access’ fiber internet services come with leading speed and reliability, helping residents cut the cord from their traditional cable internet.

With a Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) of 84 in Dunmore and Scranton, Empire Access ranks among the industry leaders in the broadband space, thanks to its local-first approach, high-quality connectivity, and devoted attention. NPS, which surveyed Empire Access customers, is a globally recognized metric of customer loyalty by measuring the likelihood customers will recommend brands to others on a scale from -100 to +100.

WHAT:
Scranton/Dunmore Neighborhood Pop-Up Event

WHERE:
St Anthony’s Memorial Memorial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512

WHEN:
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET

WHO:

  • Casey Patuk, PA Residential Sales Team Lead
  • Bob VanDelinder, Vice President of Sales
  • Mark Lamendola, Director of Marketing
  • Other Members of Empire Access’ Local Sales Team

Facebook Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1233765235007874

For more information about Empire Access and its internet services, please visit: www.empireaccess.com

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About Empire Access:

Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access has been awarded for Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York, the Southern Tier Award as well as the best FLX Award. Empire Access was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. Learn more at www.empireaccess.com.

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Media Contact:
Jake Curtachio
Tel: +1 866 307 2510
Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com