Watch WBRE News the first weekday of each month for a new local business report.
June Local Business Report
Monday, June 1, 2009 @5:42pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A Christian store is slated to close in Wayne County while a bookstore is planned to open in Union County.
April Local Business Report
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 @6:08pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
We all know it's tougher to get credit these days. So perhaps it's no surprise lenders in our area are shutting their doors.
Consumer reporter Jeff Chirico has that and more in this month's local business report.
February 2009 Business Report
Monday, February 2, 2009 @4:21pm EST
This month has been painful for many workers. Major layoffs and store closings mean tough times are still ahead.
December Local Business Report
Monday, December 1, 2008 @4:25pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A jeweler in Scranton gets new digs and a popular clothing store is closing shop.
October Local Business Report
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @5:44pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
The October Local Business Report features new shopping in Snyder County, fine dining in Luzerne County and a new doggie daycare in Scranton.
August Local Business Report
Friday, August 1, 2008 @12:32pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A grocery store grows while another is up for sale.
June Local Business Report
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 @5:52pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
Uni-Marts are closing and a new restaurant is opening in Public Square.
May Local Business Report
Monday, May 5, 2008 @5:06pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
New restaurant choices coming to Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
April Local Business Report
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 @4:50pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
In local business news --a new nightclub is lighting up the Electric City and a well-known company is filing bankruptcy.
March Local Business Report
Monday, March 3, 2008 @5:39pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A new "nightlife hotspot" is about to open in Wilkes-Barre just in time for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations -- and say "goodbye" to a long standing department store.

Consumer reporter Jeff Chirico has these stories and more in our monthly local business report.

February Local Business Report
Friday, February 1, 2008 @6:01pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A new restaurant will open in Plains while another closes in Wilkes-Barre Township.
January Local Business Report
Friday, January 4, 2008 @9:46am EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
Old Forge Pizza is going national, and a Luzerne County DaySpa gets national recognition in January's Local Business Report
December Local Business Report
Monday, December 3, 2007 @4:46pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
From a gym just for kids to a new upscale salon in Forty Fort. These are some of the top stories in our December Business Report.
November Local Business Report
Thursday, November 1, 2007 @6:25pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
Here's an alternative for busy families. A new business helps you make a month's worth of meals -- in two hours.
And a revolutionary new cell phone service -- is coming to northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s all in this November’s Local Business Report


October Local Business Report
Monday, October 1, 2007 @4:12pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A new joint to get your morning joe is serving more than coffee. And a popular clothing store expands into Schuylkill County. Jeff Chirico has your business news for the month of October.
September Local Business Report
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 @5:29pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
A major coffee chain is expanding in our area and a local IT company gets high marks from a national magazine. Consumer reporter Jeff Chirico has September’s local business report.
July Local Business Report
Monday, July 2, 2007 @6:00pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
From record employment in the Poconos to new eateries in Luzerne County --it's all part of the monthly business report with consumer reporter Jeff Chirico.
June Monthly Business Report
Friday, June 1, 2007 @5:47pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
From model trains to antique frames, consumer reporter Jeff Chirico has it all covered in this month's local business report. More >>
WBRE News May Business Report
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 @5:56pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
WBRE News local business report for May 2007.
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WBRE News April Local Business Report
Monday, April 2, 2007 @6:30pm EST
Reported by: Jeff Chirico
WBRE News' first Local Business Report helps you stay on top of developments in the Northeast Pennsylvania business community.
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