November 23, 2009—Northeast Editing, Inc., is proud to announce that Trilby Greene, the company’s editorial director, will receive Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal’s Top 20 Under 40 award, an annual honor bestowed on the area’s leading men and women in business.

Greene, who was promoted to editorial director earlier this year after eight years of service, will be honored at a cocktail reception in January of 2010. At Northeast Editing, Inc., Greene works closely with the president, Tracey Biscontini, to communicate with clients and manage projects in excess of several hundred thousand dollars. Greene also guides on-site staff to deliver exceptional products to educational publishers. She has been an integral part of Northeast Editing, Inc.’s growth and success.

“Trilby is very proud of what our group has accomplished and is dedicated to helping other young writers break into the business,” said Tracey Vasil Biscontini, president and CEO of Northeast Editing, Inc. “She has become a major voice in educational publishing.”

Greene is honored to receive the recognition. “I’m thrilled to accept the Top 20 Under 40 award,” she said. “We at Northeast Editing work very hard because we truly believe in the importance of delivering the best educational products on the market. We have a fantastic, dedicated, skilled staff.”

Staff Member Wows Editors with His New Look

September 10, 2009—Prince William, resident office cat, visited the local groomer this Tuesday for his annual fur-cut. Looking dapper and sophisticated, he impressed the staff of Northeast Editing, Inc., with his new professional image. Sporting “The Lion,” the latest trend in kitty fur-cuts, Prince William wore a blue ladybug tie as he modeled for our staff photographer. When asked how she felt about the new look, editor Elizabeth Mohn commented, “He’s as soft as a teddy bear. I just want to squeeze him.”

June 1, 2009—Northeast Editing, Inc., a full-service developer of electronic and print products for educational publishers, is pleased to announce three promotions in the month of June. Marie Devers, formerly senior editor, has been promoted to director of new business. Devers, who has been with Northeast Editing, Inc., since 2005, is now responsible for acquiring and maintaining relationships with new clients as well as implementing and managing new projects. Her background as a composition and literature instructor, a published author, and an innovative thinker have made her an asset to the company and will play an integral role in her new position. Devers holds a B.A. in English from Saint Joseph’s University and an M.F.A. from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

In addition, Trilby Greene, formerly managing editor, has been promoted to editorial director. Greene joined the company in 2001 and has since risen through several positions, including four years served as managing editor. In her new role, Greene will work closely with company president Tracey Vasil Biscontini in client communications and project management and will continue to facilitate company growth and client satisfaction. She holds a B.A. in English from the Pennsylvania State University.

Taking Greene’s place as managing editor is Lindsay Rock, formerly senior editor. Rock, who has been with the company since 2003, will oversee many of the company’s daily operations and  work closely with in-house staff and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of quality educational products. Rock’s ascent through the company is largely due to her drive for success, high standards for quality, and outstanding editorial skill. Rock holds a B.A. in Journalism from the Pennsylvania State University.

March, 2009—Northeast Editing, Inc., is pleased to announce that its president and CEO, Tracey Vasil Biscontini has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Business in Northeast Pennsylvania. Each recipient of the award is recognized as a business owner and top performer in her field—a power broker in the regional economy. Biscontini and the other recipients will be honored at a luncheon at the Hilton Scranton Conference Center on June 9.

“This is an incredible honor,” explains Biscontini. “When I started Northeast Editing, Inc.,  in 1992,  I worked out of a home office, so I could be close to my young children. The company has grown. I now have eight full-time editors and more than 50 subcontractors. My staff and I work for some of the largest publishers in the country, and we truly love what we do and consider each other extended family.”

“Young professionals who want to find work in publishing usually have to move to major cities,” explains Marie Devers, a senior editor at Northeast Editing, Inc. “But Tracey’s employees make a living doing what they love right here in Northeast Pennsylvania. She is truly one of the best and brightest businesswomen in our area.”

The eighth annual Top 25 Women in Business Award is sponsored by the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.

January, 2009—Northeast Editing, Inc., a full-service developer of print and digital products for educational publishers, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the sole vendor to create new entries and update existing entries in Cengage Learning’s popular Books & Authors online database, which profiles more than 150,000 fiction books and 30,000 nonfiction books. Readers use Books & Authors to explore the endless possibilities of books, authors, and topics. The database is ideal for reading groups and book clubs and is utilized by libraries serving students, professionals, and casual readers. “It is a privilege to be chosen as the vendor that will manage this amazing product,” notes Northeast Editing, Inc.’s president and CEO Tracey Vasil Biscontini. “In these challenging times, to be awarded such a large contract is an incredible honor. My staff and I are avid readers, so creating and updating entries for Books & Authors is an enjoyable experience.”

Books & Authors is subscribed to by more than 5,000 libraries nationwide. Northeast Editing, Inc. will create 5,000 new entries and update 30,000 entries in 2009.  The company will hire and train more than 40 freelancers writers and editors to accomplish this task.