Accelerator Benefits

The Accelerator is an iconic 5-story building with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Susquehanna River. Located in a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ), many consider it to be a gateway to the City of Wilkes Barre, PA. We are conveniently situated within steps from top local restaurants, bars, and entertainment.

On-Site Parking

Parking is available on property, including visitor parking for clients and guests.

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Utilities Included

We'll handle the bills, including electric, water, gas, and garbage, so you can handle what really matters- growing your business.

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Reception Area

The Accelerator provides a warm and welcoming area on the main floor to collect tenant mail and packages.

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Owner Operated

At The Accelerator, the building owners are on site every day of the week. Tenant needs are prioritized and the property is always in an immaculate condition.

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Pet Friendly

We love your pets too! With plenty of areas to take your furry friends for a walk each day, we welcome your pups to the office!

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High Speed Internet

The Accelerator is pre-wired for fiber internet- the fastest connection on the market. Setting up a new plan is as easy as 1-2-3!

Our Founder – Kris Jones

Kristopher Jones is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. In 1999 Kris founded digital marketing and affiliate network Pepperjam, which he sold to eBay Enterprise in 2009. In 2010 Kris founded investment fund KBJ Capital where is has gone on to invest in over 25 companies, including LSEO.com, APPEK Mobile Apps, French Girls App, ReferLocal, and iFart. In 2016 Kris partnered with actor / comedian Damon Wayans, Jr to cofound entertainment booking app Special Guest, which has raised over $2M from leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms (Lightspeed Venture Partners, Precuror Ventures) and Hollywood celebrities (Kevin Hart, Marlon Wayans, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, and Damon Wayans, Sr).

Located within the Accelerator in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, and powered by Coal Creative, Studio 16 South offers a variety of content creation options for both tenants and non tenants of the Accelerator. So whether you want to “do it yourself” or want us to handle everything from the production to the release, Studio 16 South has the resources to take your content to the next level.

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    Accelerator Tenants: Innovators. Disruptors. Forward-Thinkers.

    "Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together." - James Cash Penney

    Button Oil and Propane was founded in 1933. In 2019, under the leadership of fourth-generation owner, Ed Button, the decision was made to create Button Holdings to serve as the parent company of a diversified portfolio of family businesses. The new entity and restructuring of shared services responsibilities creates efficiency and a foundation more appropriate for scaling growth. The current portfolio of companies is an indication of our efforts to diversify our offerings and cash flows. We currently engage in the marketing of energy products, transportation services, convenience retail products including food service, construction products and services, and real estate.

    LSEO is an award winning SEO and digital marketing agency. Founded by serial entrepreneur Kris Jones and led by a team of industry thought leaders and experiences specialists, LSEO has been recognized by multiple independent entities as one of the top 10 SEO agencies in the world. LSEO provides a range of digital marketing services to help funded start-ups to enterprise business acquire more customers and scale revenue. Learn more at https://lseo.com/

    Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Every day, they help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

    Founded in 1983, Express annually employs more than half a million people across hundreds of franchise locations worldwide. Their long-term goal is at the heart of our company’s vision, to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

    KBJ Capital is an early stage technology investment fund founded by serial entrepreneur Kris Jones. The fund has invested millions of dollars across 25 investments, including LSEO.com, Special Guest App, APPEK Mobile Apps, French Girls App, VigLink, Yumm, LavCup, and ReferLocal, among others. Learn more at http://www.kbjcapital.com/

    Founded by iconic entrepreneur and NYT best-selling author Joel Comm, iFart is the world’s #1 fart and prank app. With features like Sneak Attack, Security Fart, Record A Fart and I’m Feeling Lucky, you can prank your family, friends and co workers with our fart sounds. Featured on The Daily Show with Jon StewartThe Today Show and most recently Jimmy Kimmel Live!, iFart® is considered the most infamous app of all time. Learn more at https://ifartmobile.com/ or download the app at https://ifartmobile.com/download/

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    Parlor Beverages- The Best F*cking Rootbeer.  Parlor sells five flavors of root beer across 30 states. Currently in rotation are root beer, birch beer, butterscotch, and pumpkin with diet available for pre-order.  Visit them at drinkparlor.com

    Mechanical X Advantage-  With their proprietary technology, building managers and MEP service contractors alike can easily connect right-fit projects with best-in-class service technicians. For buildings, this means the right contractor is at your fingertips, with streamlined workflows and smart project tracking. For contractors MXA delivers a steady stream of projects, hassle-free communication, and easy job scheduling.

    Merchbooth- MerchBooth.com makes it easy for bands, musicians, businesses, club sports teams, venues, & so many others easily sell merch on demand to fans, followers, & friends. MerchBooth.com is on the cutting edge of Direct to Garment (DTG) technology, empowering our sellers to create merch stores at little to no cost. But don’t expect a bunch of boring merch at MerchBooth.com – Au contraire, we only work with entertainers that are willing to work extra hard to create kick-ass custom designs that keep their fans looking swag AF and coming back to buy even more merch when it is released.

    Testimonials

    Chris Nash

    President, LSEO.com

    The Accelerator represents an incredible opportunity to take your technology business to the next level. By associating with like-minded businesses and tapping into resources to maximize the success of your business you entrepreneurial journey is destined to be defined by excellence. As the President of one of the Accelerator tenants I can tell you with absolute certainty that this model was designed to help each of us 10X the size and impact of our businesses.

    Neil Patel

    Founder, Neil Patel Digital

    Kris Jones has been building and scaling businesses for over 20 years. With the Accelerator you have a rare opportunity to not only work with Kris, but access services that will help fuel the growth of your business. Having known Kris for over a decade I have three words of advice as it relates to working with Kris at the Accelerator - Take Action Now!

    Joe Boylan

    Executive Director, Wilkes-Barre Connect

    The Accelerator Wilkes-Barre is a game-changer for Northeastern Pennsylvania. It not only completes our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem but establishes Kris Jones as the face of the Innovative and Creative movement in our region. Businesses now have an opportunity to access one of the most successful entrepreneurial minds in the US – with an ability to leverage his institutional knowledge, network, and vision to elevate their companies to the next level. Wilkes-Barre Connect is proud to be a partner and supporter of Kris Jones and The Accelerator.

    Andrew Josuweit

    Founder & Former CEO, Student Loan Hero

    In high school, I watched Kris Jones build PepperJam into a successful venture in NEPA. Kris and his several start-up ventures gave me the confidence to pursue my own entrepenurial journey. I'm excited that Kris continues to invest in Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and economy.

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    The iconic 5-story Accelerator is a gateway to the City of Wilkes Barre, PA.

    VISIT US

    16 S River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

    EMAIL US

    kris@krisjones.com

    CALL US

    (570) 793-2037