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A blog about business and local events from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. On Every Main Street.
2018-01-17 18:40
Destiny Heimbecker, Vistacom Audio Video SolutionsAnother new year has rolled around and many of us will use the turning of the calendar to create New Year's resolutions. These personal comm… Read More
2017-11-20 15:47
7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small BusinessGrow your small business with LinkedIn by using these seven proven tactics.There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States… Read More
2017-10-13 17:34
Thomas Capehart, Gross McGinley, East Penn Chamber ChairWe have a lot going on in the EPCC!Our September event in partnership with WLCC was hosted by ATAS International Inc., a leading manuf… Read More
2017-10-12 17:25
George Chando, Phillipsburg Area Chamber ChairLast month, Phillipsburg High School transformed into a red carpet affair for the premiere of the new Phillipsburg Movie – a brand-new doc… Read More
2017-10-11 17:23
Lori Metz, YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg, and VicinityEaston Area Chamber ChairEaston is proud to welcome three brand-new dining establishments to Park Plaza in Forks Township. The three rest… Read More
2017-10-10 17:21
It seems the seasons change quick these days… where in the world did summer go? We are so busy with everyday life; keeping up with family, work and technology. Can we fit in much else… Read More
2017-10-09 17:17
Patrick McNealis, Patrick McNealis Insurance and Financial Group, Allentown Chamber ChairHaving reached the start of fall, the school year has officially begun. The most prevalent considerat… Read More
2017-10-09 17:16
Bob Begliomini RPh, Pharm D, MBA , FASHPLehigh Valley Health Network, Bethlehem Chamber ChairAlthough Bethlehem’s nickname is Christmas City USA, we have another moniker that is used o… Read More
2017-10-09 17:05
Austin S. Peters, BB&T, Young Professionals Council VPOur Board keeps a pretty strong pulse on The Valley’s latest and greatest additions to the area. We constantly strive to be at… Read More
2017-10-09 16:56
Gladys Wiles, Snyder & Wiles PC, Women’s Business Council ChairAll too often any phrase ending in “like a girl” was perceived as weak or not good enough. Why is doing s… Read More
2017-10-09 16:48
Victor Salicetti, AmericaVen, Hispanic Chamber ChairThe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continuously strives to bring value to our members. This year, we are focusing more on working together w… Read More
2017-10-09 15:40
Mario Carannante, Peerless Business Advisors, Small Business Council ChairAs soon as you say “I am going into business for myself,” you are in the “business lifecycle.&rdqu&hell…Read More
2017-10-05 15:22
Tony Iannelli - Special to The Morning Call I'm gonna tell it like it is: I was a bad student. In my high school era, you started with college prep courses and if you found those difficult… Read More
2017-10-04 19:56
Lori Richardson, Haven House, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Chair‘A Chamber of Commerce ~ A Chamber of Communities.’ This was a theme that resonated throughout the re… Read More
LGBT Business Council Hosts First Annual Rainbow Bar Crawl In Celebration Of National Coming Out Day
2017-10-04 19:15
Jonathan Huerta, Esq., King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLCLGBT Business Council VPThank you to all who attended our Celebrity Bartending event at Apollo Grill. Without the support of… Read More
2017-10-04 19:00
STEP INTO SCHOOL TO RETOOLAs youth across the Lehigh Valley step into their school classrooms, employers are stepping up their search for upcoming qualified job candidates within Lehigh Vall… Read More
2017-10-03 19:16
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Capital BlueCross encourages everyone to know the signs and symptoms, since early detection is key to increasing the survival rate.According the… Read More
2017-10-03 19:11
Marc Troutman, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy CompanyAfrican American Business Leaders Council ChairI want to start this month’s message by recognizing our former Chairman Charles Everett. Char… Read More
2017-10-03 19:04
Interview with Brian Panella, Account Executive, Edwards Business SystemsWhy did you get involved in the Chamber?Fellow Ambassador, Joe Facchiano, shared a quote from his brother Frank Facch… Read More
2017-10-03 18:43
Kevin Lenover, Traffic Engineering Services, Transportation Committee MemberThere has never been a time in the history of the Lehigh Valley that so many road and bridge projects were going o… Read More
2017-10-03 18:10
John Hayes, New Tripoli Bank, Public Policy Committee ChairThere is an old Chinese proverb (or curse, depending on your point of view): “May You Live in Interesting Times.” No ma… Read More
2017-10-03 18:04
Scott Palochik, Enterprise Systems Partners, Manufacturing Council Vice ChairIt is sad to write the words that summer is over. Not too sad though knowing that football, hockey and basketball… Read More
2017-10-03 18:03
Laurie G. Hackett, Air Products, Chamber Foundation ChairCommunity development is critical to the vibrancy of our sidewalks and business corridors and we joined together in August to share t… Read More
2017-10-03 17:55
Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist, The Chamber’s Finance CommitteeLehigh Valley business sentiment recorded its second drop in as many quarters in July 2017. The Kamran Afshar… Read More
2017-10-03 17:44
Dorota Gasienica-KozakEsquire, King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLCChair, The Chamber Board of GovernorsThis year, your Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrates its Centen… Read More
2017-08-14 13:23
Marc Troutman, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy CompanyAfrican American Business Leaders Council Vice ChairOn June 22, the African America Business Leaders Council hosted a screening of the academy awa… Read More
2017-08-12 13:06
Nate Kline, Infradapt, Ambassadors Council Committee MemberAs Ambassadors, one of our goals is to assist new members in getting the most out of their Chamber membership, and we provide… Read More
2017-08-11 16:40
This year’s Transportation Forum proved the vital importance of this topic to the Lehigh Valley business community. To further reinforce how critical transportation is to our quality o… Read More
2017-08-10 16:19
Jack E. Pfunder, Manufacturers Resource Center, Manufacturing Council ChairOn Thursday, June 29, the Manufacturing Council held the 13th Summit at the Bethlehem ArtsQuest Center. The topic o… Read More
2017-08-10 13:09
Nancy Dischinat, Executive DirectorFor our youth summer, is the time for fun, exploration and memorable experiences. Our STEEM CareerLinking Academies offer this and more for girls bet… Read More
2017-08-06 18:00
Randy Gyory, PA Co-Coordinator for Citizens’ Climate LobbyEnergy & Environment Committee MemberHealthcare, taxes, and Presidential tweets - it’s no secret we live in highly p… Read More
2017-08-05 17:52
John Hayes, New Tripoli BankPublic Policy Committee ChairWelcome to two new members of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee: John Pruzinsky and Donald Flad. John Pruzinsky of New Ente… Read More
2017-08-04 17:24
Laurie G. Hackett, Air ProductsChamber Foundation Chair, Main Street Lehigh Valley Grant ProgramWhat a memorable way to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the Chamber Main Street Foundation!… Read More
2017-08-03 16:35
Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief EconomistThe Chamber’s Finance CommitteeNational debt is now more than $19 trillion and appears to be continuing to rise for the foreseeable future. Th… Read More
2017-08-02 15:21
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, EsquireKing, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLC Board of Governors Chair, The ChamberYour Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing tradi… Read More
2017-08-01 12:30
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board.On behalf of Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc., doing b… Read More
2017-07-31 17:44
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board.Representative Glenn Thompson, PA-5, introduced legislation to strengthen and improve career and technical… Read More
2017-07-24 21:17
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board.I recently presented at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission’s (LVPC) Education + Training Strategy… Read More
2017-07-10 17:43
Original article posted on lehighvalleylive.comThe Chamber Nonprofit and Business Partners Council is an information and networking organization with a goal of strengthening collaborati… Read More
2017-06-23 15:30
Luis Campos, City of Easton, Hispanic Chamber of the Lehigh Valley ChairIt has been an exciting and rewarding experience serving as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley… Read More
2017-06-22 14:30
Charles Everett, Lehigh Valley International Airport, African American Business Leaders Council ChairWhat's up at Fox News, United Airlines and Wells Fargo? Is it merely inappropriate behavi… Read More
2017-06-21 16:00
Main Street InitiativesLaurie G. Hackett, Air Products, Chamber Foundation ChairPlease plan to join us on Wednesday, August 23 at the historic Hotel Bethlehem when we announce the 10th… Read More
2017-06-20 13:00
Nate Kline, Infradapt, Ambassadors Council Committee MemberWe are more than just a smiling face at your Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting, networking event, or “Mastering Your Members… Read More
2017-06-19 16:00
Michael Gibson, K&H Custom Window Treatments, Energy & Environment Committee MemberPJM Interconnection was created 90 years ago. PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organi… Read More
2017-06-16 17:42
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLC, Public Policy Committee ChairAs we anticipate the Pennsylvania State budget for 2017-2018, we hear Republicans insi… Read More
2017-06-15 13:00
Dr. Kamaran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist, The Chamber’s Finance CommitteeThe Kamran Afshar- Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce survey of the Valley Businesses is a quarterly… Read More
2017-06-14 16:00
Submitted by: PopulyticsWritten by: Selicia Chronister News outlets nationwide are covering the changing world of health insurance at every turn, from the controv… Read More
2017-06-14 16:00
Barry Fisher, 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com, The Chamber Board of Governors ChairIt has been an honor to serve as your chairperson for two years. Time moves quickly, and it seems like the past t… Read More
2017-06-09 15:59
Submitted by: PopulyticsWritten by: Mark Wendling, MD, LVHN It is interesting to reflect on how far Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) providers have come on the journey to… Read More
2017-06-08 16:03
Chamber Member Guest Blog - Lumin Communications Research and business planning are things we all should do—and do repeatedly for various reasons and at various stages of our organizat… Read More
2017-06-02 18:55
John Hayes, SVP/CLO, New Tripoli Bank, Emmaus Main Street Partners ChairI’m going to let you in on a little secret… given publishing dates for Connections, at times we all write… Read More
2017-06-01 18:59
Mary Kositz, ESSA Bank & Trust, Greater Bath ChairEast Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps has been proudly serving their community since 1979. Since its inception, EATVAC has been… Read More
2017-05-31 19:02
Thomas Rieger, Hellertown Borough Councilman, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber ChairOur local Chamber has always been community focused, and because of that we are excited to announce our par… Read More
2017-05-30 14:08
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board (LVWDB)Recently, the LVWDB and The Chamber hosted Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to discuss wor… Read More
2017-05-25 16:34
Ron Eichenberg, Hanna Frederick Commercial, Western Lehigh Chamber ChairTruck traffic appears to be a topic on the agendas of many municipalities throughout the Lehigh Valley. Our own Kathy… Read More
2017-05-24 16:28
Thomas Capehart, Gross McGinley, East Penn Chamber ChairThe EPCC, in partnership with the Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, organized a wonderful breakfast and awe-inspiring tour of Uline… Read More
2017-05-23 16:23
Jim Swick, St. Luke’s Hospital - Warren Campus, Phillipsburg Area Chamber ChairAttendees headed back to school for this year’s “State of the Town” Address with Philli… Read More
2017-05-23 13:03
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board (LVWDB)I recently held a media roundtable to discuss what is new here at LVWDB and the PA CareerLink Lehigh Val… Read More
2017-05-22 16:20
Lori Metz, YMCA, Easton Area Chamber ChairOn Thursday, April 27, the Forks Business Association hosted their official Website Launch Party outside the beautiful Park Plaza on Sullivan Trail… Read More
2017-05-19 12:35
Charles Thiel, Thiel Strategic Communications LLC, Allentown Chamber ChairThe City of Allentown has certainly seen its fair share of economic growth over the years and one thing the Allentow… Read More
2017-05-18 15:28
Laura Azzalina, Firstrust Bank, Women’s Business Council Chair“Our History is our Strength, Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business” was the theme for Nation… Read More
2017-05-17 15:24
Barry Diehl, Your Neighborhood Drycleaner, Small Business Council ChairI always find the Small Business Council’s Excellence in Business event very inspirational. Who wouldn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-05-16 15:21
Matthew J. Pye, Just Born, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council ChairThe Nonprofit & Business Partners Council put on another amazing Collaboration Conference on April 19 at the bea… Read More
2017-05-15 18:05
Randall S. Kimble, Air Products Retiree, LGBT Business Council PresidentBefore I mention our “Evening in Paris” Gala on June16, I want to sum up (brag) about the success we… Read More
2017-05-15 18:01
Charles Everett, Lehigh Valley International Airport, African American Business Leaders Council ChairIn a recent book, People First Leadership by Eduardo Braun, the impact of culture and emo… Read More
2017-05-15 18:01
Luis Campos, City of Easton, Hispanic Chamber of the Lehigh Valley ChairmanThank you to everyone who joined us this month at our Cinco de Mayo celebration in Easton, Pennsylvania! This… Read More
2017-05-09 19:30
Jack E. Pfunder, Manufacturers Resource Center Chair, Manufacturing CouncilThe skills gap in manufacturing will not get fixed for a long time. That is the general consensus. So, if your manu… Read More
2017-05-08 14:40
Neil Schroder, Synergy Electrical Sales, Energy & Environment Committee MemberIn case you haven’t noticed, there is a revolution going on in the lighting world. Walk down any light… Read More
2017-05-03 18:05
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development BoardMENTOR, MENTOR ON THE WALL DO WE HAVE THE MOST DEVELOPED WORKFORCE OF THEM ALL?As we continue to talk about skil… Read More
2017-05-03 15:38
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esquire King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLCState Representative Justin Simmons recently visited with the Public Policy Committee, as part of the committee&rs&hell…Read More
2017-05-02 15:30
Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist, The Chamber’s Finance CommitteeThe FED raised its overnight lending rate by a one quarter percent on March 15. This is the second increase i… Read More
2017-05-02 15:17
Barry Fisher, 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com, Chamber Board of Governors ChairWelcome to Spring! As I sit here taking in the unseasonably warm temperatures for April, I can’t help but… Read More
2017-04-28 17:00
Laurie G. Hackett, Air Products, Chamber Foundation ChairHow lucky are we in to live in a community like the Lehigh Valley that is home to so many thriving towns and municipalities? The Cham… Read More
2017-04-24 16:08
Allentown, PA (April 20, 2017) - Health Network Laboratories (HNL) is pleased to announce the opening of two in-pharmacy patient service centers (PSCs). These are located inside Hartzell&rs&helli…Read More
2017-03-28 17:29
The National Skills Coalition’s newly updated middle-skill facts sheets clearly show that demand for middle-skill jobs continues to remain strong in the nation. Middle-skill jobs… Read More
2017-03-27 17:12
Lehigh Valley, PA – March 23, 2017: The President and CEO of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Tony Iannelli, was awarded a Special Recognition for Regional Leadersh… Read More
2017-03-24 14:31
Alice Wanamaker, The Chamber, Carbon County Member Relations DirectorWhen you hear about the Carbon Young Professionals Council, what do you think? Do you envision young people in suits stan… Read More
2017-03-24 14:00
Charles Thiel, Communication Systems Inc., Allentown Chamber PresidentBusiness. People. Allentown. All are changing. Some slow and some fast, but if there is one thing we can all agree upon… Read More
2017-03-23 17:07
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board You have heard me talk about Industry Partnerships before...Industry Partnerships are consortia of employers in… Read More
2017-03-22 17:35
By: Sara Weidner Bethlehem is home to many business from elegant clothing boutiques to the famous Moravian Bookstore, the oldest in the world! However, despite all the culture and… Read More
2017-03-21 17:32
Emily Ascani, Liquid Interactive, Vice-President of Young Professionals CouncilHello everyone! We are very excited about how this month has shaped up and how the next few months are com… Read More
2017-03-20 15:42
Karen Duerholz, Boyle Construction, Inc., Small Business Council Board MemberHaving been in the sales and marketing side of companies in the Lehigh Valley for over 20 years, I am sometimes a… Read More
2017-03-16 16:40
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development BoardWe recently hosted an Interactive Strategic Planning Session and Workforce System Legislative Orientation.  &hell…Read More
2017-03-14 17:00
Matthew J. Pye, Just Born, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council ChairThe Non-Profit and Business Partner’s Council has always tried to get more non-profit board members out to our… Read More
2017-03-13 19:12
Luis Campos, City of Easton Chair, Hispanic Chamber of the Lehigh ValleyThe Hispanic Chamber is coming out of the 2017 gate with all cylinders blazing! A very relevant and passionate d… Read More
2017-03-10 14:42
Charles Everett, Lehigh Valley International Airport, African American Business Leaders Council ChairNational African American History Month began in February 1926 as Negro History Week by C… Read More
2017-03-06 17:41
Interview with Nate Kline, Senior Account Executive, Infradapt, LLC.Why did you originally get involved with the Chamber? Infradapt has been a Chamber Member for almost 10 years now. I… Read More
2017-02-28 21:59
David Kerper, Ballantine Management Group The annual Lehigh Valley Flower Show, scheduled for March 10-12 at the Allentown Fairgorunds, is now in its fifth decade of dazzling gardeners, flo… Read More
2017-02-27 14:36
Bill Bloss, Regan Levin Bloss Brown & Savchak, P.C., Chamber Healthcare Committee Chairman On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of… Read More
2017-02-23 20:00
James M. Policelli, P.E., Consultant Energy & Environment Committee Member The 2016 presidential election was a turning point for global warming regulatory activities to force fossil fue… Read More
2017-02-22 18:40
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC, Public Policy Committee ChairThe Public Policy Committee once again met with our legislators for further discussio… Read More
2017-02-21 21:38
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board.Employers....Did You Know?We have programs that can help your workforce...either current or future!  &hell…Read More
2017-02-21 21:26
A New Director of Data Science & Analytics is in TownNancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board.The Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board hired Jo… Read More
2017-02-21 18:12
Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist, The Chamber's Finance CommitteeTwenty-sixteen was a great year for people looking for work. Nationwide 2 million new payroll jobs were created dur… Read More
2017-02-20 16:36
Laurie Hackett, Air Products, Chamber Main Street Foundation ChairTen years is a great reason to celebrate! We are proud that 2017 marks the tenth year that the Chamber Main Street Foun… Read More
2017-02-16 15:58
Scott Babashak, GFP Investment Services Inc., Bethlehem Chamber ChairPlease be aware that the date of our State of the City Address with Mayor Bob Donchez has been changed from February to M… Read More
2017-02-15 18:58
Barry Fisher, 2016-2017 Executive Committee Chair The Chamber Board of Governors (BoG) nominating season is upon us, and there are numerous opportunities to serve for dedicated… Read More
2017-02-14 18:38
Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development BoardATTENTION: Lehigh Valley Transportation, Warehousing and Logistics Industry PartnershipPlease attend the ne… Read More
2017-02-14 16:31
Elizabeth Martell, Whitehall Chamber ChairWhitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is so excited to be bringing on five new board members, Lorraine E. Faccenda, LaFarge-North America; Tim Jones… Read More
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