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coronavirus
April 9, 2020
FedEx plans to hire 400 workers for Lehigh Valley hub
FedEx is looking to hire 400 workers for its Lehigh Valley hub in Allen Township. The company said it needs to meet a critical demand for service because of COVID-19.
coronavirus
April 9, 2020
Shuttered gyms are shifting to virtual training
Since COVID-19 forced the shutdown of gyms across the state, some smaller, boutique-style gyms have shifted their focus to virtual classes and training sessions, offering a service to members even though their doors are closed.
coronavirus
April 8, 2020
Acela Architects and Engineers to move into former Girl Scouts property
A local architect and engineering firm will move into an Allentown property long occupied by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Acela Architects and Engineers, which has a location at 4969 Hamilton St. in Lower Macungie Township, will occupy the building.
coronavirus
April 7, 2020
In Easton, stakeholders raise cash for small businesses
To help business owners struggling to recover from COVID-19, an Easton nonprofit is collaborating with the city and another organization to create a relief fund of $300,000 in emergency capital.
coronavirus
April 7, 2020
Local company starts making hand sanitizer for first responders, military
E.T. Browne Drug Co., manufacturer of Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula and Coconut Oil Formula skin and hair care products, said its East Stroudsburg-based manufacturing facility, Hayward Laboratories, has started producing sanitizer for immediate distribution, to address widespread supply shortages in the wake of COVID-19.
coronavirus
April 6, 2020
Domino’s to open in Palmer Township shopping center
Domino’s Pizza is preparing to open its newest location in Palmer Township later this spring, pending state rules on COVID-19.
coronavirus
April 6, 2020
OraSure earns federal grant to develop at-home COVID-19 test
OraSure Technologies of Bethlehem said it earned a $710,310 contract from the federal Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to develop a pan-SARS-coronavirus antigen rapid in-home self-test. The test uses saliva samples and provides results in 20 minutes.
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April 2, 2020
Culinary etiquette program teaches confidence, professionalism
The growth of restaurants and dining out may be on hold because of COVID-19, but the need for young people schooled in the etiquette of dining, particularly at high-end establishments, remains. For that reason, hospitality professionals see potential benefits in expanding a culinary etiquette program into the Lehigh Valley market.
Latest News
April 2, 2020
New use eyed for vacant restaurant supply store
A Dallas-based developer bought a former restaurant supply store in Allentown for $1.5 million and plans to renovate it into an auto body repair and paint shop.
coronavirus
April 2, 2020
Construction officials push for safe reopening of industry in Pennsylvania
Advocates for the construction industry say Pennsylvania should allow all construction projects to safely continue. Stalled projects exposed to the weather elements could be damaged and create hazardous conditions, they argue.
coronavirus
March 31, 2020
Business leaders praise $2 trillion CARE Act stimulus package
The largest stimulus package in American history was signed into law last week and while it may take time to feel its effects, businesses are beginning to look at what it could mean for their employees and communities.
coronavirus
March 31, 2020
Pa. Senators seek support for bill to allow construction to continue
Several senators led by Sen. David J. Arnold Jr., (R-Lebanon) are seeking relief for construction firms throughout the state who have largely shuttered their companies and most projects after Gov. Wolf’s business closure order on March 19.
