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March 13, 2020
Playa Bowls to open in Lower Nazareth this summer
Playa Bowls, a quick-service restaurant chain offering eco-friendly food options, will open a new location in the Lehigh Valley in Lower Nazareth Commons Shopping Center.
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March 13, 2020
Workforce availability, land reuse, and population drive growth in Lehigh Valley
As companies look to the Lehigh Valley to move or expand headquarters and manufacturing operations, a key part of their decision-making is the question of workforce. If the workforce exists, that’s where they will go, and it’s a top reason many major companies recently announced plans to build in the region.
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March 13, 2020
Non-union contractors: Northampton bidding rules discriminatory
Nearly two years ago, Northampton County Council passed a responsible contracting ordinance that some local contractors say has prevented them from bidding on public contracts.
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March 13, 2020
Auto sales are revved up
The auto industry has seen a lot of changes in technology as vehicles become more advanced, safer, and fuel-efficient. And it’s an industry that’s not without its challenges – from finding new skilled mechanics to adapting to changing consumer tastes, such as ride-share services and the nascent model of consumers buying cars from online businesses.
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March 13, 2020
Recession unlikely, though virus expected to slow economy, expert says
That’s according to a local economic expert who shared details of his economic forecast for the Lehigh Valley Business Real Estate & Development Symposium on Thursday at DeSales University.
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March 12, 2020
Manufacturers face increasing potential for cybercrime, expert says
While cybersecurity is an issue of concern for all companies, manufacturers face a considerable challenge in potentially having their whole production operation shut down because of a hacker.
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March 11, 2020
German lighting company to close Bethlehem Township facility
A German lighting company with locations throughout the world, said it plans to close its Bethlehem Township plant by July 17, which would affect 52 employees.
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March 10, 2020
Manufacturers Resource Center announces ‘What’s So Cool,’ winners in Berks, Schuylkill
The annual “What’s So Cool about Manufacturing?” video contest continues to grow each year. And this year’s Berks Schuylkill contest awards is no exception.
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March 6, 2020
Coronavirus prompts Mack Trucks to cancel Vegas trade show participation
Mack Trucks will not participate in a Las Vegas construction trade show March 10-14 because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
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March 4, 2020
Penn State Lehigh Valley begins $14.4M expansion project
Penn State Lehigh Valley has started construction of a $14.4 million expansion project that will include a STEM wing, organic chemistry lab, new dining facility and veteran and adult learner lounge.
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March 4, 2020
Business owner seeks to fill work-space void in West End Allentown
After discovering a need for more office suites and co-working space in West End Allentown, a local real estate exec decided to fill the need.
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March 3, 2020
Grand Central Landfill to host public meetings on $42M expansion plan
With potential approval of its $42 million landfill expansion looming, waste disposal company Grand Central Sanitary Landfill of Plainfield Township plans to host several meetings to inform the public about the project.
