Crisis planning, innovating and adapting, agile marketing, expressing gratitude — these are all important business practices universally, without exception. Looking toward the post-pandemic road ahead gives us reason to pause and make sure these practices are front and center.
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From heartbreaking to groundbreaking, how a gas station/market found a way to survive
Business owners Dimitri and Katina Bozikas have made innovative choices to help drive business during the COVID-19 crisis, including selling toilet paper and sanitizers, products Allentown's Daisy Hill Kitchen and Grill doesn't normally carry. Paying customers also receive one free face mask with their purchase.
Read More »ABC Pennsylvania says construction industry ready to safely return to work
The Pennsylvania Associated Builders and Contractors, which says the construction industry is ready to get back to work, has created a COVID-19 Construction Safety Task Force to provide guidance and best practices to its members can incorporate into their required safety plans.
Read More »Why telemedicine’s rise could outlast the pandemic
A series of changes in Medicare over the last month allowing health care providers to receive reimbursements for telemedicine services was something providers thought would take years.
Read More »LVIA passenger traffic falls 42% from COVID-19 travel restrictions
As expected, passenger traffic at Lehigh Valley International Airport dropped dramatically in March, breaking a 29-month streak of month-over-month growth at the airport.
Read More »Pa. mostly relying on citizens to ‘self-enforce’ pandemic restrictions
Pennsylvania State Police are giving written warnings to Pennsylvanians who don’t comply with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to wear a mask, but state officials are mostly relying on Pennsylvanians to “self enforcing” the directive.
Read More »State Ag. Department lays out updated guidelines to protect farm laborers
Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry is being asked to abide by new state regulations to accommodate seasonal farm workers, including those with guest H-2A status, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »Some State Store’s reopen for curbside pickup, but access is difficult
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opened a limited number of its Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations Monday, where patrons must order by phone for curbside pickup.
Read More »Tower Health furloughs 1,000 full-time employees
Tower Health, the Reading-based health network, will furlough approximately 1,000 full time employees in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system.
Read More »Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber introduces Gift Card Grab Week during COVID-19 crisis
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber is launching Gift Card Grab Week, from Sunday May 3 to Saturday May 9, to support local restaurants affected by the pandemic.
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