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Reading Chamber to celebrate women in business
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance will be celebrating local women business leaders during a June 11 event at Tec Centro. The 7th Annual De Mujer a Mujer Awards will honor women in Berks who exemplify[...]
Lehigh Valley company gains state grant to strengthen workforce
A Lehigh Valley company is receiving one of 10 new grants announced Wednesday by the Shapiro Administration to strengthen and expand the state’s workforce. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a $1,669,817 investment through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career[...]
From the Editor: Why We Launched Best Places to Work in PA
For an industry built on expertise, relationships, and pride in work well done, success has never been defined by products or performance alone. It has always been defined by people. That’s why Lehigh Valley Business is proud to continue our partnership with Best Companies Group for Best Places to Work[...]
St. Luke’s inducted into Sturge-Weber Foundation Clinical Care Network
While many people think of port wine stains as purely a cosmetic issue, the condition, which is associated with capillary malformations and other more serious conditions such as Sturge-Webber syndrome, can mean more serious problems. In the past, however, families of children with such birth marks would have to travel a great distance to get proper care[...]
Thomas Jefferson University expansion to build Lehigh Valley health care professional pipeline
To meet what is expected to be a critical demand for nurses and other health care professionals in the Lehigh Valley, Thomas Jefferson University plans to expand its academic programs into the region. Dr. Susan Aldridge, president of the university, noted that research it conducted after merging with Lehigh Valley[...]
Holiday travelers could see highest gas prices in four years
While gas prices in Pennsylvania have declined slightly this past week, AAA East Central said travelers this Memorial Day weekend should still expect to see the highest average gas prices in four years. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is four cents lower this week at $4.637. In[...]
Craft beer lovers jumping on the Soul Tone beer train
Craft beers can be full of flavor, but they can also be full of alcohol. Some of the top craft brews can boast ABVs of more than 5%, with some even higher than 10%. Even light beers, like Coors Light or Miller light, can have an ABV of above 4%. So,[...]
St. Luke’s celebrates opening of College of Health Sciences
St. Luke’s University Health Network celebrated the opening of St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences Monday. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care and social assistance sector is projected to experience the largest job growth of any industry between 2024 and 2034, driven by an aging population and persistent[...]
Mid Penn Bank hires senior commercial loan manager
Mid Penn Bank has hired Robert Fischer as senior vice president and senior commercial loan manager. Based at the Bank’s Wyomissing office, Fischer will support commercial banking growth and oversee commercial lending and business development efforts across the region. He will report to Joseph Butto, first senior vice president and[...]
Members 1st breaks ground on Forks branch
Members 1st Federal Credit Union is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley. On Friday, credit union officials celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest full‑service branch in Forks Township. The Forks Township branch will[...]
KidsPeace affiliates with Inperium to enhance mental health services in Pennsylvania
A Conversation With: Michael W. Slack, president and CEO, KidsPeace LVB: You recently announced that KidsPeace has entered into an affiliation agreement with Inperium Inc., tell me more about this? Slack: We at KidsPeace are excited at the potential benefits of our affiliation with the Inperium organization. Through this partnership, we are joining an impressive constellation[...]
City of Reading goes solar
The City of Reading will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday to launch a solar energy project at its public works campus. The ceremony marks the start of the city’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050. The project is being developed in partnership with Schneider Electric. In a press release, the[...]
