This week's newsmakers include: Herbein + Co., Altitude Marketing and the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Employment laws are always changing, and recent weeks have been quite busy. 

Most construction companies across the state have a positive outlook on business for 2023. 

Howard Schaeffer, a Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate in Allentown, was sworn in as the president of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors during a ceremony held at The Club at Twin Lakes Jan. 26. 

“Bob will be remembered as a tireless and passionate advocate for the candy industry and a wonderful supporter of our community", said David Shaffer, board chair and co-CEO of Just Born.

Turning Point, a breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant with more than 20 locations throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area will open in a 4,449-square foot space near UBreakIFix and Playa Bowls in the fourth quarter of the year. 

Two members of the senior management team at American Bank in Allentown have received promotions. 

UGI Electric Division (IUGI Electric) is seeking to raise base rates for electric distribution by $11.4 million annually, increasing the average rate for residential customers by 8.9%, commercial customers by 10.8% and industrial customers by less than 1%. 

A Phillipsburg property consisting of office and medical manufacturing space has sold for more than $2 million. 

Fulton Bank will be closing its branch at 280 Line St., Easton, according to the Weekly Bulletin of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.