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Jan 20, 2020

Pa. awards $2.4 million in workforce development grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry awarded $2.4 million in workforce development grants to counties across the commonwealth. The funds awarded are designed to help employers partner with schools to provide career training.

Jan 20, 2020

Medical building going up on Hanover Avenue

Construction is underway on a planned medical office building on Hanover Avenue in Allentown across from the Allentown State Hospital.

Jan 20, 2020

Changing lives in Reading

‘People over profits,’ says Reading Hospitality's president, which owns and operates the DoubleTree Hilton in Reading. He hires local, offers life-skills training and free clothing to employees

Jan 17, 2020

Plastic extrusion manufacturer plans to open second production site

Fluortek Inc. of Palmer Township, which earned an investment of $25,000 from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania last year, is setting its sights on a second production facility.

Jan 17, 2020

UGI purchases land for training complex

UGI Utilities Inc. of Denver, Pa., said it has completed the purchase of a 40-acre site in Bern Township from the Greater Berks Development Fund where it plans to locate its new UGI Training Center complex.

Jan 17, 2020

NYC developer selects Serfass Construction for Allentown Grand Plaza project

Now that Somera Road Inc. of New York City has selected a construction firm for the renovation of Allentown’s Grand Plaza on Hamilton Street, the developer is eyeing a June completion.

Jan 17, 2020

How much do you make?

In companies across the nation, there’s a growing trend to make known, either internally or externally, the salaries of their employees. Some see it as a way to build trust, pay equity and motivation for increased productivity in the workplace. Nevertheless, there are drawbacks to consider.

Jan 17, 2020

Global firm TerrAscend to open medical marijuana dispensary in Phillipsburg

A Toronto -based cannabis company is looking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, near the border with Easton this spring.

Jan 17, 2020

A Conversation With: Kristofer DePaolo CEO of Werner & Co.

Werner & Co. is a locally owned and operated accounting firm in the Lehigh Valley specializing in tax and accounting services for businesses, individuals and estates/trusts. 

Jan 17, 2020

Pennsylvania launches online lottery ticket sales

No more schlepping to the mini market,  Pennsylvanians can now buy their lottery tickets online.

Jan 17, 2020

After two years #MeToo is still impacting corporate culture

Now, as 2020 begins those involved in business law say the work environment is a very different place and the reverberations of #MeToo are still being felt by employers and employees.

Jan 17, 2020

Brewers get a reprieve with excise tax extension

Brewers can breathe a little easier. And so can beer drinkers. Congress enacted legislation that will avoid a massive tax hike on beer in 2020.

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