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