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Jul 18, 2019

A contractor’s trash can be another firm’s treasure

Commercial-building construction debris is a significant challenge. But this challenge also presents opportunities to achieve benefits when using a strategic and sustainable management approach.

Jul 18, 2019

Don’t be surprised by environmental problems

For 30 years ending in 1977, General Electric discharged PCB pollutants into the Hudson River. In 1969 the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire. Happily, industry has become mindful regarding its impact on the environment since those days.

Jul 18, 2019

State pushed to regulate carbon emissions

Pennsylvania could soon be doing more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if a petition currently under review by the state’s Environmental Quality Board spurs new laws. Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest carbon emitter among U.S. states.

Jul 18, 2019

Want to inspire risk takers? Think safety first.

As the story goes in ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of seeing the future but frustrated with the curse that no one would ever believe her. Today, a Cassandra culture in the workplace is one that lacks psychological safety.

Jul 18, 2019

Climate challenge demands responsible action

The news is filled with stories about climate change — rising temperatures, extreme weather events, decreased crop yields — and they all have one thing in common. Dealing with these problems is going to cost everyone a lot of money.

Jul 18, 2019

CPA taps in-house expertise to fight fraud

Mike Breon spent part of his 20-year accounting career working to investigate questions from workers – their concerns and their tips about fraud – who had reached out through a company hotline.

Jul 18, 2019

Poconos staffing agency expands into Carbon County

A Monroe County employment firm has opened a second office in Carbon County to meet a growing demand for its services there.

Jul 18, 2019

Santander to shutter Moravian branch

Santander will close one branch location in Bethlehem to consolidate its services with a Santander branch one mile away at 924 Eaton Ave. in Bethlehem.

Jul 17, 2019

New Forks e-commerce fulfillment center looking to hire up to 700 workers

A King of Prussia-based e-commerce logistics provider is opening a new fulfillment center in Forks Township that could end up employing more than 700 people – at least during peak seasons.

Jul 17, 2019

Plan to redevelop historic inn shows progress

Developer Atul Patel has been seeking to redevelop the property that includes the historic King George Inn and sits along a heavily traveled corridor: Hamilton Boulevard in South Whitehall Township. He plans to keep the historic character of the inn while adding a hotel, pharmacy and bank to the land surrounding it.

Jul 17, 2019

Alvernia program invests in homegrown talent

Alvernia University is investing in Reading's future workforce with the Reading Collegiate Scholarship Program.

Jul 17, 2019

Ben Franklin makes latest round of technology investments

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Bethlehem has approved investments totaling $392,200 to be split between three early-stage firms and seven established manufacturers in the region.

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