The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted 200-1 to move forward with the demolition of the Allentown State Hospital on Hanover Avenue in Allentown and hold a competitive-bid sale of the property after the work is complete.
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Former PPL Plaza to be renamed, rebranded
The New York-based commercial real estate firm that bought the building formerly known as PPL Plaza said it is working to rebrand and reposition the mostly vacant building.
Read More »PPL names new president
PPL Corp. of Allentown has promoted Vincent Sorgi to president and COO. He will take on the new role as of July 1. The company said Sorgi will lead execution of PPL’s long-term growth strategy and be responsible for the overall operational performance of PPL’s seven utilities in the United States and the United Kingdom. Sorgi has served ...
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A conversation with Michael Hawkins of Netizen Corp.
Michael Hawkins, 37, is CEO of Netizen Corp. in Allentown. He founded the company in 2013.
Read More »Make a place for social media in B2B marketing
As any marketer will tell you, advances in digital technology are rapidly changing (and enhancing) the way marketing tactics are delivered, the insights at our disposal and the way consumers are exposed to a brand. But in today’s digitally evolving world, our marketing focus must shift from the traditional model, revert to a “back to basics” approach, and become more people-centric.
Read More »We could all use a dose of good news
Boy, there’s a lot of bad news out there.
Read More »Community First Fund expanding executive team
Expecting a record year for lending and more growth, the Lancaster-based Community First Fund has been adding staff and restructuring its executive team.
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RLB managing partner to head state CPA group
A CPA from New Tripoli has been named president of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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Elizabeth Meade, president of Cedar Crest College
At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Dr. Elizabeth Meade is leading Cedar Crest and a generation of women into the future. LVB sat down with Meade to learn more. She spoke to us about the changing role of higher education, the criticism of women in power, and redefining leadership.
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State rep: Allentown State Hospital demolition is ‘right thing to do’
As plans to demolish the Allentown State Hospital on Hanover Avenue in East Allentown get back on track, Allentown’s Democratic state Rep. Mike Schlossberg is saying it’s the right thing to do.
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