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Don Cunningham, president and CEO of LVEDC (right), Rick Siger, (center) Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development, and other state and LVEDC staff speak with David L. Cohen, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, at SelectUSA. PHOTO/LVEDC
Jul 3, 2024

LVEDC promotes region to international businesses

Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. is actively marketing Lehigh Valley as a strong location for international business and a center for food and beverage production. 

Jun 24, 2024

Pa. L&I grant addresses engineer shortage

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has awarded a grant to promote licensure and address the engineer shortage faced by the commonwealth.

Jun 20, 2024

More LV families struggling to afford essentials, UW report shows

A new United Way of Pennsylvania report reveals that some 136,500 families in the Greater Lehigh Valley are suffering financial struggles.

Jun 18, 2024

Independent nonprofit colleges prepare graduates for tomorrow’s economy

Thousands of bright, well-trained, and motivated students are graduating from independent colleges and universities across Pennsylvania, poised to join the workforce today and to lead our economy tomorrow

Jun 11, 2024

Initiative launched to boost Pa. small businesses through Amazon

An initiative to boost Pennsylvania’s support of state-based small businesses through Amazon Business has been launched by the Shapiro Administration.

Jun 10, 2024

Pa. House advances manufacturing bill to boost jobs, economy

Legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry and spur job growth has been approved by the state House of Representatives.

Jun 10, 2024

Bill to protect workers passes Pa. House

A bill to help protect workers at meat packing and food processing facilities has been passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

The City of Allentown is offering $800,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jun 7, 2024

Nonprofit organizations gain equity grants from PPL Foundation

Nine nonprofit organizations have been awarded grants from the PPL Foundation.

May 30, 2024

For Pa. businesses and legislators, NOL takes on new meaning – No Opportunities Lost

Pennsylvania's business leaders and legislators are addressing the state's controversial NOL tax provision.

May 21, 2024

PASSHE graduates prepare to address workforce shortages

Nearly 9,000 students of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education are graduating and preparing for careers in fields with work shortages.

May 20, 2024

Pa. economy continues steady growth, record-low unemployment

The job market in April is the strongest in six decades, according to a study conducted by the Keystone Research Center.

May 13, 2024

Pa. House passes legislation to revitalize commercial properties, create jobs

Legislation to revitalize commercial properties and create jobs has been passed by the Pa. House.