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Feb 18, 2025

Comcast expands high speed network in Lehigh Valley

Comcast is expanding its high-speed network in the Lehigh Valley. The current expansion focuses on Upper Saucon Township.

Shift4's headquarters in Center Valley PHOTO/SUSAN ANGSTADT
Aug 20, 2024

Shift4 to handle ticket sales for Indianapolis Colts

Shift4 will handle ticket sales for the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium beginning this NFL season. 

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. 

Jul 2, 2024

Dorney Park owner merges with Six Flags

The owner of Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom has completed a merger of equals with Six Flags Entertainment Corp. 

Jun 3, 2024

Introducing BTM Business Connect: a new format for press releases

We are pleased to introduce our new BTM Business Connect program that will allow Lehigh Valley-area businesses and organizations to tell their stories to the rest of the region’s business community.

May 31, 2024

Renaissance II? Allentown looking at its next big wave of development

When the PPL Center hockey arena opened in Allentown a decade ago, thanks in part to the 2011 law that established the Neighborhood Improvement Zone taxing district, a great deal of corporate investment was focused into the renewal of the downtown.

Highmark Health reported revenue of $14.7 billion, an eight percent year-over-year gain for the first half of 2024. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
May 21, 2024

Report: Ben Franklin Technology Partners boost state’s economy

Ben Franklin Technology Partners investments helped its clients generate $2.8 billion in revenue last year. 

Left, Jeffrey Garibaldi Sr. and Jeffrey Garibaldi Jr. Announce The Garibaldi Group’s acquisition of NAI Summit. PHOTO/TGG
May 7, 2024

The Garibaldi Group acquires NAI Summit; expands Lehigh Valley presence

Allentown-based NAI Summit has been acquired by The Garibaldi Group (TGG), expanding TGG’s presence in Lehigh Valley, CEO Jeff Garibaldi Sr. and President Jeffrey Garibaldi Jr. said today. 

Apr 29, 2024

Fulton Financial doubles market presence with Philly bank acquisition

Fulton Financial Corporation said its bank subsidiary Fulton Bank acquired the assets and deposits of Republic First Bank of Philadelphia Friday after regulators took control of its operations. 

Apr 15, 2024

State’s creative sector adds more than $30 billion to economy

Pennsylvania’s creative sector added more than $30.1 billion to the state’s economy in 2022, up 6.8% from 2021. 

Feb 5, 2024

Joshua Tree Experts expands into Indiana

Joshua Tree Experts, the Stockertown-based tree maintenance, lawn care and pest control franchise, announced a new franchise signing in Indianapolis.

Dec 12, 2023

SBA holds summit to share resources for small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration is bringing business leaders together for a free summit to exchange ideas and access information, resources and capital Dec. 13-14.