The Manufacturers Resource Center is launching its eighth “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” contest in the Lehigh Valley. And with eight years of student video entries of the workings of area manufacturers saved up it is launching a comprehensive library of those student videos.
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The rush for fresh Christmas trees is on, if you don’t have one, better act fast
Having a hard time finding that perfect Christmas tree this year? You’re not alone, but don’t blame the Grinch. You can blame the pandemic, at least for making a bad situation worse.
Read More »Lehigh Valley’s 2019 GDP hits record $43.3 billion
Don Cunningham, president and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp., said the region had a record-breaking GDP of $43.3 billion in 2019. That’s 5.7% over 2018 and the Lehigh Valley outpaced Pennsylvania’s growth of 4%.
Read More »Lehigh Valley Health Network cuts ribbon on new $111M emergency department
Officials said the new department, which includes an expanded adult ER and new observation and trauma facilities, is now the largest and most advanced in the state.
Read More »Local benefits firm acquired by global insurer
An Illinois-based global insurance broker has acquired an employee benefits firm with two Lehigh Valley offices.
Read More »Freight-service company Forward Air opening in Bethlehem
Forward Air Corp. said its expansion into the Lehigh Valley is part of an overall growth strategy that involves infrastructure investments in its less-than-truckload service, including acquisitions of similar businesses.
Read More »P.J. Whelihan’s opens 19th location
The PJW Restaurant group held a grand opening for its sports bar concept on Union Deposit Road in Lower Paxton Township. It’s the 19th P.J. Whelihan’s restaurant in the chain and the 26th restaurant in the overall restaurant group.
Read More »LVHN begins second phase of Hecktown Oaks hospital construction
The second phase of construction is set to begin on the new Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township. The new hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of next year.
Read More »Dave & Buster’s opens at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall
The much anticipated Dave & Buster’s in Whitehall opens at noon on Monday. The restaurant, sports bar and game center replaced a number of outbuildings at the Lehigh Valley Mall on Mac Arthur Road, including a former Wendy’s and Friendly’s and an office building that had previously housed tenants such as the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read More »Accounting firm RLB names William Bloss managing partner
RLB Accountants of Allentown has named William E. Bloss as its managing partner. He will take over for Martin C. Levin, who has served as managing partner since the firm was formed in 2009.
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