A Bethlehem venture capital firm is among four firms sharing $5.5 million in funding being released by the New PA Venture Capital Investment Program.
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Firms find role in halting human trafficking
The international law enforcement community suspects millions of people are taken and subjected to forced labor and sex in countries around the world, but the crime of human trafficking is hard to prosecute because it is so hidden and its victims so controlled by fear, separation and language barriers.
Read More »Allentown State Hospital demolition on hold
The Allentown State Hospital on Hanover Avenue in Allentown won’t be facing the wrecking ball, at least not any time soon.
Read More »A conversation with Shari VanderGast
Shari VanderGast, 53, is senior vice president of Diakon Senior Living and Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries. She has been with the company for four years.
Read More »Picking a CCRC starts with good planning
As people age, one of their most pressing concerns is where they will spend their retirement years.
Read More »Aging and money: Warning signs and how to help
Planning for retirement is stressful, but once someone meets their financial goals and knows they can retire comfortably, a sense of relief sets in.
Read More »Law changes pensions, mindsets for state workers
In 2017, state lawmakers passed a law designed to curb the rising costs of pensions by shifting some of the burden onto state workers and giving them a menu of retirement options.
Read More »Advisers urge caution for retirees hoping to bet on stocks
Retirement can be that much sweeter for people playing the stock market. But even if they feel they have money to spare, retirees need to think about what they stand to lose in this high-stakes game. “Retirees should only invest in the stock market when they need to or only when they can afford to,” ...
Read More »Don’t ignore a PR workhorse: the press release
The news business is evolving faster than ever. At breakneck speed, it is steadily being morphed by technology, economics and the battle for attention.
Read More »Proposal would clear hurdles for startups
Entrepreneurs who want to launch small businesses can have trouble getting started.
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