A.P. Deauville LLC, which manufacturers the Power Stick brand of anti-perspirant, body wash and body sprays will invest $16.7 million to move its headquarters and manufacturing operations from New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Forks Township. The move is expected to create 105 new jobs in the region over the next three years.

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. has once again been named one of the best in the country.

The largest stimulus package in American history was signed into law last week and while it may take time to feel its effects, businesses are beginning to look at what it could mean for their employees and communities.

Officials say River Pointe Logistics Park, a proposal for an industrial park on 725 acres in Upper Mount Bethel Township, has potential to attract manufacturers to the Slate Belt, a largely rural region of Northampton County.

The economy of the Lehigh and Northampton counties is growing significantly, with several factors contributing to the strength of several large sectors, including construction, manufacturing and health care. Last year showed strong growth and 2020 has potential to bring more, experts say.

A federal agency’s recent report shows the Lehigh Valley’s economic output for private industry pushing past $41 billion, a 4.4 percent increase over the previous year.

A ribbon cutting celebration at Tyber Medical Inc. and a tour of its newly expanded manufacturing facility on Monday helped highlight the growing orthopedic device company’s efforts to establish a significant presence as a major Lehigh Valley employer.

While it’s designed for workers on the frontlines of the region’s hospitality industry, a new program being developed by Discover Lehigh Valley can be for anyone who wants to be a part of helping to promote the Lehigh Valley as a destination, said Bree Nidds, vice president of sales for the tourism authority.

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. honored Bethlehem-based OraSure Technologies for its contributions to the life sciences industry and growth as a company that produces medical diagnostic tests.

Oct. 4 is national Manufacturing Day. To mark the occasion a number of Lehigh Valley manufacturers held special events to promote manufacturing careers to young people.