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From left: Don Cunningham, president and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation holds a panel discussion with Brian Donlon, vice president and general manager of sales operations for Lutron Electronics; David Hartzell, Sr., president and CEO of Mack Defense; Richard Reynolds, president of medical systems operations for Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Thomas Ripsam, president and CEO of C.F. Martin & Co.; and Peter Ruggiero, president and CEO of Crayola.
Nov 12, 2025

LVEDC: Lehigh Valley remains hub for major manufacturers

At its Fall Signature Event, LVEDC highlighted the Lehigh Valley’s $9B manufacturing industry and launched a “Made in the Lehigh Valley” campaign.

Scott Gervais
Aug 25, 2025

Martin Guitar names new COO

C. F. Martin & Co. has named Scott Gervais as its new COO. Gervais brings 20+ years of operations leadership and a lifelong passion for guitars.

Mar 13, 2025

Pennsylvania Society honoring Martin Guitar chair

A well-known Lehigh Valley business leader is being honored by the Pennsylvania Society. 

Jan 24, 2025

Martin reaches milestone of 3 million guitars

Nazareth’s Martin Guitar has reached a major milestone. 

Bethlehem’s Broughal Middle School was the big winner in the statewide What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Contest. PHOTO/SAHL COMMUNICATIONS
Oct 17, 2024

The career building continues with 12th year of ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’

The Manufacturers Resource Center is celebrating its 12th year of teaching middle school students “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing,” and hopefully encouraging them to pursue in-demand careers in the industry. 

Sep 5, 2024

Lehigh Valley Day of Caring set for Sept. 19

What the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley describes as an unprecedented 2,300 expected volunteers, the 31st Annual Day of caring is set for Sept. 19. 

Jul 9, 2024

Chris Martin to chair 2024 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley campaign

Local philanthropist and guitar maker Chris Martin of C.F. Martin & Co. has been named this year’s 2024 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley campaign chair.

Aug 17, 2023

Martin Guitar first in U.S. to receive sustainability certification

Nazareth’s C.F. Martin & Co.  said it has become the first company in the U.S. to obtain Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework certification. It is also only the second certification worldwide. 

Martin Guitar introduces ‘Life is Good’ ukulele
Apr 14, 2023

Martin Guitar introduces ‘Life is Good’ ukulele

Nazareth’s Martin Guitar has collaborated with the lifestyle brand Life is Good to create a limited-edition ukulele featuring the brand’s positive imagery while Life is Good will release a line of musically inspired T-shirts. 

Mar 6, 2023

Martin Guitar makes charitable donations

The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation has announced 72 grants totaling $471,000 to nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley region and around the country.  

Jul 22, 2022

Martin on Main returning to Nazareth

The guitar manufacturer is once again partnering with the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses to sponsor Martin on Main, after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mar 22, 2022

Martin Guitar Foundation donates $400K

Nazareth-based C.F. Martin & Co. Charitable Foundation has announced that it has made 63 grants totaling $400,000 to Lehigh Valley and national organizations.