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.
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.
Pennsylvania Society honoring Martin Guitar chair
A well-known Lehigh Valley business leader is being honored by the Pennsylvania Society.
Martin reaches milestone of 3 million guitars
Nazareth’s Martin Guitar has reached a major milestone.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.








