OraSure sells cryosurgical business for $12M
OraSure Technologies Inc. of Bethlehem has sold its cryosurgical systems business to another Bethlehem biotechnology firm, CryoConcepts LP, for $12 million.
St. Luke’s summer job program gives at-risk teens a look at health careers
This summer 20 high school students participated in the Health Career Exploration Program at St. Luke’s University Health Network, which introduces rising seniors in the Allentown and Bethlehem school districts to careers in health care.
In agreement with state, cannabis company gives up dispensary permits
Harvest, a cannabis company, has signed an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Health that will stop the opening of two marijuana dispensaries in the state.
After 60 years, labor union moves from downtown Allentown to new spot
Feinberg Real Estate Advisors LLC of South Whitehall Township represented the Pennsylvania Joint Board, Workers United in the lease for the 4,018-square-foot office and meeting space at 5050 West Tilghman St.
Survey: Lehigh Valley business outlook shows decline in enthusiasm
A poll of 220 Lehigh Valley businesses offered local insights into business projections, such as purchases, hiring and revenues for the next six months, and compared them with data from the prior six months.
Law firm creates team to handle sex abuse cases
Bethlehem law firm Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo has organized a dedicated team to provide information and legal services to victims of sexual abuse.
A tale of two health networks: How health care became the biggest employer in the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s University Health Network are the two biggest employers in the Lehigh Valley. Chances are, if you live in the area, someone you know works for one of these health care giants. But just how did the health care industry become the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley? LVB talked to experts to find out.
Hemp is big business in Pa.
This year, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued more than 300 permits to grow hemp on nearly 600 acres at more than 800 locations around the state
Meet a higher ed leader with an eye on helping grow businesses
For Tina Richardson, chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley, business growth is a key focus of her work in higher education.
Girls construction camp offers camaraderie, career-info and hands-on training
A free, weeklong camp serves to provide career info and hands-on training activities for girls 14 to 18 who have interest in construction, architecture, engineering and related fields.
Look good, feel good: Paula Young of Young Medical Spa is a leader in the cosmetic medicine industry
Paula Young, co-owner of Young Medical Spa, opens up to Lehigh Valley Business. She talks with us about the pressure on women to look good, the most popular cosmetic procedures, and raising a son and maintaining a marriage in the midst of a busy career.
Paper cup manufacturer plans to open its first facility in Bethlehem
Continental Cup Co., a paper cup manufacturer, will open its first site at 1920 Spillman Drive in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII off Route 412 in Bethlehem.