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Moravian University in Bethlehem launched its AI Innovation Lab to develop practical AI tools addressing real-world challenges with community partners.

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Banking & Finance

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Jeff Barber on commercial financing with Lehigh Financial Group in Allentown

Jeff Barber, president of Lehigh Financial Group, discusses commercial mortgage brokerage services in Allentown and financing solutions for local businesses.

Government

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Business development grants available for farming industry

The PA Agricultural Business Development Center offers up to $15,000 in farm vitality planning grants to support Pennsylvania farms expanding or transitioning ownership.

Health Care

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AICUP report shows nursing schools’ plans paid off for Pa.

AICUP nursing schools in Pennsylvania helped reverse a predicted nursing shortage through new programs and expansions, benefiting the Lehigh Valley.

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Housing strategy plan aims to address Lehigh Valley home affordability, access

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission released a housing strategy to address rising costs and increase supply amid projected population growth.

Retail

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Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands succeeds by selling burgers, wings and hospitality

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands expands revenue to $119 million and staff to 2,000 by emphasizing employee care and hospitality in Pennsylvania.

Technology

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Moravian launches AI lab to address real-world issues

Moravian University in Bethlehem launched its AI Innovation Lab to develop practical AI tools addressing real-world challenges with community partners.

Perspectives

  • Op-Ed: Pennsylvania’s legislature needs to support hydropower
  • Why celebrity giving matters: From influence to impact
  • Why PARSE is asking state General Assembly to pass bills House Bills 408 and 411
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Movers & Shakers

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David Balliet, CLLM | HCSC Linen Services, a division of Hospital Central Services, Inc. & Affiliates

David Balliet, CLLM Vice President, Quality & Service Dave Balliet, CLLM, has been promoted to Vice President, Quality & Service. In this role, he will oversee customer relations, account retention […]

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Northwest Bank

Promotion Julius Ocean Small Business Banker Northwest Bank Julius Ocean has been promoted to Small Business Banker at Northwest Bank, serving the Luzerne market. He will support small business growth […]

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Sarah (Harrington) Elmer | Turnstone Creative

Marketing Manager Turnstone Creative Turnstone Creative has welcomed Sarah (Harrington) Elmer as marketing manager. In her role, Elmer will help lead integrated marketing initiatives across social media, digital marketing, public […]

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Dan Hilbert | LifePath, Inc.

Dan Hilbert Board President Dan Hilbert, VP/Senior Commercial Loan Officer of Peoples Security Bank & Trust, has been elected Board President of LifePath, Inc., a non-profit organization in Bethlehem that […]

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Morgan Rector | Northwest Bank

Morgan Rector Commercial Relationship Manager Northwest Bank Morgan Rector joins Northwest Bank as a Commercial Relationship Manager. She will focus on developing new client relationships across the greater Harrisburg market. […]

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Mark Spatafora | Northwest Bank

Mark Spatafora Commercial Relationship Manager Northwest Bank Mark Spatafora joins Northwest bank as a Commercial Relationship Manager. He will focus on delivering relationship driven banking solutions for businesses in Luzerne. […]

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Connie Zeo | YMI Insurance

Connie Zeo YMI Insurance Personal Lines Manager Connie Zeo has been promoted to Personal Lines Manager where she will oversee YMI’s personal lines operations. A self-proclaimed “insurance nerd,” she has […]

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Denise P. Laskody | USA Architects, Planners and Interior Designers, Ltd

Denise P. Laskody USA Architects, Planners and Interior Designers, Ltd Chief Executive Officer Denise P. Laskody has moved into the role of Chief Executive Officer of USA Architects, Planners, and […]

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Stephanie L. Krupp, CPA | DunlapSLK CPAs & Business Advisors

Stephanie L. Krupp, CPA DunlapSLK CPAs & Business Advisors Shareholder DunlapSLK has promoted Stephanie L. Krupp, CPA to Shareholder. Krupp provides accounting, advisory and tax services for privately held companies […]

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Andrew D. Hoffman | Gross McGinley, LLP

Andrew D. Hoffman Gross McGinley, LLP Partner Gross McGinley, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew D. Hoffman to Partner. Andrew brings extensive experience advising on sophisticated land […]

BTM Business Connect

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“Toast to Tax Credits” Event Accelerates EITC Scholarship Growth Through Local Partnerships in Lehigh Valley

BLOCS, the statewide leader in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, and sole administrator of the Economic Disadvantaged Schools (EDS) program, invites the […]

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Fiduciary Retirement Planning! Frankie Guida’s Newly Released Book Offers a Comprehensive Roadmap for Turning Savings into Retirement Income!

President of A Better Way Financial in Allenton, Pennsylvania, Certified Financial Planner, and retirement expert Frankie Guida has released his book, A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement […]

WellSpring Financial Celebrates 25th Anniversary

WellSpring Financial, an independent financial advisory firm serving eastern Pennsylvania, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary this month. Founded in January 2001 as Informed Family Financial Services by Jeffrey Bush and […]

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Consumer Rating Ranks No. 44 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Consumer Rating, a free online resource of consumer product reviews, was recently named No. 44 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies […]

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Morton Brown Family Wealth Receives National Recognition as 2025 RIA Team of the Year

Morton Brown Family Wealth, a Lehigh Valley-based registered investment advisory firm, has been honored by InvestmentNews as the 2025 RIA Team of the Year in the Under 10 Advisors category. […]

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Dennis Morton Named 2025 Advisor of the Year – Northeast by InvestmentNews

Dennis Morton, Co-Founder and Principal of Allentown-based Morton Brown Family Wealth, has been named the 2025 Advisor of the Year (Regional – Northeast) by InvestmentNews, a national recognition honoring outstanding […]

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Quandel Construction Group Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Quandel Construction Group proudly announces two executive leadership promotions. Sarah Knehr has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, while Nicholas Bagdonis has been promoted to Vice […]

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Center for Humanistic Change appoints new Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. (CHC) announced the appointment of the organization’s new Executive Director, Andrew D’Angelo, who took the post July 15, 2024. […]

EVENTS

Forty Under 40 Awards

September 16th, 2026 - 4:30 PM

The Forty Under 40 awards recognize Lehigh Valley’s leaders who are under the age of 40 based on their professional accomplishments, commu[...]

LVB Leaders In Law

October 22nd, 2026 - 11:30 AM

The Leaders in Law awards recognize dedicated individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a pos[...]

LVB Leaders in Business and Finance

October 22nd, 2026 - 11:30 AM

The Leaders in Law awards recognize dedicated individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a pos[...]

Icon Honors

November 19th, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Icon Honors, back for 2025, recognizes Lehigh Valley business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of stro[...]

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First 100 Days

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MADE IN THE USA: What a Trump presidency could mean for domestic manufacturing

When a new presidential administration is elected, the future becomes a guessing game. 

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‘Drill, baby, drill’ mantra ignites optimism for energy industry

Between a sour economy, stubborn inflation, mayhem at the border, war around the world, and countless other political issues in this election cycle, there was little time to outline platforms in detail.  

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Banking and finance experts optimistic but cautious regarding new administration’s impact

The banking and finance industry could see gains under the incoming federal administration, those in the field say

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Health care sector gears up for the second Trump administration

“The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and

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The First 100 Days: What to Expect

In anticipation of a new president taking office, BridgeTower Media spoke with experts across several industrie

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Farm Bill, industry growth among agricultural leaders’ priorities in 2025

Anticipating President-elect Trump’s impact on agriculture in his first 100 days of office, industry experts say they are concerned about the fate of the Farm Bill and

Government

Why PARSE is asking state General Assembly to pass bills House Bills 408 and 411

Shapiro admin allocates $4.7M for manufacturing training

Pa. Small businesses eligible for low interest loans to cover storm damage

Pa. collects over $3B in first fiscal month of 26-27

Commonwealth ranked as a top employer by PA Chamber

Main Street Matters applications being accepted for Pa. small businesses, downtowns

PennDOT making $41M in grants available for state rail projects

Pa. DEP looking to reduce methane emissions in the state

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Business development grants available for farming industry

The PA Agricultural Business Development Center offers up to $15,000 in farm vitality planning grants to support Pennsylvania farms expanding or transitioning ownership.

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PennDOT to hold job fair at Easton office

PennDOT is hosting a job fair at its Easton office on August 26 to fill positions including CDL operators and clerical assistants.

Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Demanding Data CenterDevelopers Comply with Strict Requirements and BlockingSpeculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects

Pennsylvania leaders weigh in on Shapiro’s order to control data center growth

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's executive order sets new rules for data center growth, drawing mixed reactions from industry leaders and legislators.

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Shapiro signs order to control data center growth in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to regulate data center development and give local communities more control over projects.

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Pa. accepting applications for $3 million industry training grant program

Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development offers $3 million in grants to support registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

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Health Care

How to compare health plans for your small business

St. Luke’s earns top national honors for stroke care

Why delayed behavioral healthcare can cost employers more

St. Luke’s unveils $252M Heart Hospital in Bethlehem

St. Luke’s marks one-year turnaround at Grand View campus

Tower Health signs affiliation agreement with Jefferson Health

Good Shepherd partnering on next generation exoskeleton for walking assistance

How ‘whole-person care’ drives better health outcomes

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AICUP report shows nursing schools’ plans paid off for Pa.

AICUP nursing schools in Pennsylvania helped reverse a predicted nursing shortage through new programs and expansions, benefiting the Lehigh Valley.

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LVBCH extends partnership with Capital Blue Cross

The Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare extends its partnership with Capital Blue Cross as exclusive preferred partner for medical plans through 2030.

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St. Luke’s recognized for patient safety

St. Luke’s University Health Network received statewide recognition for patient safety at four campuses through the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania program.

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St. Luke’s opens Health Center in Hellertown

St. Luke’s University Health Network opened a new health center in Hellertown offering expanded primary care, same-day services, and on-site diagnostics.

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Reading Hospital Pharmacy goes 24-7 to meet community need

Reading Hospital has expanded its 5th Avenue Pharmacy in West Reading to offer 24-7 access, improving medication availability across the region.

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Capital Blue Cross explains how small businesses in Pennsylvania can compare health plans[...]

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