Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, Vice Chair, Bret Ludlow, Liquid
Treasurer, Donna LoStocco, First Commonwealth FCU
Secretary, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Counsel, Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC
Imm. Past Chair, Tom Groves
Paul Anthony, IBEW 375
Krista Berardelli, Agentis Plumbing
Michael Butz, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
Luis Campos, City of Easton
Lou Fromm, Fromm
John Hayes, New Tripoli Bank
Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing & Signs
Kristin Keenan, Keenan-Nagle Advertising
Andrew Lawler, Barry Isett & Associates
Mary Lisicky, Morgan Stanley
Sarah Finney-Miller, NAI Summit
Tom Stoudt, LV International Airport
CHAMBER BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Laurie Hackett, Air Products Chair, The Chamber
The Lehigh Valley is growing—and not just in square footage, but in purpose and passion!
This month we will gather for one of the Chamber’s most anticipated events, the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Development Outlook Lunch, and this month’s cover highlights the leaders helping shape our region’s future. Real estate may define our buildings but it is absolutely the way we show up as a business community that defines who we are. (See Pg. 4 for more information)
At the Chamber, we see every day how large and small companies and nonprofit organizations really do lean into that responsibility. Corporate social responsibility isn’t just an idea… but it is
the action that is happening throughout our region! It’s businesses investing in Main Streets, supporting nonprofits, mentoring nextgen leaders, and strengthening our unique workforce.
What makes our Chamber so special is the opportunity we create for that kind of lively engagement. Members don’t just join but they participate and stay active. They give their time, talent, treasure and trust to the Chamber! They trust in each other and in our shared commitment to the Lehigh Valley.
That collective effort is what moves our region forward. Because while growth may shape our skyline, it’s our shared commitment that shapes our story.
Wednesday, April 1
7:30am-12:30pm - DEI Summit
12-1:30pm - 7th Congressional Debate (Free Event)
Thursday, April 2
4-5pm - Maximize Your MembershipA Member Benefits Review (Free Event)
5-7pm - Networking at Zest (Free Event)
Wednesday, April 8
7-9:30am - Bethlehem State of the City
5:30-7:30pm - Playful Pairings Wine Pairing Mixer at Brown Daub ChevyNazareth
3:30-5pm - Quiet Chaos: When ADHD in Women Goes Unrecognized presented by the Women's Business Council
Saturday, April 11
12-5pm - Mac & Mocktails
Sunday, April 12 - Saturday, April 18
Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week
Tuesday, April 14
8-11am - Float, Flow & Fly: Unlocking a Fresh Way of Thinking
11:30am-1pm - Inside Investigations: A Coroner's Office Experience Part 2
Thursday, April 16
5-7pm - Mixer at the Moxy! (Free Event)
Friday, April 17
6-9pm - Sneaker Ball presented by the African American Business Leders Council and the Young Professionals Council
Tuesday, April 21
11am-1pm - Sold Out! - Taking Flight: An Inside Look at LVIA's Growth and Enhancements
4-5:30pm - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (Free Event)
Wednesday, April 22
10am-1pm - Lehigh Valley Real Estate Outlook
Thursday, April 23
5-8pm - Mega Mixer presented by the Young Professionals Council
Tuesday, April 28
8-11am - Carbon County Legislative Update: What to Look For in 2026
5-7pm - Emmaus Main Street Mixer at Juxtahub (Free Event)
Wednesday, April 29
8am-12pm - 2026 Lehigh Valley Sustainability Summit
5-7pm - Building Wealth and Legacy presented by the African American Business Leaders and the Hispanic Chamber
5-7pm - The Neffs National Bank Palmerton Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Free Event)
Thursday, April 30
8:30am-12pm - 2026 Lehigh Valley Business Summit presented by the Small Business Council and Marketing & Communications Advisors
11:30am-1pm - Chamber President's Roundtable with Terrence DeFranco
5-7pm - Protected & Empowered: LGBTQ Protections & Advocacy presented by the LGBTQ Business Council
Saturday, May 2
11am-4pm - 2026 ROOTED: An Allentown Health & Wellness Festival (Free Event)
11am-3pm - Catty Eats Fest 2026 (Free Event)
1-6pm - Bath Blooms, Brews and BBQ Festival (Free Event)
Tuesday, May 5
8:30-10am - Coffee & Community presented b the Women's Business Council
W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 2 2
W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 2 2
The Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown/Lehigh Valley 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Program – 11:15am-1pm
Doors open at 10 a.m. for registration & networking
Key Topics Will Include:
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the real estate scene, the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Development Outlook is the perfect event to gain knowledge, expand your network, and stay ahead in this competitive market Don't miss out secure your spot today! 2026
Market Trends & Forecasts – Gain expert insights into housing demand, pricing trends, and economic factors shaping the Lehigh Valley real estate market.
Regulatory & Economic Updates – Stay informed about policy changes, zoning laws, and economic shifts impacting real estate development
Networking & Collaboration – Connect with top realtors, developers, investors, and financial experts to build valuable relationships
H E A R F R O M :
H E A R F R O M :
Commercial Real Estate Development and the Lehigh Valley Economy with LVEDC President & CEO, Don Cunningham 1st Quarter Report, Recruitment, and a Big Picture Overview!
FutureLV Update – How development, population and employment trends are shaping the region’s growth with Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Becky Bradley Housing data, closed sales, prices, and pending sales with Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS, Chief Executive Officer, Justin Porembo
Kevin Serfass Serfass Construction
Maggie Reilly City Center Group
CHAMBER SEEN!
2026 SNOW BALL GALA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM
This years beneficiary was Community Action Lehigh ValleySecond Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA
*Photos cour tesy of Mike Robinson Productions*
Attorneys
MHK Attorneys
Marshall Hanyon 501 New Brodheadsville Boulevard, North Brodheadsville, PA 18322
570-992-2109
www.mhkattorneys.com
Automobile Parts, Repairs, Services & Detailing
A&M Service Center
Russell Barone 624 Lincoln Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 610-440-2252
www.amservicecenter.com
Banks, Credit Unions & Loans
Customers Bank
Joseph Sigle 701 Reading Avenue West Reading, PA 19611 717-856-9437
www.customersbank.com
Banquet, Meeting & Event Venues
The Copeechan Fish and Game
Michelle Dise 4460 Washington Street Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-248-6489
Book Stores & Games
Semicolon Books LLC
Udval Yun 559 Main Street, Suite 007 Bethlehem, PA 18018 443-819-8677
www.semicolonbooks.co
Catering, Mobile Food Trucks, & Personal Chef
Magic Food Truck/Taste of the Middle East
Houeida Wakim 714 West Union Boulevard Whitehall, PA 18052 484-548-8019
Panchitas Kitchen
Frances Quinones-Mullen P. O. Box 4034 Bethlehem, PA 18018
267-270-2043
www.panchitaskitchen.com
Coaching
Empowered Mindset Coaching
Mike Drew 1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 100 Allentown, PA 18106
267-864-6677
www.empoweredmindsetcoach.com
Communications & Consultants
Storyteller Studios
Stephen Andrews Allentown, PA 18103 610-554-0620
www.storytellerlab.studio
Construction Management & General Contractors
3 Days Later Roofing
Jumar Quezada 1825 Roth Avenue Allentown, PA 18104
484-709-1443
www.3dayslaterroofing.com
Cedar Creek Construction
Jayson Nicholas 4647 Saucon Creek Road Suite 201 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-557-1376
www.cedarcreekconstruction.com
EverLine Coatings & Services -
Lehigh Valley
Erik Kaye 2026 North 1st Street Whitehall, PA 18052 484-350-4012 www.everlinecoatings.com
Foxtail Builders
Gina Loyek P. O. Box 271 Pocono Manor, PA 19349 888-264-7771 www.foxtailbuilders.com
Posh Construction, Inc.
Joseph Posh 2216 Willow Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-954-9791
Crafts
Vintage Pink & Green
Hannah Christ 410 Bridge Street Weissport, PA 18235 443-513-8613 www.vintagepinkandgreen.com
Credit Card Processing & Merchant Services
Reign & Services, LLC
Sonia Guedes 212 South 2nd Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 201-978-8499
Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontists
Children's Dental HealthTrexlertown
Kelly Raible 6900 Hamilton Boulevard, Unit 210 Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-914-1700 www.childrensdentalhealth.com
Roy Haydt 88 Walnut Street Lehighton, PA 18235 570-620-5555
Earthtones Landscape & Lawncare
Daniel Ziegenfuss 4116 Wood Drive Walnutport, PA 18088
484-623-4409 www.earthtonesoutdoors.net
Language & Intercultural Services
Time 2 Talk Therapy Services, LLC
Kristin Ellis 521 Bridge Street Lehighton, PA 18235
484-613-0545
www.t2ttherapy.com
Manufacturing Services
RE3D STUDIO LLC
Eli Shober 3803 Mangrove Drive Northampton, PA 18067
484-350-4525
www.re3dstudio.com
Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
Novus Home Mortgage
Jesse Mutarelli
220 Penn Avenue, Suite 100
Scranton, PA 18503 610-762-4805 www.savewithjesse.com
Real Estate Holdings & Property Management
MFP Realty
Nicole Hoffman 1653 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 281-795-0305
Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
Scoopendorf's Ice Cream Company
Wendy Pitts 350 South Best Avenue Walnutport, PA llentown 610-554-0480 www.scoopendorfs.com
Retail Sales
Krown Vybes Clothing
Todhunter Demesyeux 306 South New Street, Suite 110 Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-848-0052 www.krownvybesco.com
Roofing, Siding & Gutters
MK Roofing Company
Michael Keller 72 Mackenzie Road Hampton, NJ 08827
908-774-8527
www.mkroofs.com
Security Guard and Patrol Services
Command Security and Investigations
Carmelo Caban
6081 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 600
Allentown, PA 18106
484-838-2799
www.commandsecurityandinvestigations.com
Wedding, Event Planners, and Officiants
Pocono Weddings LLC
Tom Albright
365 Twin Hill Drive Lehighton, PA 18235
610-462-1075
www.poconoweddingsllc.com
ALLENTOWN AREA
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM 4:30
AMBASSADORS & SMALL BUSINESS COUNCILS
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Tyler Wursta, Tyler Wursta Video
Small Business Council Board Member
For years, one event has always been on my calendar: the Lehigh Valley Business Summit.
I’ve attended nearly every one I could, sponsored the event, and this year I’ll have the privilege of joining the panel discussion. One thing has remained consistent, I always leave the Summit having learned something new.
The Lehigh Valley Business Summit isn’t just another morning to network with fellow small business owners. It’s, in my opinion, the event where business owners and leaders come together to genuinely share ideas, real experiences, and everyone walks away with practical insights to actually use.
This year’s theme, "Transform Your Business with Practical AI," focuses on AI in ways that improve our work, our efficiency, and our results. This year’s keynote speaker, Libby DeLucien, best-selling author of 1 Layer Deep,
will share how business leaders can utilize AI in their businesses. The panel discussion will be moderated by Aaron Coleman of Platinum Star Cleaning and feature Jeffery Bullock (PRISM AI Consultants), Emily Massaro (Liquid Marketing), James McLaine (iamai Consulting), Kristy Murray (Fusion AI Consulting), Lisa Zwikl (SmartAcre), and Tyler Wursta (Tyler Wursta Video).
As a small business owner myself, I’m especially excited for the conversation around the kinds of tools and strategies that make a real difference in my dayto-day.
If you’re curious about how AI is shaping local business, and how it can benefit yours, I encourage you to join us.
The 2026 Business Summit takes place Thursday, April 30 at DeSales University. Contact Paige Nicholas at paigen@ lehighvalleychamber.org to get a hold of your ticket.
HEALTHCARE COMMITTEE
Dale Wilson, BrightStar Care Healthcare Committee Member
From Burnout to Bloom: Helping Employees Reclaim Balance This Spring
After one of the coldest and most relentless winters in recent memory, many people are simply ready to move on. A winter like we just experienced wears you down inside and out. As spring arrives across the Lehigh Valley, the change in season presents an opportunity for renewal.
For employers, this is the perfect time to help everyone shake off the winter blues. Long winters slow us down, pile on the stress, and burn people out. For teams to bounce back, now’s the time to focus on workplace wellness to reset and regain balance. It doesn’t have to be complicated. For example, allowing people to step outside during breaks, even if it’s just for a quick walk to get fresh air and sunlight, can have meaningful benefits. It can boost a person’s mood, give them more energy, and allow them to gain more focus. Also, nat
ural light and fresh air help to regulate sleep cycles and improve overall mental well-being.
Spring’s also a good time to remind employees about preventive care. Checkups and wellness screenings are tools for maintaining long-term health. Now is the time to nudge people to use them. Encouraging staff to use these benefits sends a clear message that their well-being matters.
After such a difficult winter, people aren’t going to bounce back overnight. But with a little support and some small changes, you can help your team move from burned out to blooming. That’s how you bring back energy, lift morale, and set everyone up for a strong, productive springtime season.
SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
2050 SAUCON VALLEY ROAD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 WHERE:
Meet Terrence DeFranco, Chairman & CEO, IotaComm
EASTON AREA & WARREN COUNTY
PROTECTE EMPOWER
A Panel on LGBTQ+ Protections
APRIL 30 | 5-7 PM | LEHIGH UNIVER
Join the LGBTQ Business Council for an experts sharing practical guidance on and social protections for the LGBTQ
3060 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 819 Center Valley, PA 18034 Valley, PA
Participants gain:
Participants will gain: Practical tools for building and protecting generational wealth
Clear on financial
Clear guidance on financial planning, investing, and entrepreneurship
Connections to trusted experts and community leaders
Donations* will support Humankind Day presented by Unidos.
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WHITEHALL AREA & WESTERN LEHIGH AREA CHAMBERS
Pharmacy benefits built for your bottom line.
Who’s your health plan really working for? The case for conflict-of-interest-free pharmacy benefits
When insurance companies own the entire medical supply chain, employers are right to ask: Whose bottom line is being protected — mine or the insurer’s? That question is driving a shift among employers who are increasingly rethinking whether carving out pharmacy benefits to large Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) – often owned by vertically integrated insurers — really delivers the value it promises.
The Illusion of Vertical Integration
Vertical integration – where a health insurer owns controlling interests in care delivery, pharmacies, PBMs, and even drug manufacturing – is often pitched as a way to streamline care and lower costs. But surveys show that employers and consultants see it differently: as a consolidation of power that limits choice, raises costs, and blurs the line between healthcare and shareholder profit. A recent survey of more than 300 employers found that nearly two-thirds are actively exploring alternatives to the “Big 3” PBMs: CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx. Why? Because they’re looking for something vertically integrated systems struggle to deliver: flexibility and value that’s accountable to employers. Insurers that aren’t limited by vertical integration – like Capital Blue Cross – are gaining traction because they offer the flexibility to negotiate with vendors based on quality and cost. Employers who make the switch report lower premiums and better control over benefit design. “When health plans are less restricted from ownership conflicts, they can focus on what matters most: member outcomes and value,” said Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross.
When Ownership Drives Outcomes
Insurers that are not vertically integrated have the flexibility to work with partners based on performance and value. They’re free to:
· Negotiate based on quality and cost.
· Operate with open contracting.
· Build pharmacy strategies around value, not vertical control.
Consider biosimilars, lower-cost alternatives to high-priced biologics like Humira. In 2025, the Big 3 restructured their formularies to exclude nearly all Humira biosimilars, instead favoring private-label alternatives produced through their PBM-owned subsidiaries like Cordavis (CVS), Quallent (Cigna), and Nuvaila
(UnitedHealth). By contrast, Capital Blue Cross, which does not own a drug manufacturer, covers both Humira and a broad range of biosimilars. This approach offers employees the flexibility to work with their doctors to choose the best medication together. In turn, employers can capitalize on the potential cost savings of biosimilars while minimizing financial and experience risks that can happen when their employee cannot switch from a biologic to a biosimilar.
Delivering value
Research from RAND shows that vertically integrated health plans often fail to reduce costs or improve quality. By contrast, plans like Capital Blue Cross demonstrate how conflict-of-interest free models can drive results:
· Flexible provider and PBM networks based on performance.
· Clear alignment between employer goals and plan design.
· Open pricing and decision-making. For instance, Capital Blue Cross was the first health insurer in the nation to work with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs to help members save on their generic prescriptions. Cost Plus Drugs has a simple cost formula on hundreds of commonly used medications to treat everything from high blood pressure to diabetes to mental health. In another program, Capital Blue Cross helped employer groups save more than $11 million in 2024 on specialty drugs, lowering the expense of treating conditions like arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s Disease.
Built for Employers, Not Profits
When your health plan doesn’t have a vertically integrated supply chain, you can trust its decisions are driven by your goals. That’s the value of conflict-of-interest-free administration. “Our focus has always been on value and member outcomes,” said Gary Petruzzelli, Vice President of Strategy and Pharmacy Services at Capital Blue Cross. “We’ll keep assessing the best path forward and make changes when they’ll deliver the greatest value to our members.” And that’s the point: When health plans are built around value and flexibility – not profits – they build trust and deliver value. In a market defined by consolidation and complexity, clarity is your advantage. And the right partner makes all the difference.
Through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, Peoples Security Bank & Trust (PSBT) contributed $1,572,581.46 in 2025 to support educational organizations across its service footprint. The EITC Program allows businesses to support education by directing a portion of their state tax obligations to a qualified Scholarship Organization, Educational Improvement Organization, and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.
Acclaimed historian, author, and Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University, Annette Gordon-Reed, will be the keynote speaker for Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Annual Humanities Program this upcoming April 2026. The live event will take place on April 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public.
JULABO USA announces an update today to its smartphone application, integrating advanced LiDAR technology. This enhancement is designed to assist laboratories in accurately assessing their space for the safe deployment of liquid temperature control units, particularly as the industry transitions to natural refrigerants.
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC), North America’s premier outdoor velodrome, today announced its 2026 racing schedule, marking the organization’s landmark 50th Anniversary season. Headlining the summer calendar is the beloved Friday Nights Under the Lights professional racing series—an electrifying blend of world-class competition and family-friendly entertainment that has defined summer in the Lehigh Valley for generations.
Gentlestone Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Clinton was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
The Preventive Measures Foundation (The PM Foundation) named New Bethany Inc’s Executive Director, John Marc Rittle, the recipient of this year’s Community Impact Award at the third annual Fire & Ice Gala, which took place at the Centennial at Homewood Suites in Center Valley on Friday, Feb. 13.
Comcast announced the first homes and businesses in Bethlehem Township and Emmaus are now connected to high-speed, symmetrical Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable converged network as part of an expansion that will ultimately reach more than 16,600 homes and businesses in the townships. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution – giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives. Bethlehem Township and Emmaus now join the nearly 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.
Member News
Michael J. Fischer, CLU, ChFC, CAP, AIF, president and CEO of Client 1st Financial, a Lehigh Valley–based wealth management firm and member of Osaic Wealth Inc. (Osaic), has earned qualification for the prestigious Osaic Ovation Conference, one of the highest honors awarded to financial professionals within Osaic’s national network. In recognition of this accomplishment, Fischer will join fellow Ovation qualifiers at a company-sponsored conference at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort from May 30 to June 6.
The IronPigs and Bach Choir of Bethlehem have collaborated to bring a choral experience to the community, uniting over 5,000 voices from across the region in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. This event brings together adult, community, youth and school choirs from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region for an unforgettable evening of patriotic music honoring our nation’s history. Individual tickets are now on sale for ‘Let Freedom Sing’, a first-of-its-kind choral extravaganza celebrating America’s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 7pm.
KidsPeace and Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) have launched an innovative partnership designed to help students accelerate their professional development and pursue meaningful careers in children’s mental health and behavioral services. The new Mental Health Technician (MHT) Training Academy certification program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in clinical, regulatory, and ethical considerations in mental healthcare, grounded in KidsPeace’s more than 140-year legacy of world-class care for children and families. The curriculum blends classroom instruction, simulation laboratory sessions, and job-shadowing opportunities at KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus in Orefield, PA, with in-depth coaching by professionals from the KidsPeace Institute.
Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is pleased to share that Mid Penn Bank executives wore purple on Feb. 19 in recognition of Purple for Peyton Day, in support of the Peyton Walker Foundation. The Bank joins schools, organizations and communities across the nation each year to advocate for AED accessibility and to honor the life of Peyton Walker, a college student who lost her life to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC) (aka T-Town) today announced that VeloFest, the East Coast’s premier bicycle flea market and swap meet, will return to T-Town on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The beloved cycling marketplace will once again take place inside the velodrome infield, bringing together cyclists, collectors, vendors, and enthusiasts from across the region.
New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the appointment of César Córdova Collao
as the president of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors.
Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) has been named a Top Workplace by The Morning Call for the 14th consecutive year, earning a milestone distinction in 2026 as the #1 ranked medium sized business (125–499 employees) in the Lehigh Valley.
Lehigh Valley Business has selected Marta Countess, President of Countess Communications, as a 2026 Women of Influence recipient. Women of Influence awards honor high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. The honorees are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring. Countess Communications is a video production and content creation company based in Allentown, celebrating 15 years this year!
Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC, founded by Shelley Maley, PHR, CCSP, is proudly celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. Founded in 2021, Dreamcatcher has been offering virtual coaching and resume writing services to job seekers and career changers across the United States. Recognized as a 2025 double platinum award winner for the Community Votes Allentown contest and an Alignable Business of the Year, Dreamcatcher helps recent college graduates and mid-career professionals identify fulfilling careers through Clarity, Confidence, and Connections so they can Dream Big, Plan Well, Work Happy™ Dreamcatcher also facilitates Dining Etiquette events for employers, universities, and country clubs; LinkedIn and job search workshops; and provides reasonably priced outplacement services for employers.
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research for new, improved, and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer is growing their impact in the Lehigh Valley. Community driven events such as Cookie Quest for Kids’ Cancer (April 11th) and The 6th Annual #superheroesforbenny Stand (June 6th) are at the heart of grassroots efforts for funding and awareness. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has inspired volunteers, students, families, and businesses to “Be a Good Cookie” and support childhood cancer research.
TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, has announced the appointment of Alex Backstrom as sales manager for its Allentown, Pennsylvania location to support area businesses. The office is owned by George Sanchez.
Keystone Financial Management is celebrating 25 years of partnering with individuals, families, and independent financial advisors to solve meaningful challenges, make a lasting impact, and build longterm relationships grounded in thoughtful guidance. The firm will mark the milestone with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at 112 S. Broad Street in Nazareth, in partnership with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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