Leading With Heart: The Power of Passionate Volunteers
February is the month of love—and while hearts and chocolates get most of the attention, there’s another kind of love we see every single day at our Chamber: the kind that shows up early, stays late, raises a hand, and says, “How can I help?” I’m talking about our Chamber and community volunteers! The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce simply would not be what it is without the passion and enthusiasm our volunteers bring to everything they do. Whether it’s planning events, welcoming new members, mentoring young professionals, supporting small businesses, or serving on committees and councils, our volunteers show up— consistently, generously, and with sincerity! Because of them, we are proud to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Chambers in the country. That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people care deeply about the Greater Lehigh Valley community and choose to invest their time and talent in it. What inspires me most is that our volunteers don’t just participate—they belong. They network. They build relationships.
Chair, Laurie Hackett, Air Products
Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, Vice Chair, Bret Ludlow, Liquid Treasurer, Donna LoStocco
Secretary, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Counsel, Buddy Lesavoy, 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
They create momentum. They turn ideas into action. And in doing so, they make our Chamber stronger, smarter, and more connected.
So here’s my February invitation to you:
· Take a look at our Chamber calendar.
· Pick one event… or five.
· Join us when and where it works for you.
You don’t need to do everything…we just invite you to do something! Come to a networking event or sit in on a committee meeting. Attend a program and start a conversation because you never know where one Chamber connection can lead. In this season of love and passion, let’s celebrate the people who give their hearts to this organization—and let’s welcome even more of you into the experience! Because when we show up together, we don’t just grow businesses.
We grow community.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Monday, February 2
11:30am-1pm - Behind the Cloud: Data Centers, Infrastructure, and Community Impact Webinar (Free Event)
Wednesday, February 4
5-7pm - Pride Bingo presented by the Allentown Chamber and LGBTQ Business Council
Thursday, February 5
4-5pm - Maximize Your MembershipA Member Benefits Review (Free Event)
5-7pm - Networking at Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse (Free Event)
Friday, February 6
6-8pm - Black History Month Celebration presented by the African American Business Leaders Council
Saturday, February 7
12-4pm - Emmaus Soup Crawl
Monday, February 9
5:30-7:30pm - Galentine's Day presented by the Women's Business Council
Wednesday, February 11
5-7pm - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Caring Hearts Clothing Closet & more (Free Event)
Nicole Wescoe 1134 Pennsylvania Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049 610-421-8664
www.evanswealthstrategies.com
Fitness, Gyms & Personal Training
Life Advance Fitness
Vincient Wimberly 436 State Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049 484-273-2156 www.lifeadvancefitness.com
Florists
Beautiful Floral LLC
Shirley Pargas 270 Delaware Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 484-464-5321
Golf Course & Country Clubs
Serenite
Danica Hartenfels 503 Camelback Road Tannersville, PA 18372 570-799-9494 www.serenitemembersclub.com
Gymnastics Instruction
The Little Gym of Trexlertown
Matthew Pitz 6900 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 29 Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-440-3228 www.thelittlegym.com/pennsylvania-trexlertown
Health & Wellness Products and Services
Balance and Bloom
Melissa Smith 45 East Saint Elmo Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-360-7669 www.balanceandbloom.life
BeBalanced
Abbie Lin Muto 5940 Hamilton Boulevard Suite C Allentown, PA 18106 610-477-2636
Holistic Care, Integrative Healing Modalities
Susan's Sacred Space
Susan Sklodowsky 1708 Washington Boulevard, Suite 103 Easton, PA 18042 484-903-1730 www.susanssacredspace.com
Hotels, Lodging, Bed & Breakfasts
The View Inn & Suites
Denise Haflich 3191 Highfield Drive Bethlehem, PA 18020 484-635-1968 www.viewinns.com
Human Resource Services & Organizations
Holy City HR
Dan Foglia 214 Mountain Park Road Allentown, PA 18103 732-877-9364 www. holyhr.com
Insurance
AssuredPartners of NEPA
Michael Clemente 1130 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570-819-2000 www.assuredpartners.com
Internet Services
Kinetic Internet
Maria Kammetler Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-751-2723 www.gokinetic.com
Jewelers
Northampton Coin & Jewelry
Sarah Schaffer 1918 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067
610-262-0759
www.northamptonjewelry.com
The Gemeral Store
Ted Chiaparas 216 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-641-3229 www.thegemeralstore.com
Land Development & Brokers
The Charles Chrin Companies
Gregory Chrin
400 South Greenwood Avenue Easton, PA 18042
610-253-9665 www.chrin.org
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley
Lisa Ficarro
1255 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 2500 Allentown, PA 18103
610-402-8759 www.milv.us
Museum
Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery
Terrance Fagan P.O. Box 484
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327 570-476-4240 www.dutotmuseum.org
Pharmacies & Pharmaceuticals
Hartzell's Pharmacy
Vincent Hartzell 300 American Street Catasauqua, PA 18032 484-240-6421 www.hartzells.com
Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Other Services
K. Hovnanian at Sunny Slope Crossings
June Branagan 6881 Smith Court Bethlehem, PA 18017
856-392-9197
www.khov.com/sunnyslope
Real Estate Holdings & Property Management
iBuyLehigh
Ryan Hadeed 1702 W Allen Street, Suite 1583 Allentown, PA 18104
484-549-0019 www.ibuylehigh.com
Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
Barley Creek Taproom Saucon
Stephanie Rath 2880 Center Valley Parkway Suite 640 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-674-1957
www.barleycreek.com/taproomsaucon
Menchie's
Jeffrey Cabrera
353 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103
610-841-1900. www.menchies.com
My Place Pizza Restaurant
Ernesto Rangel
270 East Northampton Street Bath, PA 18014 610-837-8884
www.myplacebath.com
NYC Indian Grill
Jermaine Chase 538 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-534-0787 www.nycindiangrill.com
Security Systems
Contral Security Corporation
Susan Alexo 174 State Road 94, Suite 2 Blairstown, NJ 07825 www.contralsecurity.com
Social Services
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
Emily Grigonis 2132 South 12th Street Suite 101 Allentown, PA 18103 610-437-6610 www.cvclv.org
Equi-librium, Inc.
Jessie Shappell 524 Fehr Road Nazareth, PA 18064
610-365-2266
www.equi-librium.org
Sports Teams & Facilities
BSR Mustangs Pro Cycling
Ethan Hendricks 104 Main Street East Greenville, PA 18041 267-680-9017
www.teambsr.racing Team Building
Escape.exe - Escape Room
Mark Trusz 3844 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-419-0633
www.escapeexe.com
Title Companies
Imagine Abstract, LLC
Jennifer Uriarte 5000 West Tilghman Street Suite 248 Allentown, PA 18104 610-351-2189
www.imagineabstract.com
Trucking
Edward Yesik Trucking
Edward Yesik 6374 Opossum Lane Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-6239
www.edwardyesiktruckinginc.com
Web Design, Consulting & Hosting
Psybir
Nick Cibelli Macungie, PA 18062 484-635-4072
www.psybir.com
Wineries, Vineyards, and Tasting Rooms
Unwine Vineyards LLC
Joel Ritter
309 East 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015
267-246-7018
www.unwinevineyards.com
AMBASSADORS & SMALL BUSINESS
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL
Aaron Coleman, Platinum Star Cleaning`
Small Business Council Board Member
Why the SBC Business Summit Matters More Than Ever
The Small Business Council’s annual Business Summit has become one of the most valuable learning environments for entrepreneurs and executives in the Lehigh Valley—and I say that from experience. I first attended the Summit at DeSales University as a ticket holder and small business owner hungry for growth. What I found was far more than a conference. Being in a room with both emerging startups and established industry leaders created an energy that was equal parts inspiration and execution. I walked away each year with practical insights—real “golden nuggets”—that I immediately applied to my business. Today, as a board member of the Small Business Council, I now see the Summit from behind the scenes. I’m proud to be part of a team that is intentional about curating content that meets business owners where they are—and where they’re headed. This year’s focus reflects that reality: staying competitive through smarter systems, stronger lead-
ership, and the responsible use of technology, including AI. These aren’t future concepts—they’re today’s necessities.
One highlight I’m especially grateful for is helping recommend this year’s keynote speaker, Libby DeLucian, bestselling author of 1 Layer Deep and founder of multiple seven-figure companies. Her work has been instrumental in my own company’s growth, and I’m excited for the Lehigh Valley to experience her clarity, honesty, and practical approach to scaling without burnout.
If you’re serious about growing your business, strengthening your leadership, and connecting with the region’s most driven professionals, this Summit is for you. I encourage you to review the flyer included in this issue, secure your ticket early, and invest one day in gaining tools and insights that can move your business forward for years to come.
2026 LEHIGH
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
HEALTHCARE COMMITTEE
Nick Maxell, Gallagher Chair, Healthcare Committee
February is American Heart Month!
It’s not just about Valentine’s Day!! It’s about raising awareness for your heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Americans, but the good news is that many cases are preventable with the right knowledge and habits. This month, I want to highlight a few common myths about heart health and set the record straight.
Myth 1: Heart disease only affects older people. Fact: While age is a factor, other risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes are increasingly common among younger populations. A heart-healthy lifestyle is essential for people of all ages. Starting early can make a big difference!
Myth 2: You can’t reverse heart damage. Fact: While some damage may be permanent, adopting healthy habits can significantly improve your heart health. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and quitting smoking can lower blood pres-
sure, reduce cholesterol, and enhance overall cardiovascular function.
Myth 3: I don’t have symptoms, so I’m fine. Fact: Heart disease is often called the “silent killer” because it can develop without noticeable symptoms. Regular check-ups and monitoring key metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol are critical for early detection and prevention.
Myth 4: Only men need to worry about heart disease. Fact: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Women may experience different symptoms, such as nausea or jaw pain, making awareness and regular check-ups vital for everyone.
Knowledge is the first step to prevention. Let’s take proactive steps toward better heart health, not just this month, but all year long!
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has begun rolling out a major modernization of its toll collection system with the implementation of Open Road Tolling (ORT). Under ORT, overhead gantries replace traditional toll booths and electronically collect tolls through E-ZPass or Toll By Plate, allowing drivers to maintain highway speeds without stopping. As many motorists have already noticed, traditional toll plazas—such as those at the Lehigh Valley Interchange—have been removed. All remaining toll plazas are scheduled for removal as ORT expands across the system through 2027 and beyond.
One of the most significant changes under ORT is how tolls are calculated. The Turnpike has transitioned from a weight-based, entry-to-exit tolling system to a standardized distance-based structure that uses a base per-mile rate plus a per-segment (gantry) fee. For a typical two-axle passenger vehicle us-
ing E-ZPass, the rate as of January 4, 2026 is $0.073 per mile plus $1.13 per gantry passed. Toll By Plate customers pay approximately double those rates, at $0.146 per mile and $2.26 per gantry, reflecting the higher administrative costs of billing by mail.
Drivers can expect a safer and more efficient travel experience due to reduced congestion and the elimination of stopping at toll plazas. At the same time, the Commission anticipates significant long-term operational savings. Officials also view ORT as a catalyst for future interchange expansion and economic development in communities connected to the Turnpike.
Overall, ORT is designed to simplify tolling, improve predictability, and reduce congestion and vehicle emissions while maintaining fair and consistent rates across the network.
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GEN
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
7:30 AM - 12:15 PM | DESALES UNIVERSITY
Through dynamic speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and an inspiring panel , the annual Leadership Summit empowers tomorrow’s leaders!
Breakout Session: “Networking in Action”
Anne Baum, Vision Accomplished, LLC
Breakout Session: “Your Career Toolkit”
Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, QueenSuite, LLC
Leadership Panel: “Lessons from Today’s Trailblazers”
Kristin Keenan, Keenan-Nagle Advertising
Judge Brian J Panella, Northampton County Court of Common Pleas
David Robertson, Shift4 & Joshway
Zaleeae Sierra, Allentown School District
Moderated by: Brynnlee Pavlovich, DeSales University
Keynote Speaker:
Veronica Gonzalez CEO, Valley Health Partners
Ticket Includes Breakfast, Professional Development & Complimentary Headshots!
EASTON AREA & WARREN COUNTY
EMMAUS MAIN STREET
EMMAUS MAIN STREET PARTNERS
Mandy Suro, Seven Generations Charter School
Chair,
Emmaus Main Street Partners
The Emmaus Main Street Partners affiliated chapter continues to bring energy, creativity, and connection to downtown Emmaus through events that celebrate local businesses, community spirit, and small-town charm.
The holiday season wrapped up with our Old Fashioned Christmas event, as our streets were filled with excitement, local businesses, dancers, Santa, and more. The community came together for this cherished celebration, including our traditional tree lighting, making the evening a joyful reminder of the power of community and the magic of supporting local during the holidays.
Looking ahead to February 7, food lovers are invited to take part in the Emmaus Soup Crawl, a fan-favorite event where participants stroll through downtown sampling delicious soups from local businesses. It’s the perfect way to warm up, explore Main Street, and
support all that Emmaus has to offer. Be sure to also mark your calendars for March 15 and get ready for an afternoon of fun at Lucky Bucks Bingo. This lively event promises excitement, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the community.
No update would be complete without a nod to Emma the Mule, Emmaus’s cheerful mascot. Emma can often be spotted at local events, spreading smiles and town spirit while promoting all things Emmaus. Be sure to follow Emma the Mule on Instagram (@emmathemule) for the latest sightings, upcoming events, and initiatives celebrating and promoting the town of Emmaus.
With a strong lineup of events and a commitment to community, Emmaus Main Street Partners continues to make downtown Emmaus a destination worth celebrating, season after season.
NAZARETH AREA CHAMBER & GREATER NORTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER
NAZARETH AREA CHAMBER
Rebecca Miklas, Miklas Realty Chair, Nazareth Area Chamber
2025 was an incredible year for the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, and it has truly been an honor to serve as Nazareth Chair. I’m grateful for the energy, commitment, and community spirit our members, partners, and volunteers brought to everything we did this year.
Together, we hosted events that supported local businesses while bringing people together in meaningful ways. Restaurant Week highlighted the amazing culinary talent across our region and encouraged residents to dine local. Shop Small Saturdays reminded us just how important small businesses are to the heart of our community. Martin on Main filled our streets with music, art, and excitement, and Fall Festival was a great celebration of community during the most beautiful time of year.
Claus Comes to the Circle, then created a Hallmark movie worthy kickoff to the holiday season for families throughout Nazareth.
None of this would have been possible without our business owners, sponsors, volunteers, attendees, and community partners. Your support, participation, and enthusiasm continue to move our mission forward and make a real impact across the region.
Looking ahead to 2026, the momentum we’ve built has me excited for what’s to come. I’m grateful to continue working alongside such a dedicated community as we support our businesses, grow engagement, and keep Nazareth thriving.
Thank you for a fantastic year. Here’s to 2026!
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CHAMBER’s
2026 Membership Directory
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CARBON CHAMBER
Capital Blue Cross Employs Medical Professionals: What They Do and Why It Matters
Dr. Jeremy Wigginton started his career caring for patients in rural Louisiana and Mississippi. He loved making a difference in people’s health, but he wanted to do more. So Dr. Wigginton left full-time practice for a job in the health insurance industry.
“It's about being able to make an impact on a larger scale,” said Dr. Wigginton, who’s the Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross. “I have a passion for helping people find high quality and affordable healthcare. When you’re a physician in practice, you can only impact those people who you see in clinic. By moving to the insurance industry, I can have a potential impact on hundreds of thousands of people.”
Dr. Wigginton is one of many healthcare professionals at Capital Blue Cross – from doctors to nurses to pharmacists – who use their training to help members access affordable, quality care.
How Capital’s medical professionals advocate for your health
Capital’s medical professionals make an impact in many ways, including:
· Supporting the best treatment options: Capital’s medical professionals work with your doctor to help ensure the care you receive from your own doctor is safe, effective, and aligned with your unique health needs. By working together, they can review treatment plans with your healthcare provider to prioritize your well-being and help avoid unnecessary or potentially harmful procedures.
· Promoting high-quality care: Capital’s professionals develop and implement programs that seek to help support your healthcare provider to provide safe and effective care.
· Keeping medications affordable: Capital’s staff of pharmacists help determine which medications prescribed by your doctor are the most affordable, such as generics versus brand-name drugs, and help avoid wasteful spending on drugs.
· Helping make care more affordable: By having medical pro
fessionals on staff, Capital strives to make sure you receive high-quality care at a fair cost. By thoughtfully reviewing care plans and working with providers, we can better manage healthcare costs and keep your outof-pocket costs more predictable and manageable.
· Encouraging healthy habits that last: Capital’s health coaches, care managers, and dietitians provide personalized support to help you make meaningful lifestyle changes –like eating better, staying active, and managing chronic conditions. These small steps can lead to a better quality of life today and help prevent more serious health issues down the road.
What medical professionals do at insurance companies
While Capital’s team of medical professionals doesn’t provide handson care, they work to address how medically necessary treatments, procedures, and medications are covered – focusing on both quality and affordability. These experienced clinicians also help design programs and services that help members proactively improve their health and remove barriers to care, making it easier for members to get the help they need. A key part of their role is understanding which treatments are the most effective and safest, based upon clinical research and best practices. When care is unnecessary or ineffective, it can cost you valuable time and money. That’s why Capital Blue Cross is committed to help ensure you receive care that truly makes a difference. Its current staff includes about a dozen doctors and pharmacists as well as nearly 150 nurses who are licensed and credentialed by the state in which they reside.
Visit the THINK website to meet some of the medical professionals at Capital Blue Cross.
Service Electric Cable TV & Communications proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone on December 10, 2025, honoring two longtime employees - Jeff Kelly and Joe Macus - for more than 50 years of dedicated service to the company. The celebration was held at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, a valued partner and cherished landmark in the community.
The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time. While part of the excitement for many is choosing a name, others may feel pressure to make the right choice since it has impact on their identity and journey throughout life. Parents often choose a name that reflects family traditions, cultural backgrounds or religious beliefs, or honors loved ones. Often, choosing a name is influenced by popular culture – sports figures, movie stars or musicians play a part in the decision. Or, some parents simply pick a name just because they really like it! To get a pulse on parents’ preferences, Jefferson Health tracked the 2025 most popular names among the thousands of babies born across the system which includes 10 hospitals that deliver babies. At Jefferson Health, the most popular name for girls is Sophia, chosen by 60 parents, with the name Emma coming in second place, chosen by 53 parents, and Isabella right behind with 52. For boys, Noah came in first place as the most popular boy name with 103 babies given the name, followed by 91 named Liam. Noah is also the most popular boy name nationally.
Trans-Bridge Lines is pleased to announce a limited-time special reduced One-Way Adult Fare offer on select routes and select stops between Pennsylvania and New York, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for its passengers.
Unity Bank proudly announced that its annual Classic Car Show, held Sunday, October 26th at the bank’s corporate headquarters in Clinton, New Jersey, raised a record-breaking $9,000 in support of Family Promise of Hunterdon County and Family Promise of Warren County.
JOSHWAY, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping young people with the tools they need to thrive in today’s complex digital world, is leading the conversation around youth digital literacy through new programming and community partnerships. The launch of this programming follows JOSHWAY’s qualification as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), which means the nonprofit is eligible to receive PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) contributions for its digital knowledge programming, including the Digital Diet Workshop, JOSHWAY Lab Experiences and its Podcast Network.
Marta Countess, President of Countess Communications, has been named a 2026 Eastern Pennsylvania Heart Ball Heart of Gold Award recipient. The Heart of Gold Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to the American Heart Association’s mission. A longtime volunteer, Marta has supported the organization through board service with the Amer-
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ican Heart Association Lehigh Valley-Berks and by producing its annual survivor video, two of which have earned Emmy Award nominations.
Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), the parent company of Unity Bank, has been named to Piper Sandler’s Sm-All Stars Class of 2025, a prestigious designation recognizing the top-performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the nation.
The KingSpry Law Firm in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is proud to announce attorneys Brian J. Taylor and Taisha K. Tolliver Duran have been elevated to partners with the firm as of January 1, 2026.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) has welcomed Robert Young to its leadership team as Director of Development. In this role, Young will advance the school’s mission and support the Charter Arts Foundation by building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, students, families, alumni, and community partners. He will also foster cross-collaboration to strengthen engagement and philanthropic support. Young brings extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit and advancement sectors, with deep expertise in development strategy and organizational growth. His work is grounded in DEIB principles and is both human-centered and equity-driven.
25 Years of Time Well Invested: Keystone Financial Management is marking its 25th anniversary with the launch of a refreshed brand identity and a dual website experience designed to serve both clients and independent financial advisors more clearly and effectively. The refresh reflects the firm’s evolution within a changing financial landscape, along with a leadership transition focused on the next generation, while remaining grounded in the values that have defined Keystone since its founding: trust, clarity, and longterm partnership.
Multiple St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) hospitals have been named to the Top Hospital list announced today by Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit hospital safety watchdog. Of the 12 hospitals in Pennsylvania to earn the prestigious Top Hospital designation from Leapfrog, five are St. Luke’s facilities, the only local hospitals to earn the distinction. St. Luke’s Warren (NJ) Campus was one of only seven New Jersey hospitals to make the list. Only 156 hospitals nationwide made the list.
Lehigh Valley-based marketing and video production agencies, Social T Marketing & PR and ASR Media, announced they have merged to form Turnstone Creative, LLC (Turnstone), effective January 1, 2026. The merger brings together two mission-driven organizations to create a full-service communications and marketing agency grounded in strong client relationships, disciplined execution, and long-term impact. As of January 1, 2026, both ASR Media and Social T Marketing & PR have ceased independent operations.
New Tripoli Bank has donated $100,000 to the Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation in order to support approved educational needs in the Northwestern Lehigh School District. These funds, which were supported by the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, will help the Foundation award grants for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programs at schools throughout the Northwestern Lehigh School District. The Bank has been a proud supporter of NWLEF for over a decade, helping to fund modern teaching tools and classroom enhancements that empower Northwestern Lehigh students.
St. Luke’s University Health Network has been selected as the only health care system in the Lehigh Valley, and one of just a few nationwide, to take part in a major clinical trial studying a new shoulder replacement design called the INHANCE™ Shoulder System by DePuy Synthes.
Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) announces a strategic expansion of its service offerings, unveiling a comprehensive suite of Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services that support projects from design through completion. Formerly known as the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department, the newly named CQA Department now delivers an enhanced menu of services, delivering clients with greater confidence and peace of mind. While the department’s name has evolved, Isett’s commitment to construction materials testing remains steadfast; these essential services are now part of a broader, more robust offering.
St. Luke’s University Health Network is pleased to announce that its newly created St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences has begun accepting applications for its inaugural class, which will begin in May 2026.
Northampton Community College (NCC) hosted the SkillsUSA Welding Fabrication Competition at its Bethlehem campus on January 13. The competition, hosted at the College for the first time this year, is one of 62 contests in a variety of career and technical fields. Contests run the gamut from culinary and cosmetology to automotive and welding, and they are created and judged by industry professionals.
American Bank Incorporated (OTCID: AMBK), the parent company of American Bank, today announced earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Net income for the quarter was $3,686,000 or $0.58 per diluted share, an increase of $483,000 or 15.1% from $3,203,000 or $0.51 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in net income for the quarter was primarily attributable to increases in net interest income and non-interest income, partially offset by increases in the provision for credit losses and non-interest expense.
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