March 2025 Connections

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MARCH 2025

CALLING ALL MAYORS AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY! The 2025 Mayors and Municipal Officials Reception is on Thursday, March 27 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott!

See PG.12 for more information.

FEATURED GUIDE: WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES (PG. 14)

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CHAMBER STAFF DIRECTORY President & CEO Tony Iannelli........................................610-739-1513 President & Chief Executive Officer tonyi@lehighvalleychamber.org Assistant to the President, Chamber Foundation, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Lorie Reinert........................................610-739-1597 Executive Director, Chamber Foundation and Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Liaison lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org Member Relations, Marketing & Sales & HR Frank Facchiano...................................610-739-1515 Chief Operations Officer, EVP, Member Relations frankf@lehighvalleychamber.org Gina Martens.......................................610-739-1511 Senior VP, Member Relations ginam@lehighvalleychamber.org Alison Pickel........................................610-739-1512 Senior VP, Member Relations, Veterans & Military Council alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org Paige Nicholas ....................................610-737-0565 VP, Major Events & Small Business Council Liaison paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org Ellie Andino..........................................610-739-1000 Director, Communications & Design elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org Bailey Muhl.........................................610-349-9776 Member Relations Manager baileym@lehighvalleychamber.org Sofia Groves ........................................610-802-2380 Coordinator, Member Relations sofiag@lehighvalleychamber.org Shelley Maley .....................................610-663-0585 HR Manager shelleym@lehighvalleychamber.org Joseph Groves......................................610-349-8226 benefits@thechamberhealthmarketplace.com Government Affairs & Business Matters Leo Rooney...........................................610-739-1642 Vice President, Government & External Affairs and Producer, Business Matters leor@lehighvalleychamber.org Isabelle Jabbour..................................610-810-6412 Assistant Manager, Government & External Affairs isabellej@lehighvalleychamber.org Diversity Councils African American Business Leaders Council, Hispanic Chamber, LGBTQ Business Council, Women’s Business Council, Young Professionals Council Danielle Joseph...................................484-226-0128 Executive VP, Diversity Councils daniellej@lehighvalleychamber.org Brittany Keal.......................................610-295-9824 Vice President, Diversity Councils brittanyk@lehighvalleychamber.org Hannah Stott........................................484-668-0390 Manager, Diversity Councils hannahs@lehighvalleychamber.org Sabrina Olivo.......................................484-547-8970 Manager, Diversity Councils sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org Chambers of Commerce Allentown Area Chamber & Downtown Allentown Business Alliance Brittney Ciardi ....................................484-828-9765 Senior VP, Allentown Initiatives brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org Vaughan Bryant...................................484-226-6323 Manager, Allentown Initiatives vaughanb@lehighvalleychamber.org Liz Martin ............................................484-834-9693 Allentown Chamber Associate lizm@lehighvalleychamber.org Bethlehem Chamber & Downtown Bethlehem Association Tammy Wendling................................610-739-1775 Senior VP, Bethlehem Initiatives tammyw@lehighvalleychamber.org Ty Versocki............................................610-739-3385 Manager, Downtown Bethlehem Association tyv@lehighvalleychamber.org

Evelyn Caron........................................610-810-7841 Assistant Manager, Downtown Bethlehem Association evelync@lehighvalleychamber.org Easton Area Chamber, Phillipsburg Area Chamber, Forks Business Association Caitlin Hamlin......................................610-739-1520 Manager, Easton & Phillipsburg Area Initiatives caitlinh@lehighvalleychamber.org Erin Laubach.........................................484-264-6630 Assistant Manager, Easton & Phillipsburg Area Initiatives erinl@lehighvalleychamber.org Affiliated Chambers (East Penn, Emmaus Main Street Partners, Hellertown-Lower Saucon, Greater Northern Lehigh, Southern Lehigh, Western Lehigh, Whitehall, Nazareth Area, Greater Northampton Area) Jessica O’Donnell-Gower....................610-573-4010 Executive VP, Affiliated Chambers, Northern Tier and Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatives jessicao@lehighvalleychamber.org Elyse Cuttic...........................................484-834-7868 Assistant Manager, Affiliated Chambers (GNACC, HLSC, NACC & WACC) elysec@lehighvalleychamber.org Hayden Rinde .....................................484-828-9777 AVP, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC & WLCC) haydenr@lehighvalleychamber.org Emily Brosky .......................................610-739-1273 Coordinator, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC & WLCC) emilyb@lehighvalleychamber.org Northern Tier (Carbon County and Pocono Area) Kylie Adams-Weiss .............................484-548-4090 SVP, Carbon Chamber & Economic Development kyliea@lehighvalleychamber.org Sarah Wallace.......................................484-547-8551 Director, Pocono Chamber sarahw@lehighvalleychamber.org Sierra LeFurgy......................................610-295-9047 Assistant Manager, Pocono Chamber sierral@lehighvalleychamber.org Lindsey Dedics.....................................484-280-3024 Coordinator, Pocono Chamber lindseyd@lehighvalleychamber.org

CHAMBER BOARD OF GOVERNORS Tom Groves, Equinox Benefits Consulting Chair, The Chamber Join Us for the Annual Mayors’ and Municipal Officials’ Reception! Every year, The Chamber brings our members together to celebrate the dedication and leadership of our small-town and borough mayors - the civic-minded individuals who shape our communities, set priorities, and inspire progress. We invite you to join us for this special evening of recognition, networking, and celebration at the Annual Mayors’ and Municipal Officials’ Reception on Thursday, March 27 at the Delta Hotel

by Marriott, Allentown/Lehigh Valley.

An Evening to Connect, Celebrate, and Inspire · Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. · Program & presentations | 6:00 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m.

This year’s event will feature a live taping of Tony Iannelli’s popular Business Matters TV Show - including a surprise guest! We’re honored to welcome Lehigh and Northampton County Executives alongside the Mayors of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Phillipsburg as they help us recognize the hard work

of our borough and township mayors, managers, and supervisors, leaders whose efforts often go unnoticed but are essential to our communities' success.

Honoring Excellence · Community Mayor of the Year · Township Manager of the Year · Borough Manager of the Year Each attending mayor will also have the chance to share updates on their communities and showcase why their town is the best in the Lehigh Valley!

Why Attend? · Connect with 400+ business and community leaders · Engage with 20+ local mayors and municipal officials · Celebrate your community’s achievements · Support your Chamber and its Foundation Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to show off your business, applaud your community, and express appreciation for your local leaders.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Accounting & Billing Department Dawn Werkheiser................................610-751-4980 Chief Financial Officer dawnw@lehighvalleychamber.org Tina Marte............................................610-739-5422 VP, Finance & Quality Processes tinam@lehighvalleychamber.org Rose Caras............................................610-739-1612 Finance & Database Manager rosec@lehighvalleychamber.org

Board of Governors Executive Committee Chair, Tom Groves, Equinox Benefits Consulting Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, President & CEO Vice Chair, Laurie Hackett, Air Products Treasurer, Jeff Berdahl, RLB Accountants Secretary, Bret Ludlow, Liquid Counsel, Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC Imm. Past Chair, Mary Lisicky, Morgan Stanley •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Danielle Adams-Wiltshire, QueenSuite Paul Anthony, IBEW 375 Krista Berardelli, Agentis Plumbing Michael Butz, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Luis Campos, City of Easton Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, The KingSpry Law Firm Lou Fromm, Fromm Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing & Signs Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Andrew Lawler, Barry Isett & Associates Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Donna LoStocco, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

Designer/Editor/Layout/Sales: Ellie Andino, Communications Director, The Chamber • Articles: Chambers, Councils, Staff & Various Contributors • Printer: TN Printing

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mark your calendars! please note: all dates, times, and locations are subject to change. please refer to our online events calendar for the most up-to-date schedule!

Sunday, March 2 - Saturday, March 8

Greater Week

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Sunday, March 23 - Saturday, March 29

Nazareth Area Restaurant Week

Wednesday, March 5

Sunday, March 23

4-8pm - Dine & Donate at McDonald's for Southern Lehigh Chamber Scholarship

12-4pm - Tasty Trek of the Lehigh Valley Mall

Friday, March 7

Tuesday, March 25

11am-1pm - International Women's Day presented by the African American Business Leaders Council, Hispanic Chamber and Women's Business Council

7:30-9:30am - Building a Legacy - The Power of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) in Succession Planning

Monday, March 10

Wednesday, March 26

10-11:30am - Legislative Roundtable: Enhancing Pennsylvania's Business Competitveness Tuesday, March 11

5-7pm - Healing Happy Hour presented by the LGBTQ Business Council Friday, March 14

5-7pm - Apres Business: Networking on the Slopes!

Sunday, March 16

2-5pm - Lucky Bucks Bingo presented by Emmaus Main Street Partners and The Emmaus Historical Society (Sold Out!) Tuesday, March 18 7-9am - Easton State of the City & Breakfast with Mayor Sal Panto Wednesday, March 19

5:30-7:30pm - Headshot Happy Hour at Galen Glen Winery 5:30-7:30pm - March Meet & Greet presented by the Young Professionals Council (Free Event) Thursday, March 20

7:30-9:30am - Southern Lehigh Municipal Update 8-10am - March Veterans & Military Council Roundtable (Free Event) 9am-12pm - New Manager Academy Virtual Training Begins

7:15-9:30am - Bethlehem State of the Schools with Dr. Silva Thursday, March 27

9-10:30am - Coffee & Community presented by the Women's Business Council 5-7:30pm - Mayors and Municipal Officials Reception

Thursday, April 3 7-9:30am - Bethlehem State of the City with Mayor J. William Reynolds

4-5pm - Maximize Your Membership A Member Benefits Review!

(Free Event) 5-7pm - Networking at Zest (Free Event) Friday, April 4

8:30-11:30am - Lehigh Valley Business Summit presented by the Small Business Council Sunday, April 6 - Saturday, April 12

Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week Monday, April 7

5:30-7:30pm - Sips, Savories & Sweets: A Wine Pairing at Brown Daub - Bath Tuesday, April 8

Tuesday, April 1

8:30-9:30am - Somos Latinos Coffee Hour presented by the Hispanic Chamber

7:30am-12pm - Nonprofit & Business Partners Collaboration Conference

Wednesday, April 2

Thursday, April 10

5-7pm - Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week Kickoff Mixer at Casa Toro (Free Event)

5-9pm - Dine & Donate at Red Robin for Southern Lehigh Scholarship Fund

5:30-6:30pm - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Timebrs at Woodstone Country Club (Free Event)

5:30-7:30pm - Veterans & Military Council ERG Collaborative Networking Event

CONNECTIONS INDEX:

Affiliated Chambers........................................................31 Allentown Area...............................................................10 Ambassadors & Small Business Councils.........................11 Bethlehem Area..............................................................25 Carbon & Pocono Chambers............................................37 Chamber Events Calendar...............................................2 Chamber Staff Directory..................................................1 Diversity Councils...........................................................28-30 Easton Area....................................................................26 East Penn Chamber & Emmaus Main Street Partners.......33 Featured Industry Guide.................................................14-24 Greater Northern Lehigh & Western Lehigh Chamber .....32 Hellertown-Lower Saucon & Whitehall Area Chamber......35

Nazareth Area & Greater Northampton Area Chambers ...........36 Lehigh Valley Economic Report.............................................. 6 Southern Lehigh Area Chamber..............................................34 New Members.......................................................................8-9 Member News.......................................................................40 Nonprofit & Business Partners Council & Chamber Foundation......13 Phillipsburg Area..................................................................27 Public Policy.........................................................................12

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UNVEILING NEW BEGINNINGS! Celebrating a grand opening or anniversary?

Contact Paige Nicholas at paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org

LV Korean BBQ and Hot Pot 3100 West Tilghman Street, Suite # 8, Allentown PA 18104

Nowhere Coffee Co. 17 S. Ninth Street, Allentown PA 18101

Moxy Downtown Allentown 949 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA

Preston Lane Pedestrian Bridge DeSales University Athletic Center, Center Valley, PA 18034

Ms. Velvet's Express Stop 107 N. 7th St., Suite 160, Allentown, PA

Bert's Steakhouse 416 Delaware Ave, Palmerton PA

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CHAMBER SEEN!

Photos from 2025 Lehigh Valley Economic Outlook on Thursday, January 28 at ArtsQuest *Photos courtesy of Mike Robinson Productions*

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LEHIGH VALLEY ECONOMIC REPORT Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist The Chamber’s Finance Committee 610-691-3272 • ka@kaa-inc.com

The Lehigh Valley business sentiment index rose by 6% in January.

In January, the Valley's Business Sentiment Index (BSI) rose by 6%, the largest one-quarter increase since Covid recovery. The index took a major hit from the inflation surge in 2022. In January, however, the index rose to 57, the same as last January’s level. The index runs from zero to 100. Above 50 means local business sentiment is positive; below 50, it is negative. The BSI is based on a quarterly survey of businesses in the Valley conducted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce- Kamran Afshar; it ran from October 1998 through January 2025. The index of plans for future purchases reversed its last summer’s drop, rising by 16% in January, its highest level since last April. One of every four respondents plans to increase its purchasing in the next 6 months. Retailers led those planning to increase their future purchases, while manufacturers planned to reduce them. The index of purchases in the last

six months rose for the first time since last April. Professional businesses led the increases, while Real Estate led the declines. While more businesses increased their purchases than reduced, the average amount of change has decreased. Plans for future hiring, which dropped to its recessionary level last July, have been rising since then.

In January, the index moved into the positive range while still well below last January’s level. All sectors other than accommodation-food plan to increase employment in the next six months. The index of past hiring fell below 50 last October, indicating more businesses laid off than hired employees. It rose to 52 in January, showing hiring increases.

Healthcare led those who raised their employment level, while accommodation-food and finance led those who reduced their employment size.

The index of past revenues rose by 13% over last October. More than a third of the respondents reported higher revenues, while 15% saw their revenues shrink over the last 6 months. Finance led those reporting higher revenues, while businesses in the accommodation-food sector reported a drop in theirs. The index of future revenues is the only index in our model that dropped in January. It is now at its lowest level since January 2021. The percentage of businesses that expect their revenues to

rise dropped from 44% last October to 32% in January. Real estate led those expecting lower revenues, while retail led those expecting higher revenues in the next 6 months. The hiring index has been rising since last October, and the purchasing index joined in in January, pushing the overall index up. The revenue index, however, was the only one which showed a slight decline. Despite that, the overall index rose, indicating that local business sentiment has moved into the positive range.

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Fore-tastic Season Ahead SAVE THE DATES!

UPCOMING

GOLF OUTINGS Tuesday, April 15 The Chamber’s Inaugural Simulator Golf Tournament NEW THIS YEAR! Art of Flight Golf Monday, May 19 The Chamber Board of Governors Krajsa Cup Golf Classic Brookside Country Club Tuesday, June 10 Pocono Chamber Annual Golf Outing Skytop Lodge Monday, June 16 EMSP Annual Golf Classic Green Pond Country Club June Date TBA Somos Familia Golf Outing Woodstone Country Club and Lodge Monday, August 11 Bethlehem Chamber Walla Gazoo Bethlehem Golf Club Friday, August 22 NEW THIS YEAR! Easton & Phillipsburg Golf Outing Riverview Golf & Country Club Monday, September 15 Carbon Chamber Annual Sturm Cup Jack Frost National Golf Club

Stay up to date on The Chamber’s Calendar!

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Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations

L-A Advertising Larry Kacyon Madison Executive Center 1 West Broad Street, Floor 11 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-799-3382 www.l-aadvertising.com Architects & Related Services

Brett Webber Architects Brett Webber P. O. Box 1506 Easton, PA 18044 215-568-9751 www.bwadesign.com DI Group Architecture (DIG) Debbie Koehler 2450 West Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215-634-3400 www.digrouparchitecture.com Attorneys, Judges & Legal Services

LegalShield Business Solutions Michael Santise Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-541-2990 www.msantise.com Banks, Credit Unions & Loans

APCI Federal Credit Union Laura Bogert 6126 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 102 Allentown, PA 18106 800-821-5104 www.apcifcu.org Business Consultants, Developers & Incubators

SHV Partners Mindy Haas 429 Ridge Street Emmaus, PA 18049 267-250-8959 www.scotthackman.com Cigars & Smoking Accessories

Express Smoke Shop Luigi Mannino 5501 MacArthur Road Whitehall, PA 18052 610-440-0154 www.expresssmokeshopdrivethru.com

Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Equipment, Restoration & Bio-Hazard Remediation

LumenClean Suzana Mestric 1543 Oak Lane Bushkill, PA 18324 570-429-3330 www.lumen-clean.com Merry Maids of the Lehigh Valley Audrey Rehnert 3895 Adler Place, Suite 110 Building A Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-866-8428 www.merrymaids.com Coffee and Tea, Coffee Roasters, and Coffee shops

Nowhere Coffee Co Juan Vargas 17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA 18102 301-518-3046 www.nowherecoffeeco.com Construction Equipment, Materials, Rentals & Sales

Educational Institutions, Organizations & Tutoring Services

Health & Wellness Products and Services

Pennsylvania College of Technology Patrick Marty One College Avenue Department 17 Williamsport, PA 17701 570-329-4966 www.pct.edu

Gameday Men's Health Bethlehem Pamela Wagner 5325 Northgate Drive, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-939-9396 www.gamedaymenshealth.com

Event Management, Promotional Services, Content Creation

Home Healthcare

I need a Speaker Tricia Richards-Service 201 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 211 Scranton, PA 18503 570-955-6965 www.ineedaspeaker.com Fencing

ABE Landscape Supply Britni Walton 4770 South Church Street Whitehall, PA 18052 610-502-1102 www.abelandscapesupply.net Financial Services

PC Floors Leibish Weinberger 7277 William Avenue Allentown, PA 18106 610-998-6633 www.pcwoodfloors.com

Stellar Advisor/Stellar Life Services, LLC Emrich Stellar 4972 Medical Center Circle Allentown, PA 18106 610-997-0290 or 888 PLAN GR8 www.stellaradvisor.com

Cosmetology

Fitness, Gyms & Personal Training

Beauty Attitude by Maggie Maggie Murawska 1546 US 209, Unit 4 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 570-204-8534 www.beautyattitudellc.glossgenius.com

2M Lyfestylez Maurice Minnifield Allentown, PA 18103 484-347-9359 www.2mlyfstyles.us

Credit Card Processing

K. Heeps LLC Beau Heeps 5239 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-530-8010

Paysafe David Golden Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 267-788-2246

Food Products, Services & Supplies

Willowtree Inn Tina Schneck 601 Ann Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-476-0211 www.willowtreeinn.net

Residential Hospice Brenna Berdini 50 Glenmaura National Boulevard Moosic, PA 18507 888-923-5842 www.residentialhealthcaregroup.com Hospital, Clinics & Medical Groups

Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley - Fowler Family Health Center Melissa Miranda 1210 East 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-408-0755 www.nhclv.org Hotels, Lodging, Bed & Breakfasts

Allentown Park Hotel - Ascend Collection by Choice Linda Brunell 7471 Keebler Way Allentown, PA 18106 610-391-1500 www.allentownparkhotel.com Moxy Allentown Adam Hluschak 949 West Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-515-3931 www.marriott.com/abexd HVAC, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Bath Supply Company, Inc. Linda Scott 457 Race Street P. O. Box 100 Bath, PA 18014 610-837-1805 www.bathsupplypa.com Industrial Equipment & Supplies

Modern Group Thomas Plank 6352 Chapmans Road Allentown, PA 18106 800-459-4659 www.moderngroup.com

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Raynor Inc. Nate Sarieh 530 Blackman Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570-822-9510 www.raynorinc.com Insurance

Bridgeman Strategic Concepts Miriam Bridgeman 2610 Walbert Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 610-614-6007 www.bridgemanstrategicconcepts.com Candio Insurance Solutions Joseph Candio 6081 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 600-777 Allentown, PA 18106 484-234-3034 www.candiosolutions.com Interior Design & Decor

Pharmacies & Pharmaceuticals

Sharp Clinical Services Theresa Damweber 2400 Baglyos Circle Bethlehem, PA 18020 484-765-9900 www.sharpservices.com Physicians

Pappas Podiatry Christopher Pappas 1619 North 9th, Suite 6 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-534-0311 www.pappaspodiatry.com Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Other Services

Equilibrium Living Andrew Santiago 960 East Union Street Allentown, PA 18109 201-456-3984

Landscape Architects, Contractors, Designers & Supplies

Erica Dubler - Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast Erica Dubler 3295 Forest Inn Road, Suite 8 Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-2232 www.ericadubler.ironvalleyrealestatenortheast.com

American Property Solutions Michael Piechota 4531 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088 610-760-0600 www.aps-pa.com

PennCap Properties Lisa Pektor 559 Main Street, Suite 300 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-332-1100 www.penncapproperties.com

Perianth Interior Design Hilary Unger Emmaus, PA 18049 917-545-5993 www.perianth.com

Logistics

NFI Industries Denis Cela 9658 West Hills Court Kutztown, PA 19530 877-NFI-3777 www.nfiindustries.com Pet Sitting, Training Services & Waste Removal

Cressman Pet Poo Pick-Up Craig Cressman Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-839-8387 www.cressmanscoops.com

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

WORKFORM LLC Lee Wolbach P. O. Box 751 Bloomsbury, NJ 08804 484-892-0714 www.workform-usa.com Restaurants, Bars & Cafes

Bert's Steakhouse Jeffrey Minnich 416 Delaware Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-9921 www.facebook.com/bertssteakhouse LV Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Tian Gii Zhang 3100 West Tilghman Street, Suite # 8 Allentown, PA 18104 610-214-2988

Wingstop - Allentown TJ Arrowood 1824 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18109 484-960-9464 www.wingstop.com Wingstop - Bethlehem TJ Arrowood 3926 Nazareth Pike Unit 28 Bethlehem, PA 18020 484-510-8411 www.wingstop.com Wingstop - Easton TJ Arrowood 2469 Nazareth Road Easton, PA 18045 610-438-2444 www.wingstop.com Wingstop - Emmaus TJ Arrowood 1328 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 484-519-5677 www.wingstop.com Wingstop - South Bethlehem 614 East 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-289-4837 www.wingstop.com Retirement Communities (CCRCs)

Renaissance Senior Homes Denise Whitney 2222 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040 484-378-3373 www.renseniorhomes.com Security Alarm Installation and Services

Vector Security Chad Wakeman 317 Enterprise Way Pittston, PA 18640 877-267-3784 www.vectorsecurity.com Social Services

AARP Pennsylvania Kellie VonStein 30 North 3rd Street, Suite 920 Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-231-5325 www.states.aarp.org

Title Companies

Veterans Abstract and Settlement Services Walt Commiso 237 South Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-863-9015 www.veteransabstract.com Waste Removal & Recycling

Nimis Hauling Inc. Nicholas Vlamis 2019 Sutton Drive Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-807-2325 www.nimishaulinginc.com

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ALLENTOWN AREA

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AMBASSADORS & SMALL BUSINESS COUNCILS SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Tyler Wursta, Tyler Wursta Video Small Business Council Board Member

The Excellence in Business Awards has opened their annual call for applications again this year! Be recognized for your excellent hard work in the Lehigh Valley and within the community. Nominate fellow businesses and partners for this prestigious set of awards. Be sure to view and share the application found at the Small Business Council of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce's webpage.

Also be sure to keep a lookout for the Business Summit this April at DeSales University. We'll be hosting our AI 2.0

Summit to follow up last year's information on Artificial Intelligence with new and former panelists as well as a drawing for the live demonstration by our keynote speaker. Be sure to bring your business cards for the draw!

To stay up to date with the Small Business Council and our initiatives, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and sign up for the email blasts by contacting Bailey Muhl at baileym@lehighvalleychamber.org.

We cannot wait to see you all there!

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PUBLIC POLICY HEALTHCARE COMMITTEE Michael Stocker Healthcare Committee Member

The Value of Value-Based Care: Transforming Healthcare Delivery & Payment Models Value-based care (VBC) is a healthcare delivery model that prioritizes patient outcomes and the quality of care over the volume of services provided. This approach is a significant shift from the traditional fee-for-service model, where providers are reimbursed based on the quantity of care delivered, often leading to unnecessary tests and procedures. As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising costs and varying quality of care, VBC emerges as a promising solution to enhance patient satisfaction, improve health outcomes, and reduce overall healthcare expenditures.

At its core, value-based care focuses on the patient. It emphasizes the importance of delivering high-quality care that leads to better health outcomes, rather than simply increasing the number of services rendered. This model encourages healthcare providers to coordinate care, engage patients in their treatment plans, and utilize evidence-based practices. By aligning incentives with patient health outcomes, VBC aims to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system.

One of the primary benefits of value-based care is its potential to improve patient outcomes. By focusing on preventive care and chronic disease management, VBC encourages healthcare providers to address health issues before they escalate. For instance, a patient with diabetes may receive regular check-ups, education on lifestyle changes, and access to resources that help manage their condition. This proactive approach not only enhances the patient’s quality of life but also reduces the likelihood of costly hospitalizations and emergency care.

Moreover, value-based care fosters a collaborative environment among healthcare providers. In a VBC model, different providers—such as primary care physicians, specialists, and mental health professionals—work together to create a comprehensive care plan tailored to the patient’s needs. This collaboration ensures that all aspects of a patient’s health are considered, leading

to more coordinated and effective care.

For example, a patient with multiple chronic conditions may benefit from a team of providers who communicate regularly, share information, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Financially, value-based care has the potential to reduce healthcare costs significantly. By incentivizing providers to focus on quality rather than quantity, VBC can help eliminate unnecessary procedures and tests, which often contribute to rising healthcare expenses.

Additionally, by improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions, healthcare systems can save money in the long run. According to various studies, organizations that have adopted VBC models have reported lower costs and improved patient satisfaction scores.

However, transitioning to a value-based care model is not without challenges.

Healthcare providers must adapt to new reimbursement structures, invest in technology for data collection and analysis, and develop new care coordination strategies. Additionally, there is a need for robust metrics to measure patient outcomes effectively. Ensuring that all stakeholders—providers, payers, and patients—understand and embrace the principles of VBC is crucial for its success.

Value-based care represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery that prioritizes patient outcomes and quality of care. By fostering collaboration among providers, focusing on preventive care, and aligning financial incentives with health outcomes, VBC has the potential to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, embracing value-based care may be key to creating a more efficient, effective, and patient-centered system.

The journey toward VBC may be challenging, but the potential rewards for patients and providers alike make it a worthy endeavor.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate our local communities & their leaders at the...

delta hotels by marriot (allentown-Lehigh valley) 7736 adrienne drive, breinigsville, PA Featuring a LIVE Business Matters taping! Register today at lehighvalleychamber.org/events

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NONPROFIT & BUSINESS PARTNERS COUNCIL

NONPROFIT & BUSINESS PARTNERS Kathleen Trimble, Pinebrook Family Answers Chair, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council

We are excited to announce the Nonprofit and Business Partners Council's Spring Collaboration Conference on April 8, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM at DeSales University. This event will bring together nonprofit organizations and business partners to foster collaboration and drive positive change in our community.

The theme for this year's conference is "Thriving Through Change," focusing on flexibility, influence, and understanding. Our speakers will share insights on how to adapt to new challenges, influence and inspire others, and understand the

needs of different stakeholders to build stronger collaborations.

Attendees will have the chance to engage with thought leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers from both the nonprofit and business sectors. This conference aims to build on the momentum of our previous events and create meaningful connections and collaborations.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference and continuing to build a vibrant and resilient community together.

CHAMBER SEEN!

Photos from the Continuing the Conversation with Collaboration: Organizational Growth on January 9 at State Theatre for the Arts

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Architects & Related Services

Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley!

MKSD Architects Silvia Hoffman 1209 Hausman Road, Suite A Allentown, PA 18104 610-366-2081 www.mksdarchitects.com

Art Restoration InnaStar Incorporated Jacinth Headlam 607 North 9th Street Allentown, PA 18102 484-860-4375 www.innastar.org

Artists, Studios & Galleries Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Bononno's Bookkeeping Services, LLC Jo Bononno Route 209 Saylorsburg, PA 18353-8584

Day One Accounting and Financial Services, LLC Joanne Leasure 2785 Route 115, Suite 101 Effort, PA 18330 800-587-5554 www.dayoneaccounting.com

DMH Business Solutions LLC Desiree Gross 1120 Ashbourne Drive Reading, PA 19605 610-898-4355 www.dmhbusiness.com

Etax Financial

Jeremias Nivar 313 East Juniata Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-477-4686 www.etaxfinancial.com

Acupuncture

SISU Empowering Others

Isa Sanchez 1 East Broad Street, Suite 130-1171 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-272-2101

Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations ICONIXX Media

Michelle Gobbi 1349 Lynn Avenue, #234 Bethlehem, PA 18015 919-780-4266 www.iconixxmedia.com

Neighbors of Saucon & Center Valley

Sarott Design

Taking Deeper Roots Carla Binder 140 Edgemont Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-8401 www.takingdeeperroots.com

Megan McFadden 3797 Limeport Pike Zionsville, PA 18092 215-896-7586 www.bestversionmedia.com Sarah Dams 56 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-894-4599 www.sarott.com

Social T Marketing & PR

Gabriela Vasconez 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 203 Easton, PA 18042 484-536-9197 www.crossinghealthacupuncture.com

Adoption and Foster Care Services

The Community Connection

The Kindness Project

Jenae Holtzhafer 4752 Mill Road Emmaus, PA 18049 484-232-9674 www.mykindnessproject.org

Adult Care Services BKNet Wellness and Wardrobe

Antoinette Grannum 400 West Berwick Street Easton, PA 18042 484-293-1116 www.bknetwellnessandwardrobe.org

Joyful Giving

Hannah Votta Coleman 4949 Liberty Lane Suite 125 Allentown, PA 18106 484-241-1003 www.4joyfulgiving.org

Bloomin Cottage Charee Serrano 260 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-343-8638 Hawaii Fluid Art Lehigh Valley Virginia Ellen 3325 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-623-5230 www.hawaiifluidart.com

Tina Hasselbusch C/O Venture X 306 South New Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-653-5469 www.socialtmarketing.com

Crossing Health Acupuncture

Asante African Art Grace Mugala 123 Palmer Park Mall # 1309A Easton, PA 18045 484-767-5143 www.asanteafricanart.com

Donna Olsen P. O. Box 201 East Greenville, PA 18041 215-679-5090 www.ccmonthly.com

Antiques & Antique Restoration S. Seem Antiques & Artisans Carol Bear Heckman 100 South Chestnut Street Bath, PA 18014 610-390-0403 www.sseemantiques.com

Apartments, Leasing & Rentals Terrain on The Parkway Tracy Ceschin 1625 Lehigh Parkway East Allentown, PA 18103 215-887-8400 www.TerrainApts.com

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care, Personal Care CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks Bob Pickell P. O. Box 397 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-509-7050 www.lehighvalley.carepatrol.com

Attorneys, Judges & Legal Services Miller Thielen, P.C. Amy Miller 101 S Richmond Street, Suite B Fleetwood, PA 19522 610-944-1959 www.omtlawfirm.com Ojeil Law Patrick Ojeil 573 Long Lane Road Walnutport, PA 18088 484-201-9093 www.ojeillaw.com

Attractions & Recreation Pocono Rocks!

1428 Pocono Boulevard Mount Pocono, PA 18344

Audio/Video Sales, Equipment and Repair Service Brinster Electronics Kaitlyn Krakowiak 144 Clifton Drive Bushkill, PA 18324 862-293-4114 www.brinsterelectronics.com Excel Communications Worldwide Kristen Mallonee 480 School Lane, Suite 200 Harleysville, PA 19438 215-256-6776 www.excelcom.net

Audiology & Hearing Aid Services Audiology Services Cheryl Delfino 111 South Spruce Street, Suite 102 Nazareth, PA 18064 610-694-0141 www.audiologyservicesllcpa.com

Auditing Services Utility Refund Solutions, Inc. (URS) Jeannie Cafarella 3440 Lehigh Street, #324 Allentown, PA 18103 1877-2REFUND www.utilityrefundsolutions.com

Automation and Robotics BTM, Inc. Nancy Beers 1210 West 12th Street Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570-325-4430 www.btmincorporated.com RobotLAB Kripa Dawar Northampton, PA 18067 484-484-8386 www.robotlab.com

Bakeries & Supplies A Pinch of Sugar Kelly Hunsicker 14 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-291-4414 www.a-pinch-of-sugar.com Cake & Corolla Ryan Mason 118 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 484-272-9090 www.cakeandcorolla.com Cake As Canvas Huma Usmani 622 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-268-2897 www.cakeascanvas.com Cookie Haven Jewel Felix Emmaus, PA 18049 484-809-9164 www.mycookiehaven.com Crumbl Cookie Karen Coffey 3712 Easton Nazareth Highway Easton, PA 18045 561-213-5179 www.crumblcookies.com

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Hayden's Confections Hayden Rinde Bethlehem, PA 18018 678-548-0228 Jaquelyn's on Main Jaquelyn Hall-Yurasits 201 North Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-217-2955 Main Street Makery Lisa Diemer 733 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Naz-O-Nut Adam Colombo 66 East Lawn Road Nazareth, PA 18064 610- 365-2244 Solsbury Hill Scoop Shoppe and Bakery Lauren Glaser Allentown, PA 18104 610-762-4740 www.solsburyhillscoopshoppe.com Sonia's Sweet Inspirations Carl Tirella 927 North 9th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Sweet Girlz Bakery Andriana Gionis 40 North Third Street Easton, PA 18042 610-829-1030 www.sweetgirlzbakery.com

Vanly's Cookies Vanly Pierson 832 Vera Cruz Road Center Valley, PA 18034 610-737-6093 www.vanlyscookies.com

Balloons, Party Rentals & Supplies Confetti Affairs Abbey Burroughs 444 Cedarville Road Easton, PA 18042 484-802-1530 www.confettiaffairs.godaddysites.com

Banquet, Meeting & Event Venues Barn Swallow Farm Kim Nappa 382 East Bullshead Road Northampton, PA 18067 484-894-1909 www.barnswallowfarmpa.com

Bicycling Sales & Repairs Cycle Masters, LLC Jennifer Esposito 15 North Broadway Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-881-4258 www.cyclemasterspa.com

Book Stores The End: A Bookstore Kirsten Hess 3055 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-871-3949 www.theendbooks.com

K&T Home Renovations, LLC Tamara Kirby 2512 Valley View Acres Rd Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Car Washes Hellertown Auto Wash Larry Korpics 1132 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 484-379-8394

Business Consultants, Developers & Catering, Mobile Food Trucks, & Incubators Personal Chef Illumin Analytics Bonnie Green 615 East Laurel Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 240-971-8563 www.illumin-analytics.com Katherine Jones Communications Consulting Katherine Jones 1636 North Cedar Crest, #208 Allentown, PA 18104 610-417-6557 www.kjonescc.com Pinnacle 7, Inc. Michelle Landis 1472 Princeton Court Allentown, PA 18104 610-438-4666 www.pinnacle7.com

Camps, Campgrounds & Retreats Kim's Cozy Campers Kimberly Witten 127 Mill Road Hawley, PA 18428 Pocono Glamping Kathy Henderson 592 Germans Road Lehighton, PA 18235 484-629-5757 www.poconoglamp.com

Candle Manufacturers and Candle Sales Enchanted Candles by India Rhina Montero 225 Hamilton Street Unit 13 Allentown, PA 18101 929-704-9781 www.enchanted-candles-by.com

Bananarama Shannon Van Wert Allentown, PA 18104 610-360-9456 www.bananaramasundae.com Cathy's Creative Catering Cathy Roberts-Bodisch 752 Front Street Catasauqua, PA 18032 610-443-0670 www.cathyscreativecatering.com Gannon's Gourmet at the Allentown Farmer's Market Danielle Gannon 1825 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-776-7670 Graze Craze Allentown Jeanne Kuchta 4612 Broadway Allentown, PA 18104 610-871-1734 www.grazecraze.com Hausbar Beth van Horn Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-809-6109 www.hausbar.us The Backyard Bar Co. Mallory Richards Hellertown, PA 18055 484-554-1891 www.thebackyardbarco.com The Mellow Kitchen Andrea Moretti Forks Township, PA 18040 610-559-4738 www.themellowkitchen.net

Child Development and Child Care Candy & Chocolate Manufacturing Services and Education and Retail Chocolate Lab Arlene Brockel 446 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-865-5781 www.chocolatelabbethlehem.com Truffle Bar Brooke Dietrick 5831 West Tilghman Street Suite 2 Allentown, PA 18104 610-291-8283 www.trufflebar.store Twisted & Dipped Brooke Dietrick 446 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-820-0245 www.twistedanddipped.com

Leap2Learning Rose Lindor 2857 Nazareth Road Easton, PA 18045 484-408-1030 www.leap2learningchildcare.com

Oliver’s Nannies of Lehigh Valley Lauren Scagliotti 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100 Center Valley, PA 18034 410-303-8514 www.Lehighvalley.oliversnannies.com Pediatric Stars PPECC Erica Contreras 2437 Plaza Court Bath, PA 18014 610-365-2252 www.pediatricstars.com

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Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Equipment, Restoration & Bio-Hazard Remediation Fenti's Inc Cleaning & General Contractor Angie Gomez 842 Ferry Street Easton, PA 18042 484-544-9220 Glisten Up Cleaning Services Amber Hoffman Zionsville, PA 18092 267-227-6423 www.glistenupcleaningservices.com Happy Scrubbers Cleaning Services Omaly Zapata 1437 Stefko Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-240-9993 www.happyscrubberscleaningservices.com LumenClean Suzana Mestric 1543 Oak Ln Bushkill, PA 18324 MCS Cleaning Monika Hagan 1304 Colony Lane Pen Argyl, PA 18072 732-213-7375 www.mcs4njpa.com Merry Maids of the Lehigh Valley Audrey Rehnert 3895 Adler Place Suite 110, Building A Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-866-8428 www.merrymaids.com ServiceMaster of Allentown Erin DeLong 933 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-6058 www.servicemasterofallentown.com The Cleanse Collective KaBrile Bradley 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-226-2139 www.thecleansecollective.com

Kairos Growth Resources Cherryann Joseph Macungie, PA 18062 484-548-0393 www.kairosgrowthresources.com Karen F. Cooper Coaching Karen Cooper Easton, PA 18042 610-248-6066 www.KFCCoaching.com The Missing Piece Coach Crystal Agyei 473 Sugar Maple Court Bethlehem, PA 18017 774-253-0675 www.themissingpiececoach.com

Coffee and Tea, Coffee Roasters, and Coffee shops Bitty & Beau's Coffee Colleen Dorsey 74 West Broad Street Suite 130 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-225-8358 www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com Let's Go Coffee Company Mandy Siess 358 Main Street, Unit B Emmaus, PA 18049 610-392-8423 www.letsgocoffeeco.com Nowhere Coffee Co Juan Vargas 17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA 18102 301-518-3046 www.nowherecoffeeco.com Red Door Coffee Roaster LLC Jaquelyn Hall-Yurasits 4907 Route 309 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-360-0440 www.reddoorroaster.com Salvaged Sip Anna Sullivan 39 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-892-8681

Closets, Organizers & Storage

Communications

All Bright Ideas Diane Albright Allentown, PA 18103 610-782-0636 www.DianeAlbright.com

S J Media Consulting LLC Shantelle Johnson 725 Pearl Street Easton, PA 18042

Coaching ActionCOACH Sam Mugavero P. O. Box 4060 Easton, PA 18043 610-216-4613 www.sammugavero.actioncoach.com Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC Shelley Maley Macungie, PA 18062 610-663-0585 www.dreamcatchercareercoaching.com

Community Growth & Development iHave iNeed Inc 5507 Skyline Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-674-0042 www.ihave-ineed.org

Computer Networking, Services, Consulting, Sales and Repairs ET&T, Inc. Fusun Bubernack 2360 Avenue A Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-433-1000 www.et-t.com

TDS Technologies Tracey Smith 1728 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-351-4994 www.techdatapcs.com

Reset Outdoors Connor Moriarty 306 South New Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-893-4545 www.resetoutdoors.com

Concierge & Errand Services

Sol y Luna Consulting Franca Roibal Fernández 441 US Highway 46 Dover, NJ 07801 973-493-6395 www.solylunaconsulting.com

Here For You Concierge Melissa Draving P. O. Box 584 Emmaus, PA 18049 267-272-5241 www.hereforyoupa.com

Consignment & Thrift Stores Around Again Consignment Shop Lourdes Montesino 154 South Main steeet Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-399-8268 Style Encore Julie Simmons 1898 Catasauqua Road, #1 Allentown, PA 18109 610-419-3890 www.Style-EncoreAllentown.com

Construction Management & General Contractors Artio Traffic Protection LLC Genevieve Collins 1975 Route 309 Allentown, PA 18104 215-527-8060 www.artiotrafficprotection.com Joao & Bradley Construction Co., Inc. Julio Isidoro 4211 Tracy Lane Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-867-1500 JV Construction & Consulting LLC Jovana Villanueva 614 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 718-790-1882

Consulting Services & Training 13 Million Minutes Lisa Daugherty 13 Saddle Lane Easton, PA 18042 484-553-5957 CDR Consultants LLC Brenda Robinson 306 South New Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-937-2569 www.brendarobinson.info Moyer-Drabick & Associates, Ltd. Wendy Moyer-Drabick Barto, PA 19504 610-754-1989 www.mdassociates.net QueenSuite Personal & Professional Development Danielle Adams-Wiltshire Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-893-0748 www.queensuitecoach.com

The Treer Group, LLC Janet Treer Manheim, PA 17545 717-653-6118 www.thetreergroup.com Watsvine Consulting, LLC Vinessa Pearson Easton, PA 18042 267-315-3875 www.watsvineconsulting.com

Cosmetology ZEN BEAUTY LOUNGE LLC Alla Leybinsky 639 Main Street, 102 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Skin Care by Taylor Taylor Villarosa 115 Learn Rd Bartonsville, PA 18321 Beauty Attitude by Maggie Malgorzata Murawska 1546 US-209, Unit #4 Brodhedsville, PA 18058

Counseling and Therapy Counseling Solutions of the Lehigh Valley Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 202 Allentown, PA 18104 610-756-1765 www.CounselingSolutionsLV.com Move Forward Counseling, LLC Charlotte Leckow 100 Keystone Avenue, Suite 1 Emmaus, PA 18049 717-462-7003 www.moveforwardpa.com Nickischer & Associates, LLC Kathryn Friel 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 484-263-0197 www.knickischerandassociates.com

Crafts LuvLee Creations and More Adina Lee 2235 Mountain Laurel Drive Effort, PA 18330 570-982-7943

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce | 17 The JSpot Youth Organization Jacquelyn Wells 4115 Rosewood Terrace East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Tinker'N Nicole Ensmenger 60 Centre Square Circle Easton, PA 18042 484-892-7770 www.tinkern.org

Employment Services, Screening & Staffing Barr Associates Sharon Barr 6154 Creek Road Slatington, PA 18080 484-623-4770 www.barr-associates.com

Dance Studios, Instruction, Dance Supplies The Dance Dietitian Corrine Kanetski 602 N St. Cloud Street Allentown , PA 18104 610-744-2711 www.thedancedietitian.com

Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontists Gum Dental Julie Gum 150 South Green Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-0488 www.gumdental.com McGill Orthodontics Jean Seibold McGill DDS, MS, PC 3311 Northwood Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-252-0442 www.mcgillorthodontics.com Next Chapter Smiles Maria Garubba 190 Brodhead Road, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-735-8010 www.nextchaptersmiles.com

Distributors & Suppliers Rea.deeming Beauty, Inc. (d/b/a Beautyblender) Catherine Bailey 3864 Courtney Street, Suite 190 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-419-1690 www.beautyblender.com Valley Industrial Rubber Products Co., Inc. Cynthia Hess 3 South Commerce Way Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-974-8990 www.valleyindustrialrubber.com

Dog Training Sit, Stay, 'N Play, Inc. Lisa Kirschner 1501 North 5th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Resources: Treatment, Medication Management, Psychiatry

Dermatologists & Skincare

Blue Mountain Wellness Lucy Constantine 1908 Allen Street, Suite 112 Allentown, PA 18104 610-756-5800 www.Bluemountainwellness.org

Pamela L. Meyer, DO, PC Pamela Meyer 32 Kichline Avenue Hellertown, PA 18055 484-851-3000 www.pamelalmeyerdo.com

OASIS Community Center Rhonda Miller 3410 Bath Pike Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-747-6825 www.oasisbethlehem.org

Digital Marketing Services

Early Childhood Education

Quantifi Media Courtney Quaresimo P. O. Box 928 Kresgeville, PA 18058

Learning Blossoms Academy LLC Daisy Polanco 10 North 11th Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-350-3553

Disability Services LEE Services Lorraine D'Sylva Lee 401 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-328-5374 www.providinglee.com Special Recreation Services, Inc. Debbie Smith 319 Dartmouth Drive Suite 1A East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Educational Institutions, Organizations & Tutoring Services The Goddard School Alyson Schantzenbach 3790 West Drive Center Valley, PA 18034 610-890-3100 www.goddardschools.com

On Time Job Staffing Yanuaria Batista 401 West Walnut Street, Suite 8 Allentown, PA 18102 484-257-9362 www.ontimejobstaffing.com The U Group Recruiting Firm Brady Wilson 1417 Pelham Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-936-3292 www.theugroupstaffing.com TriStarr Staffing Basil Gordon 2201 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 717-560-2111 www.tristarrjobs.com

Entertainment & Festivals Doctor Jay's Comedy Milieu Janear Hankerson Easton, PA 18045 610-829-9016 www.docjaycomedymilieu.com Kendal Conrad Kendal Conrad Pottstown, PA 19464 610-970-5189 www.kendalconrad.com Lehigh Valley Comic Convention Karen Rello Slatington, PA 18080 610-573-6110 www.lehighvalleycomicconvention.com Raven Entertainment, LLC Stacy Horowitz-Rodriguez 103 North 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Wick It Candle Bar Danica Hartenfels 107 Gabriel Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Wondershak Records Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass Lisa Bodnar Allentown, PA 18104 610-442-2202 www.lisabodnar.com

Environmental Products & Services Cherry Ridge Consulting LLC Jillian Olsen P. O. Box 267 Sciota, PA 18354 570-350-0809 www.cherryridgellc.com Green Pond Packaging Lisa Pammer Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-3799 www.greenpondpackaging.com

Event Management, Promotional Services, Content Creation --ts Brand Elevation Tiffany Sondergaard Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-349-3671 www.tsbrandelevation.com I need a Speaker Tricia Richards-Service 201 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 211 Scranton, PA 18503 570-955-6965 www.ineedaspeaker.com Miranda's Events Miranda Bee 2657 Route 940 Pocono Summit , PA 18346

Exterminators Quest Termite & Pest Management Kendra Snyder 1319 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610-867-7378 www.questpest.com

Financial Services Edward Jones - Jennifer Ceneviva, AAMS™, RICP® Financial Advisor Jennifer Ceneviva Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-865-7959 www.edwardjones.com Morton Brown Family Wealth Dennis Morton 600 West Hamilton Street, Suite 300 Allentown, PA 18101 610-709-5072 www.mortonbrownfw.com

Fitness, Gyms & Personal Training Club Pilates Allentown Christine Craciun 917 Airport Center Road Allentown, PA 18109 610-203-4500 www.clubpilates.com Living Room Yoga Tamantha Yanders 1328 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5767 www.livingroomyogaemmaus.com Trademarked Fitness Studio Tanya Johnson 720 Milford Road, Suite 103 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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Formal Wear

Designs by Maria Anastasia Mary Ann Hristofas 607 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-770-3213 www.designsbymariaanastasia.com

Dolly's Boutique & Studio Rita Sharma 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 105 Allentown, PA 18101 484-862-0508

Gift Box Floral and Garden Kim Raub 1700 Sullivan Trail, Suite #18 Easton, PA 18040 610-438-0792 J Garden Jeraldin Abreu 1025 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 551-264-2079 Route 443 Flowers, LLC Barbra Zehner Lehighton, PA 18235 484-464-3106

Food Service Chef Night Tonight Sara Miller 29 Dansbury Terrace East Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Willowtree Inn Tina Kat Schneck 601 Ann Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Laura's Custom Framing and Fine Art Laura Barton 1328 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-928-8622 www.laurascustomframesandart.com

Golf Course & Country Clubs

Foundations

Fuel Dealers, Gas Fireplaces & Distributors

Government Relations, Lobbying Services

Every Ribbon Counts Susan Mattes Bostian 452 Manor Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 610-417-2448 www.everyribboncounts.com

Harned Durham Energy LLC Damein Harned Hinnerschietz 4893 Buckeye Road Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-3424 www.harneddurhamenergy.com

J L Mann Consulting Jennifer Mann Allentown, PA 610-820-MANN (6266) www.jlmannconsulting.com

Folds of Honor E. PA-NJ Chapter Elizabeth Simmons P. O. Box 276 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-442-5718 www.easternpanj.foldsofhonor.org

Hazleton Oil & Environmental, Inc Gina Stitch 300 Tamaqua Street Hazleton, PA 18201 570-929-1793 www.hazletonoil.com

K9 Kop Project Vickie Richards 726 Williams Avenue Walnutport, PA 18088 484-661-1666 www.k9kopproject.org

Funeral Homes & Monument Services

Framing & Photo Services Girl on the Hill Framing l Custom Picture Framing Dawn Jastrzemski 645 North New Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-2295 www.girlonthehillframing.com

Pearson Funeral Home, Inc. Jane Pearson 1901 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-866-1031 www.pearsonfh.com

Gift Shops Pocono Soap Amanda Beam 10 North 7th Street, 1st Floor Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Snydersville Golf Range, Inc. Hillary Potcher 125 Meadowbrook Lane Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Grocery, Convenience & Meat Stores Coopersburg Farmers' Market Debra Paschall P. O. Box 368 Center Valley, PA 18034 484-268-2821 www.coopersburgfarmersmarket.com Flood's Nursery & Farm Market Jennifer Major 6203 Paradise Valley Road Cresco, PA 18326

Gymnastics Instruction Force Gymnastics Tonya Antonik 550 South Green Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-8303 www.forcegymnastics.com

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Health & Wellness Products & Services Elixir Health and Wellness Yuliya Semenovych 1021 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 985-492-0404 www.elixirlv.com Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono Liz Fones 5788 Business Route 209, Suite 4 Sciota, PA 18354 Green Earth Marketplace Jeanne Birosik 1328 Chestnut Street, Suite 110 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-5767 www.GEMgreenearth.com Herbs To Your Success Vanessa Sabatine 64 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-8996 www.herbstoyoursuccess.com Keystone Canna Remedies (KCR) Allentown 3340 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-408-6122 www.keystonecannaremedies.com

With Meraki Co Giana Jarrah 116 Research Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-553-4974 www.shopwithmerakico.com

Anwari Counseling Services LLC Adila Cosgrove 65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 400 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-350-6256 www.anwaricounseling.com

D. E Cressman Insurance Agency Inc. Allison Cressman Durnin 2310 Walbert Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 610-433-1568 www.choosecressman.com

Home Healthcare - Medical Care

Meribah Clinic Eileen Teyim 1005 North Brookside Road, Suite 240 Allentown, PA 18106 610-572-9659 www.meribahclinic.com

Golden Multiservices Madelin Ortega 1425 West Chew Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-433-3474 www.goldenmultiservicesPA.com

Hotels, Lodging, Bed & Breakfasts

K Brown Barrett - State Farm Agent Kaye-Ann Brown Barrett 3690 Lehigh Street, Suite 16P Whitehall, PA 18052 610-264-9600 www.kbarrettinsurance.com

BrightStar Care of Allentown & Stroudsburg Chirag Modi 1401 North Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 104 Allentown, PA 18104 570-223-2248 www.brightstarcare.com Brightstar Care of the Lehigh Valley Frederick Smollinger 118 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-814-7300 www.brightstarcare.com

Home Healthcare- Non Medical Homewatch CareGivers of Lehigh Valley Karen Long 35 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 401 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-746-4924 www.homewatchcaregivers.com

Magnolia Quantum Wellness and Medspa Oksana Vizuete 11 Knob Road Canadensis, PA 18325

Lagom Care Brian Miranda 1405 North Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 108 Allentown, PA 18104 484-816-8600 www.lagomcare.com

MILHO Inc. Helen Fosam 3034 East Walker Road Bath, PA 18014 609-273-6019 www.Milhoinc.org

Visiting Angels Sherry Mack 35 East Elizabeth Avenue Bethlethem, PA 18018 610-253-6353 www.visitingangels.com/beth

Soul Sisters' Studio Eva Stephens 23 South 4th Street Emmaus, PA 18049 484-488-7739 www.soulsistersemmaus.com The Breastfeeding Shop Patricia Gatter 431 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 866-255-6779 www.thebreastfeedingshop.com The Calm Space LLC Lindsey Tomcics 2047 PA Route 309 Allentown, PA 18104 484-276-4646 www.beyourcalm.com Triumph Healthcare Advocates Carol Edvin Canadensis, PA 18325 Visionistas By Design Wellness Boutique with Dr. Lyz Lyz DeBoer 15 East Walnut Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-5042 www.Visionistasbydesign.com

Home Improvement & Remodeling Carreon Cares, LLC Rita Carreon P. O. Box 2231 Albrightsville, PA 18210 201-489-6339 CertaPro Painters of the Greater Lehigh Valley Lisa Costa 3395 North Bay Hill Drive Center Valley, PA 18034 484-519-0517 www.greater-lehigh-valley.certapro.com

The Village at Houser's Crossing Carolee Smith 34 Carbon Lane Tamaqua, PA 18252 610-597-6052 www.houserscrossing.com

Human Resource Services & Organizations Higher International Human Resources Erika Butler P. O. Box 202 Limeport, PA 18060 484-541-5334 www.gohihr.com myHR Partner, Inc. Tina Hamilton 212 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-443-0119 www.myhrpartnerinc.com SunnyWorks Innovations Jessica Toldeo 915 Rockland Street Bethlehem, PA 18017 917-207-0124 www.sunnyworksinnovations.com

LP Insurance Group Maria Cartagena 1101 Hamilton Street, Suite 310 Allentown, PA 18101 610-871-8123 www.lpinsurancepa.com Raynock & Associates, LLC Sarah Raynock 3261 Route 100, Suite 230 Macungie, PA 18062 610-966-8500 www.raynockassociates.com Silver Crest Insurance Inc Danielle Klump 2103 Stefko Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-868-5801 www.silvercrestins.com

Information Services Technology & Cyber Security

State Farm Insurance - Vitale Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Michele Vitale 2586 Nazareth Road Easton, PA 18045 610-258-5030 www.mvitale.com

Marian Solutions Marian Frank Allentown, PA 18106 610-504-4486 www.mariansolutions.com

The Springfield Agency Terri Cantrel 90 Springfield Road Easton, PA 18042 610-509-6097

Odocam Ziba Ebrahimian 1010 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 420 Allentown, PA 18101 310-654-0394 www.odocam.com

Interior Design & Decor

Inspection Services

Audra's Finishes and Design Audra Frank 276 Bald Eagle Drive Stewartsville, NJ 08886 908-872-6112 www.audrafrankassociates.com

Valley Remodeling Edith Losagio 1874 Catasauqua Road, #247 Allentown, PA 18109 484-550-2556 www.valleyremodeling.com

Keller Zoning & Inspection Services Bettina Serfass 115 South Broad Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-8227 www.kellerzoninginspectionservice.com

Brownstone Design Connie Postupack 97 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-5377 www.brownstonedesign.com

Hospital, Clinics & Medical Groups

Insurance

AFC Urgent Care Lower Macungie Dominic Catrambone 780 North Krocks Road, Suite 101 Allentown, PA 18106 610-365-3354 www.afcurgentcare.com

Charles G. Leon Insurance Agency Brittany DeAngelis 903 3rd Street Whitehall, PA 18052 610-264-4405 www.charlesleoninsurance.com

Gail Gray Home Carolyn Gagnon 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 712 Center Valley, PA 18034 484-223-3301 www.gailgrayhome.com Perianth Interior Design Hilary Unger Emmaus, PA 18049 917-545-5993 www.perianth.com

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Maldonado Communications

Michelle Maldonado Center Valley, PA 18034 917-743-2754 www.maldonadocommunications.com

SmartAcre, Inc.

Dave Snyder 3900 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 206-B Allentown, PA 18103 610-419-4510 www.getsmartacre.com

Massage Services Clear Mountain Wellness Kate Jendral 103 North 7th Street, Suite 103 Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Medical Services Functional Cognitive Consulting, LLC Barbara Van Nortwick P. O. Box 86 Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 Laser & Cosmetic Center Yelena Kipervas 104 Skinner Hill Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 New Beginnings Healthcare Akia Blandon 24 North 7th Street, Suite 102 Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Medical Spas

SJ Interiors LLC Shweta Jajodia 26 North 6th Street Suite #130 Allentown, PA 18101 832-247-8281 www.sjinteriors.com

Internet Services Ironton Telephone Company John Toomey 4242 Mauch Chunk Road Coplay, PA 18037 610-799-3131 www.ironton.com

Language & Intercultural Services FCI – The Language Experts Olga Glinka 1614 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 610-438-8900 www.fcitle.com

Manufacturing Services

Jewelers

American Architectural Metal Manufacturers 575 Business Park Lane Allentown, PA 18109 610-432-9787 www.americanarch.com

Murphy Jewelers Mallory Murphy 948 Lehigh Valley Lifestyle Center Whitehall, PA 18052 610-791-5200 www.murphyjewelers.com

Century Wire Products Danielle Dupuis 153 8th Street Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-863-2250 www.centurywireproducts.com

Northampton Coin & Jewelry Sarah Schaffer 1918 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-0759 www.northamptonjewelry.com

LifeAire Systems Kathryn Worrilow 6081 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 600 Allentown, PA 18106 484-224-3042 www.lifeaire.com

Susan Bella Jewelry Susan Bella Linski 1746 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-434-8001 www.susanbellajewelry.com

Marketing Consulting Services Made in the Lehigh Valley Genevieve Terpstra Bangor, PA 18013 610-737-9344 www.milv.shop.madeinthelehighvalley. com

IRIYA Wellness & Aesthetics Anfal Ahmed The Commodore, 100 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-904-3040 www.iriyawellness.com

Musical Instruments, Instruction & Repair The Musik Makers Rebecca Pieper 165 South Liberty Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-217-6107 www.themusikmakers.org

Newspapers, Publications, Digital News and Reporting Fig Lehigh Valley - Powered by ASR Media Lauren Davis 190 Brodhead Road, Suite 302 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-544-3603 www.figlehighvalley.com Handler and Wagreich Publishing Judy Umlas 424 White Oak Road Palisades, NY 10964 www.handlerandwagreich.com TAPinto Phillipsburg Danielle DeGerolamo 620 Corliss Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-447-2568 www.tapinto.net/towns/phillipsburg

Office Space & Virtual The Business Community at Forty South Carrie Ward 40 South 5th Street Allentown, PA 18102 484-347-2359 www.fortysouthllc.com

Office Supplies, Equipment, Furniture

Meesha Aesthetics Christopher Balbi 415 Business Park Lane Allentown, PA 18109 610-349-6390 www.Botoxbymeesha.com

Stotz & Fatzinger Office Supply Nancy Regan 808 Packer Street Easton, PA 18042 610-515-0103 www.stotzfatzinger.com

Meesha Wellness Rachel Nappo 241 South 3rd Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-200-8144 www.meeshawellness.com

Paving, Sealing Contractors, Street & Power Sweeping

Nature's Touch Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Spa Gabriela Bencosme 130 West 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-951-2605 www.naturetouchmt.com Spa Aesthetics Lisa Yen 3445 High Point Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-237-9550 www.aestheticsbyspa.com Unique Glow Wellness and MedSpa Julianne Vargas 35 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 21C Bethlehem , PA 18018 484-626-0090 www.uniqueglowwellness.com

Premier Sealcoating Line Striping & Asphalt Maintenance Stacy Andrews-Huff P. O. Box 3053 Allentown, PA 18106 484-409-7325 www.premiersealcoatingllc.com

Payroll Services Premier Payroll Services Inc. Sarah Coveney 290 Main Street Royersford, PA 19468 610-917-2281 www.premiernow.com

Pet & Animal Supplies, Grooming & Boarding Hometown Pet Center, LLC Deanna Colagio 702 West State Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-282-5435

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce | 21 K9 Resorts of Bethlehem Deb Hrousis 3986 Township Line Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-672-7077 www.k9resorts.com Purr Haus Laurie Mason 27 South 7th Street Emmaus, PA 18049 www.purrhaus.com

Pet Sitting, Training Services & Waste Removal Points of Wisdom Dog Training Jen Kohlmeier 4250 Timberline Road Walnutport, PA 18088 610-248-4226 www.pointsofwisdomdogtraining.com

Photographers & Photography Studios Cassandra Benning Studios Cassandra Benning West Broad Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Lvly Photography LLC Julienne Stracey 970 Sullivan Trail Scotrun, PA 18355 Sherry Clewell Photography & Entertainment Sherry Clewell 452 South St. Cloud Terrace Allentown, PA 18104 610-435-7516 www.sherryclewell.photoshelter.com Simply Liz Photography Elizabeth Wearin 2911 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 484-894-3153 www.simplyliz.com

Plastics Lehigh Valley Plastics, Inc. Shelly McWilliams 187 North Commerce Way Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-893-5500 www.lehighvalleyplastics.com

Portable Toilets, Septic Services Royal Throne Portable Toilets DBA Monarch Mobile Restrooms Lynne Adam 1461 Fourth Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 877-777-8027 www.monarchmobilerestrooms.com

Printing, Copying, Publishing Equipment and Services PostNet - Bethlehem Marisa Lenci 1 East Broad Street, Suite 130 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-6389 www.postnet.com/pa130

Promotional Products Artistic Toys & Promotions LLC Katrina Marshall 550 South Green Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-788-0888 www.artistictoy.com Promogroup LLC Thomas Long 3540 Woodlea Road Orefield, PA 18069 610-395-1733 www.promogroupllc.com

Bear Mountain

PromoShop Lisa Folts 2155 Morgan Hill Road Easton, PA 18042 424-394-0526 www.promoshopinc.com

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TCB Promotions Melissa Miller 106 Shawnee Square Drive, Suite 201 P. O. Box 62 Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 570-503-3954 www.tcbpromo.com

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June 7 through August 31 18 Church Road at Route 903 Jim Thorpe, PA

Wolff Works by Proforma Christine Wolff 425 Dogwood Terrace Easton, PA 18040 610-258-8059 www.christinewolff.com

Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Other Services Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pocono Real Estate - Milford Niki Santelli-Wolff 310 West Harford Street, Suite 1 Milford, PA 18337 Carr Realty of the Poconos Cindy Carr Knecht 1818 Sullivan Trail Road Tannersville, PA 18372 Castle Gate Realty Aggie Shoenberger 238 North First Street Lehighton, PA 18235 610-379-FLAG www.come2thecastle.com Keller William Real Estate Diane Davidson Diane Davidson 1605 North Cedar Crest Boulevard, #309 Allentown, PA 18104 484-619-2340 www.dianedavidson.kw.com LeCompte Realty Devon LeCompte 306 South New Street, Suite 110 PMB 303 Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-293-1582 www.LeCompteRealty.com Main St. Real Estate Group Lucy Lennon 525 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-365-1362 www.mainstbethlehem.com

Specialty Moves By Design Jill Kearney 4736 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 610-295-0036 www.specialtymovesbydesign.com

Tails of Valor Paws of Honor, Inc. Heather Lloyd P. O. Box 127 Coopersburg, PA 18036 267-733-7294 www.tailsofvalor.org

Real Estate Holdings & Property Management

Resorts & Conference Centers

Hilton Street LLC Harneet Chana 2 High Street Glendon, PA 18042 610-597-3847

Recreation & Tourist Attractions Bear Mountain Butterfles Mari Gruber 18 Church Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570-325-4848 www.bearmountainbutterflies.com Board & Brush Creative Studio Buffy Allen 2210 Corriere Road, Unit D Easton, PA 18045 484-553-7113 www.boardandbrush.com/Easton Miss Melanie Yoga & MMY Paddleboards Melanie Smith 4105 Durham Road #A Ottsville, PA 18942 484-819-0380 www.mmypaddleboards.com

Sunny Rest Resort Halsie Bowers 425 Sunny Rest Drive Palmerton, PA 18071 610-377-2911 www.sunnyrest.com Magnolia Streamside Resort Inna Vityuk 2518 Route 390 Canadensis, PA 18325

Restaurants, Bars & Cafes Beyond Fitness Nutrition Suki Anderson 420 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 347-460-4503 Bonnie & Clyde Pub and Grll Steve Mazalewski 111 North 1st Street Lehighton, PA 18235 610-377-0777 www.bonnieandclydepubandgrill.com

22 | Connections Magazine Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant Emmaus Elizabeth Ortiz 4030 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-814-3000 www.cactusblue.biz Cafe 23 Rebekah Doyle 318 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 570-269-8160 www.cafe23LV.com Crave Nutrition Gabrielle Marcantoni 77 West Broad Street, Unit 11C Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-905-0485 www.cravebethlehem.com Cuchifrito Stephanie Fernandez 1201 West Chew Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-434-1788 Diana's Catering and Gourmet Market Diana Hall-Yurasits 4907 Route 309 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-797-2525 www.dianascafe.com F&A Grog House Gina Perini 117 East 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-419-0040 www.fandagroghouse.com Good Jakes Restaurant Felicia Franco 13 South Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-720-0004 www.goodjakes.com Happy Hour Bar and Grill Jennifer Scelza 608 Clermont Avenue Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 Joe's Tavern Shelly Salak 12 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-3200 www.joestavern.com Le Macaron French Pastries Bethlehem Gina Storelli Passerman 521 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-2700 www.lemacaron-us.com Meli European Taverna Melissa Zannakis 322 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-672-4730 www.melieaston.com Paris Baguette Lan Ma 30 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 908-989-0499 www.parisbaguette.com

Springtown Inn & Brooklyn's Catering Bobbi Gianguzzi 3258 Main Street Springtown, PA 18081 610-346-7262 www.springtowninn.com

Cardstock Warehouse Paper Company Andrew Frey 630 Municipal Drive, Suite 320 Nazareth, PA 18064 610-937-6326 www.cardstock-warehouse.com

Surv Restaurant Karen Widrick 1800 Sullivan Trail, Suite 150 Easton, PA 18040 484-544-0624 www.surveaston.com

Comfy Cozy Apothecary Jennie Brown 40 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 717-379-1661 www.comfycozyapothecary.com

Syb's West End Deli Kathy Diehl 2151 Liberty Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-434-3882

Cottage & Bloom Sheri Reaser 379 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-703-6813

The Udder Bar Hayley De Long 1852 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 484-221-8653 www.theudderbar.com

Crystal Wings and Night Things Andrea Galgon Allentown, PA 18109 610-348-7826 www.crystalwingsnightthings.com

Toastique Bethlehem Jessica Morrissey 21 East 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-419-0950 www.toastique.com Two Rivers Brewing Company Troy Reynard 542 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-829-1131 www.tworiversbrewing.com Wafa's Kitchen Wafa Khoury 515 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-515-9900 www.wafas-kitchen.business.site Yianni's Taverna Melissa Zannakis 3760 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-410-9300 www.yiannistaverna.com

Retail Sales AM Luxe Apparel Ann Marie Supinski 74 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-2037 www.amluxeapparel.com Ambitious Beautique April Isaac-Brown 17 North 6th Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-274-6715 Bellisima by Ashley Maria Ashley Melchionna 65 North 4th Street Easton, PA 18042 www.bellisimabyash.com BOUTIQUETOGO Elena Pascal 522 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-437-1663 www.boutiquetogo.com

Faded Lace Boutique Heather Gallia 4543 Milford Road, Suite #50 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Hand Cut Crystal/Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe Joanne Smida 452 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-2427 www.bethlehemchristmasshoppe.com Kaleidoscope Collective LLC Melis Carroll 77 West Broad Street, Suite 12C Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-767-9684 www.kaleidoscopelv.com La Petite Provence, Inc. Hansook Atkins 519 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-0374 Le Femme Boutique Karen Buck 328 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-844-4493 www.lefemmeboutique.com Magnolia's Homemade-Natural Candles and Soap Magnolia Baez 727 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 301-448-5583 www.magnoliascandlesandsoap.com Mary Kay Cosmetics - Independent Sales Director Camille Hamilton Allentown, PA 18103 718-962-5261 www.marykay.com/chamilton73250 Pennsylvania Treasures 4 You Jaymie McWatters 1322 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 267-906-8591 www.facebook.com/PaTreasures4You

Second Chance Goods Ltd Lauren Barry Macungie, PA 18062 610-739-6079 www.secondchancegoodsltd.com Smartivities Showcase April Khalil 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 802 Center Valley, PA 18034 484-544-3954 www.smartivitiesshowcase.com Something Different Boutique Debbie DeRogatis 351 Town Center Boulevard Easton, PA 18040 610-515-8006 www.SomethingDifferentShopping.com Sonny Moon Carole Pirozzi 459 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-730-9137 www.sonnymoonshop.com Te Lo Juro Collective Edith Gutierrez-Hawbaker New Tripoli, PA 18066 973-454-5375 www.telojurocollective.com The Kit and Cavoodle Pet Center Mattie Anderson 4545 Milford Road, Suite 130 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Twistic Mystic Misty Bolanos 465 Pensyl Creek Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Renaissance Senior Homes Denise Whitney 2222 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040 484-378-3373 www.renseniorhomes.com

Roofing, Siding & Gutters Roof 360 Justin Rhen 26 1/2 Prospect Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-735-0198 www.myroof360.com

Salons, Spas, Makeup & Massage Services Debbs Hummingbird Healing Debbie Franzo 118 Ruth Drive Cresco, PA 18326 European Wax Center - Airport Road Nanci Emiliani 1852 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18109 610-335-1124 www.waxcenter.com/pa-allentown European Wax Center - Center Valley The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley Nanci Emiliani 3045 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 105 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-798-6565

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European Wax Center Hamilton Crossings Nanci Emiliani 707 North Krocks Road, Suite 106 Allentown, PA 18106 484-273-0255 www.waxcenter.com FACE FOUNDRIE' Lehigh Valley Melissa Gorgal 932 Lehigh Lifestyle Center Lehigh Valley Mall Whitehall, PA 18052 484-655-0728 www.facefoundrie.com Grit Lounge Katie Martin 5831 Tilghman Street, Suite 3 Allentown, PA 18104 484-274-6041 www.grit-lounge.com Lehigh Valley Electrolysis Kerri Nigito 1125 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-241-4704 www.lvelectrolysis.com Mantra Massage Erica Cardano 319 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-540-7774 www.yournewmantra.com Maven & Mane Salon Leah Edwards 6750 Iroquois Trail, Suite 4 Allentown, PA 18104 610-216-7179 www.mavenandmanesalon.com

Salon Hollywood Margaret Beier 197 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-6637 www.salonhollywood.com Salon Mia Maria Wiseman 401 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610-838-5656 www.facebook.com/pages/Salon-Mia Sham Skin Care & Spa Mania Zeidan 1220 Illicks Mill Road Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-602-7153 www.shamskincare-spa.com Sleek Styles Salon Gina Columba-Schmidt 1741 Liberty Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-774-9532 www.s3salon.com

TGM Facial Waxing and Lashes LLC Shalene Hayes Saylorsburg, PA 18353 610-400-3255 www.tgmskinbar.my.canva.site/tgmskinbar The Deca Courtney McIntyre 10 South 4th Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-421-6136 www.thedecasalon.com The Healing & Wellness Corner Jamie Brotzman 101 North 4th Street Easton, PA 18042 484-861-7287 www.healingwellnesscorner.com Whitehall Electrolysis Center Rose Moyer 822 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 484-347-1094

Schools

SS 77 Hair Studio Selines Santiago 77 West Broad Street, Suite 2C Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-3232 www.ss77hairstudio.com

At Any Age Swim Academy LLC Kyra Uniejewski 104 Michael Lane Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360

Steel Magnolia Spa & Salon Carolyn Gillish 462 Main Street, Suite 151 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-625-4040 www.steelmagnoliaspa.com

Alpine Security Guard Services LLC Elijah Eigene 750 South Hall Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-333-7586

Personal Security Solutions LLC Jeffrey Aster 4563 Barbara Lane Walnutport, PA 18088 610-849-3978 www.getoffthe-x.com

Social Services Bloom for Women & My Sister's Closet Carol Andersen 1425 Mountain Drive North Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-866-5755 www.bloomforwomen.org Parkland CARES Food Pantry Katrina Sundstrom 5074 Kernsville Road, Unit #4 Orefield, PA 18069 484-707-1133 www.parklandcaresfp.org

Software Consultants & Design Innovative Tekniques, Inc. Barbara Lorah 9155 North Loop Road Slatington, PA 18080 866-251-9656 www.innovativetekniques.com

Security Guard and Patrol Services Sports Teams & Facilities 7 Deadly Spins Fastpitch Alexandra MacLean 3678 Crescent Court E Suite B Whitehall, PA 18052 610-440-4349 www.7dsfp.com

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Tattoo & Tattoo Removal Precision Laser LLC Tom Aversa 42 A South 3rd Street Easton, PA 18013 484-306-0089 www.precisionlaserspecialists.com

Tax Services Lindsay O. Albert, EA Lindsay Albert 656 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 484-851-3305 www.lindsayalbertea.com

Telephone / Telecommunication Products & Services Garland Communication System Inc. Bonnie Cason 103 Glenworth Road Pottsville, PA 17901 570-739-3333 www.gcs3333.com

Title Companies Veterans Abstract and Settlement Services Walt Commiso 237 South Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-863-9015 www.veteransabstract.com

Transportation Advantage Limousine & Chauffeur Services Darla Malik 6055 Timberknoll Drive Macungie, PA 18062 610-966-57 www.chauffeurservices.com

Travel Agencies & Cruise Discounters Barefoot Excursions, LLC Debbie Minnich 4420 Park Avenue Slatington, PA 18080 484-934-1350 www.barefootexcursions.com Sail Away Events and Travel Rhonda Bastian 3114 Clay Street Whitehall, PA 18052 484-433-1592 www.sailawayeventsandtravel.com

VIP Vacations, Inc. Bob Deobil 3243 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-264-5577 www.vacationsbyvip.com

Travel Agents The Agency Chic Maria LaDuca 2551 Route 611, Suite 2 Scotrun, PA 18355

Upholstery & Cleaning Korpics Upholstery and Lazy Hound Consignment Laura Korpics 8 South 4th Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-3531 www.korpicsupholstery.com

Veterans Services Military Resource Group (MRG) Samantha Huhn 101 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 217 Easton, PA 18042 484-205-9381 www.military-resource-group.com Shamrock Reins Janet Brennan 32 Ervin Road Pipersville, PA 18947 215-766-4988 www.shamrockreins.org Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving Jenny Pacanowski 1636 North Cedar Crest Boulevard, #179 Allentown, PA 18104 www.womenveteransempowered.org

Veterinarians, Animal Wellness & Rehabilitation Abby Road Veterinary Hospital Abby Gerenser 90 Atlas Road Northampton, PA 18067 610-440-1504 www.abbyroadvet.com Creekview Veterinary Hospital Kara Ballek 629 West State Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-863-9099 www.creekviewvet.com

Hellertown Veterinary Center Amber Bauer 15 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 484-851-3890 www.hellertownvetcenter.com The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife 1161 Cherry Drive Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Video Production and Drone Services ASR Media Ashley Russo 190 Brodhead Road, Suite 302 Bethlehem, PA 18017 908-216-6100 www.asrmediaproductions.com

Waste, Recycling & Hauling Clothes Bin Anthony Biechy Nazareth, PA 18064 610-829-9134 www.fillthebins.com College Hunks Moving & Hauling, Lehigh Valley Mark Gall 6690 Apple Butter Road Slatington, PA 18080 610-663-0201 www.chhj.com Junk Shot of Lehigh Valley Cynthia Watson 7249 Airport Road, Suite 601 Bath, PA 18014 610-502-5366 www.junkshotapp.com redbox+ Dumpsters of Lehigh Valley David Galkin 900 Line Street Suite 6 Easton, PA 18042 484-559-7824 www.redboxplus.com/lehighvalley

Water Treatments & Related Systems Aquabiovida Nairovi Herrera 1642 Union Boulevard, Suite M Allentown, PA 18109 347-367-6001 www.aquabiovida.com

Web Design, Consulting & Hosting 3Seed Marketing / Design / Interactive Julie Moyer 5920 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 200 B Allentown, PA 18106 484-646-9300 www.3seedmarketing.com

Windows, Window Treatments K&H Custom Window Treatments Amanda Miller 5925 Tilghman Street Suite 20 Allentown, PA 18104 610-481-9005 www.KuhnsAndHeller.com

Wineries & Vineyards Black River Farms Kris Warner 2472 Black River Road Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-935-1011 www.black-river-farms.com Franklin Hill Vineyards The Grape Arbor Elaine Pivinski 559 Main Street, Suite 124 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-332-9463 www.franklinhillvineyards.com

Youth Development Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono Liz Fones P.O. Box 833 Fogelsville, PA 18051 610-533-1141 www.gotrlehighvalley.org Imperfection is Beautiful Lisa MacDonald 1190 Grange Road Allentown, PA 18106 484-619-3461 www.imperfectionisbeautiful.life Watch Me Swim Jaime Brownlee 3553 Apollo Court Orefield, PA 18069 910-279-9535 www.watchmeswim.com

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BETHLEHEM AREA

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EASTON AREA

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PHILLIPSBURG AREA

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DIVERSITY COUNCILS

Premier Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Scan the QR code to register or contact daniellej@lehighvalleychamber.org for more info!

5TH ANNUAL AMATEUR

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Admission: $15

TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 5 PM - 8 PM | WEYERBACHER BREWING COMPANY

Heavenly Coffee Shop 140 Northampton St, Unit B Easton, PA 18042

FEATURING: WORDLY Q FOOD TRUCK

REGISTRATION:

ENTERTAINMENT BY: DJ QUEUE

TEAM(2): $50

SINGLE: $30

Come out & join the Young Professionals Council for some outdoor fun and friendly competition! more information: sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org Scan the QR to register or RSVP to hannahs@lehighvalleychamber.org

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DIVERSITY COUNCILS

MARCH 19, 2025 | 5:30 PM -7:30 PM

AT LEHIGH UNIVERSITY | BUSINESS INNOVATION BUILDING 201 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Join the Young Professionals Council at Lehigh University for an exciting evening featuring a brief overview of the university’s graduate programs, insights into advanced educational opportunities, and networking with Lehigh University’s graduate students!

Admission is FREE! Cocktails & appetizers will be provided.

For More Information: sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org Scan the QR to register or RSVP to hannahs@lehighvalleychamber.org

27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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MARCH 11, 2025 | 5PM-7PM

@ BRADBURY-SULLIVAN LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER Join the LGBTQ Business Council and Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center for an uplifting evening that blends relaxation and connection in a welcoming space, featuring a guided meditation led by Lizzie Jordon and Tamantha Yanders of Living Room Yoga Emmaus!

$15 ADMISSION

MORE INFO: SABRINAO@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG

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WOMEN’S DAY

March 7, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM $50 TO ATTEND

Renaissance Allentown Hotel

12 North 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101 PANELISTS:

Hasanna Birdsong, Adept Group

Nancy Conrad, White and Williams, President for PA Bar Assoc.

HOSTED BY

Sandra Bieber

Dr. Camille Hamilton, Valley Health Partners

Rachel Leon, Bethlehem City Council

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AFFILIATED CHAMBERS

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GREATER NORTHERN LEHIGH & WESTERN LEHIGH CHAMBERS

CHAMBER SEEN!

Photos from the Amcor Packaging Luncheon Tour on January 21

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EAST PENN CHAMBER & EMMAUS MAIN STREET PARTNERS

CHAMBER SEEN!

Photos from DIne & Donate at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse on January 16

CHAMBER SEEN! Photos from the Emmaus Soup Crawl on February 8

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SOUTHERN LEHIGH CHAMBER SOUTHERN LEHIGH CHAMBER

Kati LaBuda, Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James Interim Chair, Southern Lehigh Chamber

The Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce has a busy couple of months and we would love to have you join us at some of our upcoming functions! First, get ready for our annual Municipal update on Thursday, March 20th at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Here you will learn about the latest projects and updates from Upper Saucon Township, Lower Milford Township and Coopersburg Borough municipal leaders. This is a program you do not want to miss. Next, we have two dine and donate events for our scholarship fund which benefits a graduating senior from the school district. The first is Wednesday, March 5th at McDonald’s from 4pm – 8pm and the second will take place at Red Robin on Thursday April 10th from 5pm – 9pm.

This event will also have a Networking

opportunity from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Both events help to fund our annual scholarship with a portion of the proceeds from each event. And if you have a high school senior in the Southern Lehigh School District who is planning to go to college, now is the time to apply for our $1,000 scholarship. Visit our website www.lehighvaleychamber.org/ southern-lehigh-scholarship to learn more and the application. And last but not least, it’s back! Mark you calendars for Southern Lehigh Chamber’s Restaurant Week from Sunday, April 6th through Saturday, April 12th. This is a great way to support local eateries and spend a night out. We hope to see you at one or multiple of these upcoming events.

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NAZARETH AREA & GREATER NORTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBERS GREATER NORTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER David Kerper Chair, Greater Northampton Area Chamber

Even if you're not an NFL fan, the Philadelphia Eagles' second Super Bowl victory in seven years offers valuable lessons for business and personal life. Coach Nick Sirianni and Lehigh Valley's own Saquon Barkley emphasized a powerful yet simple message: "You cannot be GREAT without the GREATNESS of others." This quote exemplifies how effective teamwork leads to significant benefits for all.

Northampton Restaurant Week (Welcome to Flavor town): March 2-8 • Sips and Savories at Brown Daub, Bath: April 7 (often sells out) • Spuds and Spurs (outdoor festival in downtown Bath): June 21, 1 PM • Northampton Uptown Street Fair: September 13, 11 AM • Roxy Night at the Movies (supporting Northampton Food Bank): December

At the Greater Northampton Chamber, we embody this principle. Your membership and support makes us stronger together. We invite you to join us as a volunteer, meeting fellow businesses and giving back to our community. Volunteering opportunities come in various forms, including helping at our annual events:

For more information on volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, or how we can assist your business, please contact me directly at dkerper@verizon.net.

Together, let's harness our collective greatness to strengthen our business community.

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Kristine Bush, PA State Senate Chair, Pocono Chamber

Happy New Year! The Pocono Chamber of Commerce is off to a positive and busy start for 2025! We kicked off January with our annual Report to Business breakfast. Joined by over 160 attendees at beautiful Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, guests received updates from County Commissioners, Tourism, and Economic Development. February launched staple event favorites Monday mixer featuring Speed Networking hosted by our PLOT Committee at St Luke’s Hospital – Monroe and the Women in Business luncheon at new member the Willowtree Inn. In March we present

another annual staple, the Legislative Luncheon on Friday, March 21st, at Camelback Resort. This event brings an exciting opportunity to engage with key state and federal representatives like Congressman Bresnahan, Senator Brown, and Representatives Madden and Probst.

We are ready for an incredible event season in 2025 – follow us on socials for everything you need to Poco-know about the Chamber’s upcoming initiatives and events!

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Where Employees Receive Care Could Impact Your Healthcare Spending “Location, location, location” is an adage typically used when buying a home, but the same principle also can apply to healthcare. After all, where employees receive care could impact your healthcare spending.

Take emergency care, for example.

Both urgent care facilities and emergency rooms (ERs) have evening and weekend hours for care that needs to be addressed right away.

But knowing when to go to an urgent care instead of an ER could generate significant savings: Claims data over the past year from Capital Blue Cross shows the average cost of an ER visit was 16 times higher than a visit to the urgent care. Surgery is another example. When choosing a facility for orthopedic surgeries and other routine procedures, some patients have the choice between an in-network ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and a hospital out-patient setting.

While both options can provide quality care, ASCs typically operate with fewer overhead costs than hospitals, which translates into lower costs for patients. There’s also another emerging site-of-care option: a patient’s home. New home-based services may help companies control soaring medication costs in their employee health plans.

In some markets, high-priced infusion therapy drugs – which treat chronic conditions like arthritis, heart disease, or cancer – are now being administered at a patient’s home for less money without sacrificing outcomes. One study found at-home infusion therapy cost an average of $1,700 to $3,500 per treatment, compared to $5,500 to $11,500 at a hospital. Helping employees understand their best options for care – whether it is for surgery, emergency care, or medication – has the potential to reduce costs for both employers and their employees.

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Empowering employees to make informed decisions can be an effective approach to reining in healthcare costs. Two of the most impactful ways are health plan design and education. Consider a company that offers a high-deductible health plan paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Because employees pay out of pocket until they meet their deductible and contribute additional money through an HSA, it incentivizes them to track their health spending and seek lower-cost, high-quality care.

They’ll need to be educated on the best ways to save. That’s where health literacy programs from trusted partners like Capital Blue Cross can help.

Capital offers health education presentations to employer groups that include topics such as “Choosing the Best Place for Care.”

No place like home Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross, says one trend to keep an eye on is the increase of healthcare services from home. The growing use of telehealth is one obvious example, but so is the emergence of “hospital at home” programs. “For many health services, we should get in the habit of asking our provider ‘can we do that at home?’” said Dr. Wigginton, who cites this potential outcome: Jane is taking an oral antibiotic for an infection, but the medication isn’t eliminating the infection. Jane’s doctor decides to prescribe an IV antibiotic. Because of the local health system’s ‘hospital from home’ program, Jane can receive the IV antibiotic at home. A nurse brings the equipment to Jane’s home and administers it. Having this service at home is less complicated and produces the same high-quality outcome at a fraction of the cost.

(For more health and wellness news and information that can benefit your business and employees, visit thinkcapitalbluecross.com.)

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Member News NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has made a generous $10,000 donation to The Kindness Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support to foster families across eastern Pennsylvania by offering essential items for the children and teens in their care.

Enescorp International LLC is excited to share our press release on the Specialty Food Association website, featuring our newest product, Sudee Cooking Cubes. These flavorful and convenient cubes are designed to make cooking easier and more enjoyable, offering a unique addition to any kitchen.

A 1980's Latin American Automotive Marriage of two industry giants, that quickly stalled. The subject of the first new monthly seminar series at America on Wheels.

On January 23, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Miers Insurance with its Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award. Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest.

The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, a comedy superstar and one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians, returns to the Allentown Fair on Sunday, August 31.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the highest grossing touring comedians of all time. He is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 2 billion views and over 34.6 million fans across social media.

He was the 3rd highest grossing comedian of 2024 according to Billboard. Iglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels and was also honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue. The comedian has had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.

We are excited to announce a host of exciting changes primed to continue our long-term trajectory of growth.

In addition to unveiling extensive renovations to our historic headquarters in downtown Allentown, Gross McGinley LLP has expanded into the Philadelphia market with a Center City office which opened February 1, 2025, complementing our existing presence in Easton and Stroudsburg. Robert M. “Bob” Campbell has been promoted to Partner, and we are thrilled to welcome the arrival of multiple key strategic hires, including Jeffrey S. Fleischaker, focusing on municipal and real estate matters; Marc S. Fisher, focusing on education and municipal matters; Eric R. Strauss, focusing on wills, trusts, and estates; and Andrew D. Hoffman, focusing on business and real estate development. We have also warmly welcomed new support staff into the firm.

Carroll Engineering Corporation is thrilled to announce that the Borough of Freemansburg Amphitheater has been named one of Lehigh Valley Business’s Top 2025 Projects. This recognition showcases the power of thoughtful design, collaboration, and a commitment to shaping public spaces that bring people together. The Top Projects Awards celebrate the most outstanding building and construction projects across the Lehigh Valley, honoring developments completed between January and December 2024 that demonstrate exceptional creativity, construction techniques, and collaborative success. Winners were chosen by the editors of Lehigh Valley Business, with projects evaluated based on degree of difficulty, creativity, cooperation, adaptive reuse, and sustainability efforts.

The first residents of Chestnut Ridge at Rodale, Phoebe Ministries’ newest independent living facility in Emmaus, moved in exactly one year ago. Today, several couples celebrated their first Valentine’s Day at Chestnut Ridge by renewing their vows in their new home. On Friday, February 14, eight residents (four couples) renewed their vows in the Multipurpose Room at Chestnut Ridge. Kari Dougan, the campus’s Fitness Coordinator, helped lead the event and delivered vows for each couple to recite. Words of devotion and attachment were exchanged, along with rings.

The couples then shared a kiss with their partners and posed for pictures.

Camelot for Children, a cherished cornerstone of the Lehigh Valley community since 1985, is thrilled to celebrate 40 years of serving children with special needs and medical complexities. “Camelot for Children’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with special needs and medical complexities,” said Emily Werner, PT, MSPT, MBA, Executive Director.

“We couldn’t have reached this incredible milestone without the generosity of individual and corporate donors, countless hours of volunteer support, and the tireless efforts of our staff and board members. Special thanks to Nicholas R. Weidman, our Board President from GVA Wealth, for his leadership and dedication to ensuring Camelot is healthy and able to serve local children for generations to come.”

Fisher; Eric R. Strauss; and Andrew D. Hoffman. The new additions will work in the firm’s offices located throughout the Commonwealth, including its established headquarters in Allentown. Additional Gross McGinley LLP locations include Easton, Stroudsburg, and a newly opened office in Center City Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Carson as its new Director of Education and Community Engagement. A distinguished theatre professional and DeSales University alumna, Carson brings over 20 years of experience as an actor, director, playwright, and teaching artist to this pivotal role.

Jerdon Construction is excited to share that it concluded 2024 with Zero Recordable Accidents! This achievement encompasses an impressive 77,543 manhours with no lost work. To celebrate this remarkable accomplishment and its continued commitment to safety, the company enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling and a delicious spread of food.

Ribbons of C.A.R.E is hosting a family friendly “Try Your Luck” St Patrick's Day Themed Bingo. Door prizes, 50/50, cash prizes and refreshments, March 29th, Located at Vera Cruz Fire Department, in the social hall across the street from the fire station. The Doors open at 4pm, games start promptly at 5pm. Ribbons of C.A.R.E is a non profit organization, whose mission is to provide childcare relief to families battling life-threatening conditions like cancer. Come out for a lively evening of family based fun, while supporting a great cause! For more information checkout www. ribbonsofcare.org.

Jerdon Construction has been honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley, PA. For eight years, our dedicated employees have voted to recognize Jerdon Construction as a leading workplace. We take pride in serving our employees and community with integrity, competence, and unwavering commitment.

Recent renovations at Renaissance Homes have transformed our second floor recreation area into a large welcoming haven. This inviting gathering space, punctuated by a player piano, is bathed in natural light pouring in through our oversized windows. This singular birds eye view of Forks Township was only the beginning. Improvements abound as we continue to update the building, add new activities to the calendar and enjoy seasonal celebrations of all kinds. We are breaking free from the winter freeze with our upcoming Mardi Gras and St. Patricks day celebrations as well as bowling, Bingo and birthday parties.

Gross McGinley LLP, a leading full-service law firm dedicated to providing innovative and creative legal solutions to individuals and businesses, is proud to announce four attorney appointments to the practice effective January 1st: Jeffrey S. Fleischaker; Marc S.

Submit your press releases to Ellie Andino at elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org to be featured in this section!

Please note: submission does not guarantee placement.

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