March 2026 Connections

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MARCH 2026

CELEBRATING WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES! (PG.14)

SERVICES INCLUDE: Urgent Care Laceration Repair Flu Shots & Vaccinations Sports Physicals DOT & Immigration Physicals X-Rays In-House Lab Occupational Medicine

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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 & HR Lorie Reinert.................................610-739-1597 Executive Director, Chamber Foundation and Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Liaison lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org Member Relations, Marketing & Sales 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 Joseph Groves..............................610-349-8226 Chamber Health Marketplace benefits@thechamberhealthmarketplace.com Public Policy/External Affairs & Business Matters Denise Maiatico..........................610-730-4002 Vice President, Public Policy & External Affairs denisem@lehighvalleychamber.org Isabelle Jabbour..........................610-810-6412 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

Evelyn Caron.................................610-810-7841 Assistant Manager, Downtown Bethlehem Association evelync@lehighvalleychamber.org Easton Area & Warren County Astrid Pena....................................484-264-6630 Manager, Easton Area Chamber & Warren County Council astridp@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, Chambers of Commerce jessicao@lehighvalleychamber.org Caitlin Hamlin-Myers...............610-739-1520 AVP, Affiliated Chambers, Easton & Warren County Initiatives caitlinh@lehighvalleychamber.org Hayden Rinde ............................484-828-9777 AVP, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC, WACC & WLCC) haydenr@lehighvalleychamber.org Chloe Krempasky .....................610-739-1273 Manager, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC, WACC & WLCC) chloek@lehighvalleychamber.org Northern Tier (Carbon County and Pocono Area) Kylie Adams-Weiss ..................484-548-4090 SVP, Carbon Chamber & Economic Development kyliea@lehighvalleychamber.org Jared Soto .................................. 484-274-2080 Economic Development Specialist, CCEDC jsoto@carboncountychamber.org Emily Sewilo.................................484-943-9669 Program Coordinator, CCEDC esewilo@carboncountychamber.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 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

Chambers of Commerce Allentown Area Chamber & Downtown Allentown Business Alliance Brittney Ciardi ............................484-828-9765 Senior VP, Allentown Initiatives brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org Emily Brosky ...............................484-226-6323 Manager, Allentown Initiatives emilyb@lehighvalleychamber.org Liz Martin .....................................484-553-6834 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

Board of Governors Executive Committee Chair, Laurie Hackett, Air Products Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, President & CEO Vice Chair, Bret Ludlow, Liquid Treasurer, Donna LoStocco, First Commonwealth FCU Secretary, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Counsel, Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC Imm. Past Chair, Tom Groves, Equinox Paul Anthony, IBEW 375 Krista Berardelli, Agentis Plumbing Michael Butz, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Luis Campos, City of Easton Lou Fromm, Fromm John Hayes, New Tripoli Bank Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing & Signs Kristin Keenan, Keenan-Nagle Advertising Andrew Lawler, Barry Isett & Associates Mary Lisicky, Morgan Stanley Sarah Finney-Miller, NAI Summit Tom Stoudt, LV International Airport

CHAMBER BOARD OF GOVERNORS Laurie Hackett, Air Products Chair, The Chamber

March invites us to celebrate so many things — the promise of spring, the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, and the extraordinary leaders who guide the towns and municipalities across our Lehigh Valley! Throughout our region — from our smallest boroughs to our growing townships — there are elected officials who serve not for recognition or reward, but because they care deeply about the communities they call home.

They do this work with commitment, courage, and community spirit — three qualities that define true leadership across the greater Lehigh Valley. These leaders attend evening meetings after long workdays. They navigate budgets, infrastructure challenges, public safety concerns, and community development decisions — often for modest compensation and always under public scrutiny. And yet, what stands out most is not the complexity of their work, but the pride they carry for their hometowns.

There is something fitting about honoring them in March. St. Patrick’s Day reminds us of the importance of heritage, heart, and hometown pride. Our local municipal leaders embody those very

values! They protect what makes their communities special while working tirelessly to ensure they remain vibrant for generations to come. The strength of the Lehigh Valley is absolutely our strong cities but always has been rooted in our neighborhoods and small towns — places where people know each other, support local businesses, gather for parades, farmers markets, festivals. That strength does not happen by accident. It happens because dedicated individuals raise their hands and say, “I’m willing to serve.” And the Chamber is honored to stand beside them and support them in so many ways! To every mayor, council member, supervisor, commissioner, and local volunteer leader across our Valley: thank you! Your passion shapes our quality of life. Your stewardship safeguards our future. And your belief in your communities inspires all of us.

We are grateful for your leadership!

Please join us for the Mayors' & Municipal Officials' Reception on Thursday, March 26. See Pg. 12 for more information!

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MARK YOUR MARK YOUR CALENDARS! CALENDARS!

Sunday, March 1 - Saturday, March 6

Greater Northampton Area Restaurant Week Monday, March 2

10-11am - Paradise Dogs (Formerly Pott's Nazareth) Rebranding Ribbon Cutting Event (Free Event) Thursday, March 5

11am-1pm - International Women's Day presented by the African American Business Leaders Council, Hispanic Chamber, and Women's Business Council 4-5pm - Commodore Lofts Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (Free Event) Tuesday, March 10

7:30-9:30am - 2026 Southern Lehigh Municipal Update Wednesday, March 11

6-9pm - Headshot Happy Hour Powered by McKinney Media Thursday, March 12

7-9pm - Bethlehem State of the Schools Sunday, March 15

2-5pm - Lucky Bucks Bingo presented

by Emmaus Main Street Partners and the Emmaus Historical Society Tuesday, March 17

11:30am-1pm - Somos Latinas Luncheon hosted by the Hispanic Chamber Wednesday, March 18

4:30-5:30pm - Lehigh Valley Builders Association Grand Re-Opening (Free Event)

Thursday, March 19

7-9am - 2026 Easton "State of the City" & Breakfast with Mayor Sal Panto 8-10am - Veterans & Military March Council Meeting (Free Event) 5-7pm - Happy Hour at Thorpe's 903 Friday, March 20

11:45am-1pm - Virtual Masterclass ROI from AI: Accessible Business Growth Session 1 with Prism Consultants and the African American Business Leaders Sunday, March 22 - Saturday, March 28

Nazareth Area Restaurant Week Tuesday, March 24

11:30am-1pm - Exploring Franchise Ownership (A CCEDC Lunch & Learn) 11:30am-1pm - Giving Hope, Help, and Healing at KidsPeace: A Luncheon and Tour Wednesday, March 25

8:30-10am - Coffee & Community presented by the Women's Business Council and Young Professionals Council Thursday, March 26

Tuesday, March 31

5-7pm - Speed Networking at Barley Creek Saucon Valley Wednesday, April 1

7:30am-12:30pm - DEI Summit 12-1:30pm - 7th Congressional Debate (Free Event) Thursday, April 2

4-5pm - Maximize Your Membership A Member Benefits Review (Free Event) 5-7pm - Networking at Zest (Free Event) Wednesday, April 8

7-9:30am - Bethlehem State of the City 5:30-7:30pm - Playful Pairings Wine Pairing Mixer at Brown Daub Chevy Nazareth Thursday, April 9

11am-3pm - Carbon PA CareerLink Job Fair (Part 1) (Free Event) 3:30-5pm - Marketing and Branding with the Women's Business Council Sunday, April 12 - Saturday, April 18

Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week 5-7:30pm - 2026 Mayors' and Municipal Officials' Reception Saturday, March 28

1-5pm - Catty In Bloom Festival (Free Event)

Tuesday, April 14

8-11am - Float, Flow & Fly: Unlocking a Fresh Way of Thinking 11:30am-1pm - Inside Investigations: A Coroner's Office Experience Part 2

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!

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UNVEILING NEW BEGINNINGS! Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Celebrations!

Bambu Yoga Center 100 Keystone Avenue, Emmaus PA 18049

Counseling Solutions of the Lehigh Valley Celebrating 5 years!

2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 202, Allentown PA 18104

All-In Precision Wellness 229 South 22nd Street, Easton PA 18042

Celebrating a grand opening or anniversary?

Contact Paige Nicholas at paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org

Caring Hearts Clothing Closet and More 241 Lehigh Gap Street, Walnutport PA 18088

CAT - Coalition for Appropriate Transportation 33 W. Walnut Street, Bethlehem PA 18018

Palmerton Public Market 270 Delaware Ave, Palmerton PA

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CHAMBER SEEN!

2026 LEHIGH VALLEY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

ARTSQUEST

*Photos courtesy of Mike Robinson Productions*

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2026

DATE !

SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY , APRIL 22 22 WEDNESDAY, The Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown/Lehigh Valley 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18031 Program – 11:15am-1pm Doors open at 10 a.m. for registration & networking

Scan here to get your tickets!

Join industry leaders, investors, and real estate professionals at the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Development Outlook, a premier event offering insights into the region's dynamic housing and commercial property markets. This event will feature expert panel discussions, market trend analysis, and networking opportunities designed to help attendees navigate the evolving real estate landscape.

HEAR FROM: “Commercial Real Estate Development and the Lehigh Valley Economy” with LVEDC President & CEO, Don Cunningham “FutureLV Update - How development, population and employment trends are shaping the region’s growth” with Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Becky Bradley “Housing data, closed sales, prices, and pending sales” with Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors CEO Justin Porembo Business Matters LIVE! What's Tending in Commercial Development Chamber President Tony Iannelli interviews Kevin Serfass, Third-generation leader of Serfass Construction and Zac Jaindl, COO and Co-Founder of Jaindl Enterprises

PLUS MORE! Sponsorships are available! Contact Frank at frankf@lehighvalleychamber.org

PRESIDENT’S ROUNDTABLE THURSDAY, APRIL 30

WHEN:

11:30AM LUNCH 12 - 1PM PROGRAM

WHERE:

Meet Terrence DeFranco, Chairman & CEO, IotaComm

SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 2050 SAUCON VALLEY ROAD BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

$100/PERSON LIMITED SEATING!

CONTACT LORIE AT LORIER@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Skating into the Future

16th High Notes Gala March 28 at 5:30 pm The Palace Center 623 Hanover Avenue sponsorship opportunities available proceeds benefit Allentown School District students https://www.allentownschooldistrictfoundation.org/highnotestickets2026

Shoot for a difference

Join LifePath for our

2ND ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT Monday, April 27, 2026 Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays Coplay, PA

“We use this activit y as a team building opportunit y, while also supporting our communit y.

Everyone had a great time!ˮ -John Ehresman, Brown & Brown Insurance

Enjoy an exciting day outdoors with your team, combining friendly competition, meaningful networking with Lehigh Valley leaders, and a world-class sporting clays course featuring elite target presentations — all skill levels welcome.

Reserve your ticket or sponsorship today!

All proceeds benefit LifePath and individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

BRUCE SEIDEL - (484) 893-5539 DEVDIR@LIFEPATH.ORG

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2026

DEi

SUMMIT Educate. Connect. Inspire.

April 1st, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

DeSales University, University Center Join the Chamber’s DEI Collaborative for a morning of professional development! Kick-off with the Health Equity Panel moderated by Corinne Goodwin, Eastern PA Trans Equity Project, and featuring Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Dr. Baligh R. Yehia, MD, MPP, MSc, FACP, President of Jefferson Health. Followed by engaging breakout sessions, an interactive general session, and more opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and action planning to strengthen DEI efforts.

$85 | Member | $160 | Future Member | Sponsorship: brittanyk@lehighvalleychamber.org

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Accounting, Billing & Bookkeeping Services

DeSena Nickerson LLC Kirk Nickerson 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-28 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-419-6994 www.desenanickerson.com Adult Care Services

Derek's Dream, Inc. Sheila Fabrizio 3340 Cambridge Circle Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-1020 Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations

Capeles Agency Angela Capeles Allentown, PA 18104 717-216-0127 www.capelesagency.com Turnstone Creative, LLC 60 West Broad Street Suite 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-410-9151 www.turnstonecreative.com Appraisal Services

Capital Valuation Partners David Lotierzo 2174 Eagles Landing Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 610-295-9254 www.capvalpartners.com Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care, Personal Care

DevonHouse Senior Living Maria Schena 1930 Bevin Drive Allentown, PA 18103 610-632-6940 www.devonhouseseniorliving.com Banks, Credit Unions & Loans

Customers Bank Joseph Sigle 701 Reading Avenue West Reading, PA 19611 717-856-9437 www.customersbank.com

Business Consultants, Developers & Incubators

iamai Consulting James McLaine 22 Saddle Lane Easton, PA 18045 610-477-8433 www.iamaiconsulting.co Catering, Mobile Food Trucks, & Personal Chef

Las Delicias Del Calvo Orlando Valencia Elmont, NY 11003 347-783-4825 Cigars & Smoking Accessories

Legends Cigar Bar Larry Holmes 154 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 484-541-5624 www.legendcigarbar.com Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Equipment, Restoration & Bio-Hazard Remediation

3Diamond Sparkle Cleaning Kimberly Wilson East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 973-930-6414 Metri Power Washing David Foley 2510 School Court Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-840-5286 www.metripowerwashing.com My Favorite Cleaning Co Yari Ising Hellertown, PA 18055 610-708-1486 www.myfavoritecleaningco.com Construction Management & General Contractors

Earthwork Digital Joe Schnierlein 610 East 3rd Street, Unit 213 Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-217-2241 www.earthworkdigital.com Elevate Construction Partnership Michelle Giere 411 Eagleview Boulevard Suite 114 Exton, PA 19341 215-287-8448 www.elevate-cp.com

Consulting Services & Training

SkyPreme Rashmeet Sangari 270 Richard Drive Allentown, PA 18104 908-448-5125 Wojcik Communications Inc. Michael Wojcik 800 West State Street, Suite 103 Doylestown, PA 18901 215-399-0389 www.wojcikcomm.com Educational Institutions, Camps & Tutoring Services

Camp Fowler Mike Brady 5851 Horseshoe Road Orefield, PA 18069 484-866-2691 www.valleyyouthhouse.org Engineering

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Rob Hoffman 1720 Spillman Drive, Suite 260 Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-625-4242 www.trafficpd.com Entertainment & Festivals

Godfrey Daniels Ramona LaBarre 7 East Fourth Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-867-2390 www.godfreydaniels.org Event Management, Promotional Services, Content Creation

Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic Tommy Sullivan 707 Hamilton Street, Suite 6A Allentown, PA 18101 484-663-3451 Financial Services

A Better Way Financial Daniel Korner 6357 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18109 610-440-1700 www.abetterwayfinancial.com Premier Wealth Management Josh Cesare 9127 Lyon Valley Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 717-737-2001 www.premiercir.com

Fire & Water Damage Specialists

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Bucks & Lehigh Dan Konno 6990b Snowdrift Road, Suite 100 Allentown, PA 18106 267-996-4399 www.bluekangaroopackoutz.com/ bucks-lehigh/ Foundations

Lauren's Hope Foundation, Inc. Ann Flood P. O. Box 37 Bath, PA 18014 610-703-2423 www.laurenshopefoundation.org Fuel Dealers, Gas Fireplaces & Distributors

Coterra Energy Brandy Golden 8207 State Route 29 Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-3518 www.coterra.com Garden Centers, Nurseries & Plant Services

The Attainable Garden Jen Topp 2246 Jennings Street Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-730-1445 www.thettainablegarden.net Handyman & Repair Services

Ace Handyman Services Ian Hannis 570 Nor Bath Boulevard, Suite 500 Northampton, PA 18067 610-314-4851 www.acehandymanservices.com/ offices/lehigh-schuylkill Health & Wellness Products and Services

DillonMarcus Jaime Malandra 22 Crofton Commons Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 610-938-4705 www.dillonmarcus.com

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Holistic Care, Integrative Healing Modalities

Ultimate Relaxation 90 Cyrese Sciandra 90 Watson Park Boulevard Lehighton, PA 18235 610-297-0349 www.ultimaterelaxation90.com Insurance

Anita Pane Whiteford, PhD, New York Life Insurance Company Anita Pane Whiteford 50 Glenmaura National Boulevard Suite 200 Moosic, PA 18507 570-517-1535 www.newyorklife.com Interior Design & Decor

Anthony Sierra Designs Anthony Sierra 3812 Easton Nazareth Highway Suite B # 290 Easton, PA 18045 484-456-9288 www.anthonysierradesigns.com International Trade

Global Motor Trade International Matin Moosa P. O. Box 3064 Allentown, PA 18106 717-343-4730 www.gmtiauto.com Landscape Architects, Contractors, Supplies & Snow Removal

Klingles Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC John Klingle 286-66 Lower Nis Hollow Drive Lehighton, PA 18235 484-264-2847 www.klingleslawncare.com Marketing Consulting Services

Beyond Engagement Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez P. O. Box 214 Breinigsville, PA 18031 855-880-5082 www.beyond-engagement.com

Mortgage Brokers & Lenders

Chris Lewis Team - CrossCountry Mortgage Chris Lewis 236 Brodhead Road Suite 255 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-695-8049 www.chrislewisteam.com Moving Services & Self Storage

Better Choice Moving Cameron Duncan 7 Church Road Hatfield, PA 19440 215-622-8140 www.betterchoicemoving.com Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Other Services

TCH Realty & Development Co., LLC Timothy Harrison 900 South Avenue Suite 300 Staten Island, NY 10314 718-702-7125 Restaurants, Bars & Cafes

Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars Glennie Racz 55 West Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-813-2851 www.artisanwineandcheesecellars. com Bango Craig Schwartz 1042 Mill Creek Road Suite 35 Allentown, PA 18106 828-832-6015 www.bangobowls.com Cozy Cafe & Restaurant Julie Saabah 216 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-963-1186 Katie's Country Kitchen Katie Macalush 4804 Route 309 Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-760-3200 The Wooden Match Andrew Calderon 61 West Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-865-1777 www.thewoodenmatch.com

Twisted Tees Joseph Harvilla 77 Wind Creek Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18015 833-420-4899 www.playtwisted.com Retail

Boot Barn Jacky Blackledge 101 Pocono Commons Drive, Suite 116 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 949-453-4400 www.bootbarn.com Pocono Premium Outlets Shannon Palzer 1000 Premium Outlets Drive Tannersville, PA 18372 610-349-5751 www.preiumoutlets.com Roofing, Siding & Gutters

Erie Home Roofing Jeffrey Smith 41110 N. 6th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-608-7686 www.eriehome.com Salons, Spas, Makeup & Massage Services

Cuts on the Corner Alison Cuty 450 Interchange Road Lehighton, PA 18235 215-538-5400 www.cutsonthecorner.com Healing Hands Massage and Wellness Center Jennifer Burns 518 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-882-4325 www.healhands.com Shopping Centers & Malls

Palmer Park Mall Wendy Morales 123 Palmer Park Mall Easton, PA 18045 610-258-6017 www.shoppalmerparkmall.com Social Services

Groceries PLUS Joy Paulsen 418 Elm Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2682 www.BethelBFC.org

Travel Agents

LTL Travel Community Lucy Terry-Lopez 7 Stonegate Court Mount Pocono PA 18344 845-275-7920 www.ltltravelcommunity.com Windows, Window Treatments

Pink's Windows Lehigh Valley Peter Ising 2635 Longridge Drive Hellertown, PA 18055 610-819-7465 www.pinkswindows.com/lehigh-valley

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ALLENTOWN AREA

Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities now open!

Get Involved Today.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BRITTNEY CIARDI AT BRITTNEYC@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG

SATURDAY, MAY 2 - ROOTED

Community wellness event bringing together movement, mindfulness, and local resources to support healthier, more connected living in Allentown.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 - FIESTA ON HAMILTON

Vibrant celebration of Latin culture, music, food, and local businesses in the heart of Downtown Allentown.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 - BLUES (RED, WHITE & BLUES)

High-energy summer festival filling Downtown Allentown with live blues, smoky barbecue, and an electric community vibe.

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AMBASSADORS & SMALL BUSINESS COUNCILS SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL Bill Benz, Carnegie Agency` Chair, Small Business Council

Excellence does not happen by chance.

It's built on the day-by-day values of management over time through leadership decisions that are made when no one's watching. The upcoming Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards (EIBA) pretended by the Small Business Council is more than an event, it's a celebration of the Lehigh Valley's organizations that quietly and consistently raise the community bar across our region.

Each year, organizations across the Lehigh Valley innovate, hire, mentor, serve, and strengthen our local economy and improve our quality of life. Yet many of these stories go untold. The Excellence in Business Awards is an opportunity to shine a light on the impact being made redefining your industry.

Recognition is not just about recogni-

tion, it's about inspiration of other organizations to act as a catalyst to other leaders to step forward, encouraged to elevate their own standards.

You patronize businesses that exemplify community engagement, leadership, growth, and resilience. Please nominate them for the EIBA. Maybe your own organization has achieved meaningful progress, consider applying. The Lehigh Valley continues to grow economically because businesses choose to actively collaborate, compete, and contribute.

The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Excellence in Business Awards reminds us that success is shared. Engage, step forward and tell us your story.

Celebrate Lehigh Valley achievements.

Contact Paige at Paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org to apply today!

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PUBLIC POLICY

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Written By: Ulysses Koutsogiannis, PE, HNTB Project Manager & Brian Teles, PE, PennDOT District 5 Consultant Project Manager Transportation Committee Members PennDOT’s Route 378 Hill-to-Hill Bridge Rehabilitation Project is in its final design phase, marking an important step toward improving safety, mobility, and structural integrity while preserving Bethlehem’s historic character.

This federally funded project addresses structural deterioration, traffic congestion, and multimodal needs, while minimizing impacts to the surrounding community and environment.

Project goals include maintaining four lanes of traffic during peak hours whenever possible, preserving the historic Hill-to-Hill Bridge, and improving South Bethlehem’s 2nd Street connection to Route 378. Major elements include rehabilitating the existing bridge, repairing the Main Street and Spring Street ramps, easing congestion on the south side, and installing two sign structures north of the project to alert drivers that the Spur Route Expressway ends.

South side improvements will add a second southbound left-turn lane at the 2nd Street Ramp signal and reconstruct the Route 378 and 3rd Street intersection to include a southbound right-turn lane. These upgrades enhance traffic flow and intersection geometry while limiting impacts to nearby historic properties.

A new parallel bridge will be constructed at the south end to carry northbound traffic, allowing the existing bridge to serve southbound-only traffic with new turn lanes and shoulders. The new structure will connect near the northern truss, preserving the iconic Hudson Trusses and historic appearance.

The project reflects extensive coordination among the City, community partners, St. Luke’s University Hospital, emergency responders, and state and federal agencies. Construction is estimated at $75–$80 million and is expected to begin in late 2026.

2026

MAYORS’and MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS’ RECEPTION

THURSDAY, 5:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. HOTELS BY MARRIOT MARCH 26 DELTA 7736 ADRIENNE DRIVE BREINIGSVILLE, PA

BUSINESS BUSINESS MATTERS MATTERS LIVE! LIVE! SCAN TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Lehigh County Exec.

Josh Siegel

Northampton County Exec.

Tara Zrinski

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NONPROFIT & BUSINESS PARTNERS COUNCIL & CHAMBER FOUNDATION MAIN STREET FOUNDATION Jody Piagesi, Northampton Pool Chair, Main Street Foundation

Attending a local Earth Day celebration is a great way to support your community while enjoying a fun, family-friendly day out. These events bring together local vendors, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses that share practical ideas and resources for living sustainably right here at home. It’s also a chance to meet your neighbors, learn

about community initiatives, and discover ways to get involved in projects that strengthen and beautify your town.

Add in food trucks and live entertainment, and you have an easy, feel-good way to celebrate the planet while connecting with the people who make your community thrive.

2026 Nonprofit & Business Partners

Collaboration Conference

Float, Flow and

Fly!

Unlocking a Fresh Way of Thinking April. 14, 2026 | 8 aM - 11 aM DeSales University (2755 Station Ave, Center Valley)

lehighvalleychamber.org/events

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FAMILY FUN EVENT!

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS QUAD

For more information:.

Debi Rice: 484-239-4925 Debi@fun-nominalevents.com

CHAMBER SEEN

Nonprofit Business Partners winter forum

Float, Flow & Fly

jan. 21, 2026 State Theatre Easton

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Turnstone Creative, LLC

60 West Broad Street, Suite 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-410-9151 www.turnstonecreative.com VillaNovak Creative

Ashli Truchon Novak Bethlehem, PA 18017 570-854-8017 www.villanovakcreative.shootproof.com Agriculture, Dairy & Farms

Accounting, Billing & Bookkeeping Services Utility Refund Solutions, Inc. (URS)

Jeannie Cafarella 3440 Lehigh Street, #324 Allentown, PA 18103 1877-2REFUND www.utilityrefundsolutions.com Acupuncture

Crossing Health Acupuncture

Gabriela Vasconez 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 203 Easton, PA 18042 484-536-9197 www.crossinghealthacupuncture.com Adoption and Foster Care Services The Kindness Project

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

Kristi Szabo Quakertown, PA 18951 267-261-8471 www.thenextwaveministries.org Adult Care Services Joyful Giving

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

Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Capeles Agency

Angela Capeles Allentown, PA 18104 717-216-0127 www.capelesagency.com ICONIXX Media

Michelle Gobbi 1349 Lynn Avenue, #234 Bethlehem, PA 18015 919-780-4266 www.iconixxmedia.com Neighbors of Saucon & Center Valley

Megan McFadden Zionsville, PA 18092 215-896-7586 www.bestversionmedia.com Quantifi Media

Courtney Quaresimo 114 Washington Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-620-6350 www.quantifimedia.com Sarott Design

Sarah Dams 56 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-894-4599 www.sarott.com Social T Marketing & PR

Tina Hasselbusch 60 West Broad Street, Suite 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-410-9151 www.socialtmarketing.com

A Zoo For You - traveling pet zoo

Jeanine Desher Coopersburg, PA 18036 215-407-5262 www.azooforyou.net

Apartments, Leasing & Rentals Terrain on The Parkway

Tracy Ceschin 1625 Lehigh Parkway East Allentown, PA 18103 215-887-8400 www.TerrainApts.com

Architects & Related Services 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 Cindy Karchner Photography, LLC, dba Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery and Gifts

Cindy Karchner 23 South 4th Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-737-0288 www.cindykarchnerphotography. com

Hangout For Art

Virginia Ellen 3325 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-623-5230 www.hangoutforart.com Taking Deeper Roots

Carla Binder 140 Edgemont Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-8401 www.takingdeeperroots.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 Abogada Vida PLLC

Mahsa Mohkamkar 4480 Spring Hill Drive, Suite C Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-465-1170 www.vidalawyers.com Injury Consultant Group

Edna Feliciano-Flatts 40 S 5th Street, Suite 200 Allentown, PA 18101 484-274-6345 www.injuryconsultantgrp.com Miller Thielen, P.C.

Amy Miller 101 S Richmond St Ste B Fleetwood, PA 19522 610-944-1959 www.omtlawfirm.com Rose Harper Law, LLC

Rose Harper 4905 West Tilghman Street Suite 300 Allentown, PA 18104 201-377-2337 www.roseharperlaw.com

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Main Street Makery

Lisa Diemer 733 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-369-9666 www.MainStreetMakery.com Solsbury Hill Scoop Shoppe and Bakery

Lauren Glaser Allentown, PA 18104 610-762-4740 www.solsburyhillscoopshoppe.com

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Audio/Video Sales, Equipment and Repair Service Excel Communications Worldwide, Inc

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 Automation, Machine Shops & Robotics BTM, Inc.

Nancy Beers 1210 West 12th Street Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 570-325-4430 www.btmincorporated.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

Sonia's Sweet Inspirations

Carl Tirella 927 North 9th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-664-6686 Sweet Girlz Bakery

Andriana Gionis 40 North Third Street Easton, PA 18042 610-829-1030 www.sweetgirlzbakery.com Balloons, Party Rentals & Supplies Confetti Affairs

Abbey Burroughs 444 Cedarville Road Easton, PA 18042 484-802-1530 www.confettiaffairs.godaddysites.com Book Stores & Games The End: A Bookstore

Amy's Creative Cakes

Amy Recinos 2045 Valley View Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 267-374-7475

Kirsten Hess 3055 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-871-3949 www.theendbooks.com

Hayden's Confections

Business Consultants, Developers & Incubators

Hayden Rinde Bethlehem, PA 18018 678-548-0228 www.facebook.com/haydensconfections Jaquelyn's on Main

Jaquelyn Hall-Yurasits 201 North Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-217-2955

Fusion Force

Pamela Robinson 6887 Whitetail Court New Tripoli, PA 18066 443-545-4565 Pinnacle 7, Inc.

Michelle Landis Allentown, PA 18104 610-438-4666 www.pinnacle7.com

Camps, Campgrounds & Retreats Kim’s Cozy Campers

Kimberly Witten 127 Mill Road Hawley, PA 18428 570-228-8004 www.kimscozycampers.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 Marguerite Rose Organics

Pamela Robinson 6887 Whitetail Court New Tripoli, PA 18066 443-545-4565

Candy & Chocolate Manufacturing and Retail Sales LV Candy Shop Gifts & More

Rachel Causa 118 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 484-809-1912 www.facebook.com/lvcandyshop

Catering, Mobile Food Trucks, & Personal Chef Cathy's Creative Catering Cathy Roberts-Bodisch

752 Front Street Catasauqua, PA 18032 610-443-0670 www.cathyscreativecatering.com D'Lish Catering

Deirdre Anderson 5 Dogwood Lane Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-392-3681 www.dlish-catering.com Gannon's Gourmet at the Allentown Farmer's Market

Danielle Gannon 1825 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-776-7670

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Graze Craze Allentown

Jeanne Kuchta 4612 Broadway Allentown, PA 18104 610-871-1734 www.grazecraze.com

Glisten Up Cleaning Services, INC.

Amber Hoffman Emmaus, PA 18049 267-227-6423 www.glistenupcleaningservices.com

Panchitas Kitchen

Life Maid Easy

Sugar Cycle LLC

LumenClean

Frances Quinones-Mullen P. O. Box 4034 Bethlehem, PA 18018 267-270-2043 www.panchitaskitchen.com Taren Kobyra 726 Furnace Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-762-9084 www.sugarcycle.com Child Development and Child Care Services and Education Active Learning Center Bethlehem

Jessica Morales 2910 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-421-4645 www.alcchildcare.com

Oliver's Nannies of Lehigh Valley

Lauren Scagliotti 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-816-9143 www.lehighvalley.oliversnannies.com Cleaning & Janitorial Services, Equipment, Restoration & Bio-Hazard Remediation 3Diamond Sparkle Cleaning Kimberly Wilson 139 Clover Lane East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 973-930-6414 A Through Z Cleaning Services LLC Albert Mayo 3510 Pocono Court Bartonsville, PA 18321 570-202-4909

Marina Lawrence 344 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-455-4002 www.lifemaideasy.net/lehigh-valley

CHEERS & CONGRATS! A heartfelt “hats off” for all the women who took a brave step to launch / co-launch their business.

Suzana Mestric 1543 Oak Lane Bushkill, PA 18324 570-429-3330 www.lumen-clean.com MCS Cleaning

Monika Hagan 1304 Colony Lane Pen Argyl, PA 18072 732-213-7375 www.mcs4njpa.com Merry Maids

Tara Bordick 884 Route 115 Saylorsburg, PA 18353 570-420-0630 www.merrymaids.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

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My Favorite Cleaning Co

Yari Ising 2635 Longridge Drive Hellertown, PA 18055 610-708-1486 www.myfavoritecleaningco.com

Laura L. Weller, Founder & CEO

Purely Clean

Jamie Cohen 2924 Seisholtzville Road Macungie, PA 18062 610-568-6259

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ServiceMaster of Allentown

Erin DeLong 933 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-6058 www.servicemasterofallentown.com Closets, Organizers & Storage All Bright Ideas

Diane Albright Allentown, PA 18103 610-782-0636 www.DianeAlbright.com Coaching

Nowhere Coffee Co

Juan Vargas 17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA 18102 301-518-3046 www.nowherecoffeeco.com Communications & Consultants Katherine Jones Communications Consulting

Katherine Jones 1636 North Cedar Crest, #208 Allentown, PA 18104 610-417-6557 www.kjonescc.com

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 Kairos Growth Resources

Cherryann Joseph 7825 Furnace Drive Macungie, PA 18062 484-548-0393 www.kairosgrowthresources.com Karen F. Cooper Coaching

Karen Cooper Easton, PA 18042 610-248-6066 www.KFCCoaching.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 610-421-6013 www.letsgocoffeeco.com

Thrive Words & Voice, LLC Laura Weller 7668 Victoria Lane, Suite 200 Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-241-0483 www.thrivewords.com

Community Growth & Development iHave iNeed Inc

5507 Skyline Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-674-0042 https://ihave-ineed.org/ Computer Networking, Services, Consulting, Sales and Repairs Epoch IT

Binder Tal 4295 West Tilghman Street, Suite 201 Allentown, PA 18104 610-841-4932 www.epochit.com 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

Concierge & Errand Services Here For You Concierge

Melissa Draving 6081 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 600 Allentown, PA 18106 267-272-5241 www.hereforyoupa.com Consignment & Thrift Stores 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

Mitri Brothers General Contractors & Roofing

Leila Karam-Mitri 1101 Menges Avenue Allentown, PA 18103 610-905-3979 www.mitribrothers.com

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

Coach Business Solutions

Linda Schiaffino 1303 Seneca Trail Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-994-6311 www.coachbizpa.com

Fusion AI Consulting

Kristy Murray 3591 McCloskey Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18015 215-962-2387 www.fusionaiconsulting.com MMD Counseling Services

Marjorica Ducheine 586 Main Street, Suite 12 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-534-4347

MosAL Consulting LLC

Dr. Andrea Grannum-Mosley Bethlehem, PA 18017 917-412-2719 Moyer-Drabick & Associates, Ltd.

Wendy Moyer-Drabick Barto, PA 19504 610-754-1989 www.mdassociates.net Obnovit

Shane Chalupa Breinigsville, PA 18031 908-619-4501 www.obnovit.com OrgAI Consulting

Nora Elmanzalawy Nazareth, PA 18064 732-713-0739 www.orgaiconsulting.com Precision Talent International

Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu Allentown, PA 18103 484-524-5239 www.precisiontalentinternational. com

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QueenSuite Personal & Professional Development

Move Forward Counseling, LLC

Danielle Adams-Wiltshire Allentown, PA 18103 484-893-0748 www.queensuitecoach.com

Charlotte Leckow 100 Keystone Avenue, Suite 1 Emmaus, PA 18049 717-462-7003 www.moveforwardpa.com

SkyPreme

Nickischer & Associates, LLC

Rashmeet Sangari 270 Richard Drive Allentown, PA 18104 908-448-5125 Susan Wild Strategies

Susan Wild Allentown, PA 18104 610-509-5172

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

Counseling and Therapy Bethlehem Counseling Associates

Kathryn Friel 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 484-263-0197 www.knickischerandassociates.com Valley Outlooks LLC

Stephanie Kapustic 2204 Walbert Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 484-245-4282 www.valleyoutlookscounseling.com Crafts Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley

Tara Nagabhyru 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Store # 603 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-791-2228 www.lehighvalley.colormemine.com

At Any Age Swim Academy

Gum Dental

Notara School of Dance & Acting

Farah Ali 21 Corporate Drive, Suite 6 Easton, PA 18042 267-730-3025 www.eastonpedsdentistry.com Julie Gum 150 South Green Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-0488 www.gumdental.com McGill Orthodontics

Kristi Mcinerney 6330 Farm Bureau Road Allentown, PA 18106 610-360-4335 www.studiodancefusion.com Fusia Center for the Arts

Francesca Marinaro 2123 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-7895 www.fusiadance.org

700 Phillips Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-1718 www.notara.net Spark Pa

Amanda Alappat 591 Frable Drive Kunkletown, PA 18058 347452-4198 www.thespark.nyc/pa/

Disability Services

The Goddard School

LEE Services

Special Recreation Services, Inc.

Dance Fusion Studio

Kyra Uniejewski 104 Michael Lane Stroudsburg, PA 18360 702-605-1145 www.atanyageswimacademy.com

Jean Seibold McGill DDS, MS, PC 3311 Northwood Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-252-0442 www.mcgillorthodontics.com

B.U. Studios

Counseling Solutions of the Lehigh Valley - CSOLV

Caitlin Campanella Dieterich 95 Highland Avenue, Suite 301 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-849-0413 www.intentionalcnw.com

Easton Pediatric Dentistry

Dance Studios, Instruction, Dance Supplies

Kimberly Woodling 2005 CityLine Road, Suite 300 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-865-8177 www.bcamentalhealthcom

Intentional Counseling & Wellness

Educational Institutions, Camps & Tutoring Services

Lorraine D'Sylva Lee 401 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-328-5374 www.providinglee.com

Robert Trexler 551 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-739-8634 www.bustudios610.com

Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras 2030 West Tilghman Street Suite 200 and 202 Allentown, PA 18104 610-437-2370 www.CounselingSolutionsLV.com

Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontists

Debbie Smith 319 Dartmouth Drive, Suite 1A East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-972-7949 www.specialrecreationservices.org Distributors & Suppliers Valley Industrial Rubber Products Co., Inc.

Cynthia Hess 3 South Commerce Way Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-974-8990 www.valleyindustrialrubber.com Early Childhood Education Learning Blossoms Academy LLC

Daisy Polanco 10 North 11th Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-350-3553

Alyson Schantzenbach 3790 West Drive Center Valley, PA 18034 610-890-3100 www.goddardschools.com The JSpot Youth Organization

Jacquelyn Wells 4115 Rosewood Terrace East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 973-666-2918 www.thejspotyouth.org Youth Infusion, Inc.

Elika Almeida P. O. Box 853 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-994-4119 Employment Services, Screening & Staffing Barr Associates

Sharon Barr 6154 Creek Road Slatington, PA 18080 484-623-4770 www.barr-associates.com HTSS, Inc.

Kristy Raudenbush 860 Broad Street, Suite 111 P.O. Box 688 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-432-4161 www.htss-inc.com

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TriStarr Staffing

Basil Gordon 2201 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 717-560-2111 www.tristarrjobs.com Entertainment & Festivals A Storybook Party LLC

Emma Ville 36 Lobachsville Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 610-392-4895 www.astorybookparty.com

Lehigh Valley Comic Convention

Green Pond Packaging

Lisa Pammer Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-3799 www.greenpondpackaging.com Event Management, Promotional Services, Content Creation 138 Beyond the Door Malissa Perry 3324 Route 940 Mount Pocono, PA 18344 570-580-7317 Miele Agency

Karen Rello Slatington, PA 18080 610-573-6110 www.lehighvalleycomicconvention.com

Elaine Zelker 1256 Simon Boulevard, J101 Easton, PA 18040 908-872-0987 www.mieleagency.com

Monster Mini Golf Allentown

Miranda’s Events

Kelly Zambrano 3227 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-860-3020 www.monsterminigolf.com

Pocolandia - The EPIC Playpark

Gabrielle Posa 344 Stroud Mall Road, Unit 430 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-982-3838 /www.EpicPlaypark.kids Star Park USA

Mustafa Kaya 160 Lehigh Valley Mall Whitehall, PA 18052 610-443-0178 www.starparkplayground.com Wick It Candle Bar

Danica Hartenfels 107 Gabriel Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-269-7147 www.wickitcandlebar.com Environmental Products & Services Cherry Ridge Consulting LLC

Jillian Olsen P. O. Box 267 Sciota, PA 18354 570-350-0809 www.cherryridgellc.com

Miranda Bee 2657 Route 940 Pocono Summit, PA 18346 570-243-1719 www.mirandasevents.com Picturesque Luxury Picnics, LLC

Genamarie Rosado East Stroudsburg, PA 272-280-7282 www.picturesquepicnics.com

Raven Entertainment, LLC

Stacy Horowitz-Rodriguez 103 North 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360" 570-872-4404 www.enterthemagick.com

The Princess Cottage LLC

Samantha Paz 319 Dartmouth Drive Marshalls Creek, PA 18335 570-664-0140 www.theprincesscottage.com --ts Brand Elevation

Tiffany Sondergaard Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-349-3671 www.tsbrandelevation.com

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

Edward Jones - Meghan Casey

Meghan Casey 547 Milford Warren Glen Road Milford, NJ 08848 908-995-4186 www.edwardjones.com Evans Wealth Strategies

Nicole Wescoe 1134 Pennsylvania Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049 610-421-8664 www.evanswealthstrategies.com Gentlestone Wealth

Tiffani Tita 240 South Main Street, Suite 1207 Nazareth, PA 18064 908-713-6600 www.ameripriseadvisors.com Morton Brown Family Wealth

Dennis Morton 600 West Hamilton Street, Suite 510 Allentown, PA 18101 610-709-5072 www.mortonbrownfw.com SS Pension Consultants

Kaitlin Smith 49 Main Street, Suite 37 Clinton, NJ 08809 908-442-8550 www.sspension.com

Fitness, Gyms & Personal Training AG Yoga Lab

Jeong Klees 623 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-641-8062 www.agyogalab.com Alchemize Pilates

Alison Corradini 106 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-421-6125 www.alchemizepilates.com Bambu Yoga Center

Stacy Hein 100 Keystone Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049 610-428-1558 www.bambuyogacenter.com Club Pilates Allentown

Christine Craciun 917 Airport Center Road Allentown, PA 18109 610-203-4500 www.clubpilates.com

Trademarked Fitness Studio

Tanya Johnson 720 Milford Road, Suite 103 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 272-271-3001 www.trademarkedfitness.com Florists

Designs by Maria Anastasia

Mary Ann Hristofas 607 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-770-3213 www.designsbymariaanastasia.com Foundations Every Ribbon Counts

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

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Folds of Honor E. PA-NJ Chapter

John Borneman P. O. Box 276 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-442-5718 www.easternpanj.foldsofhonor.org K9 Kop Project

Vickie Richards 726 Williams Avenue Walnutport, PA 18088 484-661-1666 www.k9kopproject.org Lauren's Hope Foundation, Inc.

Ann Flood P.O. Box 37 Bath, PA 18014 610-703-2423 www.laurenshopefoundation.org

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

Laura's Custom Framing and Fine Art

Laura Barton 1328 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-928-8622 www.laurascustomframesandart. com

Fuel Dealers, Gas Fireplaces & Distributors Harned Durham Energy LLC

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

Funeral Homes & Monument Services Pearson Funeral Home, Inc.

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

Gifts & Baskets Lehigh Valley Gift Box

Wendy Riedi 172 Grouse Drive Bath, PA 18014 484-515-0690 www.lehighvalleygiftbox.com YimaBean Engraving

Yima Wedemeyer 7150 Hamilton Boulevard P. O. Box 223 Trexlertown, PA 18087 201-757-8600 www.yimabean.com Government Relations, Lobbying Services J L Mann Consulting

Jennifer Mann 2845 Parkway Blvd Allentown, PA 18104 610-820-MANN (6266) www.jlmannconsulting.com Grocery, Convenience & Farm Markets Coopersburg Farmers Market

Debra Paschall 5 North Main Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-716-2215 www.coopersburgfarmersmarket. com

Flood’s Nursery & Farm Market

Jennifer Major 6203 Paradise Valley Road Cresco, PA 18326 570-872-4820

Gymnastics Instruction Force Gymnastics

Tonya Antonik 550 S. Green Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-8303 www.forcegymnastics.com Health & Wellness Products and Services Astrology Readings

Glenda Wilson 741 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-972-6909

Balance and Bloom

Herbs To Your Success

BeBalanced

Hot Yoga Pocono

Melissa Smith 45 East Saint Elmo Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-360-7669 www.balanceandbloom.life Abbie Lin Muto 5940 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite C Allentown, PA 18106 610-477-2636 Best Version of YOU Weight Loss + Wellness LLC.

Simone Blount 639 Main Street, Suite 101 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-664-7797 www.bestversionofyouweightloss.com Casa Madre Counseling: Amor Latino Counseling

Jennifer Rodriguez 1547 North 9th Street Stroudsburg, PA18360 917-312-2773 www.casamadrecounseling.com Elixir Health and Wellness

Yuliya Semenovych 1021 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 985-492-0404 www.elixirlv.com

Everlight Collective

Taylor Liggins 612 Main Street, Suite 216 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 443-860-0947 Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono

Liz Fones 5788 Business Route 209, Suite 4 Sciota, PA 18354 610-533-1141 www.gotrlehighpocono.org Green Earth Marketplace

Jeanne Birosik 1328 Chestnut Street, Suite 110 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-5767 www.GEMgreenearth.com

Vanessa Sabatine 64 South Main Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-8996 www.herbstoyoursuccess.com Alexandra Fury 1444 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 106 Mount Pocono, PA 18344 570-534-4004 www.hotyogapocono.com Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment Initiative

Charece Sanders 804 Sarah Street, Suite 308 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-234-3200 www.Metamorphosiswei.org MILHO Inc.

Helen Fosam 3034 East Walker Road Bath, PA 18014 609-273-6019 www.Milhoinc.org Monroe County Dementia Coalition

Barbara VanNortwick P. O. Box 86 Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 570-236-3380 Preventive Measures Mental Health & Home Health Services

Kelsey Galletta 243 East Brown Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 484-225-4323 www.preventivemeasuresinc.com Rooted Nutrition Center

Stacy Hein 100 Keystone Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049 610-428-1558 www.rootednutritioncenter.com Route to Respite

Crystal Agyei 5335 Route 309 Schnecksville, PA 18078 www.routetorespite.org

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Visionistas By Design Wellness Boutique with Dr. Lyz

Lyz DeBoer 15 East Walnut Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-365-5042 www.Visionistasbydesign.com

Holistic Care, Integrative Healing Modalities Susan's Sacred Space

Susan Sklodowsky 1708 Washington Boulevard Suite 103 Easton, PA 18042 484-903-1730 www.susanssacredspace.com Home Care- Non Medical Homewatch CareGivers of Lehigh Valley

Karen Long 5325 Northgate Drive, Suite 102 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-746-4924 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Kellez Care Providers LLC

Tisheena Kelly 309 Frisco Court East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 804-721-3582 www.kellez.com

Home Improvement & Remodeling 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/default.aspx Hospital, Clinics & Medical Groups AFC Urgent Care - Phillipsburg

O'George Chima 1225 US 22 Pohatcong, NJ 08865 908-200-2470 www.afcurgentcare.com

AFC Urgent Care Lower Macungie

Dominic Catrambone 780 North Krocks Road, Suite 101 Allentown, PA 18106 610-365-3354 www.afcurgentcare.com Hotels, Lodging, Bed & Breakfasts The Painted Petal

Maggie Fischer 7809 Hamilton Boulevard Breinigsville, PA 18031 Synergy HomeCare of Phillipsburg 407-461-9419 www.paintedpetal.com Mayowa Okubanjo 904 Coventry Drive Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-458-9061 www.synergyhomecare.com Visiting Angels

Sherry Mack 35 East Elizabeth Avenue Bethlethem, PA 18018 610-253-6353 www.visitingangels.com/beth Home Healthcare Medical Care BrightStar Care of Allentown & Stroudsburg

Chirag Modi 1401 North Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 104 Allentown, PA 18104 570-223-2248 www.brightstarcare.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 myHR Partner, Inc.

Tina Hamilton 212 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-443-0119 www.myhrpartner.com

SunnyWorks Innovations

Jessica Toldeo 915 Rockland Street Bethlehem, PA 18017 917-207-0124 www.sunnyworksinnovations.com HVAC, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning S.N.E.N. Services, LLC

Natalie Nilon 7430 Pioneer Drive Macungie, PA 18062 570-417-0415

Information Services Technology & Cyber Security Odocam

Ziba Ebrahimian 1010 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 420 Allentown, PA 18101 310-654-0394 www.odocam.com Inspection Services Keller Zoning & Inspection Services, Inc.

Bettina Serfass 115 South Broad Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-8227 www.kellerzoninginspectionservice. com Insurance Anita Pane Whiteford, PhD, Agent for New York Life Insurance Company

Anita Pane Whiteford 50 Glenmaura National Boulevard Suite 200 Moosic, PA 18507 570-517-1535 Bankers Life

Maryam Assran 154 Horseshoe Court Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 732-907-5092 www.agents.bankerslife.com

Charles G. Leon Insurance Agency

Brittany DeAngelis 903 3rd Street Whitehall, PA 18052 610-264-4405 www.charlesleoninsurance.com D. E Cressman Insurance Agency Inc.

2310 Walbert Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 610-433-1568 www.choosecressman.com Golden Multiservices

Madelin Ortega 1425 West Chew Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-433-3474 www.goldenmultiservicesPA.com K Brown Barrett State Farm Agent

Kaye-Ann Brown Barrett 3690 Lehigh Street, Suite 16P Whitehall, PA 18052 610-264-9600 www.kbarrettinsurance.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 Blvd Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-868-5801 www.silvercrestins.com

State Farm Insurance Vitale Ins and Fin Svcs Inc

Michele Vitale 2586 Nazareth Road Easton, PA 18045 610-258-5030 www.mvitale.com

The Springfield Agency

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

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Interior Design & Decor Audra's Finishes and Design

Audra Frank 276 Bald Eagle Drive Stewartsville, NJ 08886 908-872-6112 www.audrafrankassociates.com Perianth Interior Design

Hilary Unger Emmaus, PA 18049 917-545-5993 www.perianth.com SJ Interiors LLC

Shweta Jajodia 26 North 6th Street, Suite #130 Allentown, PA 18101 832-247-8281 www.sjinteriors.com Sonia's Handcrafted Art

Sonia Williams 710 Phillips Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360" 570-249-6699 www.SONIASART.NET

Internet Services Ironton Telephone Company

John Toomey 4242 Mauch Chunk Road Coplay, PA 18037 610-799-3131 www.ironton.com Jewelers Jasmin Jewelers

David Jagnandan 2997 Route 611 Tannersville , PA 18372 570-872-9797 www.jasminjewelers.com Joules on Broadway

Jasmine Marty 105 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 862-226-6562 www.joulesonbroadway.com NaoBeas Jewels

Moremi Robinson Young Tobyhanna, PA 18466 857-626-2327

Northampton Coin & Jewelry

Sarah Schaffer 1918 Center Street Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-0759 www.northamptonjewelry.com Rose Rosa

107 East Brown Street, Suite 400 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301" 570-424-8181 www.roserosa.com Susan Bella Jewelry

Susan Bella Linski 1746 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-434-8001 www.susanbellajewelry.com Language & Intercultural Services FCI - The Language Experts

Olga Glinka 1614 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 610-438-8900 www.fcitle.com

Manufacturing Services American Architectural Metal Manufacturers, Inc.

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

Century Wire Products

Danielle Dupuis P. O. Box 609 Wind Gap, PA 18091 610-863-2250 www.centurywireproducts.com LifeAire Systems

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

Marketing Consulting Services Maldonado Communications

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

Dave Snyder 6081 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 600 Allentown, PA 18106 610-419-4510 www.getsmartacre.com Massage Services Clear Mountain Wellness

Kate Jendral 103 North 7th Street, Suite 103 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-726-1770 www.clearmountainwellness.com Heart Space - a massage therapy studio

Luisella Audifredi 41 North 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 917-620-3106 www.Heartspacemassage.com Medical Services, Development & Research All-In Precision Wellness

Jill Crosson 229 South 22nd Street Easton, PA 18042 484-544-3345 www.allinprecisionwellness.com/ Functional Cognitive Consulting

Barbara Van Nortwick P.O. Box 86 Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 570-236-3380 Laser & Cosmetic Center

Yelena Kipervas 104 Skinner Hill Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-619-0080 www.drkipervas.net

New Beginnings Healthcare

Akia Blandon 24 North 7th, Suite 102 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 484-640-5400 www.newbeginningshc.com Medical Spas Meesha Aesthetics

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

Rachel Nappo 241 South 3rd Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-200-8144 www.meeshawellness.com Nature's Touch Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Spa

Gabriela Bencosme 130 West 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-951-2605 www.naturetouchmt.com Replete Wellness

Cecilia Bermudez 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 100 Allentown, PA 18104 484-274-6519 www.repleteaesthetics.com Spa Aesthetics

Lisa Yen 3445 High Point Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-237-9550 www.aestheticsbyspa.com Museum Women Veterans Museum

Claudette Williams 29 Sterling Road, Suite 3 Mount Pocono, PA 18344 570-269-7669

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Newspapers, Publications, Digital News and Reporting Fig Lehigh Valley - Powered

by Turnstone Creative, LLC

Lauren Davis 60 West Broad Street, Suite 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-410-9151 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 8865 908-447-2568 www.tapinto.net/towns/phillipsburg Notary Public Stamped By Nicole Tax & Notary Services LLC

Nicole Jack 132 South 8th Street Allentown, PA 18101 610-441-4989 www.stampedbynicole.com

Office Space & Virtual The Business Community at Forty South

Carrie Ward 40 South 5th Street Allentown, PA 18102 484-347-2359 www.fortysouthllc.com

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists & Eye Care My Vision

Roopal Rammohan 522 Delaware Avenue Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-424-2020 www.myvisionofthevalley.com

Organizations Pampers For Tots Corporation

Bruce Jassett 221 Skyline Drive, Set 208-375 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 848-206-7986 www.pampersfortots.org

Packaging, Shipping & Products Affordable Pack and Ship

Cheryl Pollock 1091 Millcreek Road, Suite 120 Allentown, PA 18106 835-997-5520 www.affordablepns.com Paving, Sealing Contractors, Street & Power Sweeping Premier Sealcoating Line Striping & Asphalt Maintenance

Stacy Huff P. O. Box 3053 Allentown, PA 18106 484-409-7325 www.premiersealcoatingllc.com Payroll Services Asure Software

Neicy Rubin 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 210 Rochester, NY 14623 570-994-8669 www.asuresoftware.com Pet & Animal Supplies, Grooming & Boarding 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

Sundog Mobile Grooming

Breanne Ruffin 2906 West Fairview Street Allentown, PA 18103 484-767-2016 www.sundogmobilegrooming.com Velvet Tails - Luxury Pet Services

Matthew Aviles 39-41 Belvidere Street, Unit 1 Nazareth, PA 18064 484-620-9608 www.velvettails.services.com Photographers & Photography Studios 360 in Motion Photobooth

Kenneth Johnson Allentown, PA 18106 804-307-6413 www.360inmotionphotobooth.com Lvly Photography LLC

Julienne Stracey 970 Sullivan Trail Scotrun, PA 18355 610-533-8352 www.lvlyphotography.com Pic Hart Photobooth

Sophia Sealy Easton, PA 18042 484-284-0342 www.pichartphotobooth.com Proof You Are Loved Photography

Sabrina Regan 132 Machester Drive Bushkill, PA 18324 917-703-0758

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 TCB Promotions

Melissa Miller-Kontir 106 Shawnee Square Drive, Suite 201 Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 (201) 232-2169 www.tcbpromo.com Promotional Products Wolff Works by Proforma

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

Radio Stations Loud Radio

Andrea Cerullo 1702 West Allen Street, #209 Allentown, PA 18104 814-504-0349 www.loudradiopa.com

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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 570-832-8558 www.poconos.homes Castle Gate Realty

Aggie Shoenberger 238 North First Street Lehighton, PA 18235 610-379-FLAG www.castleconfident.com 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

Katz is Key Consulting, LLCREAL Broker

Andie Katz 3101 PA-611, Suite 2 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-775-5177 www.katziskey2poconoliving.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 Kettisha Walker Realty

Kettisha Walker 528 Seven Bridge Road, Suite 104 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 646-560-3200 www.KettishaWalkerRealty.com Main St. Real Estate Group

Lucy Lennon 525 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-365-1362 www.mainstbethlehem.com

SERHANT. Pennsylvania

Sam Del Rosario 1 West Broad Street Suite 410 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-510-8064 www.samdelrosariogroup.com Specialty Moves By Design

Jill Kearney 4736 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 610-295-0036 www.specialtymovesbydesign.com Real Estate Holdings & Property Management Carr Realty of the Poconos

Cindy Carr Knecht 1818 Sullivan Trail Road Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-3661 www.carrrealty.com 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 Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley

Manpreet Patel 123 South 3rd Street Suites 4 and 5 Easton, PA 18042 610-438-0059 www.hologramzoolv.com Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Tails of Valor Paws of Honor, Inc.

Heather Lloyd P. O. Box 127 Coopersburg, PA 18036 267-733-7294 www.tailsofvalor.org

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Resorts & Conference Centers Sunny Rest Resort

Halsie Bowers 425 Sunny Rest Drive Palmerton, PA 18071 610-377-2911 www.sunnyrest.com

Restaurants, Bars & Cafes 1812 Piano Lounge Jill Schaefer 1812 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-653-8145 www.1812pianolounge.com

Beyond Fitness Nutrition

Suki Anderson 420 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 347-460-4503

Bonnie & Clyde Pub and Grill

Steve Mazalewski 111 North 1st Street Lehighton, PA 18235 610-377-0777 www.bonnieandclydepubandgrill.com Cafe 23

Rebekah Doyle 318 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 570-269-8160 www.cafe23LV.com Cinder Inn

Veronica Murray 91 Mill Creek Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-421-1425 Cozy Cafe & Restaurant

Julie Saabah 216 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-963-1186 Crave Nutrition

Gabrielle Marcantoni 77 West Broad Street, Unit 11C Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-905-0485 www.cravebethlehem.com

Cuchifrito Restaurant

Stephanie Fernandez 1201 West Chew Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-434-1788

Diana's Catering and Gourmet Market

McCoole's At The Historic Red Lion Inn

Jan Hench 4 South Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-1776 www.mccoolesredlioninn.com

Diana Hall-Yurasits 4907 Route 309 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-797-2525 www.dianascateringandgourmetmarket.com

Meli European Taverna

F&A Grog House

Paris Baguette

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, PA 18360 570-977-7385 www.happyhourbarandgrill.com Joe's Tavern

Shelly Salak 12 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-3200 www.joestavern.com Katie's Country Kitchen

Katie Macalush 4804 Route 309 Schnecksville, PA 18078 610-760-3200

Le Macaron French Pastries Bethlehem

Gina Storelli Passerman 521 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-2700 www.lemacaron-us.com

Melissa Zannakis 322 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-672-4730 www.melieaston.com Lan Ma 30 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 908-989-0499 www.parisbaguette.com Prepped Portions

Patricia Lochansingh 1289 US-209 Gilbert, PA 18301 347-775-4904 www.preppedportions.com Springtown Inn & Brooklyn's Catering

Bobbi Gianguzzi 3258 Main Street Springtown, PA 18081 610-346-7262 www.springtowninn.com Sunny Side Up!

Karen Widrick 1800 Sullivan Trail, Suite 435 Easton, PA 18040 610-438-1602 www.sunnysideupforks.com Surv Restaurant

Karen Widrick 1800 Sullivan Trail Suite 150 Easton, PA 18040 484-544-0624 www.surveaston.com Syb's West End Deli

Kathy Diehl 2151 Liberty Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-434-3882

The Udder Bar

Hayley De Long 1852 West Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 484-221-8653 www.theudderbar.com Two Rivers Brewing Company

Troy Reynard 542 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-829-1131 www.tworiversbrewing.com Vault 636 Restaurant

Linda Corbo 636 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-8434 Wafa's Kitchen

Wafa Khoury 515 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101 484-515-9900 www.wafas-kitchen.business.site Willie Mae's Place

Shantelle Davis 1289 Route 209 Gilbert, PA 18331 917-612-9877 Willowtree Inn

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

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Bellisima by Ashley Maria

Ashley Melchionna 65 North 4th Street Easton, PA 18042 www.bellisimabyash.com BOUTIQUETOGO

Kaleidoscope Collective LLC

Melis Carroll 77 West Broad Street, Suite 12C Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-767-9684 www.kaleidoscopelv.com

Elena Pascal 522 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-437-1663 www.boutiquetogo.com

La Petite Provence, Inc.

BWG Jewelry AKA BWGfashion LLC

Lovely By Brianna

Nancy Torres Diaz 2537 Mesquite Place Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-729-5493 www.bwgfashion.com Cottage & Bloom

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

Crystal Wings and Night Things

Patrick Galgon 2271 Irma Drive Allentown, PA 18109 610-348-7826 www.crystalwingsnightthings.com Faded Lace Boutique

Heather Gallia 4543 Milford Road, Suite #50 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 570-980-2545 www.fadedlace.net Hand Cut Crystal/Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe

Joanne Smida 452 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-2427 www.bethlehemchristmasshoppe. com

Hometown Spark Permanent Jewelry

Courtney Corona 20 Main Street, Unit B Slatington, PA 18080 484-272-5789 www.hometownspark.com

Hansook Atkins 519 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-0374

450 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-347-9347 www.facebook.com/lovelybybrianna Mr. Perfecto Custom T-Shirts & More

Theresa Stepheny 344 Stroud Mall Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 347-994-4310

Pennsylvania Treasures 4 You

Jaymie McWatters 1322 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 267-906-8591 Pocono Soap

AmandaBeam 10 North 7th Street, 1st Floor Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-1791 Something Different Boutique

Debbie DeRogatis 351 Town Center Boulevard Easton, PA 18040 610-515-8006 www.SomethingDifferentShopping. com SonnyMoon Children's Boutique

Carole Pirozzi 459 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-788-8415 www.sonnymoonshop.com Taqwa Culture LLC

Inaya Singh-Sabuur 7 North 6th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-216-1170 www.Taqwaculture.com

Te Lo Juro Collective

Edith Gutierrez-Hawbaker New Tripoli, PA 18066 973-454-5375 www.telojurocollective.com The Gilded Prose

Nicole Torre 5123 Gramercy Park Pocono Summit, PA 18346 272-219-8682 www.thegildedprose.com The Kit and Cavoodle Pet Center

Mattie Anderson 4545 Milford Road, Suite 130 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 973-943-6620 www.kandcpetcenter.com THE KNOTTY WICK

Kieran Adair 592 Route 940, Suite 103 Pocono Lake, PA 18347 570-445-1450 www.theknottywick.com The Little Things

Erin Corsa 412 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 484-523-5092

Thriving Stationery

Keith Brown 535 Gray Feather Way Allentown, PA 18104 570-242-6567 www.thrivingstationery.com Touch of Beauty Salon and Supply

Jessica Chandler 3817 Route 115, Suite 204 Blakeslee, PA 18610 570-355-1355

Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Renaissance Senior Homes

Jeffrey Owler 2222 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040 484-378-3373 www.renseniorhomes.com

Salons, Spas, Makeup & Massage Services Aesthetic Edit

Christina Murray 1240 North 9th St Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-534-8090 Among Friends Salon

Jennifer Roan 77 West Broad Street, Suite 16C Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-866-4789 www.amongfriendssalon.com Elysium Aesthetics & Wellness

Amanda Silva 1800 Sullivan Trai,l Suite 350 Easton, PA 18040 484-545-3400 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 European Wax Center Hamilton Crossings

Nanci Emiliani 707 North Krocks Road, Suite 106 Allentown, PA 18106 484-273-0255 www.waxcenter.com Evara, LLC

Madi Knecht 2079 Route 940 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 272-219-7907 www.thestudioevara.com Hair Excellence

Bridgette Philips 1300 North 5th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6015 www.hairexcellencesalon.com

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Lehigh Valley Electrolysis

Kerri Nigito 1125 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103 484-241-4704 www.lvelectrolysis.com Liviana Kathleens Beauty Studio

Tonya Uliano 900 Ann Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-369-4300 www.livianalash.com Mantra Massage

Erica Cardano 319 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-540-7774 www.yournewmantra.com Sacred Realm Healing

Jamie Brotzman 101 North 4th Street Easton, PA 18042 484-861-7287 www.sacredrealmhealing.com Salon Mia

Maria Wiseman 401 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610-838-5656 www.facebook.com/pages/Salon-Mia Sleek Styles Salon

Gina Columba-Schmidt 1741 Liberty Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-774-9532 www.s3salon.com SS 77 Hair Studio

Selines Santiago 77 West Broad Street, Suite 2C Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-3232 www.ss77hairstudio.com TGM Facial Waxing and Lashes LLC

Shalene Hayes Saylorsburg, PA 18353 610-400-3255

Whitehall Electrolysis Center

Rose Moyer 822 North 19th Street Allentown, PA 18104 484-347-1094

ZEN BEAUTY LOUNGE LLC

Alla Leybinsky 639 Main Street, 102 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (-347-512-6819 www.zenbeautypa.com

Security Guard and Patrol Services 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 Labor of Love USA

Robin Schneider 3215 North 5th Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-856-0724 www.laborofloveusa.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

Sports Teams & Facilities 7 Deadly Spins Fastpitch & The Hitter's Edge

Alexandra MacLean 3679 Eberhart Road Whitehall, PA 18052 610-440-4349 www.7dsfp.com

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

LTL Travel Community

Lucy Terry-Lopez 1187 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 101 Mount Pocono, PA 18344 845-275-7920 www.ltltravelcommunity.com Sail Away Events and Travel

Rhonda Bastian 3114 Clay Street Whitehall, PA 18052 484-433-1592 www.sailawayeventsandtravel.com The Agency Chic

Maria LaDuca 2551 Route 611, Suite 2 Scotrun, PA 18355 570-309-4010 www.agencychic.com Two Roads Travel Service

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

Michele Shannon 3446 Freemansburg Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-849-2302 www.tworoadstravelservice.myuniglobetravelcenter.com

Telephone / Telecommunication Products & Services

VIP Vacations, Inc.

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 Travel Agencies & Cruise Discounters Barefoot Excursions, LLC

Debbie Minnich 4420 Park Avenue Slatington, PA 18080 484-934-1350 www.barefootexcursions.com

Bob Deobil 3243 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-264-5577 www.vacationsbyvip.com 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 Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving

Jenny Pacanowski 1636 North Cedar Crest Boulevard #179 Allentown, PA 18104 www.womenveteransempowered.org

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Veterinarians, Animal Wellness & Rehabilitation Abby Road Veterinary Hospital

Abby Gerenser 90 Atlas Road Northampton, PA 18067 610-440-1504 www.abbyroadvet.com Cozy Kitty Cafe

Amanda Counterman 350 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-982-0549 www.cozykittycafe.org 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

Video Production and Drone Services ASR Media LLC

Ashley Russo 60 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-410-9151 www.asrmediaproductions.com We See Productions

Samantha Washington 1137 Scotrun Drive Scotrun, PA 18355 570-269-3572 www.weseeproductions.com Waste, Recycling & Hauling Clothes Bin

Anthony Biechy 475 Nolf Road Nazareth, PA 18064 610-829-9134 www.fillthebins.com

redbox+ Dumpsters of Lehigh Valley

David Galkin P. O. Box 3094 Easton, PA 18043 484-559-7824 www.redboxplus.com/lehighvalley 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 Wedding, Event Planners, and Officiants Luxe Events & Designs

Barbara Mann 3060 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 819 Center Valley, PA 18034 610-301-2534 www.theluxeevents.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, and Tasting Rooms 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

Pocono Mtn Maple

116 Secret Eagle Drive Newfoundland, PA 18445 570-499-8974 www.poconomtnmaple.com Youth Development Earthtones Landscape & Lawncare

Daniel Ziegenfuss 4116 Wood Drive Walnutport, PA 18088 484-623-4409 www.earthtonesoutdoors.net 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 2112 Girard Avenue Allentown, PA 18104 484-619-3461 www.imperfectionisbeautiful.life

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AFFILIATED CHAMBERS

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GREATER NORTHERN LEHIGH & WESTERN LEHIGH CHAMBERS

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WHITEHALL AREA & HELLERTOWN-LOWER SAUCON CHAMBERS HELLERTOWN-LOWER SAUCON CHAMBER Brandon Wimbish, Valor Insurance Chair, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber

As winter fades and the days grow longer, Hellertown and Lower Saucon come alive with the energy of a new season. Spring and summer bring a renewed sense of community, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by gathering outdoors with friends, neighbors, and local businesses.

One of the highlights of the season is the return of live music in our parks. From family-friendly concerts to high-energy performances, these events create the perfect backdrop for relaxing evenings under the open sky. Residents can

bring lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy local food vendors, and experience the incredible talent that calls our region home.

The Hellertown–Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce is proud to support these vibrant gatherings that strengthen community ties and boost our local economy. As we step into warmer days, we encourage everyone to get outside, support local, and rediscover all that makes our community such a special place to live, work, and play.

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Kati LaBuda, Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James Chair, Southern Lehigh Chamber This spring is shaping up to be an exciting and impactful season for our Southern Lehigh community. We invite you to kick off the month of March with us and your fellow business leaders on Tuesday, March 10th, at the annual Municipal Update, where local officials will provide valuable insights into community priorities, upcoming initiatives, and what lies ahead for our area. This informative session offers a unique opportunity to stay connected and up to date about the projects and initiatives shaping our region.

The networking opportunities will continue a couple weeks later as we host a Speed Networking Mixer at the newly opened Barley Creek Taproom Saucon at the Promenade Saucon Valley on March 31st. This fast-paced and energetic event is designed to help professionals expand their networks, build meaningful connections, and strengthen ties within the business community.

Looking ahead, Restaurant Week returns April 12th through 18th, offering the perfect opportunity to support the outstanding local dining establishments that make our community so vibrant.

We encourage everyone to get out, explore new flavors, and show their support for the restaurants that contribute so much to our local economy.

These events reflect the energy and collaboration that define our region, bringing residents and businesses together in meaningful ways. Be sure to register on the Chamber website and take advantage of these opportunities to connect, engage, and support our community.

We will round out the spring by awarding one lucky graduating senior from Southern Lehigh High School a $1,000 scholarship. We are proud to invest in the future of our community with this award. Applications are open through April 30th at www.lehighvalleychamber.org/ southern-lehigh-scholarship

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NAZARETH AREA CHAMBER & GREATER NORTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER

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The data is clear: Integrating medical and Rx benefits drives better outcomes and lower costs

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Integrated healthcare benefits deliver what employers need most: healthier employees, lower costs, and better data

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to drive decisions. The proof is in the numbers. New research from Capital Blue Cross shows that employers that integrate medical and pharmacy benefits with Capital gain clearer insights – and save more money – than those that use separate insurers for medical and drug coverage. In fact, self-funded employers that integrated their medical and pharmacy benefits saved an average of $200 per member in 2024 compared to those that “carved out” pharmacy with someone else. Those savings were even higher for certain chronic conditions:

and close gaps in care, especially for your employees managing chronic health issues. Capital Blue Cross uses a proprietary, predictive model to flag members whose prescription needs can fall through the cracks due to missed refills, multiple prescribers, or lack of follow-up care. Capital’s care management team then steps in to help. One example: A pregnant mother with a thyroid condition had trouble getting her $25/month medication. Capital’s care management team found the same medication for $1/month through an online discount and arranged for pickup at a nearby pharmacy. The result: The member managed her condition, saved money, and gave birth to a healthy baby.

· Coronary Artery Disease – $1,049 per member per year · Depression – $649 per member per year · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – $601 per member per year · Asthma – $525 per member per year “You can’t manage what you can’t see,” said Gary Petruzzelli, Vice President of Pharmacy Strategy & Services at Capital Blue Cross. “Some employers pursue short-term savings by carving out pharmacy benefits with separate vendors. But that often sacrifices real-time data and limits the view of employee health.”

How integrated benefits lead to smarter decisions #1: Reducing risks When pharmacy and medical data aren’t connected, critical issues can go unnoticed, especially for members managing chronic conditions like diabetes. In one case, a member with diabetes had started treatment with Mounjaro and Ozempic, two costly GLP-1 therapies that typically wouldn’t be prescribed together. The overlap was identified because integrated data flagged the duplication. A pharmacist promptly contacted the member’s provider, who streamlined treatment to a single therapy. The outcome: The member received appropriate care and the employer saved $11,500 over the course of a year.

“Catching these kinds of issues in real time can make a huge difference, not just financially, but also for member safety,” Petruzzelli said.

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#3: Managing site of service Site of service is one of the biggest drivers of pharmacy costs, especially for infused medications – ones given through an IV or injection. With integrated data, Capital helps employers analyze where these high-cost therapies are being administered and can help find lower-cost alternatives, without compromising quality. Example: Infusion drugs used to treat arthritis, heart disease, or cancer can cost an average of $5,500 to $11,500 in a hospital versus $1,700 to $3,500 at home.

“Once we know how and where medication is delivered, we can help employers and providers shift to more cost-effective site-of-service options,” Petruzzelli said.

“That’s the kind of insight you only get when medical and pharmacy data are working together.”

Connect with Capital This isn’t just about saving money – it’s about delivering safer, more coordinated care. “Every employer is different, with unique populations and needs,” said Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross. “There isn’t a onesize-fits-all approach that works. That is why full data integration is so important.”

Connect with Capital Blue Cross to explore how integrated medical and pharmacy data can help your organization reduce waste, improve outcomes, and take control of healthcare costs.

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Member News New Tripoli Bank has donated $10,000 to the Parkland School District Education Foundation to support approved educational needs in the District. These funds, which were supported by the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, will help the Foundation enhance educational opportunities for students across the Parkland School District through innovative programs, classroom resources, and unique learning experiences.

Entech Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce that Tori Morgan, Director of Funding, Regulatory Relations and Compliance at Entech, has been appointed Chair of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC). Morgan assumes the role following her service as Vice Chair and succeeds outgoing Chair, Dr. Christopher Amato, whose term concluded at the end of 2025.

ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour and will be coming to the stage at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on Tuesday, August 25.

On January 22, 2026, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance with its Producer of the Year and Diversification Awards in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contes.

Mosaic Youth Chorus (MYC) hosts VocalEssence Singers Of This Age (VESOTA), a youth chorus from Minneapolis for a joint concert on Saturday, February 14 at 3pm at Resurrected Life Community Church, 620 Hamilton Street in Allentown. A free-will offering will support the James Lawson Freedom School, a program of Resurrected Life Community Development Corp that provides children and youth in grades K-12 within the Allentown School District a unique educational opportunity to address summer learning loss experienced by many inner-city children.

On January 22, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Timothy Racek of Miers Insurance with its Next Generation Award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest.

Promenade Saucon Valley, an open-air lifestyle shopping center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania (www. promenadesauconvalley.com), today announced the addition of Wonder (www.wonder.com), a mealtime platform that allows customers to order from multiple restaurants in a single transaction. The new 3,023-square-foot restaurant, is expected to open by summer 2026 and will be located adjacent to Elite Salons & Suites.

New Tripoli Bank has donated $25,000 to the East Penn School District Education Foundation to support approved educational needs in the District. These funds, which were supported by the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, will help the Foundation award grants for science, technol-

ogy, engineering, arts, and math programs at schools throughout the East Penn School District.

sic, all while being steps away from hundreds of live performances happening across the festival.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s first neighborhood hospital in the Poconos - LVH–Pocono Creek - is now open. Located at 1328 Golden Slipper Road in Bartonsville, it is the third neighborhood hospital for LVHN, part of Jefferson Health, joining LVH–Macungie and LVH–Gilbertsville. A fourth neighborhood hospital, in Hellertown, Northampton County, is projected to open by early 2027.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey. Starting February 4th, the Bradbury-Sullivan Center is leading a coalition of LGBTQIA+ organizations across the state collecting data for the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey. This will be the 5th statewide biennial survey to be administered by the Center in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Gross McGinley, LLP, a leading full-service law firm serving clients across Eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce four exciting attorney promotions effective January 1, 2026. Andrew D. Hoffman has been elevated to Partner, and attorneys Michael S. Horvath, II, Eric A. Harakal, and Catherine E. Sears have been promoted to Senior Counsel.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center, headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, has announced the following staff appointments: DANNY YOUSSEF has joined the organization as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Youssef will lead the Marketing and Donor Relations teams for HCSC’s Miller-Keystone Blood Center division, as well as marketing initiatives for the organization’s Linen Services and Solutions divisions. HOPE DORN has been promoted to Vice President of Operational Services. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Moravian University.

Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS of Eastern PA) announced the promotions of Michael McCorristin to chief operating officer, and Robin Kulesa to director of grants & foundation relations.

If St. Luke’s Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery, Douglas Lundy, MD, were to tally the time he has spent volunteering on medical mission trips to Africa, it might add up to more than a half year of his life. His most recent journey to the continent—his 30th—took place in December when he traveled to Lubongo, Angola with suitcases filled with precious medical supplies. There, Dr. Lundy taught advanced joint reconstruction and fracture repair by overseeing (and assisting in) complex and challenging orthopedic surgeries.

New Tripoli Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the promotion of Jennifer Moyer to Vice President of Deposit Operations and Christine Pierce to Officer/ Mortgage Lender.

ArtsQuest is excited to announce the return of the Musikfest Music Industry Conference on August 2 – August 4. Taking place in Bethlehem during Musikfest, the nation’s largest free, ungated music festival, the conference invites attendees to immerse themselves in a city transformed by live music and entertainment.

Experience the future of the industry, connect with fellow professionals and amplify your passion for mu-

Lehigh Valley based financial firm, One Financial Services, congratulates Janelle Hendershot, as she has earned her designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) from the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts® in December of 2025. For many clients, divorce is the largest financial transaction of their lives. Janelle’s role as a CDFA® professional is to address the special financial issues of divorce with data to help achieve equitable settlements.

The Career Development Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College is hosting Spring 2026 Career Fairs at the main campus in Schnecksville, the Tamaqua site at the Morgan Center, and the Allentown site at the Donley Center.

Daniel J. Santaniello, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce that Peter A. Gray has joined Fidelity Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer and Market President for the Lehigh Valley.

On February 29th, 2026—an uncommon date that fittingly reflects an uncommon legacy—Miers Insurance proudly celebrates 134 years of service as a historic, community-rooted insurance agency. For more than a century, our mission has remained constant: to protect the businesses, families, and individual stories that make our community strong. From generation to generation, we’ve stood beside our neighbors through growth, challenge, and change, earning trust not through transactions, but through relationships.

While much has evolved since our founding, our commitment to stewardship, service, and forward-thinking risk protection endures. As we honor the past, we look confidently to the future—continuing to safeguard what matters most for many years to come. Miers Insurance – Since 1892- “We Protect Your Story”.

Grace Montessori School (GMS), a nonprofit school and childcare center serving children ages 15 months to 12 years, received $68,680 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds slated for the 2025-2026 school year. Commonwealth Charitable Management provided $23,000, made possible through a $13,000 contribution from People's Security Bank & Trust and a $10,000 contribution from Coterra Energy. Bridge Educational Foundation provided $45,680, made possible through a $42,680 contribution from Post Road Management and a $3,000 contribution from JL Mann Consulting.

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