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WEBPa. General Fund revenue increased in August by more than $53M. New Main Street Matters program launched to aid Pa. businesses. Lehigh Valley colleges receive funding for projects. State funds available for mixed-use development projects. Ready-to-drink cocktails soon available at various Pa. locations.
Pa. non-farm jobs reach record-high for 13th straight month
WEB7 hours ago · Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs increased by 8,000 over the month to a record high of 6,200,000, the 13th straight record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count. Jobs increased from July in seven of the 11 industry supersectors. The largest supersector movement was a gain of 4,500 jobs in education & health services, which reached a …
Lehigh Valley real estate market holds steady, adds houses
WEB3 days ago · Stacy Wescoe// September 17, 2024 //. The Lehigh Valley housing market held steady in August and the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported some good news on the inventory front. “Total housing inventory edged up 12% from last August, coming in at 768 units, for a 1.4-month supply at the current sales pace,” said GLVR CEO Justin Porembo.
Logistics provider looking to hire 115 regionally for peak season
WEB3 days ago · Stacy Wescoe// September 17, 2024 //. GEODIS, a global logistics provider with several locations in the Greater Lehigh Valley, said it plans to hire 115 seasonal workers in the region to support the expected rise in volumes during its peak season. The company said in a release that this hiring initiative will bolster its operational capacities ...
St. Luke’s considering Grand View acquisition - LVB
WEB4 days ago · On the heels of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s merger with Philadelphia’s Jefferson, St. Luke’s is also looking to get bigger. A spokesman for St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem confirmed that it is looking into the acquisition of Grand View Health of Sellersville and that both parties have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent regarding the potential of Grand View ...
Innovation is key for Bridgeworks' manufacturing clients - LVB
WEB4 hours ago · The lack of manufacturing space between 30,000-80,000 square feet within Allentown and the Greater Lehigh Valley, makes it hard to graduate current clients to make room for new prospects which also creates that competitive edge to the program. So, when there is available space in our program, it doesn’t last long, because it’s a rare ...
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WEBKeystone Research Center analyzes good news on inflation. The U.S. inflation rate over the past 12 months dropped to 2.5% in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The drop in inflation coincides with a 3.8% increase in average hourly earnings of all private employees reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) last week.
LVB In the Lead 2024 : Women Owned Businesses
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Rebekah McClelland// September 9, 2024 //. Welcome to Lehigh Valley Business’ first In the Lead list, a collection of important area businesses spotlighted for their contributions to the greater Lehigh Valley. Today we recognize businesses that are owned by women, highlighting what it means to be a women-owned business and …
Jefferson and LVHN finalize merger - LVB
WEBAug 1, 2024 · PHOTO/LVHN. Jefferson and LVHN finalize merger. Stacy Wescoe// August 1, 2024 //. It’s official. After receiving regulatory approval, Lehigh Valley Health Network has merged into Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health. The merger, officially announced Thursday, will create the 15th largest health network in the nation.