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GRANT AWARDS RECEPTION Please join us for the Main Street LV’s Grant Awards Reception August 23, 2017 - 5 to 7 pm - Hotel Bethlehem The event will showcase completed main street projects, bring supporters and recipients together, promote the cause and raise money for next year’s grant awards. $100.00 per person Sponsorships Available Contact: [email protected] for details and ticket information

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Over the last 9 years, the Chamber Foundation has contributed $325,000 to over 200 projects in more than 24 communities throughout the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area, leveraging over $7 Million – a 20x return on investment!! Thank you!! To register email: [email protected]

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Let The Chamber’s professional event planning services work for you! Join and Us For These Upcoming From planning and media release to registration publicity, Ribbon Cuttings The Chamber can help make your company event shine! in October:

Coming Soon TUES, AUGUST 1The Shelby Ribbon Cutting Hamilton Crossings 707 N. Krocks Rd. Allentown, PA 5 p.m. / FREE THURS, AUGUST 10Hands on Healing 10th Anniversary 1040 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, PA 5-7 p.m. Udder Bar

Owners Hayley and Mike DeLong cut the ribbon at teh Udder Bar. Pictured left to right: Patrick McNeilis, Pete Schweyer, Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Mike DeLong, Hayley DeLong, Mike Schlossberg, Makala Ashmar, Ellen Kern

Did you know? The Chamber hosts over 100 ribbon cuttings per year!

SUN, AUGUST 13Hand & Stone Hamilton Crossings 750 N. Krocks Rd. Allentown, PA 12:30 p.m. THURS, AUGUST 24 Hamilton Dental Designs 5248 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 4:30-7:30 p.m. Open House

Contact LIZ WEAVER at [email protected] or call 484-264-6630 for details.

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Register for an event four ways: 1. Register online at LehighValleyChamber.org 2. Email or call the person doing registration for the event 3. Email [email protected] 4. Download a registration form at LehighValleyChamber.org, print & fill it out, and submit.

Affiliated Chamber & Business Council Events TUES, AUGUST 1- The Shelby Ribbon Cutting 707 North Krocks Road, Suite 104, Allentown FREE 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM WED, AUGUST 2 - Harry Packer & Asa Packer Mansions Mixer - LGBT Business Council & CCEDC Partner Event 19 Packer Avenue, Jim Thorpe $5 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM WED, AUGUST 2 - Summer In The City- Real West PPL Plaza FREE 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM THURS, AUGUST 3 - Downtown Allentown Summer Concert Series - Hot Bijouxx 536 Hamilton Street, Allentown FREE 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM THURS, AUGUST 3 - Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series with Inch & the Echoes Shappell Park, Phillipsburg FREE 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM THURS, AUGUST 3- Mastering Your Membership Orientation Renaissance Hotel 12 N. 7th Steet, Allentown FREE 4 PM - 5 PM THURS, AUGUST 3- Signature Networking The Dime 12 N. 7th Steet, Allentown FREE 5 PM - 7 PM

THURS, AUGUST 10 - Downtown Allentown Summer Concert Series - Pentley Holmes & the Lucid Dreamers 812 West Hamilton Street, Allentown FREE 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

THURS, AUGUST 17 - Third Thursday in Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe FREE 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MON, AUGUST 21- Walla Gazoo Golf Tournament 400 Illicks Mill Road, Bethlehem 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

THURS, AUGUST 10 - Hands on Healing 10th Anniversary Mixer 1040 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM THURS, AUGUST 10 - Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series with Jeff Bellfy & Co. Shappell Park, Phillipsburg FREE 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM SUN, AUGUST 13 - Hand and Stone Ribbon Cutting! 750 N Krocks Road Suite 205, Allentown FREE

WED, AUGUST 23 - Summer In The CityThe BC Combo PPL Plaza, Allentown FREE 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

TUES, AUGUST 15 - Spark! Conversation and Connections Summer Speed Networking Iron Lakes, 3625 Shankweiler Road, Allentown 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

THURS, AUGUST 24 - Young Professionals Council Mixer at Folino Estates 340 Old Route 22 Kutztown FREE 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

WED, AUGUST 16 - Young Professionals Council Meet & Greet at Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellar 55 West Lehigh Street Bethlehem FREE 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

THURS, AUGUST 24 - Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series with James Supra & Sara Ayers 7 Union Square, Phillipsburg FREE 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

WED, AUGUST 16 - Summer In The CityDoug Hawk & Mike Krisukas PPL Plaza, Allentown FREE 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 - The Art of BRANDING! Presented by The Ambassador Council $35 Members 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

MON, AUGUST 7 - Downtown Allentown First Monday at Bell Hall 612 Hamilton Street, Allentown 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

THURS, AUGUST 17 - Downtown Allentown Summer Concert Series - The Groove Merchants 640 Hamilton Street, Allentown FREE 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

WED, AUGUST 9 - Summer In The City- Hector Rosado Y Siete PPL Plaza, Allentown FREE 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

THURS, AUGUST 17 - Destination Arts: Third Thursday Allentown FREE 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

WED, AUGUST 9- Cedar Park Community Open House 235 Cedar Park Blvd., Easton FREE 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

THURS, AUGUST 17 - Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series & Farmers Market with Philadelphia Funk Authority Shappell Park, Phillipsburg FREE 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Chamber & Council Abbreviations: AABLC: African American Business Leaders Council ACC: Allentown Chamber of Commerce BCC: Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce CCEDC: Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. FBA: Forks Business Association

WED, AUGUST 23 - Chamber Foundation Main Street Grant Awards Reception 437 Main Street Bethlehem $100 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

DBA: Downtown Bethlehem Association EACC: Easton Area Chamber of Commerce EPCC: East Penn Chamber of Commerce EMSP: Emmaus Main Street Partners FBA: Forks Business Association GNLCC: Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce

HCC: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce HDMSP: Hamilton District Main Street Program HLSC: Hellertown - Lower Saucon Chamber MC: Manufacturing Council NACC: Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce NBC: Nazareth Business Council

SAT, AUGUST 26 - Spuds & Suds Festival Bath FREE 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM SAT, AUGUST 26 - Bethlehem VegFest SouthSide Greenway, Bethlehem FREE 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM WED, AUGUST 30 - Summer In The CityMike Mettalia & Midnight ShiftPPL Plaza PPL Plaza, Allentown FREE 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

NPBPC: Nonprofit & Business Partners Council GBACC: Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce PACC: Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce LGBTBC: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Business Council PP: Public Policy (Committee)

SBC: Small Business Council SLCC: Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce WACC: Whitehall Chamber of Commerce WBC: Women’s Business Council WLCC: Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce YPC: Young Professionals Council

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Chamber “Seen”! 2017 Transportation Forum Photo 1: Charles Everett and Ed Humes Photo 2: Rich Young, Ralph Eberhardt, Michael Baker International Photo 3: Charles Unangst, Presidnet, Hanover Engineering, Becky Bradley, LVPC, Whitehall Mayor Ed Hozza Photo 4: Ralph Eberhardt, Beck Bradley and Ed Humes Photo 5: Ed Humes, Mayor Sal Panto, Dorota Kozak, KingSpry 0164A- Ralph Eberhardt, Michael Baker International Photo 6 : Anne Marie Vigilante and Peter Terry Photo 7: Bill Fritchey, Lehigh Valley Traffic Club presenting the The James Fritchey Memorial Scholarship Award to recipient Baylee Zimmerman and Art Donohue Memorial Scholarship Award recipient to Jacob Mann Photo 8: Nancy Dischinat, LVWDB- Can you get to work? Photo 9: Becky Bradley, LVPC Photo 10: Ed Humes Photo 11: Ed Humes, Tony Iannelli and Owen O’Neil Photo 12: Crowd View Photo 13: Tony Iannelli and Panel: Charles Everett, LVIA, Becky Bradley, LVPC, Ed Humes, Author and Journalist, Owen O’Neil, LANta, Mike Rebert, PennDOT Photo 14: Crowd View

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LehighValleyChamber.org 5 CHAMBER STAFF DIRECTORY African American Business Leaders Council Small Business Council Women’s Business Council

Easton Chamber Business Association of Forks Laurie Colvin 610-739-8858 Vice President of Easton Area Initiatves [email protected]

Nazareth Business Council Bath Area Chamber Northampton Area Chamber

Danielle Joseph 484-226-0128 Executive VP, Business & Diversity Councils [email protected] Samantha Cartageña 484-547-8970 Coordinator, Diversity Councils [email protected]

Renee Keiderling 484-548-4090 Northern Tier Region Manager [email protected]

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Phillipsburg Area Chamber

Liz Weaver 484-264-6630 Major Events Manager [email protected]

Lauren Spence 610-349-9776 Manager of Easton & Phillipsburg Initiatves [email protected]

Government Affairs & Public Policy

Accounting & Billing Department

Michelle Griffin Young 610-739-1514 Executive VP, Government & External Affairs [email protected] Danielle Bodnar 610-739-1642 Government Affairs Admin & LV WIB Intermediary [email protected]

Dawn Werkheiser 610-751-4980 Chief Financial Officer [email protected] Tina Marte 610-739-5422 VP, Finance & Quality Processes [email protected] Lexi Gable 610-739-1612 Finance Assistant [email protected]

Hispanic Chamber of the Lehigh Valley Samantha Cartageña 484-547-8970 Coordinator, Business & Diversity Councils [email protected]

Nonprofit & Business Partners Council The Chamber Foundation Lorie Reinert 610-739-1597 Executive Director, Chamber Foundation [email protected]

LGBT Business Council Young Professionals Council Angela DelGrosso 610-739-3385 VP, Business & Diversity Councils [email protected] Jessica Collazo 610-295-9824 Coordinator, Business & Diversity Councils [email protected]

Allentown Chamber Miriam Huertas 610-751-4929 Senior VP, Allentown Initiatives [email protected] Elizabeth Regan 484-542-7827 Marketing Coordinator, Allentown Initiatives [email protected]

Hamilton District Main Street Program Betsy Kohl 484-226-6323 Hamilton District Main Street Manager [email protected]

Bethlehem Chamber Lynn Cunningham 610-739-1510 Senior VP, Bethlehem Initiatives [email protected] Emily Krall 484-280-3024 Marketing & Events Coordinator, Bethlehem [email protected]

Downtown Bethlehem Association Tim Brooks 610-739-1775 Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA) Manager [email protected]

CarbonCountyEconomicDevelopment Corp. Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Marlyn Kissner 610-751-4932 Executive VP, Northern Region & CCEDC [email protected] Alice Wanamaker 484-274-2080 Assistant Vice President, Northern Region [email protected]

East Penn Chamber Emmaus Main Street Partners Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Southern Lehigh Chamber Western Lehigh Chamber Whitehall Chamber Jessica O’Donnell 610-573-4010 SVP Central Affiliated Chambers [email protected] Meghan Reed 610-739-1273 Emmaus Main Street Manager & AVP East Penn & Western Lehigh Chambers [email protected] Greg Yestrumskas 610-739-1520 Manager, Affiliated Chambers [email protected]

Marketing & Member Relations, & Sales Frank Facchiano 610-739-1515 Chief Operations Officer & EVP Member Relations [email protected] Gina Martens 610-739-1511 Senior VP, Member Relations [email protected] Alison Pickel 610-739-1512 Senior VP, Member Relations [email protected] Amanda Ruth 610-739-1000 Manager, Communications [email protected] Liz Weaver 484-264-6630 Major Events Manager [email protected]

The Chamber Health Marketplace Jessica Gary 610-349-8226 Director of Client Relations [email protected]

The Board of Governors Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esquire, King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLC Chair, Board of Governors, The Chamber 610-332-0390 • [email protected]

Your Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing traditional chamber services like business-to-business network building and marketing opportunities, government affairs and public policy advocacy, training and informational programs, and exclusive money saving services and discounts, all designed to make you more efficient, your job more rewarding and to help grow your business and save you money. In addition, we are also dedicated to community development because we believe that it promotes our mission to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley. Fundraising efforts at key events throughout the year, along with a growing number of street fairs and festivals produced by our affiliated chambers of commerce, bring major focus to the business districts and improve traffic to local stores. These events create communal pride as communities are showcased, celebrated and brought to life! Upcoming fairs and festival promotions can be found in the pages

of this issue of Connections. Now in its 10th year, Main Street Lehigh Valley is The Chamber’s 501(c)3, charitable arm. MSLV uses donations from the private sector to directly fund community development projects and targeted investments in visual enhancements in every city, urban core, downtown, small town and borough. We believe that this is the key to a thriving economy. To date, MSLV has granted more than $375,000, leveraging more than $7 million, to support 225 projects in 30 communities. Funded projects include bike racks, pavilions, murals, flower baskets, trail signage, farmer’s markets, benches, lighting, security cameras, water fountains, playgrounds and other streetscape and beautification projects. Of course, it takes resources to accomplish these goals. The Chamber and MSLV continue to seek members and affiliates with the same dedication and the time, talent and treasure to contribute to help make every Lehigh Valley community all that it can be, On Every Main Street!

Contact our President Tony Iannelli 610-739-1513 President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected]

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Executive Committee Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq. King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC Tony Iannelli, The Chamber President & CEO Vice Chair, John Hayes New Tripoli Bank Treasurer, Bruce Palmer Buckno, Lisicky & Company Imm. Past Chair, Barry Fisher 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com Anne Baum, Capital BlueCross Luis Campos, City of Easton Tony Cioffi, Adams Outdoor Advertising Nancy Dischinat, LV Workforce Development Board Charles Everett, Lehigh Valley International Airport Gregg Feinberg, Esq., Feinberg Real Estate Advisors, LLP John Ferreira, Lehigh Valley Mall Ollie Foucek, Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. Tom Groves, The Equinox Agency Laurie Hackett, Air Products Michael Harleman, First Northern Bank & Trust Sue Jarvis, CPA Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Mary Lisicky, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Helene Meissner, Norwescap Food Bank Stephen Patterson, ESSA Bank

Photo 1: The Chamber Board of Governors meeting at Bravo! on June 26. Photo 2: Mayor Hozza of Whitehall announced the completion of the Whitehall Chamber merger. They are now officially a part of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce! Photo 3-4: Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Incoming Chair, thanks Barry Fisher for his service as Chairman of the Board during the past two years. Photo 5: Nancy Dischinat, Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board, chats with Michelle Young and Danielle Bodner, The Chamber, after the meeting. Photo 6: Victor Salicetti, AmericaVen; Luis Campos, City of Easton; Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing; and Barry DIehl, Your Neighborhood Dry Cleaner.

Designer/Editor/Layout/Sales: Amanda Ruth, Communications Manager, The Chamber • Articles: Chambers, Councils, Staff & Various Contributors • Printer: TN Printing

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Lehigh Valley Economic Outlook Dr. Kamran Afshar, Chamber Chief Economist The Chamber’s Finance Committee 610-691-3272 • [email protected]

Our national debt is now larger than our GDP, how are we going to pay this debt back? National debt is now more than $19 trillion and appears to be continuing to rise for the foreseeable future. This puts the National Debt at 105% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. For the first time since the end of WWII, national debt has topped the GDP. It should be added that at the end of WWII, National Debt stood at 121% of the Gross Domestic Product. However, the interest payment on that debt then was only 1.8% of the GDP. Which was due to the very low interest rates of the time. In the early 1980s debt level was around 35% of the GDP, however, the interest on the debt was around 2.3% of the Gross Domestic Product; a significantly higher interest rate environment compared to the mid1940s. By the end of the 1980s, debt levels rose to 51% of the GDP and the cost of interest on the debt rose to 3% of the Gross Domestic Product, the highest percentage in the last 70 years. The question is; how does this affect me? As interest payment

on national debt takes a larger percentage of the GDP, more of national income is diverted from everything else to paying that interest, which will eventually mean higher interest rates, higher taxes, higher inflation, and cut back in government investment and larger deficits. Since the start of the Great Recession, national debt as a percentage of the GDP rose, however, interest payment on the debt as a percentage of the GDP has dropped below 1.3 by 2016, the lowest ratios since the late 1940s. Major concerns have been expressed about repayment of the national debt and potential for bankruptcy. Let’s look at the repayment mechanism; how did the country pay back the huge debt created during WWII which was 121% of the GDP. The answer to that is very simple; it was never paid back. Surprised? Actually, total debt rose by $700 billion between 1946 and 1981 while the debt to GDP ratio dropped

from 121% to only 32%. Magic? NO, the GDP increased by 13-fold during the same period. Also since the national debt is in US dollars, unlike the Greeks who could not print as much Euro as they needed, the US can print as many dollars as it wants and then some. So bankruptcy is a technical impossibility for the US on its own

national debt. This doesn’t mean that the size of the national debt doesn’t matter; it simply means that as long as the debt level stays within historical boundaries, it will not become an economic issue.

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CHAMBER GOLF PLANNER • SIGN UP TODAY! The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association will present an Auto Show on the Green at each of our golf events and will provide Hole-In-One prizes up to $35,000 New Car Certificates, accepted at any GLVADA member dealership!

Golf Tournament

Monday, August 21 Golf Tournament

Bethlehem Golf Club 400 Illick’s Mill Rd, Bethlehem 11 a.m. Registration • 12 p.m. Shotgun Start Clam Bake & Awards to follow $200 single golfer • $350 twosome • $600 foursome

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Cart Sponsors: Sponsors as of 7/17/17

To register, contact Emily Krall at [email protected] or call 484-280-3024.

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Sponsorship Opportunities are Available: Contact Frank Facchiano at [email protected] or 610-739-1515 for information.

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Main Street Initiatives Laurie G. Hackett, Air Products Chair, Chamber Foundation Main Street Lehigh Valley Grant Program 610-481-6118 • [email protected]

What a memorable way to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the Chamber Main Street Foundation! In a wonderful ceremony on the steps of the Butz building in Allentown, the BB&T Economic Growth Fund and the LV Community Foundation shared the outstanding news that we were awarded a $50,000 grant to beautiful the Hamilton District Main Street. For a decade, the Chamber Foundation has worked together with hundreds of community partners to improve and enhance our business areas and this grant announcement is further proof that the Chamber Main Street Foundation is making a positive difference. With the support of this grant,

the Hamilton District can continue its beautification efforts between 10th and 12th streets in downtown Allentown to include additional plantings, seating and bike racks. Special thanks to Scott Fainor, Dave Kennedy and Bernie Story for the grant opportunity. We can’t wait to get started with the street beautification under the leadership of Chamber senior VP Miriam Huertas. Be sure to join us at the Hotel Bethlehem on Wednesday August 23 for the 2017 Chamber Awards which will spotlight the 25 community projects to receive Main Street Foundation support. For more information, contact Executive Director Lorie Reiner at lorier@ lehighvalleychamber.org.

Public Policy Committee John Hayes, New Tripoli Bank Chair, Public Policy Committee [email protected] • 610-628-1680 Welcome to two new members of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee: John Pruzinsky and Donald Flad. John Pruzinsky of New Enterprise Stone & Lime will be our representative for Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. He is a current board member of the Western Lehigh Chamber. As Area Sales Manager for New Enterprise, he has extensive experience in construction materials and services. He is a graduate of Lehigh University and has previously served as Planning Commissioner with Whitehall Township. Donald Flad, Jr. will be our representative for the LGBT Council where he is a Council member. He is Community Outreach and Membership Team Leader with Sam’s Club in Bethlehem. Donald has extensive community experience, currently serving as Phillipsburg Rotary

Club President as well as other civic organizations. He is a graduate of Penn State University. As we all enjoy summertime (and get those snow blowers ready), we are in our planning phase now for where we’d like to see the committee active in 2017-2018. In addition, we’re actively partnering with other organizations, such as the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, in areas of mutual interest. This is all designed to ensure that your Chamber has the strongest voice possible and increase our ability to serve you, our membership. In addition, we encourage our local chambers and councils to be active in their communities. You have a voice in local issues, use it! Thanks to all of you for your support and confidence in us.

Public Policy Committee says “THANK YOU FOR TWO SUCCESSFUL YEARS” to Dorota Kozak

Mondays @ 7:30 PM with your host Tony Iannelli!

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 7

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SAVE THE DATE!

2017 Healthcare Summit

A Look Behind the Curtain… Happier Employees Through Price Transparency Thursday, November 30, 2017 7:00 a.m. registration opens 7:30 a.m. breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. program DeSales University University Center 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley

Eat Well at “Healthy You Cafe’” Walking into the Healthy You Café at Capital Blue, you can be sure that you will be both well fed and fed well. Not only will your appetite be satisfied, but you will benefit from fresh and nutritious ingredients. The woman-owned Healthy You Café recently opened at the Capital Blue Health and Wellness Center at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. With a vision of supporting healthy lives and a healthy planet, the Café puts an equal amount of thought into what its serves -- and what it doesn’t. The menu features foods without preservatives or additives, and no processed foods. Additionally, the Café minimizes the use of nonrecyclable materials to help protect the environment. There’s something healthy for everyone at the Health You Café. The M’s Signature Salad (greens, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, homemade croutons and seasonal vegetables) is one of the most popular items. There are also deli sandwiches, paninis, quiche, soup and flatbreads. (The turkey, avocado and turkey-bacon flatbread is not to be missed, complete with red peppers, Monterey cheddar and chipotle ranch dressing!)

“We strive to find food that is not only healthy, but delicious. Healthy means a lot of different things to different people and our ultimate goal is to find something for everyone’s “Healthy” that tastes great,” said Michele Reber, owner and operator of Healthy You Café. “We also take suggestions from our customers and have amazing customer service. It’s about the whole experience of eating healthy food in a positive, healthy environment.” A healthy kids menu features classic favorites from grilled cheese to quesadillas. And there are plenty of options if you’re in a hurry or just want a light snack. Delicious smoothies are made with seasonal ingredients, including fresh fruits and vegetables. A grab-and-go section includes snacks and drinks for those on the run. If you’re looking to cater your next office luncheon or event, the Healthy You Café can deliver its healthy foods right to you. Of course, there’s so much more in store at the Capital Blue Health and Wellness Center, including fitness and wellness classes for all ages, from children to seniors. For more information, visit CapitalBlueStore.com

Energy & Environment Committee

Randy Gyory, PA Co-Coordinator for Citizens’ Climate Lobby Energy & Environment Committee Member 610-751-3372 • [email protected]

Healthcare, taxes, and Presidential tweets, It’s no secret we live in highly polarized times. In this highly polarized Congress, however, one new caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives offers a new way forward: the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Wait... Respectful, bipartisan conversation, and action? On climate change? Yes. Members of Congress purposefully join the Caucus in pairs of one Republican and one Democrat. The Caucus then offers a safe and welcoming space for conversation about how climate change will impact the citizens of this country, and which policies will best address the challenges we face. The Caucus was founded by two Floridian Representatives, Republican Carlos Curbelo and Democrat Ted Deutch, who share concerns about the risk to south Florida from rising seas and worsening storms. There are now 46 Members of Congress who have chosen to engage in this productive, respectful and bipartisan

conversation about our future, including Pennsylvania Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Costello, and Patrick Meehan. I believe that it is crucial that the Lehigh Valley have a seat at the table as Congress discusses economically viable ways to protect our national security, infrastructure, agriculture, and public health from climaterelated destruction. It is my personal belief that Representatives Charlie Dent (R) and Matt Cartwright (D), who each are comfortable working together and across the aisle, should strongly consider joining the Climate Solutions Caucus together to ensure that the voices of the Valley are heard. As Representative Fitzpatrick said recently about the Caucus, “We need to get beyond this Hatfields versus McCoys brand of politics.” The Climate Solutions Caucus offers one small but important way to do just that. As this article was going to press, Rep. Matt Cartwright joined the Climate Solutions Caucus with Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ).

Energy & Environment Outlook Environmental Issues that are Hitting your Bottom Line! MARK YOUR CALENDARS Friday, October 20, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mack Customer Center 2402 Lehigh Parkway South Allentown, PA 18103 Register Online at www.lehighvalleychamber.org

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Chamber “Seen”! Manufacturing Summit

Jack E. Pfunder, Manufacturers Resource Center Chair, Manufacturing Council 610-758-5596 • [email protected]

On Thursday June 29 the Manufacturing Council held the 13th Summit at the Bethlehem ArtsQuest Center. The topic of interest was how manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with the various Career and Technical Schools and Community Colleges to build a skilled workforce for their specific needs. Several companies in the Lehigh Valley have partnered with the local schools and are finding a tremendous benefit with a more skilled and engaged workforce. The event had two panels of experts discussing these issues. The Resource panel, moderated by Gina Kormanik of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board, discussed the different educational resources available to help solve the talent shortage. The panel members were: Christopher Gaylo, Director of Advanced Technology Center at Northampton Community College; Dean Terri Keefe, Director of Business Development at Lehigh Carbon Community College; Jim Kester, Technology and Engineering Teacher at Parkland School District; and Dr. Tim Rushton, Executive Director of

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. The Industry panel, moderated by Scott Palochik of Enterprise Systems Partners, Inc. (espi), spoke on the specific programs they have developed in conjunction with the schools. They shared how they identified the skills gap and coordinated with the career and technical schools, as well as developing micro-credential programs and Pennsylvania’s first accredited electro-mechanical apprenticeship program. Our industry experts were: Brenda Diehl, Human Resources Manager at Bracalente Manufacturing Group; Richard “Mac” McMahon, Performance Excellence Supervisor at Ocean Spray Cranberries; Joseph Hammond, Director, Component Manufacturing Business Unit, Allentown Operations at B|Braun Medical Inc.; and Carlos Valdes, U.S. Director of Human Resources at Victaulic. If you have any topic suggestions, questions or to be added to the e-mail list please contact Scott Palochik – [email protected] for more information.

Transporation Committee Ralph Eberhardt, P.E., MBA, Michael Baker International Transportation Committee Chairman 610-820-4124 • [email protected]

Attracting 300 attendees, this year’s Transportation Forum proved the vital importance of this topic to the Lehigh Valley business community. To further reinforce how critical transportation is to our quality of life, a good number of elected officials and staff representing the full range of Federal, State and Local constituencies showed their much appreciated support. Many thanks to the businesses and organizations who generously sponsored to make the event possible. To kick things off, Lehigh Valley Traffic Club past President Bill Fritchey presented much-deserved Scholarship Awards to students Baylee Zimmerman and Jacob Mann, and Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board Executive Director Nancy Dischinat informed and entertained as only she can. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Becky Bradley then did the honors of introducing esteemed keynote speaker Edward Humes, author of the must-read book

“Door-to-Door.” Mr. Humes, drawing from his extensive research into our nation’s complex transportation system, challenged conventional and long-accepted car-centric planning and encouraged us to open our minds to a future less and less dependent on human-piloted vehicles. Mr. Humes then participated in a panel discussion with Ms. Bradley, PennDOT District 5-0 Executive Michael Rebert, Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority Executive Director Charles Everett and Lehigh and Northampton Transit Authority Executive Director Owen O’Neill, expertly introduced by Langan Engineering’s AnnMarie Vigilante and facilitated by non-other than Tony Iannelli. The panel session was taped as a Business Matters episode which aired on July 3rd on WFMZ and can be watched at WFMZ website www.wfmz.com. The Chamber’s Transportation Committee looks forward to your feedback- what topic do you want see next year?

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Ambassadors Council Nate Kline, Infradapt Committee Member, Ambassadors Council 484-546-2028 • [email protected] Networking 101 As Ambassadors, one of our goals is to assist new members in getting the most out of their Chamber membership, and we provide tips on how to maximize the value of your membership. One of those tips is to regularly attend networking events. The Chamber has eight business and diversity councils that regularly host business networking events every month. Get closer to the councils that you feel are aligned with your business, and actively participate in their events. Get to know the council members and see if they need volunteer assistance! The truth is that networking doesn’t happen overnight. Relationships don’t happen overnight. Like any relationship, successful business relationships take time to develop. And, as they say, you get out what you put in to it. Maybe you are shy, or maybe you think that networking is a waste of time. Here are a few networking tips to assist you at your next event. Networking is about being genuine and authentic, building

trust and getting to know other local business minded people. Become a powerful resource for others and help others, so they learn to turn to you for suggestions, ideas, etc. Keep the dialogue interesting, and don’t turn it into a sales pitch. The conversation will naturally turn to what you do for a living, but that doesn’t translate into a sales pitch. Try to keep the conversational flow without making it awkward, even if that means talking about non business related topics. Get to know the person that you are talking to, and see how you may be able to help them out. Lastly, create actionable takeaways, and make sure you execute on them. Whether that is a follow up meeting, or phone call, make sure to keep your word. Please visit the Chamber calendar for this month’s events list. And, if you are at an event, look for the gold badge. We will gladly introduce you to as many contacts that we have in the room!

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African American Business Leaders Council Marc Troutman, Met-Ed,Valley a FirstEnergy Company Charles Everett, Lehigh International Airport African American Business Leaders Council Vice Chair African American Business Leaders Council Chair 610-231-5278 •[email protected]

On June 22 the African American Business leaders Council hosted a screening of the academy award nominated documentary film I’m Not Your Negro. The event was held at the Civic Theatre in Allentown. The event was more than just a screening, guests were also participants in a panel discussion that followed the film. The discussion panel was special in the sense that it consisted of people with ties to the film as well as its subject matter. Guests on the panel included Pamela Brook, the mother of a young man who was killed in a police pursuit at the age of 17, her son is mentioned in the film. Trevor Baldwin, Nephew of the activist James Baldwin who was the main character in the film, was skyped in for the panel discussion from California; and Allentown police officer Luiz Garcia. The event started with a brief meet and greet followed by the screening and panel discussion. The film is a documentary on race relations in the United States covering the impact and demise of several leaders such as Martin Luther King , Malcom

X and Medgar Evers. James Baldwin participated with and documented experiences with these leaders over a period of time. The audience was mainly African American but included many others who were interested in the film as well as betterment of our Lehigh Valley community. The panel discussion was interactive not only between panelists and the moderator, but the audience weighed in on the discussion as well. The piece is considered unfinished and the participants picked up on that during the discussion. It is unfinished in the sense that we still have work to do across the nation as well as the Lehigh Valley.  At the end of the evening the common request from the audience was, what’s next? We need to keep the conversation going. All agreed that more discussions like this should take place but also agreed you can start the conversation any time at any place. Overall the event was very meaningful and insightful for all involved.

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Victor Salicetti, AmericaVen Chair, Hispanic Chamber of the Lehigh Valley 610-849-0474 x4911 • [email protected]

It may be a little early to mention our Hispanic Chamber Gala, but we are preparing one of our biggest gala in our history. We are very excited to have La Mega Radio station as our Presenting Sponsor. They are the only full-time Spanish radio station in the Lehigh Valley. According to La Mega, it reaches about 42,000 Hispanics every week and estimates that Lehigh Valley Hispanics will spend about $2.5 Billion dollars this year. This is the market we would like non-Hispanic businesses to reach. We believe that reaching the Hispanic market will not only help non-Hispanic business thrive, but will help the Lehigh Valley become more united as a community. The Lehigh Valley community is comprised of many cultures, from Pennsylvania Dutch, Italian, Syrian, etc. Our diversity is what makes the Lehigh Valley a great place to live, work and play! The gala will offer a good

opportunity for non-Hispanic business to reach this key Hispanic market. At the same time, attending our gala will help give everyone a glance into the great work our community is doing in the Lehigh Valley. Awards will be giving to business and individuals who have made an impact in the area. If you have never been to the gala, you will have a great time! And if you have not been a sponsor yet, we have plenty of opportunities to start your business exposure in the Hispanic community. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley’s mission is to advance the commercial, industrial and professional interests of all its members, Hispanic and Non-Hispanic, and the entire Greater Lehigh Valley Community. Contact Samantha Cartagena at 484-547-8970 or samanthac@lehighvalleychamber. org for information.

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LGBT Business Council Jonathan Huerta, Esquire King, Spry, Herman, Freund, & Faul, LLC Chair, LGBT Business Council 610-332-0390 • [email protected]

I am ecstatic to be writing this month’s Connections article as the LGBT Business Council’s new President. USA Today recently published an article entitled “How to be an LGBT ally, during Pride Month and beyond.” The article offered various recommendations, but one that stuck with me was that, it is not about you…an ally’s main role is of support. So as the council’s first ally President, I promise to do just that, support this community in any and every way I can. If you have any suggestions for events, comments on past events, or see an area of need for the community, please feel free to contact me directly and I will do what I can to offer my support and the support of this council. I can be reached at [email protected]. Speaking of support, the LGBT Business Council just held its third annual Gala. For those who weren’t able to make it this year, it was a momentous occasion wherein our now-Immediate Past President, Randy Kimble, announced the Council is creating an LGBT scholarship fund. All proceeds from the night’s silent and live auctions went towards this

fund, and thanks to our generous community, we were able to raise over $7,500. The achievement that night as well as the other achievements of this council speaks volumes to the progressiveness of the Lehigh Valley and its Chamber. At the same time, the beauty of the night was stained when the council’s chamber liaison, Angela DelGrosso, received a very troubling call. The caller advised her that he had recently been asked to leave a local establishment because he “had two strikes against him,” he was African American and he was gay. This goes to show that although things are getting better, there is still a lot to be done to ensure equality for the LGBT community. If you would like to show your support for the LGBT community, make sure your establishment signs our LGBT Business Pledge and you will receive a “Proud Supporter” window cling and be listed on the Chamber’s LGBT Friendly Business Directory. Stay tuned next month when our new Vice President, Donald Flad a.k.a, “The Mayor of Bethlehem” will tell you a little about himself.

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Chamber “Seen”! 2017 LGBT Gala “A Night in Paris” Photo 1: Jaime Karpovich, Digital Feast and Liz Hunt, Supreme Lending. Photo 2: Matthew Kramer, Matthew Kramer Art & Design and Sam Vega, Sam Vega Hair and Makeup. Photo 3: Nicky Leisner-Myirski and Donna Cruciani from PPL with Oliver Reilly from the BradburySullivan LGBT Community Center. Photo 4: Tony Iannelli and Wendy Iannelli. Photo 5: Glenn Gerchman, Muhlenberg College; Hugh Marsh, Lehigh Valley Health Network; Robin Gerchman, Cedar Crest College. Photo 6: Guests mix and mingle during cocktail hour. Photo 7: Anne Giglio, Silver Shears Salon, Mary Smickle, PostNet, Marybeth Peterson, Apollo Grill, Donna Leon, Charles Leon Insurance Agency Photo 8: Randall Kimble, LGBT Business Council President; Jill Kirchgessner, Sweet Girlz Bakery; Kari Kirchgessner, Sweet Girlz Bakery; Tracy Denton, Air Products; Stephanie Britton, Air Products; Jonathan Huerta, King Spry. Photo 9: Guests participate in the silent auction to raise funds for the LGBT Scholarship Fund. Photo 10: Kevin Ward, Pat Ward, and Daria Ward from Ward’s Oriental Rugs. Photo 11: Jason Ruff from Charlotte Fay’s Main Street Diner and Alice Wanamaker from The Chamber selling fundraising flowers donated by Phoebe Floral for the LGBT Scholarship Fund. Photo 12: Mark DiLuzio, Chief of Police for City of Bethlehem with his wife, Nuria DiLuzio. Photo 13: Guests dancing to music provided by DJ Brad Scott Smith. Photo 14: Randall Kimble, LGBT Business Council President; Angela DelGrosso, The Chamber; Jonathan Huerta, King Spry presenting the amount raised for the LGBT Scholarship Fund.

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Nonprofit & Business Partners Council

Lori Richardson, Haven House Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Chair 610-433-6181 x214 • [email protected]

On Thursday, June 29, the NPBP Council Board held our annual planning retreat at Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem. The space was ideal for teambuilding, review of past events and brainstorming for the upcoming program year. As a warm-up, we shared a favorite childhood vacation memory and then created a collaborative piece of artwork. These activities allowed us the opportunity to build stronger connections within our own efforts to work together as a group. Matt Pye, outgoing Chair, did a great job keeping us organized and moving through the break-out work groups. Overwhelmingly, all agreed that the September Collaboration Breakfast, spring Collaboration Conference, and shared events with organizations like Assoc. of

Fundraising Professionals of Eastern PA Chapter, The Volunteer Center and Chamber Diversity Councils are both valuable and support our mission of collaboration throughout the Lehigh Valley. The new calendar of activities will be available on our Chamber website page and Facebook, by the end of August. If you have attended our events in the past, I urge you to continue to attend and help build the impact of this council. If you have not, and you have an interest in businesses working together for greater impact for the people in our community, please try out one of our events. Tuesday, August 15, we are joining other diversity councils for a networking luncheon at Iron Lakes Country Club. Great opportunity to build some connections!

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Looking Beyond Vision

By Karen Z. Huetter, Development Director

Services Available at the Center for Vision Loss:

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1. Vision Rehabilitation Support Services: • Casework and In-Home Services • Support Groups • Lifeskills Education • Socialization/Recreational Activities • Escorted Transportation with a Sighted Guide • Camp I CAN! Summer Day Camp for Youth ages 7-13 with vision loss • Referrals to the PA Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services

Our clients had a fun time creating colorful landscapes when they tried their hand at tactile painting. of assistive products which make use small fee for escorted transportation of their residual vision. We sell many of rides. Because we also want our these items in our Low Vision Stores. The life changes we facilitate are community residents to understand often simple but profound. Last year, 94% why maintaining good eye health at any of our 695 clients reported they were able age is important, we also provide free vision screenings and to maintain their educational programs independence at “The life changes we about eye health and home and in the community. Eighty- facilitate are often simple safety. Last year we seven percent but profound. Last year, screened nearly 7,000 of our clients 94% of our 695 clients children at day care attending support reported they were centers, preschools groups stated they were now more able to maintain their and kindergarten using the accepting of their independence at home registrations SPOT high tech vision vision loss and 92% of our clients and in the community.” screener by Welch Allyn. We referred using escorted transportation reported that they were 789 children to eye care professionals for better able to get to critical medical further evaluation. If you have a young child, find out if your facility participates appointments. To become a client a person must in our screening program. If not, ask the have a visual acuity of 20/70 to 20/200 site’s administrator to call us for more or visual field of 20% or less in the better information. So if the time comes when you must eye with correction as confirmed by an eye care professional. Our programs consider your options in living with vision and services (see box) are generally free loss, please contact us. The Center for and our clients do not have to meet any Vision Loss stands ready to help you “look income requirements. We do charge a beyond vision” for a more productive life!

2. Low Vision Services • Low Vision Exams with Low Vision Specialist, Dr. Anthony J. Silvetti, OD • Introduction to Assistive Products and Technology • Low Vision Store 3. Community Outreach • Free Vision Screenings for Children and Adults • Community Education Programs about Eye Health and Safety • Training Programs to Create Positive Interactions with People Living with Vision Loss

Organization Name: Center for Vision Loss Executive Director: Douglas A. Yingling Lehigh Valley Office: 610-433-6018 Monroe Office: 570-992-7787 For More Information or to Volunteer or Donate: www.centerforvisionloss.org [email protected] www.facebook.com/lowvision845

Attending Lifeskills classes enables our clients to learn new skills and other helps such as assistive technology to improve their lives with vision loss.

If you are interested in being a Featured Member of the Month, contact Gina Martens at [email protected] or call 610-739-1511.

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Small Business Council Mario Carannante, Peerless Business Advisors Chair, Small Business Council [email protected] • 610-798-2517

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“Who” friend in your inner circle, I can’t help if I don’t know or understand what you want. The Chamber gives us all a great opportunity to act on this brilliant realization. Over 6,000 businesses are registered within the chamber which each have multiple people leaving us no shortage of potential “Who” friends and with over 800 scheduled events we should have no problem meeting new or reconnecting with past Allies, Advocates, Acquaintances and Fans quickly. I encourage everyone to attend at least one event a week and use this information to break the ice because we are all trying to accomplish something personally or professionally and all we need to do is ask each other for help!

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Chamber “Seen”! 2017 Excellence in Business Awards Photo 1: (Left to right) Randy Kimble, Chair of LGBT Council; Don Flad, Sam’s Club; LGBT Small Business of the Year Award winners Kari and Jill Kirchgessner, owners of Sweet Girlz Bakery; Mary Smickle , PostNet. Photo 2: Congrats to Rich Mar Florist team for winning the Excellence in Business (1-25 Employees) Award! Photo 3: Thank you to our sponsors! Maureen O’Meara with HMK Insurance, Legacy Sponsor; Karen Duerholz with Boyle Construction, Gold Sponsor; Dr. Tina Richardson with Penn State Lehigh Valley, Young Professional Future Leaders of the Lehigh Valley Award Sponsor. Photo 4: Young Professional Future Leaders of the Lehigh Valley Award Recipient Murtaza Jaffer posing with Dr. Tina Richardson of Penn State Lehigh Valley. Photo 5: Farewell and THANK YOU to our diversity councils volunteers! Randy Kimble, LGBT Business Council; Laura Azzalina and Darlene Pors, Women’s Business Council; Barry Diehl, Small Business Council; Luis Campos, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Photo 6: Incoming chair of the LGBT Business Council Jonathan Huerta, presenting the LGBT Large Business of the Year Award to Tracey Denton and Stephanie Britton with Air Products. Photo 7: Joe Facchiano, Immediate Past chair of the Ambassadors Council posing with the Bloise Family: Fiona Bloise, Ambassador of the Year Award Recipient Lucy Bloise, and Lucia Musto. Photo 8: Congratulations to Concannon Miller & Co., P.C. our 2017 Excellence in Business (26-100 Employees) Award Recipient! (left to right) Ted Witman, COO Concannon Miller; Barry Diehl, Chair of SBC Council, Mario Carannante, VP of Small Business Council. Photo 9: Josh Smoyer posing with our Outstanding Woman in Business Award Recipient, Becky Bradley with the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Photo 10: Congrats to ALL of our award recipients! (left to right top row) Diomedes Perez and Paula Espinal, Playtime Daycare; Kari Kirchgessner, Sweet Girlz Bakery; Ted Wittman, Concannon Miller & Co., P.C.; Jonathan Morrissey, Rich Mar Florist; Mo Taylor, Bayou Boys Hospitality Group. (left to right bottom row) Stephanie Britton and Tracey Denton, Air Products; Jill Kirchgessner, Sweet Girlz Bakery; Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing; Lucy Bloise, Miller Symphony Hall. Photo 11: Mo Taylor, our African American Business Leader of the year Award Recipient. Photo 12-13: Attendees enjoying our networking hour.

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ASSISTED LIVING, NURSING HOMES, & RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Bethlehem Manor Senior Living 815 Pennsylvania Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 851-8888 www.bethlehemmanor.com Ms. Nimita Kapoor-Atiyeh

ATTORNEYS, JUDGES & LEGAL SERVICES David Dunn Law Offices PC 21 South Ninth Street Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 439-1500 www.daviddunnlaw.net Mr. David Dunn

AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION CoalCreative 67-69 Public Square, Suite 600 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 (570) 885-3079 www.coalcreative.com Mr. Gerard Durling AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS, SERVICES & DETAILING Super Gomas 94 East Bridge Street Lehighton, PA 18235 (610) 377-3700 www.usedtiressupergomas.com Mr. Vianney Castro Berra BAKERIES & SUPPLIES Bakerly/Norac Group USA 4300 Braden Boulevard Forks, PA 18040 http://bakerly.com/ Mr. Julien Caron

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Lightbridge Academy Bethlehem 3001 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 865-5900 www.lightbridgeacademy.com Ms. Tricia Shann

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Jacquelyn Youst, Modern Etiquette & Image Consulting 17 South Commerce Way #20304 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 (484) 895-1330 www.jacquelynyoust.com Ms. Jacquelyn Youst Oak Ridge Consultants LLC 1225 Oak Road Walnutport, PA 18088 (484) 358-0473 www.oakridgeconsultantsllc.biz Ms. Tonia Breech DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND TESTING Recovery Centers of America 2701 Renaissance Boulevard Plymouth Meeting, PA 19406 (800) 732-6837

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Ms. Shannon Veneziano EMBROIDERY Vivid Embroidery 127 West Catawissa Street, Suite 10 Nesquehoning, PA 18240 (352) 978-8245 www.vividembroidery.com Ms. Kasie Andrews

ABE Fence 4770 South Church Street Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 799-2946 www.abefence.com Mr. Michael Kilpatrick FINANCIAL SERVICES Serratelli Financial Group 12 East Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 419-8670 www.sfgpa.com Mr. James Serratelli HEALTH CARE SERVICES AblePay Health 574 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (484) 292-4000 www.ablepayhealth.com Mr. John Fistner HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS Streamline HR, LLC 5910 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 250C Allentown, PA 18106 (484) 661-4777 www.mystreamlinehr.com Ms. Tara Cole-Cawley INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNOLOGY & CYBER SECURITY

DataWorks International Inc. 272 Brodhead Road, Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 861-8971 www.dataworksintl.com Mr. James Peterson MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES The M.O. 2007 N. Hope Street, Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19122 (484) 951-2167 www.itsthemo.com Mr. Omar Delgado CreativeWorks 114 Lamsden Drive Albrightsville, PA 18210 (646) 558-0031 www.creativeworks.us Mr. Konrad Nierwinski PHARMACIES & PHARMACEUTICALS Weatherly Area Community Pharmacy & Gifts 114 Carbon Street Weatherly, PA 18255 (570) 427-4887 Mr. Edward Melber PHOTOGRAPHERS & PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS Shootworks Photography 707 North 4th Street, Suite 114 Allentown, PA 18102 (484) 403-5324 www.shootworks.com Mr. Phillip Jackson REAL ESTATE AGENTS, BROKERS AND OTHER SERVICES SteelHouse Abstract, Inc 968 Postal Road, Suite 100 Allentown, PA 18109 (610) 489-3073 www.steelhousetitle.com Ms. Robin DeLuna REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RB Associates 3864 Courtney Street Suite 140 Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 657-9515 www.rbassociates.com Mr. Richard Bartolacci

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RECREATION & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Jokers are Wild Game Cafe 125 North First Street Lehighton, PA 18235 (610) 554-9854 www.jokersgamecafe.com Ms. Tonia Schaeffer RESTAURANTS, BARS & CAFES Coalminer’s Bar and Grill 13 South Centre Street Lansford, PA 18232 (570) 805-4711 www.coalminersbarandgrill.com Mr. Frank Longo Mama Nina Foccacheria 546 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 867-9802 www.mamaninabethlehem.com Mr. Frank Nheli The Cask Taphouse and Grill 80 Kunkle Drive Easton, PA 18045 www.casktaphouse.com Ms. Mariah Hanko Domino’s Pizza - Orefield 3752 Route 309 Orefield, PA 18069 (610) 601-0101 www.dominos.com Ms. Julia Bauer Domino’s Pizza - Whitehall 155 Mickley Road Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 432-7007 www.dominos.com Ms. Julia Bauer New York Gyro 513 North 7th Street Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 351-4976 www.newyork-gyro.com Mr. Iffy Mahmood RETAIL SALES Bears Repeating 7617 Hamilton Boulevard Trexlertown, PA 18087 (610) 398-7187 www.BearsRepeatingPa.com Ms. Angelina Fisher

Vintage Flair 99 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 866-3838 Ms. Vasililki Karakatsanidis Adorned Accessories Boutique 25 Main Street, Unit 31 Hellertown, PA 18055 (610) 573-4466www. adornedaccessories.com Ms. Laura Mertz Charming Grace Boutique & Hilltop Candle Company 1053 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 (315) 313-1804 www.hilltopcandle.com Ms. Debbie Valentin SALONS, SPAS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES Beauty Alibi, LLC 16 West Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 866-3601 www.beautyalibi.com Ms. Carmen Toro SECURITY SERVICES & ALARMS ADT Security Services 6330 Hedgewood Drive Suite 220 Allentown, PA 18106 (267) 418-3045 www.adt.com Richard Lovell SPORTING GOODS Coopersburg Sports 2600 Saucon Valley Road Center Valley, PA 18034 (610) 282-1360 www.coopersburgsports.com Mr. Scott Pino SURVEYORS First Order, LLC 4383 Hecktown Road, Suite BBethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 365-2907 www.firstorderllc.net Mr. Jack Shoemaker

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Women’s Business Council Gladys Wiles, Snyder & Wiles, PC Chair, Women’s Business Council 610-391-9500 • [email protected]

Success is a mindset Does your lack of confidence ever get in the way of your success? “The goals become your destination, your plans the road map, and your daily activities is the car that gets you there. So where do you want to end up?” -James Alberson This quote by James Alberson truly captures the notion that success is a mindset and attitude is everything. Self-confidence in ourselves is the biggest challenge for many of us, keeping us from achieving professional or personal success. Focusing on what you know and your strengths rather than on what you do not know increases your confidence and belief that you can accomplish any goal.

Having a clear plan on how to achieve a goal, is a necessary element to self-confidence. Surrounding yourself with a sound team that has strengths and skills you may not possess is also key. By simply changing your attitude to reflect on the positive attributes, skills and characteristics, you inherently increase your selfconfidence capable of overcoming any challenge which comes your way. Success is really a state of mind, which we control for ourselves. These lessons were learned at the WBC’s 50 Shades of Summer on July 18th. The proceeds from the event will benefit the scholarship fund for women in the Lehigh Valley.

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Chamber “Seen”! 2017 Women’s Summit Photo 1: Attendees waiting for our Summit to begin! Photo 2: Our EMCEE for the summit, Ashley Russo, Two-Time Emmy® award-winning executive producer and president of ASR Media Productions Photo 3: Val Lewis and Kelly Sheptock BSI Corporate Benefits LLC; Annette Kaiser, LifePath, Inc. Photo 4: Mindfulness discussion with Shonda Moralis, Author of Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Mom, and Dr. Susan Haas, OB/GYN at Lehigh valley Health Network. Moderated by Anne Baum, Capital Blue Cross Photo 5-6: Morning Keynote Speaker Carla Harris, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Photo 7: Elizabeth Dougan, Wildlands Conservancy, and Bevin Theodore, Community Services for Children Photo 8: From left to right: Waleska Maturana, Jannie Pilgrim, Lauryn Graves, Trixie Oliveira Photo 9: Thank you to our Platinum sponsors Julie Knight with Morgan Stanley and Adrianne Fox. Photo 10: Kim Capers, Capital Blue Cross and Loren Robinson Millennia Media LLC Photo 11: Lydia Fenet, Senior Vice President, International Director of Strategic Partnerships at Christie’s speaking on the Art of Selling Photo 12: Co-chairs of the 2017 Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit Committee Tina Hasselbusch, Director of Marketing & Communications at ASR Media Productions and Kelly Chando, Assistant Director, Leadership Giving of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Photo 13: Afternoon Keynote Speaker Alison Levine, Team Captain of the First American Women’s Everest Expedition & Author of the New York Times Bestseller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Everest and Other Extreme Environments

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YoungProfessionalsCouncil Stephanie Yachim, Crayola President, Young Professionals Council 610-253-6272 x4115 • [email protected]

Year in Review

WOW – What an amazing year! Big shout out to our YPC Board and its members; who have yet again raised the bar on what this council is capable of executing. We continue to grow in size, learn from each other and our community, and achieve great results with every event we have or networking opportunity we take. Not only did we exceed our budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year; but we hit many milestones. I’d like to take a moment to summarize some top achievements: 1) Implemented YPC Member Benefit Cards – This gives local businesses the opportunity to partner with us on promoting their business; while giving access to discounts for our members. 2) First ever ‘political debate’ which was also a live ‘Business Matters’ taping – What a great way to engage our younger generation to discuss their views of the recent presidential election and gain insights into what matters are truly important to them. 3) Our 5th Revitalization Event (third one held in Allentown) – This

valley is growing and developing fast; and our young professionals are as engaged as ever to help support its success! 4) Created a continuing series: #Adulting series – We kicked it off with 1st time home buying. Future topics will cater to what is important to young professionals as we transition through various personal and professional life stages. 5) Last but certainly not least – our first ever Kentucky Derby Benefit! Several years in the making that started as a vision is now a reality. The YPC knocked it out of the park and we cannot wait for 2018’s Derby to be even bigger and better! I am so proud of this council and cannot wait to see what’s in store for us to accomplish this coming 20172018 year! Upcoming August Events: Meet & Greet at Artisan Wine & Cheese Cellars, August 16 (5:30pm-7:30pm); and Folino Estate will host us for a great networking event with local vendors on August 24 (5:30-7:30pm).

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our YPC Meet & Greet event!

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Patrick McNealis Patrick McNealis Insurance and Financial Group Allentown Chamber Chair 610-433-6854 • [email protected]

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Bethlehem Chamber

Bob Begliomini RPh, Pharm D, MBA , FASHP Lehigh Valley Health Network Bethlehem Chamber Chair 484-884-2729 • [email protected]

Chamber “Seen”! Bethlehem Italian Festival

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce had a great turn out for their second annual Bethlehem Italian Festival on Saturday, June 17! Photography courtesy for John Delgrosso Photography

For the last 50 plus years, The Citizens Christmas City Committee (a committee of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce) has been raising funds to help pay for the trees and lighting that adorn the business district streets, through the Christmas City Seal. This concept was devised in 1964: hold a contest for artists to send in images that reflect Bethlehem during the Christmas season; the winner receives a stipend and their image is placed on sheets of stamps, or “seals” that can be affixed to Christmas cards. Those seals are sent out to thousands of residents and – hopefully - those Bethlehem residents send in money to help support the purchase of those trees and lights that the city needs every year during this very important time for our city. This fundraiser has raised over a million dollars since its beginning. Unfortunately, year after year, the donations have decreased. The people who support this effort have, for the most part, been doing it since its inception. They are getting older

and older, younger people don’t send Christmas cards anymore resulting in decreased contributions, while the costs keep going up and up. We’ve had to supplement the donations with other fundraising efforts, along with sponsorship donations. The fundraiser is very much a “1964” concept and in this digital age, not really relevant any more. Last year’s fundraiser barely broke even, so we have made the tough decision to discontinue the Christmas City Seal and the 2017 Seal will be the last. Going forward, we will be concentrating our effort on the Christmas City Trellis which is located on Payrow Plaza. We are selling personalized ornaments that hang from chimes. There are two sizes; large and small at $100 and $50, and each ornament can be personalized with your name or the name of a loved one. If you are interested in ordering an ornament please contact Lynn Cunningham at Lynnc@ lehighvalleychamber.org or call 610-739-1510.

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Carbon County Chamber Marlyn Kissner, The Chamber Executive VP, Affiliate Chambers & Councils 610-751-4932 • [email protected]

Festivals are a great way to spend summer (and fall) nights! As we look ahead at the next few months in Carbon County we are excited about upcoming festivals in our area. This year we are proud to partner with Blue Mountain Resort and cohost Carbon County Oktoberfest. The festival will be two days; September 30 and October 1 and run from 12 – 5 p.m. each day. Blue Mountain Resort provides the perfect backdrop for the festival which will benefit the Main Street revitalization efforts in Carbon County. We hope that you join us for great food, music, beer, games and fun!

We have also partnered with the Borough of Weatherly to present the first every Carbon County Cabbage Festival, which will be hosted on Saturday October 14 in Eurana Park. The day long event will feature a tractor show, halushki recipe contest, two great bands, a beer tent and entertainment throughout the day. Plan on spending the day with us and find your fun in Carbon County!

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Easton Area Chamber

Lori Metz, YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg, and Vicinity Easton Area Chamber Chair [email protected] • 610-258-6158

The Easton Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of achievement and contributions to the community at our Annual Awards Reception on Thursday, June 15th, 2017. Approximately 200 Easton area business leaders and executives gathered at The View at Morgan Hill and enjoyed a beautiful evening. Attendees mingled during the cocktail hour on the newly-renovated outdoor patio, which provided a lively atmosphere, delicious food and spirits, and a gorgeous view of the golf course. After the reception, guests then made their way downstairs to the brand-new event center for the awards program. The energetic program reflected on the achievements and successes of Easton businesses and acknowledged many of the people who have helped

the city reach its full potential. Awards were presented by Easton Chamber Board members, Forks Business Association members, and Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. Congratulations again to our seven award recipients: • Chairwoman’s Choice - VM Development • Entrepreneurial Spirit Award FastSigns of Easton • Pride of Easton Award - Sweet Girlz Bakery • Pride of Forks Award - Unity Bank • Community Commitment Award - Lafayette College • Non-profit Excellence Award Children’s Home of Easton • Milestone Award - State Theatre Center for the Arts

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PhillipsburgAreaChamber George Chando, Phillipsburg Board of Education Phillipsburg Area Chamber Chair [email protected] • 610-972-7974

The Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new incoming Board Chair, George Chando. George recently retired from his position as Superintendent of the Phillipsburg School District. He has spent a collective 42 years with the Phillipsburg School District and grew up attending schools in the district. George began his career with the Phillipsburg School District teaching history in 1975. Since then, he has worked his way up the ranks. His previous positions include Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor, Athletic Coach, Director of Athletics, High School Assistant Principal and Principal. In 2001, he moved to the district’s central office as Director of Secondary Education. He was

then named Superintendent in 2012. Among George’s proudest accomplishments is his role in the completion of a new $127.5 million high school in Lopatcong Township. Additionally, George is Chairman of the Board for IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, serves on the Board of Directors for the Phillipsburg Senior Citizens Center, and is a member of the Phillipsburg Rotary Club and five Professional Educator Associations. In June, he received the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Citizen of the Year Award at the Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony in recognition of all his contributions to the Phillipsburg community. Please join me in congratulating George and welcoming him to the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce Board!

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Chamber “Seen”! Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival Photo 1: Children of all ages enjoyed a festival packed with carnival games and rides. Photo 2: This year’s festivities included the official Grand Opening of the Walters Park Splash Pad and free access to Walters Park Pool all day. Photo 3: Crowds cheered on contestants during the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Jimmy’s Doggie Stand. Photo 4: Kids teamed up to face off in games of archery tag with Full Quiver Archery Photo 5: Free tethered hot air balloon rides sponsored by Unity Bank delighted families Saturday evening.

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East Penn Chamber

Thomas Capehart, Gross McGinley East Penn Chamber Chair 484-224-2780 • [email protected]

The EPCC wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer! We are looking forward to a mixer on September 21, 2017 with the East Penn School District Education Foundation to be held at the House/ Barn restaurant in Emmaus. The primary goal is to raise money for the Foundation’s scholarship fund and the East

Penn Chamber Scholarship Fund. Save the date! Don’t forget to check us out at on Facebook and Twitter @ EastPennChamber Hope to see you at an upcoming EPCC event soon and have a nice summer!

Western Lehigh Chamber Larry Wierscsh, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Inc. Western Lehigh Chamber Chair (610) 398-0239• [email protected]

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Enjoying the summer and supporting our business community Enjoying the Summer and Supporting our Business Community. As we are in the midst of summer, opportunity abounds throughout our Greater Western region. My last article focused on the many parks and recreational activities throughout the area and I hope you took advantage of just a couple of those ideas. This month I am pleased to share a recent experience that I and many of our other chamber members had when we attended the recent walking tour of the new Hamilton Crossings shopping complex situated on the borders of Lower and Upper Macungie townships. What a super event! Our tour guides from the Goldenberg group, the complex developers, shared insights beyond what readily meets your eyes and I encourage you to get out and get active by walking the loop encircling the center. It’s interesting to know that the group went above and beyond what is “required” of developers when building such a site. I am certainly not the expert but understanding the thought that went into the project is nothing short of amazing. From extra landscaping, sidewalks and walking paths, designing of easy access exits and entrances, to ensuring the “right businesses” are attracted that fit nicely within the theme and design, this new complex is a culinary experience with unique shopping and business opportunities for everyone to enjoy. I would be remiss if I didn’t share that along our tour we were treated to exceptional hospitality, beverages and goodies from our

friends at Nordstrom Rack, Whole Foods, Costco, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and more. Most interesting is what was shared about one of the newest additions, Core life Eatery. From just the brief introduction that was shared I was inspired to visit their website and of course their eatery. They have an incredibly interesting story about how they cater to healthy living and lifestyles worth making the stop to learn even more. Each one of these fine establishments along with the dozens of others within the center and surrounding area are an experience just waiting for you! Why not leave the car at home, lace up your sneaks and take a jog or a walk and truly take in how lucky we are to have such awesome businesses right here in the community! Since the tour I actually returned to each one of our stops to give them another try. After all, isn’t the sole purpose of being a chamber member supporting our business community? I hope you feel like I do and take full advantage of y our membership while broadening your network and invest in your community! We are all busy but isn’t it necessary to take a step back every now and again and support one another? I’ll leave you this month with yet another quote, which I hope you ponder… “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” -- Henry David Thoreau I hope you remain successful and support the success of others each and every day. I look forward to seeing you often at our many upcoming events. Enjoy your summer and Be Safe!

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EmmausMainStreetPartners Erin Delong, Marketing Director & Disaster Restoration Manager ServiceMaster of Allentown 610-965-6058 x275 • [email protected]

I want to start off my very first Connections article with a heartfelt thank you to John Hayes, the EMSP Immediate Past Chair. Thank you for your years of service to the EMSP Board, for your guidance and leadership, and for me personally, your friendship and mentoring. I hope to be half the Chair you were. EMSP has had an incredible summer so far, with plenty of ribbon cuttings and open houses like the Animal Food Bank and Vinyl Press, and our unique Where To Be Mixology quarterly series that featured a family friendly Ice Cream Social at Licensed 2 Grill! And who can forget the amazing EMSP Golf Tournament, which, in addition to selling out early every year, continues to outdo previous years with food, beverages, giveaways and entertainment on every hole! Our golfers are already wanting to sign up

for the next tournament; be sure to register your group early next year and don’t miss out on the fun. The excitement continues as we look ahead to the EMSP signature event, Farewell to Summer, coming up on September 10. Be sure to join us in the heart of Emmaus, the Triangle, for food, vendors, specialty drinks and entertainment. This year, the theme is Trolls so throw on your best pink, purple or blue wig and let yourself (and your hair) get wild for Emmaus! Stop by the vendor tents to get to know the local businesses and see all the diversity Emmaus has to offer. I look forward to being a part of the excitement coming up in Emmaus and meeting/working with the local businesses, organizations and residents to bring all the great ideas to life!

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Chamber “Seen”! EMSP Golf Classic The Emmaus Main Street Partners hosted their 11th-Annual Golf Classic on June 20 at Green Pond Country Club. Golfers enjoyed a day of golf on the field, while eating and drinking their way through the course, thanks to our vendors who brought treats to share!

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GreaterBathAreaChamber Mary Kositz, ESSA Bank & Trust Greater Bath Chair 610-837-6729 • [email protected]

More potatoes! More beer! More wine, food, music and FUN! On August 26, 2017 the Greater Bath Chamber will be hosting its 2nd annual SPUDS & SUDS Street Festival from 12-7 pm on Chestnut and Northampton Streets in beautiful, historic downtown Bath. Everyone in the community is getting really excited about this event. Some residents are even planning their family reunions to coincide with Spuds & Suds! This year, the Beer Garden, sponsored by Brown Daub Dodge Chrysler Jeep, will feature its very own signature beer, crafted by Weyerbacher Brewing’s Lead Brewer Matt Snyder, along with many of their other favorite beers. The beer, coined Suds for Spuds, is an American Pale Ale with hints of stone fruit, citrus and floral notes. A delicious pairing with potatoes. New this year, Franklin Hill Vineyard will be joining us, serving their delicious wine by the glass and

refreshing wine slushies to keep us cool throughout the day. More than 15 food trucks and vendors will be serving up delicious fare and there will be live music all day from Lehigh Valley favorites, The Billy Bauer Band, Sunshine Symphony, Mosey Beat and the Large Flowerheads. The Greater Bath Chamber couldn’t be more thrilled with the outpouring of community support and participation. This event wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of our Chamber liaison Renee Keiderling, Festival Chairs Terry Degroot and Darrin Heckman, Bath Borough Manager Bradford Flynn, Mayor Fi and Secretary Marena Rasmus, the army of volunteers that have worked tirelessly since January and the sponsors who have invested in this event. Thank you and we hope you will join us to celebrate potatoes and beer! Thank you to our print sponsors: MSTECHZ

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Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Jack Bechtel Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Chair 610-767-4121 • [email protected]

Since this is my first article for Connections magazine, I thought I’d start with restating the mission of The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to create, maintain, stimulate and expand economic activity in the Greater Northern Lehigh communities; our vision is to provide services and opportunities for businesses of the Greater Northern Lehigh region, including networking, information and education, and planned activities to promote the economic growth and general welfare of the community. During the past year, we’ve had the following events and networking opportunities: Spirits with Spirits at the Slatington Library, One year celebration at 8 Oaks Distillery, Annual Spirit Award presented by Woodstone Country Club, our first William “Bill” George Mini Golf Tournament hosted by Bear Rock Junction and our annual Member Appreciation Picnic at the Walnutport Canal Pavilion. We’ve also had informative meetings on Navigating Social Media and What Employers need to Know about Medical Marijuana. On Independence Day, we celebrated Heritage Day at the Slatington Baptist Church with our keynote speaker Master Chief Gerald Price, Presentation of Colors by Allen O. Delke American Legion Post #16 and selections by The Northern Lehigh Freedom

Chorus and The Heritage Band. Also, with the help of our chamber volunteers and staff, the Main Street Merchants Group in Slatington was formed in order to promote the businesses and events on Main Street and beyond. Look for the First Friday announcements. I know that our Events Committee is working to build on our successes of this past year to generate activities for the good of all our businesses and communities. The GNLCC lists a few hundred members, but only a small percentage of these companies are active in our chamber. During the next year, our board will be asking our members to become more active, as participants and sponsors. We look forward to presenting opportunities to help your business grow. We also want to know what kind of educational or informative programs interests our membership. Feel free to reach out to Alice Wanamaker ([email protected]) or myself, with your needs. Finally, I’d like to express a note of thanks to Nancy Treskot for her dedication to the GNLCC. Her leadership style, simply, “Got Things Done.” I know that she’ll be there with support whenever we need her.

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Hellertown-Lower Saucon Ricky Gower Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Chair 610-674-1141 • [email protected]

Summer is moving right along and our successful events continue to happen with the Hellertown Lower Saucon Chamber. We recently held our annual board planning session—many great ideas for our event calendar were discussed and our board is excited for the upcoming year to showcase both communities. I would like to welcome our newest board members Ken Rampolla of RMI, Kenny Rampolla of Lost Tavern Brewing, Ken Solt of Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach, and Michael Barrovecchio of CAPO Leadership Consulting. We are thrilled to have you on our board! Our popular restaurant week was another success this past July. Many thanks to our participating restaurants! A special thank you goes to our presenting sponsor Maui Kitchens, silver sponsors Lost River Caverns and BB&T, and

our bronze sponsors Holiday Inn Express and Saucon Source. Did you miss out on enjoying the delicious flavors during this week? Do not worry, we have a Winter Restaurant Week planned for January! Don’t forget about our final Summer Music in the Park Concert Series to be held in conjunction with HellertownLower Saucon Community Day on August 19. Make sure to come out to Dimmick Park and enjoy the tunes of James Supra & Sarah Ayers. We will be featuring locally brewed beer from Lost Tavern Brewing, Hop Hill Brewing, and wine from Sleepy Cat Urban Winery. We will also have food trucks on site for this event. It’s going to be a great day/evening in the Saucon Valley! Enjoy the remainder of the summer and we look forward to seeing you at some of our upcoming events this Fall!

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber board of directors and owners of Hop Hill Brewery are proud to award the Angel 34 Foundation with a check from their joint event, Party for a Purpose.

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Nazareth Business Council Sue Jarvis,CPA, CVA Chair, Nazareth Business Council 610-759-4056 • [email protected]

Shop- Eat-Explore Nazareth The Nazareth Business Council has created an informative, relevant and attractive map of the Nazareth borough, with the borough’s eateries, shops and visitor attractions in mind. This handy map features up to date and relevant information provided by participating businesses, organizations and the Nazareth Business Council. The map is free to the public and affordable for businesses to participate. Thank you to Moravian Hall Square for supporting this initiative, we can offer free listings to our non profits

such as the Nazareth Center for the Arts, Moravian Historical Society and the Nazareth YMCA. With 3,500 copies the map will be available in the Lehigh Valley Chamber office, as well as participating businesses and visitor attractions in Nazareth, Easton, Bethlehem. NBC’s goal is to keep visitors in Nazareth and show them all that there is to do in downtown Nazareth. Stop by the Chamber office in Nazareth to get your map and #SeeNazareth!

Northampton Area Chamber Tony Pristash, Owner, All Things Framed Northampton Area Chamber Chair 610-262-8669 • [email protected]

Since you’ve already marked your calendars of the “Uptown Northampton Street Fair” on Saturday, September 9, the NACC would also like to invite you to join us for the noon formal dedication of the two Pergolas our Chamber donated for the Uptown Park. With the help of a grant from the Main Street Lehigh Valley Foundation, without whom this project would not have been possible, we were able to match their $2,000 grant with $2,000 of our own, making the purchase of these fine structures possible. The Park is located just south of the Roxy Theater along Main Street. These pergolas are complimented by the overall beauty of the Park itself. Starting with the beautiful and colorful landscaping by our own Jenn and Joe

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Stummer from Appalachian Creations, to the vintage bell-roofed gazebo, the Park is centered around a majestic, tranquil water fountain and pool. The park also features an area where a local nature club will raise and release endangered Monarch Butterflies. The park provides the perfect garden spot for you to kick back and relax during the Street Fair. On behalf of our Business Community, we here at the Northampton Area Chamber couldn’t be prouder to forever be a part of this Park. So please stop by as we say “Thank You” to the Main Street Lehigh Valley Foundation, our NACC members, and our fine Northampton Borough street crew who skillfully erected these structures.

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Chamber “SEEN”! Party for the Paws Many thanks to everyone that came out to Bell Gate Farm for the Southern Lehigh Chamber and QNB Bank joint event, Party for the Paws. Without the support of all our sponsors, raffle donors and attendees, we could not have raised money for Logan’s Heroes.

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Whitehall Area Chamber Larry Kacyon, L-A Advertising Whitehall Chamber Chair [email protected] · 610-799-3382

The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its recent merger with GLVCC. We’re confident that this partnership will not only benefit both parties for many years to come, but greatly enhance the value our members and the Whitehall community receive as a result. Panel Discussion: Why Whitehall? … a big success! A special thank you to all who attended our first ‘breakfast’ event on Thursday, July 13 at Fellowship Community. John Ferreira, Mall Manager, Lehigh Valley Mall and a Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce board member facilitated a panelist discussion with local business owners to learn why they chose Whitehall. Our distinguished guests included: Robert Zentz, Fellowship Community; Todd George, Kleckner & Sons Appliances;

Eric Eberhardt, Eberhardt Motors; and Bob Eggstein, Keystone Harley Davidson. Interested in getting involved? Let us know. We are expanding the number of seats on our Board from 18 to 25. This will not only allow more of our members to have a say in the future of our Chamber, but provide a means by which our members can give back. Have an idea for an event or want to help out? Let us know. We want to ensure we’re serving the needs of YOU, our members and the community in which we live, work and play. Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/whitehallarea. chamber We look forward to seeing you in Whitehall!

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Member News Valley Youth House has received a $5,000 grant award from the Wells Fargo Foundation of the Lehigh Valley to help underwrite services of its Supportive Housing Program (SHP). The SHP provides funds for rent and security deposits to homeless transition age youth (ages 18-24) and their babies. Bethlehem Rehabilitation Specialists (BRS), located at 41 East Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, has officially joined Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital (GSRH), headquartered in Allentown. The acquisition became official on June 13 following a successful Department of Health survey. BRS, A Service of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, has been in operation since 1984 and provides physical therapy for adults to treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries. On Wednesday, June 21, Haven House held a ground breaking ceremony for Therapeutic Green Space and parking area, a $450,000 capital improvement project - Thanks to Watkins Architect and Jerdon Construction, Haven House now has a creative solution for designated outdoor client space, to be utilized for living skills and therapeutic purposes. The plan includes fence enclosure, covered outdoor classroom, perimeter walking path, farm to table raised garden beds, patio with outdoor seating, and a work shed. Additionally, the parking area will be re-graded and repaved with a traffic flow design for improved safety (for cars and client transport). Jon Taffer, Executive Producer and Host of Spike TV’s hit show Bar Rescue and foremost expert in the hospitality industry, today announced a comprehensive partnership with Harbortouch, a leading national provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services. Taffer has officially endorsed the company’s touchscreen POS systems and will collaborate with Harbortouch to develop the industry’s first “smart” POS (sPOS) system. The collaboration will enable Harbortouch to integrate powerful revenue generating tools, based on Taffer’s extensive industry experience, into the company’s Elite POS systems. Dale Westwood, Executive Vice President/Chief Retail Officer of QNB Bank, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers) Board of Directors. Westwood is an AtLarge Representative on the Board.

Westwood was elected to the Board during the Association’s annual meeting on May 11 and began her 3-year term on July 1, 2017. The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is pleased to announce that the Class of 2017, made up of 116 graduates, earned more than $4 million in scholarships and grants to attend some of the nation’s best colleges, universities, and arts conservatories. In 2016, on the Keystone Exams, this class also earned the highest combined proficiency scores of all public and charter high schools in the Lehigh Valley. Via of the Lehigh Valley is pleased to announce that HM Health Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Highmark Inc., has donated $21,333 to Via Teen Experience, an approved Educational Improvement Organization through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Adults interested in advancing their careers through continuing education are invited to attend an information session hosted by Cedar Crest College’s School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE) on August 3, from 5:45 – 7 p.m. At the information session, program directors and faculty will be on hand to meet with prospective students and share details about SAGE programs. Those interested in attending should register at sage. cedarcrest.edu, or contact 610-7403770 or [email protected]. Michael Fischer, CLU, ChFC, AIF, CASL, President & CEO of Client 1st Financial, LLC of Fogelsville, a member of Signator Investors, Inc., was named a finalist in Lehigh Valley Business’ CFO of the Year-Private Company with revenues up to 25MM category. The award honors those who plan and execute the financial strategies that ensure long-term growth for their organization. This marks the fourth time that Fischer, a Signator Hall of Fame member, has qualified for the CFO of the Year Award. Palmerton Resident Elected to Council of State CPA Association Nicole Chupa, a certified public accountant (CPA) from Palmerton, was named to the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Council for a

two-year term. Chupa was elected on June 28, 2017, at PICPA’s 120th Annual CPA Convention held in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Chupa is a manager with Buckno Lisicky & Company in Allentown. New Vitae Wellness Foundation and Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers are cosponsoring a free training on “Trauma and Addictions” on Thursday, August 10 at Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest in the Auditorium. Registration, networking and a continental breakfast will be held at 8 am and the presentation will run from 9 am – 11 am. Joseph Troncale, MD DFASAM, Retreat’s Corporate Medical Director, will be presenting on dealing with the trauma that is associated with triggering addictive behavior. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please call 610-928-0173. QNB Bank proudly presented a donation of $8,000 to the Allentown School District Foundation (ASDF) on July 6th. The mission of the ASDF is to encourage, promote and support innovative educational experiences for students in the Allentown School District. Promotion of the Foundation’s core values is accomplished by focusing on raising and leveraging necessary resources, building community-wide awareness and engagement, and identifying and sustain outcome-driven programs QNB Bank proudly presented a donation of $2,000 to the Buxmont Academy on July 5th. Buxmont Academy, Community Service Foundation’s (CSF) academic school, is dedicated to providing education, counseling, foster care and other services to help at-risk youth and their families in eastern Pennsylvania to grow and change through restorative practices. CSF Buxmont operates 5 school/day program sites, an elementary school program at one site and 4 community-based foster homes, in addition to in-home supervision programs, restorative reporting centers and restorative services for schools. Altitude Marketing, an integrated marketing agency serving technology-focused B2B companies, continues its growth with the addition of Lindsey Bray. Bray, who interned for Altitude last summer, earned a full-time role as the PR, social media and events coordinator. In this newly added position, Bray will serve as a point of contact for public relations, social media and events-related

efforts on a number of Altitude client accounts. J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. and Virtual Graphics LLC announced today that Martin K. Till is joining Virtual Graphics LLC as President. “It has been a wonderful 4 1Z2 years at J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc.,” explained Till. “Jim has built a world-class company with an unbeatable track record and total dedication to our customers,” Till continued. “The good news is I’m not leaving Jim Petrucci totally, as J.G. Petrucci Company will be investing in Virtual Graphics, LLC.” Luke Jaindl of Orefield has been named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) National Man of the Year Runner-Up. Earlier this month Jaindl was named the local Man of the Year raising $329,806 in a course of ten-weeks. Each year, in communities across the country, dedicated candidates engage in an exciting competition to earn LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year titles. Raising funds for LLS blood cancer research the candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar raised counts as one vote and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks. Top local fundraisers become eligible to win the national titles. Jaindl is the Vice President of Jaindl Farms/ A-Treat Soda. He is also a part of the National Turkey Federation Board of Directors. Health Network Laboratories (HNL) is pleased to announce another pharmacy partnering initiative in the Lehigh Valley. This week HNL opened a Patient Service Center (PSC) inside Ritter Pharmacy - an independently owned pharmacy located at 115 W. 4th St., in Bethlehem, Pa. In May, HNL launched a new partnering model with Hartzell’s Pharmacy in Catasauqua and South Mountain Pharmacy in Allentown. Since then hundreds of patients have taken advantage of the added convenience of a trusted lab provider located inside their neighborhood pharmacy. The pharmacy partnership model resonates with our pharmacy partners.

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