Lehigh Valley Business Journal

Lehigh Valley Business is the highly regarded business newspaper for the Lehigh Valley region. It offers extensive information, insightful analysis, and valuable advice tailored to the local business community, surpassing any other media source in the area. As the leading local business publication, it attracts a wide readership that includes entrepreneurs, corporate boards, middle managers, and CEOs. Essentially, the key decision-makers in the business world turn to the Business Journal for their news and insights.

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Natural gas impact fee brings over $164M to PA

5 days ago | lvb.com | Ed Gruver

Natural gas impact fee generated $164.5 million in 2024Total collected since 2012 surpasses $2.88 billion statewideFunds support infrastructure, safety, environment, and jobsPennsylvania‘s natural gas impact fee generated $164.5M in 2024, fueling local projects, job growth, and nearly $3B in statewide investments since 2012, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced.
BerksIDA drives redevelopment and growth in Berks County

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

A Conversation With: Jeremy Zaborowski, executive director of the Berks Industrial Development AuthorityLVB: Tell me more about the Berks Industrial Development Authority and the work you do in the community. Zaborowski: We at Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BerksIDA) consider ourselves the developer of last resort for Berks County. Our services and efforts are directed at projects the market cannot or would not normally touch.
Lehigh Valley transportation leaders talk employee recruitment, retention

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

The Lehigh Valley‘s transportation industry has a critical role in helping other industries in the region, whether it’s getting employees to the job site or helping to transport goods and equipment. But the industry faces the same challenges most other industries face, with maintaining a skilled workforce at the forefront.
Key Bank seeks to be local resource for Lehigh Valley businesses

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

For Key Bank, which has 19 branch locations throughout the Lehigh Valley, there is a challenge to balancing being a national bank; while making sure it keeps a local presence in the communities it serves. Key Bank, headquartered in Clevland, Ohio is the 13 largest commercial bank in the country, but Christopher Smith, Eastern Pennsylvania commercial banking market leader, said that’s only one thing his customers look for.
ArtsQuest breaks ground on Creative Factory on Bethlehem’s South Side

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

Following the demolition of the Banana Factory earlier this year, which ArtsQuest said it had outgrown after more than 20 years, the arts organization is ready to start its new chapter. ArtsQuest officially broke ground Tuesday on the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL. The $32 million facility will be a visual, performing, and educational arts center. The new facility will be located on the site of the former Banana Factory, which has always been a gateway to Bethlehem’s South Side.
Maintenance management company locates in Allentown

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

A new building maintenance management company is moving into the Lehigh ValleyCommercial real estate firm Berger-Epstein Associates Inc. said it has completed a lease transaction in The Offices at 3900 Hamilton Center, at 3900 Hamilton Boulevard in Allentown, with City Wide Facility Solutions, a management company in the building maintenance industry.
Da Vinci Science Center CEO announces retirement

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

Lin Erickson, executive director and CEO of Da Vinci Science Center is retiring. The longtime nonprofit leader has announced her plans to retire in June 2026 after more than 20 years of leadership that helped to shape the Science Center into a regional hub for STEAM education. “Leading Da Vinci Science Center has been the dream of a lifetime,” said Erickson.
Gas prices spike after Mideast conflict

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

Motorists going to fill up their tank may be in for a bit of a shock, with a dramatic spike in gas prices. According to the latest report from AAA East Central, gas prices are 9.6 cents higher in Pennsylvania this week at $3.317 per gallon. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price was slightly lower than the state average at $3.205per gallon. The price, however, is still up from $3.124 on June 10.
DelVal adding to its Cannabis education program to meet job demand

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

Cannabis is a growing market in the U.S.According to government statistics, legal cannabis sales brought in $30.1 billion in 2024 and that amount is expected to grow exponentially as more states legalize medical use and adult recreational use cannabis. While Pennsylvania currently only allows medical cannabis, surrounding states, like New York and New Jersey already allow adult recreational use of cannabis and Pennsylvania has legislation pending that could also make recreational use legal here.
7 Brew opening second Berks location

1 week ago | lvb.com | Stacy Wescoe

Reading area residents will soon have a new place to grab a quick cup of coffee. 7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 different drink combinations, dropped the prefab portion of its future coffee stand in Reading Friday at 3045 N 5th St Hwy. in Reading. The coffee chain promotes itself as “more than your standard coffee stand.” 7 Brew offers drinks ranging from the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla breve, to 7 Energy, smoothies, shakes and teas.