Business
Lehigh Valley businesses will fight back against coronavirus
By Tony Iannelli |President & CEO, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Published by the The Morning Call | Apr 15, 2020 It was late January and the chamber held its 2020 Economic Outlook event at SteelStacks. The event, as usual, was packed with 600 community and business leaders shaking hands, hugging and happily sharing…
Read MoreThank You, Heroes!
By Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director, CCEDC First and foremost, on behalf of the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and the business community, thank you to our doctors, nurses, CNAs, EMTs, police officers and all who are on the front line, fighting this pandemic, day in and day out. You are true heroes, and we…
Read MoreThinking “Out of the Box About Your Business” During COVID-19 Social Distancing
By Dina Tulli Davis, CCEDC Director of Marketing & Communications Every once in awhile, life throws you a curve ball. This time, that curve ball is not only affecting individuals and their businesses but also the “world collective.” Uncertainty and fear can breed a lot of discomfort, especially when we are forced to venture outside…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Its Effects on Business
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development, CCEDC There is no doubt that COVID-19 has irrevocably changed the way businesses will compete over the next decade. How will you survive as a business much less compete in the coming months? Let’s put this in perspective. Events like COVID-19 are called “Black Swan Events” and are…
Read MoreBuild a Climate of Trust
By Marlyn Kissner, Executive Director, CCEDC It’s enjoyable and relaxing for many of us to meet up and hang out with friends after work or on the weekends. We find comfort in sharing stories, laughing and joking or discussing serious and sensitive matters among friends and family. There is a climate of trust that we…
Read MoreLooking to Grow & Expand Your Business & Need Financial Assistance? The CCEDC Can Help!
By Kathy Henderson, CCEDC Director of Economic Development When Starting a Business Starting a new business certainly has its challenges. You come up with an idea you do the research even find a great location. Now how are you going to bankroll it? Remember that usually the first dollars into your business are yours. Perhaps you…
Read MorePPL- A Century of Service
By Carol Obando-Derstine, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities PPL celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of service that helped nurture the experiences, growth and progress of hundreds of communities we continue to have the privilege to power across central and eastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Power & Light Co., as we were known…
Read MoreGet Your Business in Shape
By Marlyn Kissner, CCEDC Executive Director At the beginning of each year, New Year’s resolutions surface and many of us set goals that focus on self improvement as we vow to eat well and get in shape. I often explain that joining the Chamber is just like joining the gym. In order to get your…
Read MoreThe Three Gifts
By Marlyn Kissner, CCEDC Executive Director The holidays seem to remind us of the great people in our lives. We take special time to celebrate with family and friends, co-workers and colleagues. I love giving gifts and hand written cards with a big heartfelt “thank you”… to remind our members, sponsors, volunteers and partners of…
Read MoreAppreciation
By Kathy Henderson, Director of Economic Development You don’t have to be a business owner to show appreciation to those you work with. Unfortunately, most people go through their workday never being told that they are doing a good job, or that their hard work is sincerely appreciated. As Margaret Cousins once said: “Appreciation can…
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