Though new housing permits rose 5 percent nationally in October to a new 12-year high, low levels of inventory continue to drag down the market.

The nation’s low unemployment rates will contribute to a continued skilled labor shortage for employers, according to panelists at Lehigh Valley Business’ Outlook 2020. Outlook 2020, held Dec. 11 at Blue Grillhouse in Bethlehem Township, brought together leaders from multiple industries to speak on the forecast for business for the upcoming year.

In fewer than 30 days, the revised federal excise tax rate for more than 350 small and independent brewers in Pennsylvania will expire. If that occurs, it would mean higher taxes for brewers across the state and potentially, higher prices for consumers.

Fidelity D&D Bancorp of Dunmore announced it would acquire MNB Corp and Merchants Bank, MNB’s wholly owned subsidiary bank in a deal valued at about $78.5 million.

A ribbon cutting celebration at Tyber Medical Inc. and a tour of its newly expanded manufacturing facility on Monday helped highlight the growing orthopedic device company’s efforts to establish a significant presence as a major Lehigh Valley employer.

Domani Wealth, formerly ParenteBeard Wealth Management, has acquired EHD Advisory Services, a Lancaster County –based wealth management and financial planning firm.

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has once again awarded a 5-year Enterprise Zone Designation to the City of Bethlehem.

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is actively searching for a new president. The GRCA, which focuses on promoting and facilitating business and workforce development in Berks County, has retained Diversified Search, an executive search firm based in Philadelphia, to lead the pursuit.

Fulton Financial Corporation is a $21.7 billion holding company headquartered in Lancaster. It is the parent company of Fulton Bank, which has 225 offices in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia. Phil Wenger, Chairman and CEO, began his career at Fulton Bank in 1979 as a management trainee, and his main focus throughout much ...

SAGE Design-Build Inc. of Upper Macungie Township is completing a construction project for Express Business Center, which would create a new space for the company.