The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue said it would return $7.1 million in state funds to Bethlehem, Tamaqua and Lancaster, the three communities in Pennsylvania participating in the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program, known as CRIZ.

Herbert Rowland & Grubic Inc., a Swatara Township-based civil engineering firm that does business in the Greater Lehigh Valley, is making some executive changes as part of a leadership succession plan.

Construction has begun on what will be the newest branch of Bethlehem-based First Commonwealth Credit Union.

With fewer homes under construction, the Greater Lehigh Valley's September housing market is experiencing low inventory. The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors' September report is showing continued buyer demand, despite the usual slowdown this time of year.

The founder of luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. of Horsham is stepping down as chairman.

A South Carolina engineering and construction firm acquired DME Alliance, a biopharmaceutical engineering company based in Upper Macungie Township.

On Wednesday, Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of shopping network QVC, said it plans to open a new fulfillment center next year in Bethlehem, creating 1,200 to 1,500 jobs.

A Berks County design-build firm said plans to open an office in King of Prussia in several weeks to capitalize on its growing Philadelphia-area client base.