Orbel Corp., a manufacturer of custom light gauge precision metal components and assemblies, is looking to the future to ensure the aerospace, military, automotive and medical industries continue to thrive.

Amazon announced today plans to expand its education and skills programs to all of its U.S. employees during a tour of one of its Lehigh Valley distribution centers. 

StartUp Lehigh Valley, a pitch competition for area entrepreneurs developed and hosted by Factory LLC, with financial support from Penn State Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox, is back for a third year.

Lehigh University has joined a U.S. National Science Foundation program that will provide training to academic researchers in science and engineering to shorten the time it takes for new discoveries to become technologies that improve everyday lives.

Pennsylvania is offering $12.5 million in PAsmart grants to support the growth of registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships in new industries and occupations for Pennsylvania workers. “Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships create hands-on learning environments that allow workers to learn important skills while they earn,” said Jennifer Berrier, state Department of Labor and Industry secretary in a press release.

Amazon has invested more than $17 billion in Pennsylvania, including $3 billion in the Lehigh Valley since 2010.

Workers are in short supply and employers are pulling out all the stops to attract talent. Just drive around. The question is why. Local schools and county workforce and economic development organizations are working together to answer the question and find short and long-term solutions.

Mainfreight, a global supply logistics provider has leased LogistiCenterSM at Lehigh Valley East.

D. Gillette Industrial Services is moving to the location with the help of a 10-year $380,000 low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority.

PPL Corp. of Allentown has joined Energy Impact Partners’ global investment platform as part of its effort to transition to clean energy.