Gilson Snow, based in Snyder County near Sunbury, is now partnering with toy maker Hasbro Inc. to make limited edition Transformers-themed skis and snowboards.
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Manufacturing
Martin Tower to be memorialized on limited-edition skateboards
For those looking to remember former Bethlehem Steel headquarters Martin Tower, once the tallest building in the Lehigh Valley, the options are growing – and possibly ‘shredding.’
Read More »Bubble or boom? Growth of craft brewing raises questions
Seven Sirens Brewing will be the latest in a burst of micro-breweries in the Lehigh Valley. From Funk to Fegley’s, Bonn Place to Bangor Trust, there is a microbrewery (or two or three) in many local communities. But will the growing supply outpace the demand? And with so many specialty beers, can any beer be special? LVB talked to those on the front line of the local craft brewery scene to find out.
Read More »Adapting to change in the kitchen-remodel space
For four decades, Kitchen Magic has navigated the ups and downs of the home improvement business as a growing family-owned company that offers tailored kitchen remodels, with manufacturing space right in the Lehigh Valley.
Read More »International business development reps tour Lehigh Valley
Hoping to lure international investment to the region, LVEDC collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development to host a tour for 13 international representatives from 11 different nations.
Read More »Opioid crisis, telehealth are hot topics at LVB Health Care Symposium
Representatives from St. Luke’s Care Network, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark Inc., and others, discussed our national health care crises before an audience of industry insiders Aug. 1 at DeSales University during the Health Care Symposium 2019, a program of Lehigh Valley Business.
Read More »After court ruling, Pa. distillers debate laws on interstate shipping
A recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision regarding residency requirements for liquor sales in Tennessee is giving hope to some Pennsylvania distillers, who see direct shipping of vodka, rum and gin as the future of their industry.
Read More »Building a bridge through business: Mandela Washington Fellowship program brings young African leaders to the Lehigh Valley
The Mandela Washington Fellowship program has brought the best and brightest young African entrepreneurs to Lehigh University for the summer. One such fellow, Tom Edison Shilongo of Namibia, talks to LVB about why the United States is falling behind when it comes to doing business with countries in Africa.
Read More »Ben Franklin taps new lead for TechVentures program
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Bethlehem has tapped the manager of Allentown’s manufacturing incubator to take the reins of its TechVentures program at Lehigh University.
Read More »Too hot to handle? Companies employ numerous strategies to help workers through heatwave
While exposure to heat isn’t specifically covered under federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, Richard Hobbs, the newly appointed president and CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center of the Lehigh Valley, said it’s still a company’s responsibility to keep staff safe from overheating.
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