As companies look to the Lehigh Valley to move or expand headquarters and manufacturing operations, a key part of their decision-making is the question of workforce. If the workforce exists, that’s where they will go, and it’s a top reason many major companies recently announced plans to build in the region.

With a run on cleaning products, soaps and even toilet paper, consumers are finding shortages on a wide range of basics as people try to prepare for the worst in case of any coronavirus-related quarantine.

After discovering a need for more office suites and co-working space in West End Allentown, a local real estate exec decided to fill the need.

A Dollar General store is under construction on Walbert Avenue in South Whitehall Township, with a targeted completion this spring.

A Bethlehem furniture and home goods retailer is shaking up its business mode by splitting into two smaller retail locations. The change, it says, will also reestablish the company on Main Street in the city’s historic district.

A special committee appointed by Easton Mayor Sal Panto has urged city council to approve a plan to add nearly 200 apartment units, artist studios and 32,000 square feet of combined retail, office, and entertainment space to downtown Easton on the former Days Inn property.

The owner of a number of local mall properties announced today that it plans to acquire another major mall operator for about $3.6 billion.

The owners of five Lehigh Valley restaurants are embarking on major renovation projects at their Palmer Township and Easton locations. Juan Martinez and his wife, Melanie, recently refinanced a loan with Lehigh Financial Group LLC of Allentown, to renovate Don Juan Mex Grill’s Palmer location.

After working in the corporate world for many years, one Easton resident is banking on his love barbering to carry him in his new role as the owner of The Keystone Barbershop. Nathan Storck is planning to open his new business in mid-March in downtown Easton.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opened its newest Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.