As of 2019, women make 79 cents for every dollar a man makes, but income transparency could go a long way towards the goal of closing the gender pay gap, according to the panelists at the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day Event.
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Women in Business
HR expert says contagious disease policies can help stop spread of coronavirus
Now that the COVID-19 coronavirus has appeared in the United States, experts are telling employers that it’s important to have a contagious disease policy in place.
Read More »PBS39’s health reporter Brittany Sweeney talks about media and medicine
PBS39's Brittany Sweeney talked to LVB about what it’s like to be on the front lines of media and medicine. She filled us in on the importance of affordable health care, following the stories that people want to see, and mentoring future journalists.
Read More »Carol Stoudt: The queen of Beers
Carol Stoudt, the first female head brew master since Prohibition didn’t start brewing beer in 1987 to revolutionize the industry. She simply wanted people to drink beer that actually had flavor.
Read More »Reading startup develops biodegradable straws through Berks LaunchBox
Coasty, the retail brand of Reading-based World Brand, an eco-friendly restaurant supply company, will be testing their biodegradable straws at 10 Pennsylvania Redner's Warehouse Markets.
Read More »Wind Creek Bethlehem announces leadership change
Wind Creek Bethlehem announced that Kathy McCracken, a veteran of the gaming industry, with a background in operations, marketing, and systems, is the new vice president and general manager of the gaming resort.
Read More »Coworking space debuts in Easton
A multi-story building that’s been vacant for several years is now home to new coworking space in downtown Easton. The property, Reeds403 Co-working Lounge, has 3,000 square feet available on the first and second floors, and another 3,000 square feet on the upper floors if needed.
Read More »Taking the Leap: Cady Darago is helping law firms grow through marketing
Busy career woman Cady Darago knew she wanted more time for her family while she grew her career. The solution? Starting her own business with partner Ed Miller, ESQuisite Marketing, a niche marketing firm geared towards law firms.
Read More »Sarah Clark: Approaching design through empathy
LVB recently sat down with Sarah Clark, owner of her own successful Easton-based marketing and design firm, Kudu Creative. to talk about her journey, including the challenges of being a working mom, the future of design and branding, and more.
Read More »Marketing expert Jennifer Narkavich explains how to help your business rise to the top of a Google search
It’s a fact of life today that for a business to succeed, it has to be easily found in an internet search. Jennifer Narkavich, owner of My Girl Managed Services, a Stroudsburg-based independent marketing consulting firm, offers tips on how to optimize the visibility of your business with Google My Business.
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