U.S. Senator Pat Toomey proposed legislation that would make permanent the full and immediate write off of business expenses that promote growth.

The first change in more than 30 years to Pennsylvania’s Career and Technical Education legislation, aims to make it easier for high school graduates to enter the talent pipeline for skilled trade, manufacturing and industry jobs.

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.

The Institute, a business incubator, will bring local entrepreneurs and Alvernia students together. The students, chosen by their professors, will provide services to area businesses such as marketing plans, website development, and product prototypes.

Educators in the region’s colleges and universities say they are seeing a steady growth in students interested in majoring in engineering disciplines, and the ones coming into their programs are showing more knowledge and have more hands-on experience than in the past.

Penn State Lehigh Valley in Upper Saucon Township is expanding its business program to include an accounting concentration.

The economy of the Lehigh and Northampton counties is growing significantly, with several factors contributing to the strength of several large sectors, including construction, manufacturing and health care. Last year showed strong growth and 2020 has potential to bring more, experts say.

A report on the outlook of Lehigh Valley businesses showed a dramatic drop in hiring over the last six months, even as they ramped up purchasing orders in anticipation of new tariff impacts.

The demand for nurses is so high that the field has the third-largest growth rate of any industry. It expected to create more than 735,000 jobs by 2024, according to the federal Department of Labor and Statistics but why aren't more men in the field

Allegiant Travel Co. cemented its presence in the valley with the opening of its $50 million aircraft base at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Wednesday, bringing new routes for air travelers and more than 60 new employees.