Lehigh Valley Business Beat: Recent Episodes
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Business is booming in the Lehigh Valley! For an in-depth exploration, Sally Handlon welcomes you to Lehigh Valley Business Beat, a new program keeping tabs on the who, what, when, where, why and how our area is growing and innovating. Each month, Sally brings together business leaders from our community for conversations that cover a wide range of business-related topics, break down new developments, and share helpful advice, insights and tips.
Sally Handlon talks with Anita Krick of AMK Strategic Growth Consulting Company and John Foster of MBA Pathfinder Group to talk about what company culture really is.
Sally Handlon welcomes Pam Bartlett, Certified Franchise Consultant, to talk about why opening a franchise location is sometimes a better option than creating a start-up business.
Sally Handlon sits down with Bill "Captain" Kirk, CEO of WeatherTrends International, to gain insight on how the weather has greater impacts than we've ever imagined.
Sally Handlon talks with Rick Schoenen of AblePay Health about their efforts to make healthcare bills simple for patients, insurance companies, and providers.
Sally Handlon welcomes K. Scott Stine and Bruce Wilson of Grid & Energy Master Planning to share ways for businesses to make their facilities more environmentally friendly.
Sally Handlon sits down with Brett Bacho, President of Kitchen Magic, to talk about the kitchen as the heart of a home and the importance of something like cabinetry that's always overlooked.
Sally Handlon discusses the Creative Business Loan Fund with Sarah Merritt, Director of PA Creative Communities and the PA Council on the Arts, and Chris Hudock, Associate Director for Business Development at Community Action Lehigh Valley.
Sally Handlon discusses SCORE Lehigh Valley, which provides business consulting/mentoring to businesses of all stages, with her guest Gene Murtha, an 11-year volunteer and business expert in the toy, game, and gift industry, as well as international sales.
Sally Handlon speaks with Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s Don Cunningham about the region's business landscape, the LVEDC's recent Tech Hub application, its new branding, and more.
Sally Handlon welcomes Karianne Gelinas from the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation to talk about the July 27 Lehigh Valley Internship Summit and how it benefits local job-seekers and employers.
Sally Handlon welcomes Matthew Brown from the National Energy Improvement Fund to discuss state and federal funding and tax credits available to help residential and commercial owners improve energy efficiency.
Sally Handlon welcomes Janet Prichard, Senior Manager of Municipal Services for Republic Services to share some insight into the recycling business, its challenges, and future goals.
Sally Handlon talks with Wayne Barz and Anthony Durante from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania about the impact of their program over a 21-county region.
Sally Handlon speaks with Andrea Hampton from Lehigh University’s Small Business Development Center about oversea opportunities, strategies and supports which may help a small business owner's 2023 plans and efforts.
Sally Handlon chats with Eric Allred from Corporate Cleaners and Historic Bethlehem River Tours about his journey and decision to start a second business.
On this episode of Lehigh Valley Business Beat, Sally Handlon talks with Jeane M. Vidoni from Penn Community Bank about the bank's strategic expansion, community banking, and more.
Sally Handlon talks with Rick Schoenen of AblePay Health, a Lehigh Valley business that aims to to help reduce the “sting” of medical expenses for healthcare consumers, about bridging the gap between patient and provider, his company's path to growing beyond the Valley, and more.
Sally Handlon welcomes Don Cunningham from the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation to talk about the Valley's balanced and diverse economy, as well as the LVEDC's 2022 strategic plan.
Thinking of starting a business? Want your for-profit business to help your community? Listen in to the debut standalone episode of Lehigh Valley Business Beat and learn about “Benefit Corporations” as an option when selecting your business entity with Kenneth Charette and Peter Krajsa.
Sally Handlon welcomes Jennifer Bright, Founding CEO and Book Doula of Bright Communications to another edition of Lehigh Valley Business Beat, where they discuss writing, tips for getting your thoughts down, and details about publishing.
Sally Handlon welcomes Weather Trends International's Bill Kirk to Lehigh Valley Business Beat, where they discuss current extreme weather impacts, as well as our upcoming winter weather and its impact on businesses.
On the latest Lehigh Valley Business Beat, Sally Handlon talks with Dr. Stephen Tang, President and CEO of OraSure Technologies about the company's success, as well as how to maintain an entrepreneurial mindset.
Sally Handlon returns for another Lehigh Valley Business Beat with guest Peter Krajsa, who talks about his "B" corporation, National Energy Improvement Fund, and how it works with small businesses and consumers to understand the energy saving options available to them.
Sally Handlon welcomes Tom Garrity and Scott Burky to Lehigh Valley Business Beat to chat about how The High Center Lehigh Valley helps small businesses empower future generations to take over their family business.
With the fifth biennial LV Meet the Buyers event just weeks away, Sally Handlon features Brett Smith, Director of the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center on Lehigh Valley Business Beat to talk about this upcoming reverse trade show for businesses of all sizes, and the new format as a virtual event.
Host Sally Handlon is joined by local economist and WDIY’s Economic Pulse host Dr. Kamran Afshar to discuss Lehigh Valley economic cycles and trends, as well as the lessons businesses can take from 2020 as they emerge from the pandemic year.
Sally Handlon presents the inaugural segment of Lehigh Valley Business Beat, highlighting business leaders and entities, issues, and resources in our community. This episode features Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board Lehigh Valley.