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The word “entrepreneur” embodies much more than its definition
From the time we are children we are taught that words have meaning, and that when used correctly they can be powerful. Since November is National Entrepreneurship Month we decided to look up the origination of entrepreneur and see how it…
Entrepreneurs try to plan for what’s ahead for their business during COVID-19
If COVID-19 threw off your business’ game plan this year, you’re not alone! Many entrepreneurs had intended to either start a new business, grow their early-stage startup, or take their established but still young business to the next…
Revamped Bridgeworks Coworking Space Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Five years ago at this time the dust had finally stopped flying after a several-months-long renovation project at Bridgeworks Enterprise Center in south Allentown. Allentown Economic Development Corporation had just won the 2014 SBA Growth…
Manufacturing Month highlights careers and economic impact of this important sector
Each October we celebrate National Manufacturing Month, which kicks off the first Friday in October for National Manufacturing Day. The event is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute. According to the U.S. Census, “MFG Day helps…
New AEDC Controller puts personal work philosophy at core of his job
Sometimes the right opportunity comes along at the right time, even in a pandemic. That’s what happened to Robert Haas. While working in his former role as Chief Financial Officer at The Swain School in Allentown, Haas became aware of an…
Tinkering, curiosity and creativity connect members of Make Lehigh Valley makerspace at Bridgeworks
In Henry Ford’s memoir My Life and Work, the automotive pioneer shares his feelings on the importance of tinkering: “There is an immense amount to be learned simply by tinkering with things. It is not possible to learn from books how…
PRESS RELEASE: Robert Haas Joins Allentown Economic Development Corporation as Financial Controller
Robert Haas Joins Allentown Economic Development Corporation as Financial Controller New hire brings decades of experience and a dedication to quality customer service. ALLENTOWN, Pa. —October 28, 2020 — Allentown Economic…
Allentown Metal Works Project Timeline
January 2011 Allentown Metal Works ceases operations. February 2013 AEDC enters into an agreement of sale to purchase Allentown Metal Works from a private equity firm. It is vacant and in disrepair. March 2013 EarthRes…
Diamond in the rough brownfield site to shine anew with redevelopment by Serfass Construction
Developable land for manufacturing in the City of Allentown has been extremely hard to come by for many years as the city continues to develop and grow. So, finding a nearly 20-acre site in the heart of the city that has been abandoned for…
Vision and determination drive AEDC Executive Director’s redevelopment efforts for Allentown Metal Works
The saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” was never truer. When most passersby look at the site of the former Allentown Metal Works they see large abandoned buildings, missing windows, and overgrowth. Maybe they even see the…
Coworking at Bridgeworks gets you out of the house and into a productive space
Can’t go back to the office because the pandemic caused it to shut down, but can’t work from home along with your spouse, kids, or crazy cats? We hear ya! You don’t have to huddle in the laundry room or lock yourself in the bathroom for a…
Trying to stay healthy leads more people to try High Point Kombucha
Kombucha had been enjoying a Renaissance of sorts these last few years as more and more people discover what it is and give it a try. But thanks to people looking for ways to stay healthy and boost their systems during the pandemic, local…
Local entrepreneur and visionary Randy Fasig recalls his company’s days at Bridgeworks
Randy Fasig is what’s known today as a serial entrepreneur, but back when he was starting his many companies in the 1970s and 1980s, the term wasn’t yet popularized. And while he’s started many businesses over the life of his career, the…
Pandemic cocktails help County Seat Spirits ride the wave
It’s been said that during a recession the one item for which sales actually increase is alcohol. And as County Seat Spirits Owner Anthony Brichta found out, on-premises sales of his company’s rum, vodka, gin and other spirits have been…
Updates from Bridgeworks’ other beverage manufacturers
A few of Bridgeworks Enterprise Center’s beverage manufacturers have some updates to share: Binah Winery Three cheers for Binah Winery which brought home four awards from the 2020 Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits…