﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.lehighvalleychamber.org</link><description>News related to Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>2024 Chamber Directory 1/1/2024  - 12/31/2024 </title><description /><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840375</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2024 Pocono Chamber Directory 1/1/2024  - 12/31/2024 </title><description /><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840478</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:35:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dine &amp; Donate for Southern Lehigh Scholars 4/3/2024 4:00 PM - 4/3/2024 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce as we raise funds to give scholarships to Southern Lehigh Scholars!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Swing by the McDonald&amp;#39;s of Coopersburg Wednesday, April 3rd, from 4-8 PM as we raise money for a Southern Lehigh Student!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10% of all sales&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;(mobile order through the app, drive throughs, &amp;amp; dine-ins) will benefit the Southern Lehigh Chamber&amp;#39;s Scholarship, supporting future business &amp;amp; community leaders of the Southern Lehigh School District!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No registration necessary, visit our &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/910749007069800/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3498db;"&gt;Facebook Event Page here &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;for updates &amp;amp; details&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9388" style="height: 450px; width: 800px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840385</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:12:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting - Xpression Beauty Salon 4/4/2024 3:00 PM - 4/4/2024 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Xpression Beauty Salon (619 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA, 18101) in Downtown Allentown on Thursday, April 4 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM. The ribbon will be cut at 3:30 PM to commemorate this celebratory day!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840463</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:32:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Speed Networking Facilitated by Dale Carnegie! 4/4/2024 5:00 PM - 4/4/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a fun, interactive session of making new connections!&amp;nbsp; Dale Carnegie will kick us off with networking need-to-know tips and trends.&amp;nbsp; Then, you&amp;#39;ll make your way around the room and leave with many new connections!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ticket price includes Hors D&amp;#39;oeuvres and Drink Ticket.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9505" style="height: 319px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840438</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:07:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit  4/4/2024 7:30 AM - 4/4/2024 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TO CHECK AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS, CONTACT 484-226-0128&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit &amp;ndash; Thursday, April 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;, 2024&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Chamber&amp;rsquo;s Diversity Equity &amp;amp; Inclusion (DEI) Collaborative is proud to present the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit on Thursday, April 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, 2024, at Ben Franklin Technology Partners&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;(116 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015)&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;from 7:30 a.m. &amp;ndash; 12:00 p.m.&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;(detailed schedule below)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;The purpose of The Chamber&amp;rsquo;s DEI Summit is to educate, connect and inspire.&amp;nbsp; The day will consist of a general session with a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, breakfast, and networking with a focus on&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;leading talent with belonging and inclusion in the workplace.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;This year&amp;rsquo;s keynote speaker is&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Franca Fern&amp;aacute;ndez, sol y luna consulting.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;BREAKOUT SESSIONS:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Beyond Just Hiring - Introduction to Disability Inclusion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Alivia Sinko, Lehigh Valley Employment Coalition&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Jennifer Schaadt, Lehigh Valley Employment Coalition&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;DEI Resource Panel &amp;ndash; How to Further Your Education, Trainings and Certifications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Megan Briggs, LV Community Foundation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Alea Bunch, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Dr. Ranajoy Ray-Chaudhuri, Muhlenberg College&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu, Precision Talent Inc.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;&lt;em style="position:relative"&gt;- Moderator&lt;/em&gt;: Tyrone Russell, Faces International&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;The State of DEI&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;- Franca Fern&amp;aacute;ndez, sol y luna consulting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;Gender Identity and Expression&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:-0.15pt"&gt;- Liz Ortiz, Cactus Blue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SCHEDULE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="margin:0px; padding:0px; list-style-type:none; color:#222222; font-family:&amp;quot;Maven Pro&amp;quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:-webkit-left; text-transform:none; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; white-space:normal; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin:0in; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoPlainText" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;margin:0in;padding:0px;text-align:-webkit-left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none;"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7:30&amp;nbsp;a.m.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Registration &amp;amp; Networking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin:0in; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoPlainText" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;margin:0in;padding:0px;text-align:-webkit-left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none;"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8:30 &amp;ndash; 9:30 a.m.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Welcome &amp;amp; Keynote Presentation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin:0in; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoPlainText" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;margin:0in;padding:0px;text-align:-webkit-left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none;"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9:45 - 10:30 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Breakout Session 1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin:0in; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoPlainText" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;margin:0in;padding:0px;text-align:-webkit-left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none;"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Breakout Session 2&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin:0in; padding:0px"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoPlainText" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;margin:0in;padding:0px;text-align:-webkit-left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none;"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2;"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11:45 &amp;ndash; 12:00 p.m.&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;What You Learned &amp;amp; Wrap Up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:22px !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#151e24 !important"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-variant-caps:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="letter-spacing:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="orphans:2"&gt;&lt;span style="text-transform:none"&gt;&lt;span style="widows:2"&gt;&lt;span style="word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;span style="white-space:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-thickness:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-style:initial"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration-color:initial"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Audience:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; Expected 200 business and community leaders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9527" style="width: 600px; height: 778px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in; padding:0px; text-align:-webkit-left; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=839264</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:17:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maximize Your Membership - A Member Benefits Review! 4/4/2024 4:00 PM - 4/4/2024 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a fast-[aced member benefits review session! You&amp;#39;ll meet other new members too! Bring a friend or colleague and come ready to engage with your Chamber!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9550" style="height: 356px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840437</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:54:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Mayor of Phillipsburg Mixer: Introducing Mayor Randy Piazza Jr.  4/4/2024 6:00 PM - 4/4/2024 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Phillipsburg Chamber and the Town of Phillipsburg as we introduce &amp;quot;Meet the Mayor!&amp;quot; This event is a networking mixer and opportunity to meet new Mayor, Randy Piazza Jr, and hear from him and his council all things Phillipsburg from 6-8pm at the Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center (459 Center St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865)! Tickets are $10 and include&amp;nbsp;light bites and refreshments; registration is required.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Sponsorship Opportunities are available, reach out to ErinD@lehighvalleychamber.org or CaitlinH@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information!*&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9451" style="height: 394px; width: 700px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840441</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:35:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh Valley Real Estate Outlook 2024 4/9/2024 10:00 AM - 4/9/2024 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;REGISTRATION HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE CONTACT PAIGE NICHOLAS AT PAIGEN@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG TO CHECK AVAILABILTY!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;a name="_Hlk100577872"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;THE LEHIGH VALLEY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt; &amp;ndash; TUESDAY, APRIL 9&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;The Chamber, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and Lehigh Valley Planning Commission present The Lehigh Valley Real Estate Development Outlook and Awards &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;on Tuesday, April 9 at The Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown/Lehigh Valley &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;(7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA&amp;nbsp; 18031)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt; from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for registration and networking.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Program from 11:20 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;The Lehigh Valley Real Estate Outlook is your ultimate insider&amp;rsquo;s guide to the who, what, when, where, why and how of commercial, residential, and institutional growth.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;ldquo;Commercial Real Estate Development and the Lehigh Valley Economy&amp;rdquo; with&amp;nbsp;LVEDC Special Assistant to the President &amp;amp; CEO, George Lewis on 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;Quarter Report, Recruitment, Big Picture Overview and a Special Honor for the Lehigh Valley!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&amp;ldquo;How the Lehigh Valley Will Continue to Grow and Why That Matters to Everyone&amp;rdquo; with Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Becky Bradley&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Business Matters LIVE! - What&amp;rsquo;s Trending in Lehigh Valley Commercial Development! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Chamber president Tony Iannelli interviews the buyer of the 24-story PPL Tower Building and office complex, Scranton-based developer Nicholas Dye of D&amp;amp;D Realty Group along with Mark Mulligan of VM Development Group and John Callahan of Peron Development.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;a name="_Hlk94085316"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;The 2024 Commercial Real Estate Development (CRED) Award: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;The Lehigh Valley Real Estate Investment Award celebrates and recognizes outstanding achievement, highlights and successes in Lehigh Valley Commercial Real Estate.&amp;nbsp; It is presented to a business that makes a significant investment in the Lehigh Valley community and its workforce. &lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;The 2024 CRED Award is presented to Optima Durant Group for The Commodore &lt;/b&gt;(100 Northampton Street in Easton).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Audience:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt; More than 500 real estate developers, engineering and maintenance firms and executives.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=839203</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:44:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting for Precision Vein Care (Bethlehem) 4/10/2024 5:00 PM - 4/10/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for the ribbon-cutting celebration for Precision Vein Care and its brand-new location in Bethlehem on April 10th from 5-7 pm. The ribbon cutting will commence at 5:30pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is free and open to the public! All are welcome to see the new space and all of the services of Precision Vein Care.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9523" style="height: 281px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840464</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:51:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bethlehem State of the City 4/11/2024 7:00 AM - 4/11/2024 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;BETHLEHEM STATE OF THE CITY&amp;ndash; THURSDAY, APRIL&amp;nbsp;11th&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Contact TammyW@lehighvalleychamber.org for sponsorship opportunities and to register.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual&amp;nbsp;Bethlehem&amp;nbsp;State of the City&amp;nbsp;Address&amp;nbsp;with Mayor J. William Reynolds on Thursday, April&amp;nbsp;11th&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;ArtsQuest&amp;nbsp;(101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015). Hear from Mayor J. William Reynolds about new and ongoing initiatives and&amp;nbsp;an&amp;nbsp;outline for the vision moving forward.&amp;nbsp;Doors open&amp;nbsp;at&amp;nbsp;7:00&amp;nbsp;AM.&amp;nbsp;The&amp;nbsp;program&amp;nbsp;begins&amp;nbsp;at 8:00&amp;nbsp;AM and&amp;nbsp;includes breakfast.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Audience:&amp;nbsp;Approximately 200, mostly Bethlehem area business leaders.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9547" style="height: 281px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840339</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:19:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POSTPONED! 2nd Thursday Happy Hour - Miller-Keystone Blood Center 4/11/2024 5:00 PM - 4/11/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;POSTPONED!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the flowers bloom and the world awakens to spring&amp;#39;s beauty, seize the opportunity to make a profound impact on April 11th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us at the Miller Keystone Blood Center for a heartwarming blood donation event that embodies the spirit of giving and renewal.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your decision to donate blood is a testament to your compassion and willingness to help others in their time of need. Every drop of blood donated has the potential to be a lifeline for someone facing medical challenges or emergencies.&amp;nbsp; To honor your selfless act, a&amp;nbsp;delightful assortment of refreshments and snacks will be provided for all donors.&amp;nbsp; After your donation, take a moment to rejuvenate and savor the treats as a token of our appreciation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings. By donating blood on April 11th, you&amp;#39;re embodying this spirit of hope and change. Your contribution could bring renewed strength and vitality to patients undergoing treatments, surgeries, and recoveries.&amp;nbsp; Join hands with fellow community members who share your commitment to making a positive impact. This event is not just about donating blood &amp;ndash; it&amp;#39;s about forging connections, creating a sense of unity, and collectively making a difference that resonates far beyond the event itself.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spread the word about this life-affirming event. Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to participate alongside you. Your influence can inspire a ripple effect of generosity that touches countless lives.&amp;nbsp; Mark April 11th on your calendar and set aside time from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for this meaningful event at the Miller Keystone Blood Center. Your decision to donate blood can be the beacon of hope that lights up someone&amp;#39;s life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the world comes to life around us, let&amp;#39;s come together to make a life-giving impact. Your donation can plant the seeds of change and growth that flourish long after spring fades.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=839205</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:05:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grit Lounge Grand Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting 4/14/2024 11:15 AM - 4/14/2024 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join The Chamber as we celebrate the Grandn Opening of Grit Lounge. Ribbon Cutting at 11:30am - Party from 12pm-3pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Meet the team, learn about their beauty services and so much more!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840500</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:59:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sips, Savories &amp; Sweets: A Wine Pairing at My Place Pizza Restaurant (GNACC/NACC) 4/15/2024 5:30 PM - 4/15/2024 7:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Join the Greater Northampton Area Chamber and the Nazareth Area Chamber for a Wine Pairing! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Prepare your palate for an unforgettable evening on April 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at My Place Pizza Restaurant&amp;nbsp;in Bath, where &amp;quot;Sips, Savories &amp;amp; Sweets: A Wine Pairing&amp;rdquo; promises to tantalize your taste buds with specially crafted&amp;nbsp;dishes expertly paired with exquisite wines.&amp;nbsp;It&amp;#39;s a night not to be missed, where foodies and wine enthusiasts come together to savor the flavors and mingle in a convivial atmosphere. Reserve your spot today and immerse yourself in the culinary magic of &amp;ldquo;Sips, Savories &amp;amp; Sweets&amp;rdquo;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Tastings are $35 per person and include six food and wine pairings, carefully paired by our wine experts from Tolino Vineyards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Participating Restaurants!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Point Phillips Hotel&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Birthright Brewing Company&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Hampton Lanes-&amp;nbsp;Hammerhead Hops and Grill&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Naz-O-Nut&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;A Pinch of Sugar&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background:white"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#0d0d0d"&gt;Questions or interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Elyse Cuttic at &lt;a href="mailto:elysec@lehighvalleychamber.org"&gt;elysec@lehighvalleychamber.org&lt;/a&gt; or Aaron Gasparetti at &lt;a href="mailto:aarong@lehighvalleychamber.org"&gt;aarong@lehighvalleychamber.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9412" style="height: 338px; width: 601px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840420</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:27:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nonprofit and Business Partners 11th Anniversary Collaboration Conference: All Together Now – “Unpacking AI” 4/16/2024 8:00 AM - 4/16/2024 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;REGISTRATION HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE CONTACT LORIE REINERT AT LORIER@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG TO CHECK AVAILABILITY!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for an inspirational morning!&amp;nbsp; Breakfast and networking, followed by morning inspiration and breakout sessions.&amp;nbsp; We&amp;#39;ll also present the Community Collaboration award presented by Air Products!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Image preview" src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/rosec%40lehighvalleychamber.org/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkAGQ0YmQ0OWE1LThiMzItNDBlZC04NjZhLTk2ZmUyMDk3YTkwMABGAAAAAACkPBnbJNYbTIHiqiRqSy1TBwDzE8D3SOfDRITzBem0qBYdAAAAAAEMAADzE8D3SOfDRITzBem0qBYdAACaNbrUAAABEgAQAJIgyF5EW3lGvai1KxfznX8%3D&amp;amp;thumbnailType=2&amp;amp;token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkU1RDJGMEY4REE5M0I2NzA5QzQzQTlFOEE2MTQzQzAzRDYyRjlBODAiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiI1ZEx3LU5xVHRuQ2NRNm5vcGhROEE5WXZtb0EifQ.eyJvcmlnaW4iOiJodHRwczovL291dGxvb2sub2ZmaWNlMzY1LmNvbSIsInVjIjoiZDczNDczNjY3YWViNDhhMThmNDA1YzNhMzVkMDkwYzciLCJzaWduaW5fc3RhdGUiOiJbXCJkdmNfbW5nZFwiLFwia21zaVwiXSIsInZlciI6IkV4Y2hhbmdlLkNhbGxiYWNrLlYxIiwiYXBwY3R4c2VuZGVyIjoiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRAN2I0ZjBkNmUtZjM1OC00NmUzLTljYTctNWVkYWZiMTg1MjliIiwiaXNzcmluZyI6IldXIiwiYXBwY3R4Ijoie1wibXNleGNocHJvdFwiOlwib3dhXCIsXCJwdWlkXCI6XCIxMTUzODAxMTI1OTkxNDE4OTcyXCIsXCJzY29wZVwiOlwiT3dhRG93bmxvYWRcIixcIm9pZFwiOlwiOTEwNmE4ZGQtMGI1NC00YTJhLWEwZTAtMTVjYWU2YzZmZDczXCIsXCJwcmltYXJ5c2lkXCI6XCJTLTEtNS0yMS0xMDEyMjQ4MTUzLTQ2NDgwNjA4Ny0xMTI5NTU2NDk5LTQ2NDg2OTI5XCJ9IiwibmJmIjoxNzEyMjQ0NzIwLCJleHAiOjE3MTIyNDUwMjAsImlzcyI6IjAwMDAwMDAyLTAwMDAtMGZmMS1jZTAwLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMEA3YjRmMGQ2ZS1mMzU4LTQ2ZTMtOWNhNy01ZWRhZmIxODUyOWIiLCJhdWQiOiIwMDAwMDAwMi0wMDAwLTBmZjEtY2UwMC0wMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAvYXR0YWNobWVudHMub2ZmaWNlLm5ldEA3YjRmMGQ2ZS1mMzU4LTQ2ZTMtOWNhNy01ZWRhZmIxODUyOWIiLCJoYXBwIjoib3dhIn0.R2hrLCps2eJCnALEuFB8TtdAUU4S9y46p4TQpd6dO-ytyXbU2Go0L0ijXp78zXMnKcz6hTTZ9pKR7U_Dd0seYuG1yp3KMoYycBLCKvwfOw9-GwbFd1zZCr4SqE4FfkkZxckRpen2vpe_Kp1iA2X8__Omo9T6MOWgf0sH8YEwavah4ba78KUR1ytIok1P3nFKOjH5udQL0QDk3kvfPgvyr4_q2Vf-7rJ4qv0QiXVkzZaT8BV_4AOFEcWix4DjgYPrzwZ0ooqwGkXRAvDim6Kf6VanpAi624azVsrctzp2E8NVBCynNfzVqqQwNcP7mHkAKweLQM4xP4pDIzcsxvFtyA&amp;amp;X-OWA-CANARY=bdvoV47WODMAAAAAAAAAAACt58K8VNwYhN36dqw0nfvh-W4V0EDl8OKxjZ3wU2c9-tdzY7QbdHA.&amp;amp;owa=outlook.office365.com&amp;amp;scriptVer=20240322005.09&amp;amp;clientId=454F81DE4353410CA4A042D6FB3BEFDD&amp;amp;animation=true" style="width: 350px; height: 350px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Image preview" src="https://attachments.office.net/owa/rosec%40lehighvalleychamber.org/service.svc/s/GetAttachmentThumbnail?id=AAMkAGQ0YmQ0OWE1LThiMzItNDBlZC04NjZhLTk2ZmUyMDk3YTkwMABGAAAAAACkPBnbJNYbTIHiqiRqSy1TBwDzE8D3SOfDRITzBem0qBYdAAAAAAEMAADzE8D3SOfDRITzBem0qBYdAACaNbrUAAABEgAQADdbYcK%2B1KdNnBMga2gkNY8%3D&amp;amp;thumbnailType=2&amp;amp;token=eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6IkU1RDJGMEY4REE5M0I2NzA5QzQzQTlFOEE2MTQzQzAzRDYyRjlBODAiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJ4NXQiOiI1ZEx3LU5xVHRuQ2NRNm5vcGhROEE5WXZtb0EifQ.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.s29QeT2kQtH4s4Fq4FmjzdznARrR3Hq4LOIxH5E4V0V00-S1bFkLM9PJ0DAxu8ru-tWbv3RBdwGWYCAiN2zqHcu83vTp0X98Mb7XhRo_--ZfHiKc-M4QSuUHKJNHRNiYe6lxLuopDP_3OtkKGNp8ClomqfmOJCMqtTwNQ6B6ZSLGx_OPoU0X5v0krtBtlQExXlgYZ92A1IDEdpbFXKRzTisVouw0pOW4hsFXNrbcYMEGWiO7ZGWdoB2fau-gfbTg7wVXzlDacmYkasb472D0wa9rH1lTD_-rxYyqPosywDtecy9kZyKvc7zLLSiuUOiziHXh3mgSmsyu9l8QRtc0tQ&amp;amp;X-OWA-CANARY=bdvoV47WODMAAAAAAAAAAADe2hG9VNwYcRybYxT8iJ8sNkvb6gkDJkV_27hAVlqeLetG-eRcR3I.&amp;amp;owa=outlook.office365.com&amp;amp;scriptVer=20240322005.09&amp;amp;clientId=454F81DE4353410CA4A042D6FB3BEFDD&amp;amp;animation=true" style="width: 500px; height: 583px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840402</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:06:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supercharge Your Small Business Marketing: An Expert Panel Luncheon (EACC &amp; PACC) 4/17/2024 11:00 AM - 4/17/2024 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;The Easton &amp;amp; Phillipsburg Area Chambers of Commerce are so excited to present &amp;quot;Supercharge Your Small Business.&amp;quot; At this event, we will have three expert panelists providing their insight and best practices into a few actionable steps for any small business owner to follow.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Come enjoy lunch and a panel discussion by local marketing experts and discuss how social media, advertising, and web presence are impacting the world we live in and how businesses get customers in their door.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;This exciting&amp;nbsp;luncheon will take place on April 17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; from 11-1 pm at Harker&amp;rsquo;s Hollow Golf Club (950 Uniontown Road, Phillipsburg).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Event Panelists:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;The Power of Branding: &lt;strong&gt;Sarah Clark, Kudu Creative&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;An Emphasis on Advertising: &lt;strong&gt;Mike Woodland, Dan&amp;#39;s Camera City&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Practicing Effective Web Presence: &lt;strong&gt;Bill Benz, Carnegie Agency&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Event Timeline:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;11:00-12:00 pm Networking and Lunch&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;12:00-1:00 pm Panel Presentation and Q&amp;amp;A&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9528" style="height: 281px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840431</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:55:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coffee and Community presented by the Women's Business Council  4/17/2024 9:00 AM - 4/17/2024 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#f1c40f;"&gt;Contact hannahs@lehighvalleychamber.org for registration questions!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the WBC for a casual networking event focused on connecting with fellow women business leaders and celebrating National Volunteer Month. Members of the WBC as well as volunteer organizations Joyful Giving and The Volunteer Center will be onsite to share ideas about getting involved in your local community. Since there is no scheduled program, feel free to drop in any time during the event for free&amp;nbsp;coffee&amp;nbsp;and great conversation. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9538" style="height: 782px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840429</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:03:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April Meet &amp; Greet presented by the Young Professionals Council 4/17/2024 5:30 PM - 4/17/2024 7:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9576" style="height: 647px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Young Professionals Council on &lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to connect, network and experience the downtown energy of Allentown&amp;nbsp;at Blended Bar &amp;amp; Grill! This event is free to attend!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is currently closed but walk-ins are welcomed!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840499</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:44:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reviews Up Webinar 4/18/2024 9:00 AM - 4/18/2024 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;FREE 30 minute business reputation crash course&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;LEARN what has the most impact on improving your business&amp;rsquo;s search results&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;UNCOVER tips to boost SEO and lower digital ad costs&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BOOST your ability to attract talented employees&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CONVERT more website visitors into leads&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GAIN a competitive advantage over your competitors&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BECOME a referral magnet&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spend 30 minutes with Jason Causa, Founding Partner of Reviews Up- The innovative reputation technology platform that is helping businesses of all sizes turn reviews and testimonials into marketing gold. &amp;nbsp;He will give you some great guidance and tips on how to use free resources to harness the power of your own customer sentiment to drive more sales than you can imagine.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840483</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:08:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lesavoy Pediatric Dentistry Ribbon Cutting 4/18/2024 5:00 PM - 4/18/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Western Lehigh Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the ribbon cutting celebration for Lesavoy Pediatric Dentistry!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A fourth generation &amp;ldquo;Allentonian&amp;rdquo;, Dr. Bret Lesavoy has returned to the Lehigh Valley to establish his practice and fulfill his dream of&amp;nbsp;giving kids the gift of a healthy smile. Bret and his team specialize in preventative, restorative and emergency care, all in a fun and comfortable environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All are invited to join in this ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday April 18th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. The ribbon cutting celebration will begin promptly at 5:30PM and will be followed by light bites and beverages. This event is free to attend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Who knew going to the dentist could be so fun?!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9502" style="height: 281px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840399</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:42:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2024 Lehigh Valley Sustainability Summit  4/19/2024 8:00 AM - 4/19/2024 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REGISTRATION HAS OFFICIALLY CLOSED! PLEASE CONTACT LEO ROONEY AT LEOR@LEHIGHVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG TO CHECK AVAILABILITY!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9592" style="height: 454px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840422</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Dear Santa… (Bethlehem) 4/19/2024 11:00 AM - 4/19/2024 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;Join us to celebrate the grand opening of Dear Santa&amp;hellip;(458 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018)&amp;nbsp;in Downtown Bethlehem&amp;nbsp;on Friday, April&amp;nbsp;19&amp;nbsp;from 11&amp;nbsp;AM - 1&amp;nbsp;PM. The ribbon will be cut at 11:30 AM to commemorate this celebratory day!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;Since first starting his role as Historic Bethlehem&amp;rsquo;s Santa Claus in 2019, Tom has dreamed of owning his own shop right here in The Christmas City.&amp;nbsp; His love of the holiday and bringing joy to young and old alike will make Dear Santa&amp;hellip;not just a Christmas shop, but a place where children can discover magic of the season all year long and adults can feel nostalgic for days of Christmas past.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;From classic ornaments, decorations and old-world nutcrackers, smokers and snow globes to the local artisans section featuring spectacular handmade goods from the Lehigh Valley, Dear Santa&amp;hellip; will have something for everyone.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Additionally children can attend regular story times with Santa, and spend time in The Workshop making ornaments, building toys and decorating cookies. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;They also can drop off letters to Santa at the in shop North Pole Express mailbox and expect a reply direct from the big guy himself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12px;"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;We are excited to be part of the Historic Bethlehem family and help to being year-round Christmas magic to the Christmas City.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840469</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:04:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting for Meli European Taverna (EACC) NEW DATE! 4/23/2024 5:00 PM - 4/23/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for the ribbon-cutting celebration for Meli European Taverna in their brand-new downtown Easton location. This event has been rescheduled to 4/23 from 4/17!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is free and open to the public from 5:00-7:00 pm! The ribbon-cutting celebration will begin at 5:30 pm.&amp;nbsp;All are welcome to see the beautiful new restaurant and its delicious Mediterranean menu.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9556" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840465</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:56:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North Catasauqua Recreation Committee Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (WACC Grant Recipient) 4/24/2024 6:00 PM - 4/24/2024 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Please join the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the long-awaited Ribbon Cutting for North Catasauqua Recreation Committee&amp;#39;s&amp;nbsp;new aluminum tables! A 2023&amp;nbsp;recipient of the Whitehall Area Legacy Grant, the tables will serve the community and was replaced with the funds from this grant. It is the belief of the North Catasauqua Recreation Committee that these improvements are crucial for promoting community activity, safety and inclusivity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event will take place on Wednesday, April 24&amp;nbsp;from 6-7 PM, with acknowledgments and ribbon cutting at 6:30 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This grant, awarded annually, aims to continue the improvement of the Whitehall Area community through our investment in local organizations.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is the belief of the Whitehall Area Chamber that these organizations enhances the quality of life for those in our area by providing safe, well-maintained parks and public spaces. We believe that preserving open space and historic resources, caring for people and strengthening bonds of our community are important in creating opportunities for growth and enrichment within the Whitehall Area.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9507" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840453</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:08:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATAS International Luncheon Tour with East Penn &amp; Western Lehigh Chambers 4/25/2024 11:30 AM - 4/25/2024 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Online registration for this event is now closed. Walk-in seats are available. Please call Hayden Rinde at 484-828-9777 with any questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;The East Penn &amp;amp; Western Lehigh Chambers are excited to present an inside look to the newly expanded ATAS International manufacturing plant, headquartered here in our neighborhood!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;ATAS International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal wall cladding, roofing, ceilings, perimeter edge metal, and accessories.&amp;nbsp; Headquartered in Allentown, PA, with two factories here, they also have facilities This third-generation family-owned manufacturer, with additional locations in&amp;nbsp;Mesa, AZ and University Park, IL,&amp;nbsp;has continued to expand their facilities and product offering.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Since the last Chamber of Commerce tour several years ago, they have undergone a substantial building renovation at their headquarters.&amp;nbsp; They&amp;rsquo;ve also added a state-of-the-art custom folding machine, along with other equipment, and their product line has expanded with new profiles, colors, and custom capabilities&lt;/span&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Tickets for this event include lunch, networking with fellow business leaders as well as an inside look at this leading manufacturer and the renovations they have undergone. Tickets&amp;nbsp;are $30 for current Chamber Members and $45 for future Chamber Members.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840466</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:08:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting for Chefmeals: Empanada and Munchie Joint Ribbon Cutting (PACC) - RESCHEDULED FROM 4/20 4/25/2024 5:00 PM - 4/25/2024 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;We invite everyone to join us for the grand opening of Chef Meals on Main Street Phillipsburg. This new venture, by Award-Winning&amp;nbsp;Chef Joe Stout, is a unique one to the downtown footprint:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;The Shop: A Unique&amp;nbsp;Empanada Experience and Munchie Joint!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us on NOW ON THURSDAY APRIL 25&lt;sup&gt;TH&lt;/sup&gt; 5-6 PM for the ribbon cutting and to see all that this great eatery has to offer. The ribbon cutting will begin at 5:15 and is completely free to the public!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9593" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840474</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2nd Annual Allentown Veg Fest (ACC) 4/27/2024 11:00 AM - 4/27/2024 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Get ready for a plant-powered party at the 2nd Annual Allentown Veg Fest on April 27th from 11am-6pm!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for a day of delicious discoveries, vibrant vibes, and guilt-free indulgence as we celebrate the green goodness of vegan and vegetarian living. Whether you&amp;#39;re a seasoned plant-based pro or just curious about the veggie life, this event is your passport to a world of flavor and fun!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WHAT TO EXPECT:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Food Extravaganza&lt;/strong&gt;: Indulge your taste buds with a dazzling array of vegan and vegetarian delights from local chefs and food vendors. From mouthwatering plant-based burgers to guilt-free desserts, discover the incredible flavors that Mother Nature has to offer.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Live Demos &amp;amp; Workshops&lt;/strong&gt;: Dive into the world of healthy living with engaging live demonstrations and workshops.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Live Music &amp;amp; Entertainment&lt;/strong&gt;: Groove to the beats of eco-friendly tunes and enjoy live performances that celebrate the spirit of healthy living. Let the music move you as you explore the festival grounds and connect with like-minded individuals.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eco-Friendly Marketplace&lt;/strong&gt;: Explore a marketplace bursting with eco-conscious and cruelty-free products. From sustainable fashion to cruelty-free beauty products, discover a world where style and ethics go hand in hand.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family-Friendly Fun&lt;/strong&gt;: Bring the whole family for a day of wholesome entertainment! Kid-friendly activities, face painting, and interactive games make this event perfect for all ages.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community Connection&lt;/strong&gt;: Connect with local organizations and businesses that share your passion for a plant-powered lifestyle. Forge new friendships, share ideas, and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a positive impact on our health and the planet.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Admission Details&lt;/strong&gt;: Free and Open to the Public!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For sponsorship and vendor information, email Vaughan Bryant at vaughanb@lehighvalleychamber.org&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840432</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:10:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Catty EATS Fest 2024 4/27/2024 11:00 AM - 4/27/2024 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Whitehall Area Chamber and Catasauqua Borough for Catty&amp;#39;s EATS Fest 2024!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As the Whitehall Area Chamber&amp;#39;s signature food festival, EATS Fest means good LOCAL eats in Catasauqua! With food trucks, great vendors, live music and family-friendly fun, there is a little bit of something for everyone.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Vendor &amp;amp; Food Truck Applications will be available in 2024; for more information, please contact Elyse Cuttic at elysec@lehighvalleychamber.org.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9302" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840342</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:48:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mediterranean Grill Bethlehem Grand Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting 4/28/2024 11:30 AM - 4/28/2024 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we celebrate the Grand opening of Mediterranean Grill Bethlehem!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Live music throughout the day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We will cut the ribbon at 12:00pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy and sample select menu items and&amp;nbsp;complimentary dessert!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bring the family for lunch or dinner, and experience Springtime in Downtown Bethlehem!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9542" style="height: 281px; width: 500px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840468</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:16:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 2024 Business Summit presented by The Small Business Council  4/30/2024 8:30 AM - 4/30/2024 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration is now closed! Still want to attend? Email Paige Nicholas at Paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;THE LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS&amp;nbsp;SUMMIT&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; TUESDAY, APRIL 30&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Chamber Small Business&amp;nbsp;Council presents&amp;nbsp;The Lehigh Valley Business&amp;nbsp;Summit&amp;nbsp;on Tuesday, April 30&amp;nbsp;at DeSales University&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;(2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034)&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Join us for breakfast and a morning full of in-person networking, business&amp;nbsp;tips, education, and motivation to take your business&amp;nbsp;to the next level!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Theme:&lt;/u&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;AI in your Business - Use it or Lose!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;AI is here to stay. Are you as a business owner actively engaged in how AI can help you in your business and reach your clients? Or are you like many of us reluctantly looking at is as one more fad or thing that I need to learn that I do not have time to understand.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;If you want to remain competitive you need to look for how AI can help you in reaching new clients, engaging your existing clients and even helping your internal processes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Join us for an interactive session where we will discuss some of the tools available, the journey that some business owners are on and provide you an opportunity to network and interact with others as you navigate this new world of AI.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Moderator:&lt;/u&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Byron Roth,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;The Alternative Board Lehigh Valley&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Keynote Speaker:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dr. Brennan Pursell,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;DeSales University&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Panelists&lt;/u&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;William Benz,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Carnegie Agency&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glenn Ebersole,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;PM Design Group&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RJ Whitelock,&lt;/strong&gt; Cornerstone Advisors&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lisa Zwikl,&lt;/strong&gt; SmartAcre&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Audience&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;About 200 Lehigh Valley business&amp;nbsp;owners and employees&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=9541" style="height: 391px; width: 300px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=840291</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:37:44 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>