Thursday, May 23, 2013
Lehigh County's monthly sheriff sale is scheduled for Friday.
Dozens of properties are on the list for Friday's monthly Lehigh County sheriff sale. The list includes an opening bid and a total of back taxes owed on each property. Sales are held starting at 10 a.m. in Room 131 on the first floor of the Lehigh County Courthouse, Fifth and Hamilton Streets, Allentown. The sale is a public auction and buyers must bid for properties, which are not available for inspection prior to the sale. More information is available on Lehigh County's website.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Looking for a job? These businesses in the East Penn area are hiring.
Are you looking for a job? Here are some positions available in the Emmaus area, all advertised on Careerbuilder in the past week. Are you or someone you know looking for work? Check out these local jobs posted recently around town and online at Careerbuilder.com and Craigslist.org. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Job listings were posted between May 12 and May 18, 2013; some positions may have been filled.) Sales Consultants at Lehigh Valley Acura UPS Part Time Package Handler Public Relations Manager Clinical Director Project Manager - Engineering Design C++ Developer Director, Health Information Management HHA/Home Health Aide Needed Systems Administrator Retail Sales Associate Find more jobs nearby. Does your business …
Friday, May 17, 2013
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch, to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Looking for a job? These businesses in the East Penn area are hiring.
Are you or someone you know looking for work? Check out these local jobs posted recently around town and online at Careerbuilder.com and Craigslist.org. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Job listings were posted between May 3 and May 11, 2013; some positions may have been filled.) Restoration Crew Chief Auto Repair Technician Grooming Salon Manager Payroll Manager Designer Shoes Commission Sales Professional Speech Language Pathologist International Tax Specialist Staff Accountant Applications Architect Gift Baskets and Flower Consultant
Thursday, May 9, 2013
What's happening with the proposed Hamilton Crossings shopping center that will feature the Lehigh Valley's first Costco store?
The $140 million Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie—set to feature the area's first Costco—will be up for an important vote at next week's East Penn School Board meeting, according to a WFMZ report. The school board will be the first of three government bodies asked to approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan to help pay for the project. A TIF is an economic tool to help develop a site that requires a large amount of money to pay up-front costs. In this case, the costs involve removing waste from iron mining and addressing stormwater issues before the land can be developed. Ideally, the school district, Lower Macungie Township and Lehigh County will each approve their portion of the TIF. The school board meets Monday …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The new Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse in Allentown features a gourmet salad bar and slow-grilled meats carved table side by 'gauchos.'
The owners of The Melting Pot fondue restaurant in Bethlehem have added another unique dining experience to the Lehigh Valley restaurant scene with the opening of Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse at 2805 Lehigh Street in Allentown. Rodizio is located next to The Tilted Kilt at the site of what used to be a Bob Evans restaurant just off I-78. Rodizio features a gourmet salad bar and rotisserie grilled meats—including beef, pork, poultry and lamb—that are seasoned and slow roasted. After you visit the salad bar, return to your table where friendly "gauchos" bring steak and other roasted meat to you on a long skewer and carve it tableside. Each table setting includes metal tongs so patrons can grab the morsels as they are carved. Sausage, …
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Looking for a job? These businesses in the East Penn area are hiring.
Are you or someone you know looking for work? Check out these local jobs posted recently around town and online at Careerbuilder.comand Craigslist.org. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Job listings were posted between April 29 and May 2, 2013; some positions may have been filled.) Aerotek: Electrical Engineer Allied Medical: Speech Language Pathologist Allentown YMCA and YWCA: Teachers Jewish Day School of Lehigh Valley: Interim Principal Nestle Waters: Transportation Coordinator Pinebrook Family Services: Bilingual Visitation Monitor Diocese of Allentown: Two Elementary Principals C.F. Martin & Co. Inc.: WebSite Content Developer Sunshine Landscape Inc.: Lawn/Landscape Foreman Bear Creek Mountain Resort: Massage Therapist…
Friday, May 3, 2013
Dorney Park opened Friday. You'll have to wait another three weeks for Wildwater Kingdom, which opens May 25. Here's info on discounted tickets.
1. Dorney Park in South Whitehall will be open on weekends only until May 25, when Wildwater Kingdom also opens. This weekend's hours are as follows: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2. Lehigh Valley residents get a discount on admission this weekend. According to Dorney Park's Facebook page, park patrons from Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as Berks, Monroe and Carbon counties, can present their ID at the ticket booth this weekend (May 3-5) to buy up to four tickets at $25 per ticket. (Regular admission is $39.99 online to $49.99 at the gate, per ticket but there are junior/senior admissions and starlight tickets). Also, you can save money on Friday night admissions—and help raise money for …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Macungie's Molly Ann Higgins has been promoted to assistant vice president at Embassy Bank.
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Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley has promoted Molly Ann Higgins to assistant vice president. Higgins, of Macungie, has 15 years in community banking and joined Embassy in 2006 serving in operations and as a customer satisfaction manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an M.B.A., both from Kutztown University.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Looking for a job? These businesses in the East Penn area are hiring.
Are you or someone you know looking for work? Check out these local jobs posted recently around town and online at Careerbuilder.comand Craigslist.org. Click on the job title to view the posting. (Job listings were posted between April 22 and April 26, 2013; some positions may have been filled.) Cedar Crest College: Performing Arts Adjunct Northampton Community College: Dean of Students Lower Macungie Township: Municipal Crew Chief, Roads Emmaus High School: Head Football Coach Lutheran Home at Topton: Beautician Lincoln Technical Institute: High School Admissions Representative Catholic Charities: Supervisor I and Behavioral Technician David's Bridal: Manager Bon-Ton Stores Inc: Loss Prevention Central Garden & Pet: Territory Manager …
Todd Wolf
2:30 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
Being a participant observer of business who is in business, I appreciate the information, knowledge and wisdom acquired from experiencing the experiences of the experienced with a "zooming in ... zooming out ... 360 degree perspective". Small Business Patch is a welcomed addition to Patch content. I am hoping that Small Business Limerick Patch would consider putting that content in the context … more ›