Here's a sampling of what you'll find on the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Facebook page and Twitter feed today, December 31, 2009:
International Polymers Corporation Plastics are an important part of Allentown's economy. A significant player in that industry is International Polymers Corporation (IPC), an anchor of Allentown industry since 1953. IPC compounds polypropylene for the automotive, construction, and agricultural industries and has production capacity of over 140 million pounds. Employing over 50 people in a 200,000 square foot plant on the Lehigh River, IPC is growing and central to Allentown's small business-driven economy. Learn more about IPC at their web site
Sun Light Restaurant Thinking about lunch on a snowy day? You need some sunlight! Sun Light Restaurant at the corner of 8th & Hamilton (downstairs) has a great Spanish-American buffet with distinctive Dominican flavors. They have a great lunch special. Visit them this holiday weekend; check their web site for hours.
Happy New Year Allentown had a great 2009 and we look forward to an even better 2010. We hope to finalize the deal to bring the Phantoms to Allentown, look forward to seeing many more great restaurants opening on Hamilton Street (including the Cosmpolitan), plan on having even better special events, and being part of the continuing revitalization of the Lehigh Valley. It will be great to put the difficult parts of 2009 behind us and start a new decade the right way. See you again in 2010!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Allentown Good News - December 30, 2009
Here's a sampling of what you'll find on the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Facebook page and Twitter feed today, December 30, 2009:
Hospital Central Services is one of the largest healthcare support service providers in the Mid-Atlantic and is headquartered in Allentown. HCSC started in 1967 to provide laundry and linen services to non-profit hospitals in the Lehigh Valley. Since then, they have grown by leaps and bounds and now serve over 450 facilities with laundry and linen, group purchase and blood banking services. HCSC employs over 200 people in Allentown, providing good jobs at livable wages and leads the way in green laundry solutions for the health-care industry. Learn more about one Allentown's largest employers: http://www.hcsc.org
Bada Bingg not only serves some of the best hoagies in Allentown, but has one of the most distinctive breakfast menus that you will find in the Lehigh Valley. From the "Friggin' Wrap" to the Bootlegger, you will find some of the richest dishes before 10 a.m. at 33 North Ninth Street, right next to the PPL tower. Bada Bingg's breakfast menu
SCORE LV can help you make an investment in Allentown in 2010. The Service Corps of Retired Executives of the Lehigh Valley provides FREE start-up counseling to aspiring entrepreneurs. You get one-on-one consultation from an experienced business person matched to your schedule. This is a great first step for budding small businesses. Schedule an appointment now!
Pioneer Fire House Looking for a great investment opportunity in the City of Allentown? Want to be near 7th Street Allentown, the booming commercial corridor linking downtown to US-22? Check out the Pioneer Fire House, a 5,800 SF former fire station, located 1 block from 7th & Tilghman. With Zoning Hearing Board approval, this property c...ould become an excellent office building or really interesting (and large) live/work unit. For more information, check the AEDC web site
Hospital Central Services is one of the largest healthcare support service providers in the Mid-Atlantic and is headquartered in Allentown. HCSC started in 1967 to provide laundry and linen services to non-profit hospitals in the Lehigh Valley. Since then, they have grown by leaps and bounds and now serve over 450 facilities with laundry and linen, group purchase and blood banking services. HCSC employs over 200 people in Allentown, providing good jobs at livable wages and leads the way in green laundry solutions for the health-care industry. Learn more about one Allentown's largest employers: http://www.hcsc.org
Bada Bingg not only serves some of the best hoagies in Allentown, but has one of the most distinctive breakfast menus that you will find in the Lehigh Valley. From the "Friggin' Wrap" to the Bootlegger, you will find some of the richest dishes before 10 a.m. at 33 North Ninth Street, right next to the PPL tower. Bada Bingg's breakfast menu
SCORE LV can help you make an investment in Allentown in 2010. The Service Corps of Retired Executives of the Lehigh Valley provides FREE start-up counseling to aspiring entrepreneurs. You get one-on-one consultation from an experienced business person matched to your schedule. This is a great first step for budding small businesses. Schedule an appointment now!
Pioneer Fire House Looking for a great investment opportunity in the City of Allentown? Want to be near 7th Street Allentown, the booming commercial corridor linking downtown to US-22? Check out the Pioneer Fire House, a 5,800 SF former fire station, located 1 block from 7th & Tilghman. With Zoning Hearing Board approval, this property c...ould become an excellent office building or really interesting (and large) live/work unit. For more information, check the AEDC web site
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
19 Fun Facts About the 19th St District
1. Urban planning initiatives are underway. A comprehensive streetscaping and land-use plan will be released in early 2010 and will be used a guideline for future development.
2. The West End and Fairgrounds area has received $1.5 million in RACP funds for streetscape improvements.
3. The Allentown Fair generates more traffic to the West End than Musikfest draws to downtown Bethlehem.
4. Several large employers are within distance. Lehigh Valley Hospital employs over 1000, while St. Luke's Hospital and Muhlenberg College employee 400 – 500.
5. The neighborhood is pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
6. There are 7 bars within the business district that are walkable.
7. There are 12 places to eat within walking distance, ranging from upscale restaurants like Henry’s Salt of the Sea to Chinese take-out.
8. Zoning is appropriate for mixed-use neighborhood development within this district.
9. There is an outstanding stock of quality and affordable housing, all within the $150,000 - $250,000 range that are filling up quickly with young families.
10. The West End is attracting the creative class. Many residents are professionals in marketing, computer programming, higher education and graphic design.
11. 19th Street is a center for the arts, including the Civic Theatre, Pines Dinner Theatre and Muhlenberg productions.
12. If you want to look good, this is the place to be! There are many salons, spas and 2 body art establishments within the district.
13. There are over 3,000 college students with disposable income living in the West End.
14. This area is easily accessible for those coming in from west and north via Tilghman and 19th St.
15. Fairgrounds Farmer Market attracts thousands of people weekly from Thursday – Sunday.
16. Events such as the Allentown Fair, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, St. Patrick’s 5K, Oktoberfest and various Muhlenberg events draw additional people to the neighborhood.
17. The 19th Street district has support from the City of Allentown and is identified as a strategic planning area in the city’s comprehensive plan.
19. The area has support of neighbors, merchants and other stakeholders.
2. The West End and Fairgrounds area has received $1.5 million in RACP funds for streetscape improvements.
3. The Allentown Fair generates more traffic to the West End than Musikfest draws to downtown Bethlehem.
4. Several large employers are within distance. Lehigh Valley Hospital employs over 1000, while St. Luke's Hospital and Muhlenberg College employee 400 – 500.
5. The neighborhood is pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
6. There are 7 bars within the business district that are walkable.
7. There are 12 places to eat within walking distance, ranging from upscale restaurants like Henry’s Salt of the Sea to Chinese take-out.
8. Zoning is appropriate for mixed-use neighborhood development within this district.
9. There is an outstanding stock of quality and affordable housing, all within the $150,000 - $250,000 range that are filling up quickly with young families.
10. The West End is attracting the creative class. Many residents are professionals in marketing, computer programming, higher education and graphic design.
11. 19th Street is a center for the arts, including the Civic Theatre, Pines Dinner Theatre and Muhlenberg productions.
12. If you want to look good, this is the place to be! There are many salons, spas and 2 body art establishments within the district.
13. There are over 3,000 college students with disposable income living in the West End.
14. This area is easily accessible for those coming in from west and north via Tilghman and 19th St.
15. Fairgrounds Farmer Market attracts thousands of people weekly from Thursday – Sunday.
16. Events such as the Allentown Fair, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, St. Patrick’s 5K, Oktoberfest and various Muhlenberg events draw additional people to the neighborhood.
17. The 19th Street district has support from the City of Allentown and is identified as a strategic planning area in the city’s comprehensive plan.
18. The West End has momentum. Some of the movement over the last 3 months includes TTC Salon, West Side Diner and Pines Dinner Theatre
19. The area has support of neighbors, merchants and other stakeholders.
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