D.C. Update with U.S. Senator Pat Toomey

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations present a D.C. Update with our special guest U.S. Senator Pat Toomey on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the University Center at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.

Don't miss this important conversation concerning the November 6th elections and the makeup of the Congress as it relates to your business and our community.    

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Daily Briefing, 10/11/12

Good morning, and happy Thursday Lehigh Valley!

Today we will be hosting another debate as State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R) & John Reynard (D) debate for the 134th Legislative District seat. This debate will be moderated by Tony Iannelli, President & CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and will be filmed to air on WFMZ Ch. 69 Business Matters prior to the election. The cost to attend is $18 for Chamber Member ($22 walk-ins) and $36 Non-Members, which includes networking, lunch and the debate.

In local news, the Treasury said smaller Pennsylvania banks increased lending by $379.1 million over their baseline lending. Named in the report was a local Bethlehem bank, Team Capital Bank, which increased small business lending by 38 percent, or $49 million, due to the infusion of $22.4 million in Small Business Lending Fund money. Vice President Biden and Republican Paul Ryan will face off tonight in the VP debate from 9 - 10:30 p.m. on various news channels.

Don't miss these upcoming Chamber events!

Lehigh Valley Mayors’ and Municipal Officials’ Annual Reception - October 16
The Chamber's Annual Healthcare Summit - October 18

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