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The mission of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to lead the recruitment, growth, and retention of employers.

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The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors brings together the talents and expertise of individuals from some of the region’s largest companies and organizations, representing a wide range of sectors and industries from the economy. These dedicated individuals from both the public and private sectors work together toward the same shared goal of supporting economic development, creating and retaining jobs, and attracting talent in Lehigh Valley.

The support of the LVEDC Board of Directors is essential in the development of our organization’s long-term strategic plan and in defining LVEDC’s vision, priorities, and strategic initiatives, in such areas as the recruitment and retention of businesses and the attraction of talented individuals. The vision of the board has helped enable LVEDC to go beyond traditional economic development marketing strategies and compete with regions much larger than our own.

The LVEDC Board of Directors and our various stakeholders have never wavered in their commitment to the region or its focus on our vision of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skills and education and strengthens all our cities, boroughs and townships. They truly embody the professionalism and excellence that is made possible in Lehigh Valley.

There are a lot of exciting things happening at LVEDC. We received numerous awards and distinctions in the past year, the regional economy has drawn national attention from major publications, and we

experienced a record-breaking amount of investment for a fifth consecutive year. I’d like to thank all of our partners, as well as the LVEDC Board of Directors, for their continued dedication and engagement.

- Jane P. Long, LVEDC Board Chair

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Donald T. CunninghamPresident & CEOLehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

ChairJane P. LongOf CounselFitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.

Vice ChairEd DoughertySenior Vice President & Chief Business Development OfficerLehigh Valley Health Network

Secretary Dan McCarthy SecretaryLehigh Valley Partnership

TreasurerPatricia JohnsonVice President for Finance & AdministrationLehigh University

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I’d like to thank the LVEDC Board of Directors and

all of our stakeholders who have helped LVEDC deliver on its mission of growing opportunity and creating jobs in Lehigh Valley. Your support has made it possible for Lehigh Valley to compete with much larger markets,

and stake our claim as an attractive place for talented people and forward-thinking companies.

- Don Cunningham, President & CEO ofLehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

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Paul AnthonyBusiness ManagerIBEW 375

Hon. Phillips ArmstrongCounty ExecutiveLehigh County

Anne BaumLehigh Valley Executive and VP, Distribution Channels & Labor RelationsCapital BlueCross

Donald BernhardChairAllentown Economic Development Corporation

Dr. Ann D. BieberPresidentLehigh Carbon Community College

Chris Brown Senior Vice President & Commercial Market ExecutiveFulton Bank

Luke R. CunninghamChairBethlehem Economic Development Corporation

Hon. Bob DonchezMayorCity of Bethlehem

Gregory DudkinPresidentPPL Electric Utilities

Cindy FeinbergPartnerFeinberg Real Estate Advisors

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George FigueroaCorporate Vice President, Human ResourcesOlympus Corporation of the Americas

Hon. Dan HartzellCommissioner-At-LargeLehigh County Board of Commissioners

Kassie HilgertPresident & CEOArtsQuest

Silvia A. HoffmanPresidentMKSD architects

T. Anthony IannelliPresident & CEOGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Gary KinseyManager, Real Estate, Americas RegionAir Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Neal Koplin Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking OfficerPeoples Security Bank and Trust

Carol A. Kuplen President St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem Campus Chief Nursing Officer St. Luke’s University Health Network

Michael LandsburgChief Development OfficerNFI Industries

Susan LarkinVice PresidentAllied Personnel Services

Richard G. LarsonPresident & CEOVfD Technologies, Inc.

Hon. Kevin LottCouncilmanNorthampton County Council

Eric LuftigVice PresidentVictaulic

Hon. Lamont McClureCounty ExecutiveNorthampton County

Alex MichaelsPresident & CEODiscover Lehigh Valley

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Hon. Ray O’ConnellMayor City of Allentown

Hon. Sal Panto Jr.MayorCity of Easton

Dr. Tina Q. RichardsonChancellorPenn State Lehigh Valley

Loren SpezialeDeputy Managing PartnerGross McGinley

R. Scott UngerChairLehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative

Barry WentzelDirector - East RegionUGI Utilities, Inc.

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Our MissionThe mission of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to lead the recruitment, growth, and retention of employers.

Our VisionOur vision is of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skills and education and strengthens all our cities, boroughs, and townships.

Our Priorities• Market the economic assets of Lehigh Valley• Recruit companies in targeted economic sectors• Support the growth and retention of new and existing employers• Promote and coordinate a skilled and prepared workforce• Provide intelligence and data on the Lehigh Valley economy• Expand public and private LVEDC investment and build partnerships for economic growth

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