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Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder speaks to Professor Nichola Gutgold's class.

Guest speakers bring valuable insights to Lehigh Valley professor’s classroom

Penn State Lehigh Valley Professor of Communications Arts and Sciences Nichola D. Gutgold has long been a firm believer in bringing guest speakers to her classroom. This semester alone, Gutgold has welcomed several guests to her courses, among them former U.S. representatives Pat Schroeder and John Faso; Penn State graduate Daniel Gregory, speechwriter for former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole; and Allentown resident of Ukrainian descent Svetlana Daniels.
Alex Richardson speaks at LaunchBox event

Lehigh Valley LaunchBox Ladies event spotlights community banks

On Wednesday, March 3, Lehigh Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State’s LaunchBox Ladies series hosted a forum on the critical role community banks play in the world of entrepreneurism. The virtual program, “Community Banks Small Business Funding Opportunity,” featured three local banking professionals discussing the many ways that small businesses and start-ups can take advantage of the funding opportunities provided by community banks.
Victoria Stopper holds clothing bag donation

Lehigh Valley Business Society holds clothing drive for women

Penn State Lehigh Valley's Business Society recently organized a women’s clothing drive for The Perfect Fit for Working Women, a program of the YWCA Allentown that provides a week’s worth of professional clothing to women who may not have the financial means to purchase new items for job interviews or their first week of work.