LEHIGH VALLEY, PA (May 6, 2020) – The Chamber is in the ring swinging back with a pool of funding to immediately help small businesses who were hit hard by the COVID-19 stay at home order.

While everyone is doing their part to stop the spread of the virus, businesses are getting knocked off their feet. Some of our small businesses establishments are salons, retail or other service providers that cannot offer takeout and can’t operate remotely, but the bills continue their assault.

In April, The Chamber Foundation mailed more than 300 checks totaling over $350,000 to small businesses On Every Main Street in the Valley. Thanks to our friends at Wells-Fargo we were able to continue the fight into Round 3.

“At Wells Fargo, we know that small businesses are the backbone of the local community,” says Ivon Creagh, Wells Fargo Region President for Greater Pennsylvania. “Participating in this fund is one way that we can support this vital part of the Lehigh Valley economy.”

Tony Iannelli said “It’s unbelievable how much these companies and individuals want to help. We have a big footprint, but our community is tight knit. Matching investment from BB&T, now Truist, Capital BlueCross, Equinox Benefits Consulting, ESSA Bank, David Jaindl, Dynegy, Walmart/Sams Club, Wells Fargo, Nelligan, Unum and individuals like Lehigh student, Angelica Benares along with The Chamber funds have made this all possible.”

“People who are able really want to make a difference, whether it is buying restaurant gift cards online, ordering takeout, donating blood, or sewing masks, everyone is doing what they can. We’re in this together – and we’ll get back together!” Iannelli said.

For more information about the relief fund, visit our website.

About the Chamber:

The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 220,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide. 

 
Information provided to TVL by:
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/

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