{"id":103958,"date":"2020-11-19T18:10:01","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T23:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=103958"},"modified":"2020-11-19T18:10:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T23:10:30","slug":"supporting-local-looks-delicious-at-the-first-ever-catty-streat-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=103958","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Local Looks Delicious at the First Ever \u2018Catty StrEAT Fest\u2019!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe Whitehall Area Chamber is proud to partner with the Borough of Catasauqua and Columbia Care to present the first ever Catasauqua StrEAT Fest on Small Business Saturday!<\/p>\n

The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, is pleased to present the first ever Catasauqua StrEAT Fest on Small Business Saturday, November 28th<\/sup> from 11-3 PM. Partnering with the Borough of Catasauqua, this event is designed to support local businesses and restaurants, while providing a festive atmosphere with live music from Third Hand Acoustic and Common Bond, plus dozens of craft and business vendors and food trucks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holidays this year are looking a little different,\u201d said Kylie Adams, Manager of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. \u201cThe Whitehall Area Chamber has been very pleased to be working with the Borough of Catasauqua on this event and to support our local businesses in Catty on Small Business Saturday! We know the holiday shopping season will be unconventional, so bringing people out into our community to support local businesses is important. That, paired with great craft vendors and food trucks, are a sure-fire way to kick off the holiday season big!\u201d<\/p>\n

According to American Express, 62% of U.S. businesses reported that they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 to stay in business. \u201cThis number is staggering,\u201d said Adams, \u201cand it hits home far too much when our communities are so heavily comprised of small businesses. We\u2019re hoping that by making Small Business Saturday a bit flashier, we\u2019ll be bringing attention to the businesses who need it most. Shopping small and shopping local isn\u2019t a \u2018one-day\u2019 event, but something we should be doing all year long to help our neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event will feature local businesses open with special deals. For example, Melvin\u2019s Farm Stand will be have farm fresh produce, meats and cheeses, vegan treats, jams and jellies, and hot sauces, as well as Christmas Trees. The Gas House, nearby, will offer live music from the Chelsea Meyers Band, while the festival will also feature live music from Third Hand Acoustic and Common Bond, as well as dance performances from 3D Dance of Northampton.<\/p>\n

Blondie\u2019s will be open serving up delicious cupcakes and Slovakian food, and Taylor House Brewing and Triple Sun Spirits will be bringing the adult beverages, while other craft vendors and food trucks will also be participating. \u201cThis could ideally be a one-stop-shop for your holiday shopping,\u201d said Adams. \u201cBetween the handmade craft items and different small business vendors, there\u2019s something to find for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event will also feature 12 food trucks and over 30 craft and business vendors. Samantha Scavuzzo, of Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc., said she was \u201chonored to help small and local businesses in the Borough of Catasauqua.\u201d Businesses outside of the Front Street festival location are participating too, such as Cathy\u2019s Creative Catering and Tony Top Cat\u2019s; they will have special coupons available with Small Business Saturday \u2018swag\u2019 to be picked up at the Whitehall Area Chamber\u2019s booth at the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, we are looking to gather safely and make sure the holiday season is live and well,\u201d said Adams. The Chamber has partnered with local security firm Omega Protective Services to help monitor and enforce the wearing of masks and social distancing protocols, as well as to check IDs where alcohol will be sold. \u201cOmega has always been a great partner of the Chamber in years prior,\u201d said Adams. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful to have them here to ensure that we have a peaceful and enjoyable festival while being safe, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, follow the event page with Whitehall Area Chamber at: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2731211613871599<\/a><\/p>\n

Please note:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending a Chamber event or meeting, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce including partnerships; the event venue; or other parties such as caterer or production company; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.<\/em><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, November 28th<\/sup> 2020<\/p>\n

Pricing Information:<\/strong> FREE to attend<\/p>\n

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Participating Food Trucks:<\/u><\/strong> Grumpy\u2019s BBQ, RK Mobile Foods, Pies to Die For\/Pies in a Cone, Bob B Q Sliders and Sides, The Flying V Food Truck, Bodega Bistro, Couchpota Doh, The Nacho Depot, VanPelt Hotdog Co., Krazy Kernels Kettle Korn, Krazy Lil\u2019 Food Kart<\/p>\n

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Sponsors:
\n<\/u><\/strong>Presenting Sponsor: <\/strong>Columbia Care<\/p>\n

Entertainment Sponsors: <\/strong>Remington & Vernick Engineers, SJ Thomas Commercial Contractors<\/p>\n

Info Tent Sponsor:<\/strong> J.P. Mascaro & Sons<\/p>\n

Security Sponsor: <\/strong>Omega Protective Services<\/p>\n

Front Street Sponsor: <\/strong>Dun Twiggar Company<\/p>\n

Supporting Sponsor: <\/strong>Vintage Barbershop<\/p>\n

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About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong> 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKylie Adams
\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
\nManager of Affiliated Chambers (WACC, GNLCC)
\nhttps:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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