The webinar will discuss The Chamber Foundation\u2019s Main Street Grant Program, which specializes in providing grants to fund community projects throughout Lehigh Valley. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how to apply for the grant and application tips, view potential project ideas, and more. Tickets are $15 and include a $10 gift card to a local business.<\/p>\n
Lorie Reinert, Executive Director of The Chamber Foundation, said, \u201cOver the last 13 years, we have invested over $500,000 for beautification projects across the Lehigh Valley. In spring of 2020, we were able to partner with The Chamber and member businesses to provide emergency COVID-19 relief of $353,000 to small businesses. On Christmas Eve, we were also able to support restaurants with an additional $150,000 during the shutdown. That\u2019s over $1 million in direct support!\u201d<\/p>\n Lauren Bertucci, Manager of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, commented, \u201cWe are thrilled to be hosting this event to provide organizations with the opportunity to learn more about The Chamber Foundation\u2019s Main Street Lehigh Valley Grant Program. It is truly a wonderful initiative which perfectly embodies the mission of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u201d.<\/p>\n Jim Ferry, VP Retail Sales Manager at ESSA Bank & Trust and Board Member for The Chamber Foundation, said, \u201cWe consider our \u2018Main Street\u2019s\u2019 the lifeblood of our communities.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chamber Foundation\u2019s Main Street Grant Program is proud to provide beautification projects, and additional financial support through The Chamber. This is a unique funding opportunity to enhance the overall experience of the residents, customers and visitors to the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, March 24th<\/sup>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> The webinar will take place on Zoom. Attendees will be sent the Zoom information prior to the event.<\/p>\n Time: <\/strong>12 PM \u2013 1 PM\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Pricing Information:<\/strong> $15 for ticket, includes $10 local gift card.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n RSVP:<\/strong> Click here<\/strong><\/a> to register. Those interested in attending are also able to email Lauren Bertucci at LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Greater Bath & Nazareth Area Chambers of Commerce? Contact either Jessica O\u2019Donnell (<\/strong>JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a>) or Lauren Bertucci (<\/strong>LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a>) for more information. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the <\/strong>Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a>, or the Affiliated Chamber\u2019s <\/strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a> or <\/strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a> pages.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you would like to learn more about or donate to The Chamber\u2019s Main Street Lehigh Valley Grant, visit <\/strong>The Chamber Foundation\u2019s website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 produc<\/em>ts, 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 <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Wednesday, March 24th, from 12 PM – 1 PM, join the Greater Bath Area and Nazareth Area Chambers of Commerce of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, … Continue reading 2021 Virtual Moo\u2019la For Our Main Streets<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Graphic_2021-Virutal-Moola-for-our-Main-Streets.png\")
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\nLauren Bertucci
\nManager, Affiliated Chambers (Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area, Nazareth Area)
\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
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