{"id":111391,"date":"2022-03-10T22:10:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T03:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=111391"},"modified":"2022-03-10T22:10:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T03:10:36","slug":"grand-reopening-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-to-be-held-for-ritas-italian-ice-frozen-custard-of-hellertown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=111391","title":{"rendered":"Grand Reopening &#038; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  to be held for Rita\u2019s Italian Ice &#038; Frozen Custard of Hellertown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Rita\u2019s Italian Ice &amp; Frozen Custard of Hellertown is under new ownership! On Wednesday, March 16<sup>th<\/sup>, from 5:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM, join the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, as they celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Rita\u2019s of Hellertown with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Rita&#8217;s is proud to be a locally owned small business, and an ultimate treat destination for families. Whether you enjoy Rita&#8217;s famous Italian Ice, award-winning Frozen Custard, their #1 treat Gelati, or another signature treat, they&#8217;re committed to providing a dose of happiness with every visit. For more information on the Rita\u2019s of Hellertown, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RitasOfHellertownPA\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it\u2019s a cool treat after a sporting event or a summer night out with your family or friends, Rita\u2019s brings people in the community together,\u201d commented Jessica O\u2019Donnell and Lauren Bertucci, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber liaisons. We are thrilled to welcome Jay and his team to the Borough of Hellertown and look forward to seeing the impact that they make!\u201d The event will kick off at 5:30 PM with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place at 5:45 PM. It will feature a DJ, a face painter, giveaways, and more. Don\u2019t miss this chance to be a part of the festivities!<\/p>\n<p>Jay Losagio, Owner of the Rita\u2019s Italian Ice &amp; Custard of Hellertown, said, \u201cI currently reside in Lower Nazareth, PA with my wife, Edith Losagio, 6.5-month-old Son, Samuel Losagio and three dogs, Bing, Luigi, and Bella. A fun fact though is that back in the early 90\u2019s and from 2010-2012, I lived in Hellertown, PA. So, it is great to be back in town again! I look forward to being actively involved in the Hellertown community. I am also eager to meet new faces while seeing familiar ones too. Thank you, Hellertown, for having me. My Rita\u2019s team and I look forward to serving you in the 2022 season and beyond!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kim Rosario, Chair of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Board, commented, &#8220;A huge congratulations to Jay Losagio and his team! We are thrilled to welcome them to the Hellertown-Lower Saucon community and celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Rita\u2019s of Hellertown. We look forward to your success and enjoying a Gelati on a hot summer\u2019s day!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, March 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> 1130 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>5:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM; Ribbon Cutting at 5:45 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing Information:<\/strong> Free to attend<\/p>\n<p><strong>RSVP:<\/strong> Click <a href=\"https:\/\/web.lehighvalleychamber.org\/events\/Ritasof%20Hellertown%20Ribbon%20Cutting%20HLSC-838510\/details\">here<\/a> to register. Those interested in attending are also able to email Lauren Bertucci at <a href=\"mailto:LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org\">LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/a>. The event is open to both businesses and members of the community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber? Contact either Jessica O\u2019Donnell (<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org\"><strong>JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>) or Lauren Bertucci (<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org\"><strong>LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>) for more information. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hlschamber\"><strong> Hellertown\u2013Lower Saucon Chamber Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><strong> or the Affiliated Chambers\u2019 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glvcc_affiliatedchambers\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong> or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/affiliated-chambers\/?viewAsMember=true\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong> pages. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong> <em>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<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nLauren Bertucci<br \/>\nManager, Affiliated Chambers (Greater Bath Area, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area, Nazareth Area)<br \/>\nGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/\">https:\/\/www.lehighvalleychamber.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rita\u2019s Italian Ice &amp; Frozen Custard of Hellertown is under new ownership! 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