{"id":145222,"date":"2025-09-16T22:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145222"},"modified":"2025-09-16T22:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T02:27:18","slug":"northampton-county-dced-and-lehigh-university-sbdc-to-host-meet-the-buyers-expo-and-small-business-resource-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145222","title":{"rendered":"Northampton County DCED and Lehigh University SBDC to Host Meet the Buyers Expo and Small Business Resource Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

[Northampton County, PA] \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Northampton County\u2019s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and Lehigh University, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce the Meet the Buyers Expo, an event designed to bring together major corporations, small businesses, and community partners to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.<\/p>\n

The Expo provides a unique environment where participants can engage with key decision-makers, seek innovative solutions, and gain practical insights to strengthen their organizations. Whether you\u2019re looking to expand your network, pursue new partnerships, or gather fresh ideas, the Expo fosters meaningful and productive connections.<\/p>\n

Who should attend? Small businesses, large businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, procurement professionals, business development teams, sales teams, and business owners.<\/p>\n

At the same time and in the same location, attendees can also take advantage of the Small Business Resource Fair, offering direct access to valuable resources including mentoring, coaching, workforce personnel solutions, training, small business loans and lines of credit, education, marketing, networking, retail vacancy information, and business and marketing planning.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorthampton County is committed to supporting small businesses and strengthening our local economy,\u201d said Lamont G. McClure, Northampton County Executive. \u201cThe Meet the Buyers Expo and Resource Fair create real opportunities for growth by connecting entrepreneurs with the tools and partnerships they need to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Registration is available at\u00a0www.LVMeettheBuyers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WHO<\/strong>:\u00a0Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) & Lehigh University, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)<\/p>\n

WHAT<\/strong>:\u00a0Meet the Buyers Expo & Small Business Resource Fair<\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>:\u00a0Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Doors open at 8:30 a.m., Networking begins at 9:00 a.m., Event runs until 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE<\/strong>:\u00a0Lehigh Valley International Airport<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nCounty of Northampton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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