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Bethlehem Police Department Introduces Carter Kits During Autism Awareness Month
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bethlehem, NY — April 22, 2026 — In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Bethlehem Police Department has begun deploying Carter Kits sensory bags to better support individuals on the autism spectrum and others who may experience sensory overload or distress during emergency situations. The initiative was inspired by a recent effort from the Slingerlands Fire Department, whose use of the kits ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Community, Member News
Pioneer Announces Strategic Expansion of Employee Benefits Division with the Acquisitions of Reiser
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
For Release: Immediate – Monday, April 20th, 2026  Pioneer Announces Strategic Expansion of Employee Benefits Division with the Acquisitions of Reiser Consulting Group, Inc. and Wyndham Benefits, LLC  Theresa Reiser named Vice President of Employee Benefits to oversee the expanded division; acquisitions advance Pioneer’s More Than a Bank™ strategy  Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Member News, Press Release
Warning: Fraudulent emails supposedly from the Town, requesting payments for town services
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Town of Bethlehem is notifying residents regarding widespread phishing campaigns.  These fraudulent emails attempt to appear as being sent from the Town and soliciting payments for town services, recently targeting planning and building permit applications. These communications mimic legitimate invoices or notices in an attempt to lead recipients into making fraudulent payments. We strongly ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Government, Member News
Navigating Business Challenges? Keep Your Team Strong with the New York State Department of Labor’s Shared Work Program
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Navigating Business Challenges? Keep Your Team Strong with the New York State Department of Labor’s Shared Work Program In today's dynamic business environment, temporary slowdowns are a reality for many industries. While these periods can present challenges, they also offer an opportunity to implement strategies that protect your most valuable asset: your employees. The New York State Department ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Chamber News, General News Article, Government, Member News
Tax Season Without Surprises: A Filing Guide for Bethlehem-Area Small Business Owners
Friday, March 13, 2026
Managing small business taxes effectively means more than chasing deductions — it means building the right habits before filing season arrives. Tax compliance carries a steep compliance cost across the U.S. economy: Americans spent 7.9 billion hours and $546 billion navigating the federal tax code in 2024. The Bethlehem-area business owners who come out ahead treat tax management as a year-round ...read more
Categories: Chamber News, Business/Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Turning Weakness Into Strategy: A Practical Approach to Business Improvement
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Every business, no matter how successful, has areas of inefficiency quietly draining its performance. These weaknesses—whether operational bottlenecks or financial blind spots—rarely announce themselves. They erode profit margins, stall growth, and often go unnoticed until they cause measurable damage. The good news? Identifying and improving these weak points can transform your business from ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Chamber News, Member News, Press Release
How Bethlehem Businesses Can Streamline Growth and Scale with Confidence
Friday, November 14, 2025
Running a business in Bethlehem, New York, is both rewarding and relentless. Growth brings more clients, more transactions, and more to manage. Suddenly, the systems that worked when you were small start to creak. Teams juggle too many tools, approvals drag, and small inefficiencies multiply. The solution isn’t more hustle—it’s structure. By refining your processes, improving systems, and ...read more
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Proven Tactics to Survive and Thrive During Business Downturns
Monday, September 29, 2025
Running a small business is rarely smooth sailing. Whether it's a drop in revenue, staffing struggles, or rising costs, difficult periods are inevitable. But how you respond in those moments can define your long-term success. Below, we walk through concrete strategies you can use to stabilize operations, stay visible in your market, and set up for recovery — or even growth.    1. Reassess ...read more
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These Are Key Investments Every New Business Owner Should Make for Long-Term Success
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Launching a new business is a moment of transformation — one that demands more than passion or a killer idea. Whether you're transitioning from freelance work to full-time ownership or opening your first storefront, early investments can dramatically influence your long-term trajectory. Below, we outline core investments that don’t just help your business launch, but help it stick, scale, and ...read more
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What’s Working Now: Free and Paid Tools That Boost Profit Without Burning You Out
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Running a small business isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better, smoother, and with the least amount of wasted motion. Customer satisfaction, online engagement, and profitability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re survival metrics. And getting them right doesn’t always mean spending big or hiring a team of consultants. Sometimes, it’s about choosing the right tools—free or ...read more
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