Main Street Lehigh Valley Foundation
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Foundation
The Chamber Foundation’s mission is to improve Every Main Street in the Greater Lehigh Valley through targeted investments in community development revitalization programs, facade improvements, streetscape designs, urban planning, event promotion, sidewalk beautification and other improvements to our downtowns and urban centers.
Originated as the Citizens Christmas Committee in Bethlehem in 1985, the Bethlehem Area Chamber Foundation sold Christmas Seals to fund holiday decorations on Main Street. When the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber merged with the Bethlehem Area Chamber of Commerce, we decided to expand the wonderful benefits of investing in thriving Main Streets to all of the communities served by the Chamber – and the Main Street Lehigh Valley project was born.
Monies invested improve the stability of the community; improve existing or develop new civic, cultural, or recreational facilities or activities; assist with business retention, expansion, or attraction; support the creation of local jobs; and enhance the health, welfare, and quality of life of its citizens.
Over the last seventeen years, through support of the Chamber and its member businesses and community organizations, the Chamber Foundation has contributed over $1 Million in beautification projects, scholarship programs, covid relief for small businesses and other funding initiatives throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley, Carbon and Monroe County.
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Have questions? Contact Lorie Reinert, Executive Director, Chamber Foundation, at 610-739-1597 or lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org.
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Michael Straub of Michael Straub Photography says: “I want to take a moment to thank the Carbon County Chamber staff, and especially, Alice, for the hard work they do! As a member, I find it difficult to get to events and have learned that's ok! Alice took over an hour of her day to meet with me and provide me with great opportunities and information to help grow my business! If you go to a card exchange or some other event that is great, but Alice showed me that it is possible to utilize the Chambers services and resources in so many other ways! Just sitting with her and listening provided me with many leads. She, along with the entire staff, truly understand that running a business is difficult and challenging and that their job is not to let me know about events to attend but to really work at helping businesses grow and make real connections!"