Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Nov 19, 2010)

The topic for this Renew Lehigh Valley brown-bag session is Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. RenewLV partnered with the Allentown Economic Development Corporation on this event. An expert panel (Troy Thrash, DaVinci Science Center; Kelly Rosario, Allentown School District; Todd Watkins, Lehigh Univ's Baker Institute; Steve Melnick, LVEDC) led a lively discussion on the topic of the importance of STEM education on innovation, the regional economy, and creating a culture of entrepreneurship. This session was recorded at the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center in Allentown on November 19, 2010. Visit our website at www.renewlv.org.

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Municipal Finance in PA (Aug 27, 2010)

The topic for this Renew Lehigh Valley brown-bag session is Municipal Finance in Pennsylvania. Gerald Cross, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Economy League, Central Division, led a lively discussion on the topic of Pennsylvania's system of municipal finance and its effects on older urban communities. This session was recorded at the Sigal Museum (Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society) on August 27, 2010. Visit our website at www.renewlv.org.

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Bicycling in the Lehigh Valley (May 21, 2010)

The topic for this Renew Lehigh Valley brown-bag session is Bicycling in the Lehigh Valley. Leaders from regional bicycling groups discuss the opportunities and challenges that face the bicycling community in the Lehigh Valley. This session was recorded at the Allentown Center Square on May 21, 2010. Visit our website at www.renewlv.org.

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Redevelopment Authorities (Mar 12, 2010)

This Renew Lehigh Valley brown-bag session highlighted the work of the redevelopment authorities in the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. This session was recorded at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center in Allentown, PA on March 12, 2010. Visit our website at www.renewlv.org.

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2010 Legislative Preview (Jan 22, 2010)

This Renew Lehigh Valley brown-bag session featured State Representative Robert Freeman providing a preview of what’s coming up in 2010 in Harrisburg, with regard to legislation on urban revitalization, smart growth, open space preservation, and related issues. This session was recorded at Victory Firehouse in Bethlehem, PA on January 22, 2010. Visit our website at www.renewlv.org.

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