News from Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley
Express Employment & TWG Security Named Among Fastest Growing Lehigh Valley Companies
The Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley has always prided itself in having quality members. “The caliber of the businesses who are members in the Executive Forum is really what makes our group so great,” says Sandy Kuhns, president of K&H Custom Window Treatments and also president of the Executive Forum’s board. The business community also thinks that Executive Forum members are special too. Recently, several members won Lehigh Valley Business’s prestigious 40 under 40 award, and now two Executive Forum members have been named to a list of the fastest growing companies in the region for 2017.
Express Employment Professionals and TWG Security were two of the companies comprised the list of 45 organizations “identified as the region's most dynamic that have made significant contributions to the local economy,” according to Lehigh Valley Business.To be eligible, companies had to be for profit-entities based in the Greater Lehigh Valley. They must have had annual revenue of at least $500,000 each of the past three years and an increase in revenue in 2016 when compared to 2014.
Express Employment Professionals, located in Allentown, is a leading staffing provider in the region. TWG Security, based in Emmaus, specializes in the design, installation, & monitoring of HD Surveillance & Analytics Systems.
To view the full list of recognized companies click here.
Allentown's Center City Recognized Globally for Redevelopment
The redevelopment of Allentown, led by Executive Forum member City Center Lehigh Valley, was recognized globally by Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Global Awards for Excellence. Twenty-five extraordinary developments from around the world have been selected as finalists for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Global Awards for Excellence, which is widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs. This year’s finalists include three located in Asia, two in Europe, and 20 in North America.
“Each of these finalists demonstrates a thoughtful, innovative approach to urban development that is adding to the sustainability and livability of the communities in which they are located,” said Global Awards Jury Chairman Wendy Rowden, president, 42nd Street Development Corp., New York City. “The attention paid to project detail, flexible design, and neighborhood context were among the factors making these entries stand out. They represent the type of development that will withstand the tests of time and change.”
Read more: Allentown's Center City Recognized Globally for Redevelopment
Two Executive Forum Members Named to 40 Under 40 List
Each year, local business publication Lehigh Valley Business releases it distinguished list of 40 young professionals from the Greater Lehigh Valley as Forty Under 40 honorees.
The Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley is pleased to have two of it's members on the list.
Lehigh Valley Business selected the professionals "for his or her commitment to business growth, professional excellence and the community. An independent panel of judges reviewed the nominees and gave them scores based on their achievements."
The Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley congratulates Jarrett Lauchach, Leasing Manager for City Center Lehigh Valley, and Max Harris, Cheif Business Development Officer of Netizen Corp.
For more information about Lehigh Valley Business's 40 Under 40 List in 2017 click here.
Beck Packaging Receives Recognition for Community Involvement
By the Manufacturers and Employers Association
Lehigh Valley Executive Forum member Beck Packaging was recently given an honorable mention for its community involvement.
Beck Packaging Corp. Employers received honorable mention for their community involvement by the Manufacturers and Employers Association. The Northeast Pennsylvania division of MAEA hosts an annual Excellence Awards to the companies and professionals that deserve them most in several categories.
“We strive to put the greatest in our community and will volunteer our time to help in what we can. We are always looking out for opportunities to be involved with our community” states President and CEO Greg Stoudt. Investment in the community is just one of many ways Beck Packaging and their employee owners demonstrate their commitment to be a good corporate citizen.
Read more: Beck Packaging Receives Recognition for Community Involvement
Nestle Waters Hosts the Executive Forum
The Well-Known Bottling Facility, Nestle Waters, Hosted the Lehigh Valley Executive Forum
This morning's meeting at Nestle Waters gave our group an insider's look at their manufacturing process. Every time we have off-site meetings I learn a ton. I was intrigued by their processes that they have in place, metrics for quality and feedback loop for continuous improvement. These are great take-aways for all our businesses, and it was something that I walked away thinking about for my own business.