WHAT HAS THE LVEDC BEEN UP TO?
Bayer Facility Tour
Several LVEDC Board members as well as some local leaders gowned up for a tour of Bayer's manufacturing building in Myerstown! This included a peak at their new space from their expansion, and the space where their new locker room will be!
The LVEDC is thrilled to announce that sold 50.8 acres of land in the Lebanon Valley Business Park to ABARTA Coca-Cola. We are pleased that they selected Lebanon County for their new state-of-the-art facility. We have been working diligently to ensure a nice transition. ABARTA will break ground this summer with expectations of being fully operational by the end of 2026.
Hawk Acres Comes to a Close
2025 Board Retreat
May 2025 was our LVEDC Board Retreat. We spent the morning engaging in productive conversations about how to better the County and narrowing down our top goals of the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The meeting was held at the beautiful, historical mansion, the Alden Villa. Thank you to Villa owner Harvey Turner for letting us utilize the space and for taking the time to share what the restoration process was like!
Lebanon Valley College - Intern
Liam Hogan, an International Business major from the LVC, interned at the LVEDC this Spring. During his time at the LVEDC, he got an inside look on four different facilities, touring with staff member Camryn Krall. The LVEDC wants to thank park members, George Soukas, Warren Wohlfahrt, and Jennifer Weist for always being happy to provide tours as well as North Lebanon Business Park member, Mark Chamberlain and Brandon Boose from Boose Quality Castings.
The Local Defense Group was created in early summer of 2023.
Ret. Admiral Nancy LeScavage, Director of DCED Military Commission approached Susan Eberly and asked her if she would be willing to lead the local defense group for her County. She graciously agreed, because strengthening the relationship between our military installation officials and the community at large was an important mission.
The group meets every other month and consists of various military personnel from the Gap, as well as elected officials and business leaders from Lebanon County.
Our Mission Statement:
"The Local Defense Group is a proactive advocate voicing the military, homeland security, and community value of Fort Indiantown Gap to local, state and federal elected officials and the Greater Lebanon Valley."
3/12/2024
Thistle Creek Farm
3/13/2024
The LVEDC staff took time out of their day to visit the baby goats at Thistle Creek Farm. Owned by Eve Beamesderfer, who is not only our Loan Specialist but a poultry grower for Bell & Evans.
CommutePA
Stacy Newcomer from CommutePA attended one of our Workforce Alliance meetings. She stayed to later present President, Susan Eberly with a plaque for becoming community partners. Commute PA provides free and ride share services to reduce traffic congestion in the region.
