News Releases
CARBON COUNTY, MAHONING TOWNSHIP } STATE ROUTE 3005, SECTION 01B SR 3005 SECTION 01B BRIDGE REPLA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0 is moving forward with a plan to replace the bridge carrying SR 3005 (Country Club Road) over Mahoning Creek in Mahoning Township, Carbon County. The bridge will be closed during construction. Proposed construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025.. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to participate in a plans display that will be posted on the PennDOT website beginning August 9, 2023 at the following web address:
Pennsylvania Industrial Development (PIDA) 2 nd Quarter Rates Just Announced
Lehighton- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) released the 2 nd quarter 2023 interest rates for companies who wish to apply for a PIDA loan through the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC). For term loans with a regular amortization; 1. Fixed interest rate for the full term of the loan (up to a 15-yr. period), set at the current 10-year treasury yield + 100 basis points. Based on the current 10-year treasury yield, the fixed rate option is 4.50%
Support Lehighton Events to Help Revitalize Downtown
LEHIGHTON, PA- The Lehighton Downtown Partnership is committed to the revitalization of downtown Lehighton. By bringing the community and businesses together to create an environment for all of us to enjoy. Our “wishlist” for the year is extensive from beautification projects, signage, the refurbishment of the Lehigh Valley Caboose, and more. To be able to achieve our “wishlist,” we raise funds by holding our events. Two upcoming fundraisers are the Kilts on Wheels Pub Crawl and the infamous Wine on
EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 - Road Closure Notification w/ Detour
EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 - Road Closure Notification w/ Detour - PennDOT ECMS 66296 SR443 Road ReconstructionNOTICE FROM H&K GROUP, INC: Beginning March 13th, access to and from EAST PENN STREET @ SR443 will be closed for a duration of approximately 4-5 months. Local traffic to homes and businesses will access East Penn Street from Bridge Street via an approved detour. Attached is that detour route which will allow us to complete the storm sewer installation and reconstruction within the highlighted
The CCEDC Announces New Leadership Team
Lehighton, PA -It’s a brand new year, and the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the members of their brand new team, who are ready to connect you to valuable business professionals, programs, and resources to help start or grow your business. Marianne Garritano Rustad has been recently promoted to the new vice president of operations. She joined the Chamber in August of 2021 as events manager
