LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – The Chamber, in partnership with the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, proudly presents the Lehigh Valley Real Estate Development Outlook and Awards, taking place on Thursday, April 24 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wind Creek Bethlehem (77 Wind Creek Boulevard, Bethlehem PA 18015).
As part of the event, The Chamber will present the highly anticipated 2025 Lehigh Valley Commercial Real Estate Development (CRED) Award, which recognizes excellence, innovation, and community impact in the field of commercial real estate throughout the region.
- This year’s Lehigh Valley CRED Award will be presented to The City of Easton, in recognition of its flourishing development and continued commitment to economic growth, community engagement, and investment in the region. The award also acknowledges Easton’s active involvement with The Chamber and its integral role in shaping the future of the Lehigh Valley.
About the City of Easton:
Easton is a full-service city that constantly strives to provide the most effective and efficient municipal services to both their residents and visitors. From a dedicated, full-time professional fire department, to a fully accredited police department, they work hard to provide their residents and visitors with a “Clean and Safe” environment.
In addition to their historic downtown district, The City of Easton is equally proud of their diverse and architecturally rich neighborhoods. Enjoy a walking tour of their historic sites, a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride through their historic district, or a pleasant mule-drawn canal boat ride along Hugh Moore Historic Park. For real excitement, bring your children to The Crayola Experience and their National Canal Museum. Easton is also home to Lafayette College, one of the finest institutions of higher learning in America and one that is in the top 10 schools in the country for a four-year graduation rate.
Downtown Easton also offers a diverse array of shopping and dining opportunities, from casual to formal. And yes, they are the home of Larry Holmes, the Hall of Fame boxer who held the Heavyweight Boxing Title for more than seven and a half years. A bronze statue honoring Mr. Holmes, a.k.a the “Easton Assassin,” overlooks the scenic Forks of the Delaware, where the Lehigh River cascades into the mighty Delaware River on its trip to the Delaware Bay.
Easton continues its surge and stands as a testament to growth, with $1 billion in economic growth within the last two decades. And $460 million in private investment since 2021. This infusion is revitalizing the city’s core and fostering a harmonious blend of historic preservation and contemporary expansion.
About The Chamber
The Chamber’s mission is to improve the economy and quality of communities in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Serving more than 5,000 businesses and members with more than than 280,000, The Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top six nationwide. Our thirty-plus affiliated chambers, councils and committees are On Every Main Street with more than 1,500 community focused volunteers who actively contribute, at the grass roots, to develop and achieve their respective and collective goals.
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Paige Nicholas
