Helped wanted!

Hi everyone,

Well, some interesting news to bring that is good and bad at the same time. Mark Hartney, my fellow BBRP Coordinator for Bangor, Bath, Catasauqua, North Catasauqua & Wilson, has accepted a promotion within the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce to oversee the development of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Foundation is being created to provide resources to the Lehigh Valley’s downtowns and surrounding traditional neighborhood revitalization efforts. The Foundation has set an aggressive fundraising goal of $5 million over the next 5 years. $1 million dollars of that Campaign goal has been earmarked to support and expand the BBRP.

Mark will still be working with the BBRP, but as a supervisor for the Chamber, not as a Coordinator. Thus, we need to hire a new BBRP coordinator!

Below is a copy of the ad we'll be placing in the papers to recruit a new BBRP Coordinator. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply for the position.
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Wanted: Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator to be responsible for the coordination, administration, documentation, and implementation of the revitalization effort in five boroughs, primarily in Northampton County, participating in the Borough Business Revitalization Program, a regional Main St. program in Lehigh and Northampton Counties

Must be an enthusiastic advocate of urban revitalization and be prepared to work with the business community and community at large. Applicant must be knowledgeable about information, resources and programs related to revitalization initiatives. Duties include working with volunteers and borough officials in each community to promote downtown development by marketing properties; working with property owners on building improvements; recruiting and retaining businesses; and working with multiple local, county and state agencies to ensure the execution of a comprehensive revitalization effort.

Candidates must possess the following qualities: strong interpersonal and team-building skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and supervisory experience, the ability to multi-task by working on various projects at once and produce work within short-time periods and the ability to interface with multiple agencies and individuals. The Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator needs to manage the initiative in five boroughs throughout the Lehigh Valley. General computer skills, an interest in historic preservation and valid drivers’ license is required. Economic Development or Main Street Managerial and marketing experience preferred. Please forward resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:

Mark Hartney
Project Director
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
509 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017