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Lehigh Valley Economic Trends and Business Lessons with Dr. Kamran Afshar | LV Business Beat

By Sally Handlon,

Published January 20, 2022 at 11:22 AM EST

Host Sally Handlon is joined by local economist and WDIY’s Economic Pulse host Dr. Kamran Afshar to discuss Lehigh Valley economic cycles and trends, as well as the lessons businesses can take from 2020 as they emerge from the pandemic year.

Lehigh Valley Business Beat provides an exploration of the topics and developments impacting our region's booming business scene. New episodes air the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 6:30 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 8/19/21)

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Sally Handlon

Sally is an active member of both the Lehigh Valley business community and non-profit community for over 40 years. She has been blessed with the opportunity to support both civic and business activity throughout the Lehigh Valley. She is currently on the board of the Rising Tide Community Loan Fund. Her past board and leadership roles include: WDIY, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Hillside School, South Bethlehem Historical Society, Bethlehem Downtown Merchants Association, Allentown YWCA, Allentown Neighbor Housing and SouthSide Film Festival.

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Kamran Afshar

Dr. Kamran Afshar has a Ph.D. in Economics and has taught at graduate and under graduate levels between 1978-88. He has vast experience in economic impact studies, feasibility studies, customer satisfaction surveys, and scientific competitive analysis.

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