Join host Raymond Lahoud, Member and Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at Norris McLaughlin, where he is joined by his esteemed guests to talk about the economic employment, business, and cultural immigration realities of the Lehigh Valley in greater Pennsylvania.
Episode 6: Lehigh Valley… The Hub of Economic Development with Don Cunningham
On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by the President and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Don Cunningham. Ray and Don discuss how the Valley is becoming the main hub for economic development for not only the state of Pennsylvania, but for the country.
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Episode 5: Growing Up as an American Immigrant with Emil Giordano
On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by colleague and head of the litigation group at Norris McLaughlin, Judge Emil Giordano. Emil discusses his upbringing as an immigrant in America and how his upbringing made him one of the most successful arbitrators, mediators, and judges in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Episode 4: Immigration Employment Shortage with Melissa Langone
On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by director of human resources Melissa Langone of Woodloch Resorts. Melissa and Ray dive into how the pandemic continues to play a key role in the immigration labor shortage and how Woodloch is working around the clock to fight the labor shortage while still operating at full capacity.
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Episode 3: Immigration Breakthrough with Marta Gabriel
On this episode of Norris Speaks-Immigration Matters, host Raymond Lahoud is joined by the Valley Girl of Lehigh Valley, Marta Gabriel. The two longtime friends discuss their upbringing as immigrants in the Lehigh Valley and how they see the valley and the overall country can improve upon bringing immigrants to the United States legally and safely.
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Episode 2: Lehigh Valley Immigration Economic & Land Development with Becky Bradley
On this episode of Norris Speaks-Immigration Matters, Raymond Lahoud is joined by the Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, Becky Bradley. The two longtime friends discuss how the Lehigh Valley is developing land for the immigration community and predict what the future holds for land and economic development in the valley.
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Episode 1: Immigration Employment Opportunities with Juan Martinez
On this episode of Norris Speaks–Immigration Matters, Raymond Lahoud is joined by Juan Martinez of Martinez Hospitality. The two friends talk about Juan’s journey to become a successful restaurant owner and operator in the Lehigh Valley, generating millions in revenue, while also diving into how the Lehigh Valley is supporting immigration employment through the hospitality industry.
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