Lehighton Downtown Partnership

In July 2021, Lehighton Borough Council had approved contributing $10,000 towards the new Main Street Manager Pilot Program with the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp.   Also, Lehighton Downtown Initiative has allocated their funds towards the new program.

The Lehighton Main Street Steering Committee and Lehighton Downtown Initiative will merge together under the umbrella of CCEDC as the new “Lehighton Downtown Partnership.”  The group will be able to combine efforts for overall improvements to the downtown and local economic development.  There will be a focus on the Main Street Four Point Approach along with resources available through the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber for this program. Once successful, the CCEDC will offer this program to surrounding Carbon County communities. 

In August 2021, the CCEDC had announced the hire of Bambi Elsasser who will be working as the Lehighton Main Street Manager. Bambi is no stranger to Lehighton as she has been an active volunteer for the Downtown Farmers Market, Wine on the River, Rocktoberfest and other downtown projects. Bambi will be a familiar and friendly face in our downtown. 

The Partnership meets on the Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Office located at 137 South Street.