The Rising Tide Community Loan Fund

06/22/2026

Summer Restaurant Week hits Historic Downtown Bethlehem June 21–27!

Enjoy special menus, easy parking options, and a chance to win prizes while supporting local restaurants. Reservations encouraged.
See prize details athttps://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/summer-restaurant-week/

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads! 👔💙
Today we celebrate the fathers who show up, lift up, and inspire the next generation. 🌟👨‍👧‍👦

06/16/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉

A new café just opened its doors in Bethlehem, and we are grateful to have played a small part in getting it launch ready. Now it’s time to celebrate their grand opening, stop by to enjoy coffee made with love, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, and a welcoming community and family vibe that makes every visit feel like home. Come show your support for a local business brewing something truly special. ☕✨

06/15/2026

The Rising Tide Community Loan Fund is about helping local small businesses grow, so we are excited to share two upcoming vendor opportunities in Carbon and Northampton counties. These festivals are a fun way to get your name out there, meet new customers, and connect with the community.
We encourage local entrepreneurs to take advantage of these opportunities. To register visit https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/upcomingvendorevents.html

06/12/2026

🎉Congratulations to KR Early Learning Center in Allentown, for receiving funding through Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for the expansion of their business!
Thank you Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for working with Rising Tide Community Loan Fund to support high-quality, affordable childcare in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

06/10/2026

Thank you to for the incredible support! Your $3,000 contribution to Rising Tide Community Loan Fund will help us to deliver affordable financing, technical assistance, and economic opportunity to entrepreneurs in the Lehigh Valley.

06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to bakery, now one month into business and thriving!

Rising Tide is proud to have supported their journey with funding to help cover equipment purchase and renovation costs. Seeing their doors open and transforming their vision into reality is exactly why we do this work.

📍 Located at 624 N. Maxwell Street in Allentown. Give them a follow on social media or stop in and enjoy the goodies your community is bringing.

06/01/2026

Join Lehigh University SBDC for a panel discussion featuring small business owners in the food industry as they share their insights and real‑world advice on the challenges and opportunities of running a food business. Topics to inlcude:
• Scaling Your Food Business
• Navigating Licensing & Regulations
• Profitability & Pricing Strategies
• Marketing & Branding
• Managing Supply Chains & Costs

Don't mis out and register today

Date: June 16th, 2026 Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM Location: Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring seasoned small business owners from the food industry. Whether you run a restaurant, food truck, catering business, or packaged goods company, this event will pro

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and deeply appreciate the brave individuals who fought for our country, remembering their sacrifice and the freedoms they defended.

The Rising Tide is closed today in observance of the holiday, but will reopen tomorrow to serve you. Wishing everyone a thoughtful, meaningful, and safe Memorial Day.

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