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The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.
Recent episodes include ""We Take So Much for Granted" with Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look" (28 September 2026, 30 minutes), ""Finding Community in the Things You Love" with Jared Mast and Rachel Moyer | A Closer Look" (6 August 2026, 31 minutes), and ""Finding Community in the Things You Love" with Jared Mast and Rachel Moyer | A Closer Look" (22 June 2026, 31 minutes).
A Closer Look publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for A Closer Look is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Closer Look requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Closer Look's contact route on record: verified email.
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A Closer Look is a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Laurie Hackett welcomes Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler to talk about this year's United Way campaign and the why behind their community giving.
A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the GEDP and Rachel Moyer of Turnstone Creative to talk about the successful collaboration taking place across the region.
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Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the GEDP and Rachel Moyer of Turnstone Creative to talk about the successful collaboration taking place across the region.
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Laurie Hackett is joined by Maggie Reilly of City Center and Dr. Dean Donaher and Emery Oberholzer from Bethlehem Catholic High School to talk about giving back in their own communities.
Laurie Hackett welcomes Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Jill Wheeler of the United Way to talk about what showing up for your community looks like in action.
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Laurie Hackett explores what it looks like to aim for new highs each year with the IronPigs' Kurt Landes and "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" organizers Karen Buck and Teri Haddad.
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Laurie Hackett sits down with Vicki Doule and Matthew Kennedy, then with Jamie Connell, to talk about their and their companies' wide involvements in community.
Laurie Hackett talks with David Ruth of Northampton Community College and Larry Corcoran of the Chamber's Veterans Affairs Council about their belief in the power of community.
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Laurie Hackett is joined by Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer to talk about the wonderful work of the Lehigh Valley Chamber to support every community.
Laurie Hackett welcomes Jeff Tkach of Rodale Institute and Darlene Pors, the newest Philanthropist of the Year, to talk about their values in giving back.
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Laurie Hackett sits down with Phoebe Ministries' Scott Stevenson and Truist Foundations and Endowments' Dianne Pagano Manges to talk about their dedication to community.
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Laurie Hackett talks with Megan van Ravenswaay of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and Yusuf Dahl and Teri Haddad to explore their Emmy award-winning documentary.
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Laurie Hackett talks with Marta Boulos JeBran of Crayola and Chip Hurd of the United Way about their faith in the Lehigh Valley community and their hopes for its future.
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Laurie Hackett welcomes Simon Moore of the Allentown Parknership and Jason King Jones of the PA Shakespeare Festival to talk about how they're reaching out to the entire Lehigh Valley.
Laurie Hackett is joined by Judy Harris of Norris McLaughlin Law Firm and Keith Lampman-Perlman of ProJeCt of Easton to talk about their dedication to helping the community.
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Laurie Hackett sits down with Chrissy Hixson of Capital Blue Cross and Ilene Wood, a longtime volunteer, to talk about finding ways to give back that feed your soul.
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Laurie Hackett welcomes Alison Pickel of the LV Chamber and Mark Reid and Amy Saul of the Easton Urban Gardening Program to talk about their work in and with the community.
Laurie Hackett is joined by Chip Hurd of the United Way and Tiffany Sondergaard of ts Brand Elevation to talk about their journeys, inspirations, and love for the Valley.
Laurie Hackett talks with Susan Drexinger of Sincere Event Co. and Candi Staurinos of Zoellner Arts Center about the value of helping to build a community around you.
Laurie Hackett welcomes Teri Haddad of eMediaworks and Jill Wheeler of City Center Group to talk about their passion for giving back to the community and their 'why.'
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