Tony Iannelli is the President and CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Tony recently celebrated his 26th year and, under his leadership, has grown The Chamber from 700 members to over 4000 members. The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is now the sixth-largest Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America.
Like many Chamber Presidents, Tony is heavily invested in his community and prides himself on his involvement in the Greater Lehigh Valley. He is a former trustee of Kutztown University, Chair of the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, and Chair of the Salvation Army Regional Task Force. Several organizations have recognized him for his accomplishments, including the "Distinguished Service Award" from the Latino Leadership Alliance, the "Distinguished Alumni Award" from William Allen High School, the "Community Leader Award" from KidsPeace, and the "Entrepreneur of the Year" from Muhlenberg College. Tony is also a recipient of the prestigious "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" from Ernst & Young, which honors outstanding business leaders like Bill Gates.
Tony is visible in media outlets across the Lehigh Valley. For 20 years, Tony has hosted the Emmy-nominated Business Matters, reaching over 2.7 million households. He is also a recurring personality on iHeartRadio and a featured columnist for The Morning Call.
Tony has spent his life serving the Lehigh Valley, a place he loves dearly. He remains dedicated to ensuring that the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is relevant and prosperous well into the 21st century.