Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently recognized a longtime team member for her contributions to the organization. 

Lori Betters, Director of Budget & Administration, was celebrated for her 10 years of service at LVEDC.

“Lori has been a steady, trusted presence who consistently keeps important tasks moving behind the scenes and ensures that LVEDC runs smoothly day-to-day,” said Don Cunningham, President & CEO. “Her efforts to streamline workflows have made LVEDC more efficient.”

As Director of Budget & Administration, Betters manages financial operations, human resources, office administration, and compliance functions, supporting LVEDC to achieve its strategic objectives while managing costs and optimizing resources.

She is a key partner in ensuring that LVEDC makes sound financial decisions with the private and public dollars the organization is entrusted with.

Betters has been instrumental in documenting procedures and has created systems that make work more efficient, consistent, and easy to follow. She provides thoughtful oversight and hands-on support across office management and is a strong and knowledgeable guide and resource for the administrative team by supporting, coaching, and helping the team stay coordinated and successful.

Betters joined LVEDC in 2015 as an accountant, supporting day-to-day financial operations and reporting, including benefits administration. In 2017, in recognition of her skills and potential, she was promoted to Director of Budget & Administration.

She also directs the annual audit and provides accounting services to affiliated entities. Prior to joining LVEDC, Betters worked at Community Services for Children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

“My work has always been about making sure the details are right—so the bigger picture can move forward,” Betters said. “After 10 years at LVEDC, I’m proud of the processes, safeguards, and structure we’ve built to support smart decision-making and the region’s economic growth.”