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Listed below are a few of the Graduate Businesses of the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center
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Advanced Environmental Recycling Corporation	Advanced Environmental Recycling Corporation (AERC) may be the biggest success story from Bridgeworks. Starting with only 3 employees in 1991, AERC graduated in 1994 and now has over 100 people nationwide. They have developed the technology to extract elements such as mercury from fluids such as fluorescent light ballasts. You can contact Bob Blanchfield at (610) 797-7608 or click at left for their website.
Advanced Research Systems	Advanced Research Systems, a cryogenic equipment manufacturer which has its roots with Air Products and Chemicals, has graduated from the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center small business incubator on September 2004.. Advanced Research Systems (ARS) is a new manufacturer of the equipment used by high end Research and Development Corporations and Universities throughout the world. For more information contact Ravi Bains at (610) 967-2120
All American Graphics	All American Graphics started with Bridgeworks in 1990 and graduated in 1995. Upon graduation, they purchased the former Hess's Automotive Center in downtown Allentown. Their high volume and high quality screen printing business has allowed them to remain competitive and to grow. Contact Don Olewine at (610) 770-1047 or click at left for their website.
Ambassador Trade Company	Ambassador Trade Company is a barter exchange business with over a hundred members. Ambassador's goal is to help businesses grow by reducing cash outlay needs through bartered service and product exchanges. For more information call Mike Smith at (610) 434-2308 or click at left for their website.
Applied Separations	Applied Separations, Inc. is an excellent example of how incubators can help a business and a community. Applied Separations entered Bridgeworks manufacturing disposable chemical testing kits. Upon graduation the company bought a four-story building in the heart of downtown Allentown. They have continued to expand internationally and product-wise and now have over 40 employees. Contact Rolf Schlake at (610) 770-0900.
Chena Software	These developers of software for Apple applications started, grew and graduated from Bridgeworks. Their award winning programs included Fair Witness and InfoDepot, both programs designed to help organize data and information. Their business was so successful it was purchased by West Publishing in 1995.
Demco Enterprises	Demco was our 12th graduate business. They design and manufacture programmable logic contoller equipment for major manufacturers. Their equipment helps manage manufacturing processes for computer chip makers, candy companies and bottled water companies. Contact Dave Duemler at (215) 538-9700.
The FREEdLANCE Group	Owned by Bill Freed, the company is a designer and developer of custom training programs for employers. The FREEdLANCE Group for Career & Workforce Innovation is a corporation that works to enhance quality-of-life. By applying technology, modern management principles, and best practices to career and workforce development "systems" and programs, they create visions and solutions for customers on national, regional, state, or local levels. Freedlance can be reached at info@freedlance.com or in Pittsburgh at 412-563-0379.
Fasig's Coffee and Cappuccino Caffe	Fasig's Coffee imports, blends and roasts the finest coffees available in the world. Wake up to Fasig's Coffee and Java Nice Day! Click the website link at the left to request pricing and product information. Or, contact Fasig's via email at coffee@fasigs.com. Cappuccino Caffé is the best coffee shop in the Lehigh Valley, with locations in Emmaus Plaza and at the Reading Outlet Mall. Of course, they serve only the finest Fasig's Coffee and fresh-baked pastries.
MEF Spots	Our first Home Office Alternative @ Bridgeworks graduate, MEF Spots is an international internet design and consulting firm specializing in bringing their clients vision to the world. They provide complete site design, consulting for improvement of an existing site, web-site hosting and multi-lingual sites from Arabic to Zulu. Call Matt Fodor at (610) 770-8932 for information.
Nature Stone	Nature Stone manufactures beautiful clocks, coasters and other decorative accent pieces from natural stone mined in the U.S. Each piece is different because the stone is natural. For a catalog and price list, contact Paul Sable at (610) 987-6923.
Precision Surface Technology	PST manufactures microcircuits for a variety of commercial applications. Upon graduation from Bridgeworks after five years in 1996, PST purchased a building less than a mile from Bridgeworks and continues to grow in their very competitive industry. Contact Ken Sherwood at (610) 770-1061 for more information.
Prontix Integration	Prontix Integration is a computer consulting firm providing systems integration expertise to a variety of small to medium sized companies from system design to software implementation. Prontix can help your business specify and procure hardware, analyze systems for performance levels and provide multiple O/S support. Call Dan Wampler at (610) 282-3413.
ProWebTech.Com	ProWebTech.Com is a professional web site design firm specializing in websites that are fully integrated sales tools for business. Owner Jeff Varkonyi can assist your business make more effective use of your web site dollars.Contact him via email at jeff@prowebtech.com.
Solar Technology	Solar Technology manufactures the solar-powered, highway message boards used by highway departments during construction projects. After graduating from Bridgeworks, the company relocated within the Lehigh Valley and now employ over 25 people. Contact Byron Zerphy at (610) 391-8600.
Stad's Toys	Stad's is a premiere collector, wholesaler and all-around knowledgeable business in the field of collectible toys, especially toy soldiers. Relocating to 815 N. 12th Street in Allentown after growing in and graduating from Bridgeworks, Stad's has flourished into the internet world from the pre-internet world of the early 90's. Stad's Toys can be contacted through the link at the left, or by calling (610) 770-1140.
Vistacom	An Allentown-based business when they moved into Bridgeworks, then known as Daveland, began to explore new markets in satellite transmitted music systems and high-tech audio and video production and projection projects. Upon graduation from Bridgeworks, the company bought land and built a building in the City of Allentown near Queen City Airport. Now with 40 employees, Vistacom continues to grow with the multimedia industry. Their website is linked at the left for more information.
WilliamSigns	WilliamSigns prints and produces signs of every type, on virtually any type of material. The company was typical of many Bridgeworks tenants in that they expanded on two occasions while with us and have now relocated to an industrial park in the Lehigh Valley. Contact Norm Williamson at (610) 530-0300.
Tradeshow Resources	Tradeshow Resources designs, manufactures and stores tradeshow displays and exhibits for many different types of businesses. Major clients include Mack Trucks, Fuller, Corning, Victaulic, Lutron and others. Call Don or Ralph today for more information at (610) 770-1263.
*YOUR COMPANY HERE*	Space is still available at Bridgeworks. Your new business would benefit by being located here. CLICK HERE to learn more about the outstanding incubator program and Bridgeworks building. 83% of the businesses that have located at Bridgeworks have succeeded. We've produced 17 graduates, some of whom are described above.

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