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Upcoming Shows

Monday, February 8th: Is the Republican Party back? And is that a good thing?
Guests: Bob Smith (Allentown School Board), Jude-Laure Denis (Obama for America), Scott Ott (Lehigh County Republican Committee), Jeff Warren (Easton City Council)

Monday, February 15th: One-on-one interview with Tom Ridge, former PA Governor & Secretary of Homeland Security

Monday, February 22nd: Your News...where do you get it?...radio, tv, print, computer or ALL of the above?
Guests: Dave Erdman (The Morning Call), Pam Varkony (Journalist & Commentator), Barry Fisher (WFMZ-TV CH69), Ken Matthews (KenMatthews.com)

Show Archive

Original Airdate: 2/8/2010 | Guests: Bob Smith (Allentown School Board), Jude-Laure Denis (Obama for America), Scott Ott (Lehigh County Republican Committee), Jeff Warren (Easton City Council) More »


Original Airdate: 2/1/2010 | Guests: Eric Epstein (Rock the Capitol), Wanda Mercado-Arroyo (Lehigh County GOP), Jeff Coleman (Churchill Strategies), Chris Freind (Columnist) More »


The Lehigh Valley Economic Outlook Luncheon & Community Investment Awards presented by The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce More »


The Lehigh Valley Economic Outlook Luncheon & Community Investment Awards presented by The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce More »


Original Airdate: 1/4/2010

Original Airdate: 12/28/2009 | Guest: Robert P. Miller, CFP (Peggaesus Advisors)
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Dr. Elliott Sussman
Original Airdate: 12/21/2009
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Original Airdate: 12/14/2009 | Guests: Sharon Lee Glassman (Civic Theatre of Allentown), Joe Hillard (The Lehigh Valley 9-12 Group), Jeff Parks (ArtsQuest), Julian Stolz (PA Right to Work) More »


Original Airdate: 11/30/2009 | Guests: Jude-Laure Denis (Obama for America), Bernie O'Hare (Blogger), Michael Donovan (Cedar Crest College), Ron Angle (Northampton County Council) More »


Tom Knox
Original Airdate: 11/23/2009
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Christine Todd Whitman
Original Airdate: 11/16/2009
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Original Airdate: 11/10/2009 | Guest: Senator Dave Argall (R), Senator Lisa Boscola (D), Senator Pat Browne (R), Senator Bob Mensch (R)
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Original Airdate: 11/2/2009 | Guest: Don Cunningham (Lehigh County Executive-D), Scott Ott (LC Executive Candidate-R)
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About The Show

Business Matters with Tony Iannelli, is the region’s only local business show on commercial television. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Tony Iannelli, hosts this weekly program that airs Monday's at 8:00pm on WFMZ-Ch. 69. WFMZ is broadcast on 46 cable companies and reaches 2.2 million households. Business Matters is a half-hour interview show that gets inside the minds of business and community leaders to talk about their successes and challenges, as well as regional public policy issues and world trends. Topics range from legislation affecting the business community/community at large and economic development to corporate and technology news. The show almost always has 4 panelists representing two sides of an issue. One-on-One programs with VIP's have included U.S. Senators Bob Casey, Hillary Clinton and Arlen Specter, Governor Ed Rendell, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, and PPL President & CEO Jim Miller.

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What's Going On Where You Live?
Tell us what big event is going on where you live. Is it a major issue that faces us all? Perhaps you have a issue or a topic. Also tell us a little about where you live. Do you live in a city, the suburbs, a small town, or a farm? We want to know! email us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address to send mail to?
The address:
Business Matters
c/o WFMZ-TV
Attn: Fan Mail
300 East Rock
Allentown, PA 18103

Can I receive information about upcoming shows e-mailed to me?
Yes, click here and sign up for the weekly newsletter.

Tony, do you read all the e-mails yourself?
Tony Answers: Sometimes, but most of the time I have my producer Michelle read them to me. (joking!)

How can I see a taping of your show?
The tickets are free! Get them online by emailing the show. When you come to see a show, bring a sweater, TV studios can get pretty chilly at times! businessmatters@wfmz.com

What goes on during the commercial breaks?
Tony Answers: The show continues....the guests don't stop talking during the breaks. I nap! (again, joking!)
click here for behind the scenes photos

When is the show on?
Mondays at 8:00pm on channel 69 WFMZ-TV.

How do I get an internship on "Business Matters"?
apply here

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