The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation has appointed Lehigh Carbon Community College President Dr. Ann D. Bieber to their board of directors effective Sept. 15.

The CCEDC is dedicated to bringing its members together to create cooperative and prosperous businesses that enhance the community, while providing opportunities for networking and growth in community and business within the Carbon County."Dr. Bieber brings a wealth of knowledge and support to the organization and we are excited for the opportunity to partner with LCCC on initiatives to support and strengthen the workforce of Carbon County," said CCEDC Executive Director Marlyn Kissner.Bieber joins 15 other leaders of business, industry and nonprofit organizations from in and around Carbon County in the leadership of the organization.Bieber was named president of LCCC on July 1. Bieber is responsible for the academic guidance of the college, allocation of resources for the college's $42 million budget, fostering positive academic environments for students and staff on the college's main campus in Schnecksville and off-campus sites in Tamaqua, Jim Thorpe, Allentown and at the Lehigh Valley International Airport; outreach to stakeholders, thought leaders and constituents; and leadership and advocacy of the college's mission and goals through the implementation of the strategic plan.Bieber serves as a member of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's legislative and government relations committee, is on the executive board and finance board of the Workforce Investment Board of the Lehigh Valley and is on the Council of Presidents with the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges.Bieber was recently appointed to the Carbon County & Economic Development Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of the Manufacture Resource Center and Futuros Empresarios Foundation.