The Lehigh Valley's proximity to major metro markets and easy access to the United States population provides a feast of opportunities for the Lehigh Valley's 60+ food companies.  Food businesses located in the region find themselves right in the middle of everything, a great place from which to reach the more than 50 million consumers within a day's drive of the Lehigh Valley.  The strategic location, combined with our excellent transportation systems, provides easy passage to the major metro markets of the Northeast and Midwest.  Route 22, I-78, I-476, and Route 33 provide speedy and convenient routes for ground shipping, while the Beth-Intermodal Terminal, just a half mile from I-78, serves as a regional hub for rail-transported goods.  With daily nonstop flights to all major East Coast and Midwest destinations, centrally located Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) is another excellent transportation option for food companies in the region.

The skilled and experienced workforce is another important part of the mix in the Lehigh Valley.  10 universities and colleges, as well as 20 private, commercial and trade schools, produce an extensive pool of skilled employees to supply the region's food companies. 

In addition to these assets, Lehigh Valley food companies value the abundant capacity at the state-of-the-art wastewater pretreatment facility.  Ideally situated to food processing needs, the facility is much more cost effective for companies than building and maintaining independent pretreatment facilities.

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