LVEDC Resources

The Lehigh Valley ranked as one of the U.S. hotspots for business attraction and expansion in 2024, placing third in the country for regions its size.

The LVEDC Board of Directors brings together the talents and expertise of leaders from some of the Lehigh Valley's largest companies and organizations representing a wide range of sectors from the economy. Their guidance is crucial in the implementation of strategies that support economic growth.

A timeline marking key events over the past three decades that shaped Lehigh Valley’s economic renaissance

About 150 companies and organizations supported LVEDC’s strategies to market the Lehigh Valley’s economic assets and promote the region to attract and retain employers and the talent they need to be successful. Our partners contributed almost $915,000 in sponsorship and investment to support LVEDC in 2024. We are grateful to all LVEDC investors for their confidence and partnership in the region’s economic development coalition.

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania is a growing, vibrant community in eastern Pennsylvania, located at the center of the East Coast's massive consumer market. ur $56 billion economy is powered by a skilled workforce and strategic location within a day's drive of one-third of the U.S. population. A heritage built on innovation, the Lehigh Valley continues to be a magnet for manufacturing and breakthrough technologies. We're home to global industry leaders and inspiring entrepreneurs. Among the Northeast's fastest-growing regions, the Lehigh Valley continues to attract the talent companies need to grow. Our trendy downtowns, historic districts, suburban communities, small-town settings, and rural landscapes offer a variety of cultural, recreational and living opportunities.

SkillsUSA Council Executive Director Andy Hammer talks about the abundant opportunity for students here in the Lehigh Valley.

Organizations applying for grants that require a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to be filed with their application can download a copy of Lehigh Valley's CEDS alternative document.

Explore why Lehigh Valley Branding matters to small businesses and manufacturers, colleges and universities, visitor attraction and talent attraction.

Marta Gabriel, Director of Government & Community Affairs of Crayola, talks about Lehigh Valley's quality of life that attracts talent and businesses to the region.