LVEDC Resources

An overview of the Lehigh Valley economy covering regional transformation, growth in key employment sectors, and major development projects of the past year.

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A look at the economic highlights in Lehigh Valley, Pa., for 2021 includes the growth of the life sciences sector and medical devices industry, the region's $42.9 billion economic output in 2020, its ranking as a top 50 manufacturing market in the United States, LVEDC's nationally recognized talent strategies initiative, and highlights from the more than 50 major expansion or new development projects that LVEDC tracked in 2021.

Hear the findings and recommendations from a study of labor market issues conducted jointly by LVEDC and Workforce Board Lehigh Valley. The in-depth study chronicles the successes and challenges employers face in attracting and retaining workers, and provides insights into the post-pandemic labor market.

Final report of a talent market study commissioned by LVEDC and Workforce Board Lehigh Valley and conducted by Camoin Associates and Emsi Burning Glass to identify opportunities for development of the regional talent pool based on employer and specific sector needs. The report identifies workforce gaps in five target employment sectors to strengthen regional partnerships to prepare the future workforce and close labor market gaps.

A review of activity in the Lehigh Valley's commercial real estate market for the third quarter of 2021.