LVEDC Resources

An overview of activity in the Lehigh Valley commercial real estate market for the second quarter of 2023.

The Lehigh Valley Internship Resources Guide includes information about internship programs, how to create and evaluate a program, current trends in internship programs, and a directory of the region’s colleges, universities, and career and technical schools.

This issue of LVEDC's quarterly Commercial Real Estate Report features the continued growth in industrial development, particularly among international companies. Recent federal policies have encouraged international companies to gain or expand their foothold in the U.S., and Lehigh Valley, Pa., is a targeted market for those that want an East Coast presence with access to about one-third of U.S. consumers within a day's drive.

Watch highlights of a panel discussion from LVEDC's 2023 Annual Meeting in which four young professionals talk about why they choose to live and work in Lehigh Valley, Pa., what attracted them to the region, and what keeps them here.

Video highlights from LVEDC's 2023 Annual Meeting held March 21 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, featuring an address by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, the first sitting governor to address the Annual Meeting in LVEDC's history.

Welcome to Lehigh Valley, Pa. Imagine a place where you can breathe in fresh air from the top of a mountain and be back in a thriving downtown in less time than it took you to hike to the top. All that and more is Made Possible in Lehigh Valley.

Fueled by manufacturing, Lehigh Valley, Pa., is reaching new heights in economic development. Nearly 60 companies announced or completed projects in 2022. Lehigh Valley ranked #2 in the U.S. for announced or completed projects by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development publication.

There's a reason why Lehigh Valley, Pa., is among the nation's top regions for business growth and talent attraction. Here, the future is full of opportunities. 

Lehigh Valley, Pa., finished 2022 with a stronger economy than ever. Every indicator -- employment, labor force, economic output -- shows that the Lehigh Valley has recovered from recent economic shocks and is exceeding previous high points. Our regional successes are highlighted in the 40-page 2022 LVEDC Annual Report.

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.