Mission, Vision, and Strategy

Our Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

The mission of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to support the recruitment, growth and retention of employers and the creation of jobs for people of all skill and education levels.

Vision

Our vision is of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skill and education levels and strengthens all our cities, boroughs, and townships. 

Values

Find a way: We do what it takes to solve the problem or find the answer. 

Build the team: We work with each other and all partners to find solutions. 

Collaborate: We are the region's economic connector. 

Inspire trust: Treat all equally and fairly and focus on the big picture. 

Results first: Focus our work and efforts on outcomes, not on process. 

 

Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Lehigh Valley, Pa., is positioned well for continued growth in traditional and emerging sectors of the economy. Our strategic plan directs LVEDC's work in meeting regional needs, goals, and opportunities. We encourage you to read the plan.

Read the Plan

"The Lehigh Valley is one of America’s economic transition success stories. Strategic Plan 2025-2027 continues to prioritize our work in education and talent supply, development site preparation, marketing, communications, research and data analysis, quality of place growth and marketing, and the continued development of regional coalitions and subcoalitions."

- Don Cunningham, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation

LVEDC Strategic Initiatives

Targeted Development

Sharpen focus on attracting companies in the following strategic industry sectors:

  • Life Sciences, Pharma, and Biomedical
  • Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and Production
  • Professional and Creative Services
  • Food and Beverage Processing

Targeted Sites

Emphasize the reuse of former industrial sites and urban infill areas to support job opportunities and quality of life rather than developing greenfields. 

  • Redevelopment and Brownfield Reuse
  • Urban Asset Growth and Infill Opportunities
  • Site Preparedness and Readiness
  • Engagement of Policymakers and Developers to Create Needed Product

Targeted Talent

Continued focus on attracting and developing talent linked to private-sector job creation.

Know Thyself and Tell Our Story

Focus on deepening understanding of the region and communicating why Lehigh Valley is an attractive place to live, work, and do business.

Build Partnerships and Place

Continue to grow and diversify coalitions among municipalities, public leaders, and private-sector partners to strengthen competitiveness, expand opportunity, and support a thriving regional economy.

LVEDC Strategic Initiatives

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.

Download CEDS Alternative