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Tech, Pharma & Roller Coasters: Lehigh Valley Home to Dozens of TIME’s ‘America’s Best Companies’

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Tech, Pharma & Roller Coasters: Lehigh Valley Home to Dozens of TIME’s ‘America’s Best Companies’

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2026

by Paul Muschick

More than 30 companies with significant operations in the Lehigh Valley were named to TIME's “America's Best Companies of 2026” list, reflecting the strength and diversity of the region's growing economy.

Companies selected by TIME represent each of the high-value sectors targeted for growth in Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s (LVEDC) Strategic Plan:

Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, and Biomedical: Eli Lilly and Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, and Production: Air Products & Chemicals, Broadcom, Cisco, Coherent, Intel, Curtiss-Wright

Food and Beverage Processing: Boston Beer Co., Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr. Pepper

Professional and Creative Services: Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Paychex

"These companies represent the kinds of employers every region wants to attract and retain. Their presence in the Lehigh Valley reflects decades of investment in creating a business climate where companies across industries can innovate, expand, and compete globally," said Kristin Cahayla-Hoffman, Vice President of Business Development & Attraction at LVEDC.

TIME also recognized Lehigh Valley companies in utilities (PPL Corporation, UGI, Comcast), finance (Fulton Financial, J.P. Morgan Chase, Truist), logistics (Amazon, Americold, GXO, Prologis), and entertainment (Live Nation, Six Flags).

(Examples cited do not include every company with Lehigh Valley operations recognized by TIME. See the complete list here.)

(Photos by Eli Lilly and Company, Donna Fisher Photography, The Creative Services Department)

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