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So Many Peaks. All in One Valley

There's a reason why Lehigh Valley, Pa., is America's No. 1 market for business growth. Our population is expanding, getting younger and more diverse. Our workforce is growing too. We are one of the hottest industrial real estate markets in the country. Here, the future is full of opportunities.

NEW!!! Pennsylvania Launches $400 Million PA Sites Grant Program

Gov. Josh Shapiro came to the Lehigh Valley in July to launch a central piece of his new economic development strategy: a $400 million grant program to get sites shovel-ready for speedy development. The PA SITES program funds infrastructure, utility, and other improvements.

"I want to plant a flag here in Pennsylvania and show the country that this is the best place to build a business, raise a family, and live a productive, successful life." -- Gov. Josh Shapiro

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Access to Low-Cost Loans

LVEDC helps eligible businesses apply for Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority fixed-rate loans, now as low 3.5%.

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Find the Data You Need

Within a day's drive of a third of the U.S. population, Lehigh Valley is the ideal location for growing businesses.

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Meet Our Major Employers

Our strong and diverse $55.7 billion economy has attracted global brands and industry innovators.

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Find a Site

The "Find a Site" database provides direct access to industrial, office, land, and retail properties for sale or lease in Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Life Sciences

Accessibility, talent, and affordable space located in the heart of a Life Sciences supercluster. Lehigh Valley, Pa., is home to more than 170 Life Sciences facilities. Employment in pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing is one and a half times the typical region in the U.S.

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Advanced Manufacturing

We are a top manufacturing region with a long and proud history of making things for the U.S. and the world. Manufacturing employment is growing at a rate much faster than the U.S. and manufacturing represents a much higher percentage of our regional economic output (16%) than U.S. GDP (12%).

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Food & Beverage

Packaged food, beverage, and pet food companies choose Lehigh Valley, Pa. for their production facilities because we are close to major consumer markets and agricultural products. The region has experienced a 40% growth in employment in food, beverage, and pet food production in the last 10 years.

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Professional Services

Tremendous talent and affordable space that's perfect for regional operations centers and field offices. Our worldwide connections and proximity to major business centers make Lehigh Valley, Pa., an attractive -- and affordable -- option for professional and creative services companies.

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