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Lehigh Valley, located 90 minutes west of New York City and 60 minutes north of Philadelphia, is one of the fastest growing regions of Pennsylvania. Our population of 688,000 has grown by 6.2% over the last decade. And among the 18-to-34 age group, we’ve grown by more than 10% — the fastest growth rate for that segment of any region in Pennsylvania.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS: PENNSYLVANIA
| Top 5 Food Processing | 2023 State Rankings |
| Top 5 Healthcare Jobs | 2023 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Life Sciences | 2023 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Semiconductors | 2023 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Cybersecurity | 2023 State Rankings |
| #2 Tech Talent Leaders (Labor Pool Under 50K): Pittsburgh | 2023 Metro Rankings |
| Top 10 Top Performing Container Ports: Port of Philadelphia | 2023 Metro Rankings |
LATEST NEWS
Westinghouse To Develop Clean Energy Technology In Pennsylvania
Westinghouse will invest at least $18 million to further develop its innovative eVinci™ transportable nuclear battery technology in Allegheny County, PA.
EDA Announces 31 Tech Hubs Across U.S.
New Tech Hubs program will drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology.
$7B Earmarked For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs
Located across the U.S., seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) will create jobs, strengthen nation’s energy security, and combat climate crisis.
Looking For A Halloween Hotspot? Check Out Springfield, MA
Just in time for Halloween, Upgraded Points' "Top U.S. Cities to Be a Ghost" report ranks the top spookiest cities in the U.S.
Pratt Industries To Invest $500M In Pennsylvania
Over the next 10 years, corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries will create hundreds of jobs across the Commonwealth as it invests in recycling, remanufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.
Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay, San Diego Are Top Life Sciences Markets
Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego once again reign supreme as the top three U.S. markets for life sciences, according to a new JLL report.
Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects
Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Robotics Factory Finds New Home In Pittsburgh’s “Robotics Row”
Robotics Factory location at the Tech Forge building in Pittsburgh will help companies expedite commercialization of their products. Plus, Schless Bottles will create nearly 100 manufacturing jobs with its relocation to Allentown.