Resurrected Community Development opens $7.2m early childhood center in Allentown
Resurrected Community Development Corporation and Finanta opened a $7.2 million early childhood learning facility in Allentown, creating 30 jobs and expanding childcare access.
Reading invites requests for changes to CRIZ map
The City of Reading is accepting applications for changes to the CRIZ map to support economic development within designated areas.
Governor releases GRID standards to control data center development
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils GRID Standards to set accountability and certification for data center development in the state.
Lehigh Valley tourism drives 1.4 billion in revenue and supports 26,000 jobs
Discover Lehigh Valley reports tourism generates $1.4 billion and supports over 26,000 jobs, highlighting its vital role in the local economy.
Finanta expanding its lending impact across the region
Finanta expands credit union services in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, and plans Allentown and Harrisburg locations to improve financial access.
Lehigh Valley to host Industrial Asset Management Council forum
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation will host the Industrial Asset Management Council Fall Forum at Wind Creek Bethlehem, attracting up to 500 real estate professionals.
Pennsylvania governor to speak at Lehigh Valley Economic Development annual meeting
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will speak at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 annual meeting, highlighting the region's top economic ranking.
Lehigh Valley ranks number one mid-sized market for economic development in 2025
Lehigh Valley is ranked the top mid-sized U.S. market for economic development in 2025 by Site Selection Magazine, highlighting strong job growth and investment.
Lehigh Valley projects among those awarded latest PA SITES grants
PA SITES awarded over $31 million to seven projects, including three in Lehigh Valley, to develop shovel-ready industrial sites and boost economic growth.
Shapiro unveils housing action plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania’s first Housing Action Plan, targeting affordable housing shortages and a projected 185,000-home gap by 2035.
Eli Lilly reporting strong fiscal performance
Eli Lilly reported strong 2025 financials and forecast up to $83B in 2026 revenue as it prepares to build a $3.5B Lehigh Valley facility.
Local leaders tout Lehigh Valley in new marketing videos
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation released new testimonial videos highlighting the region’s quality of life, jobs, education and location.











