Welcome to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Where is Lehigh Valley? Our region sits in the heart of the economic center of the United States, on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are a short drive from Philadelphia and New York City.
Our 62 municipalities and three cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton are home to over 687,500 people. Lehigh Valley is the 65th largest metropolitan area in the United States and produces $43.3 billion of economic output.
With more than 15,000 businesses contributing to a diverse industrial base, Lehigh Valley is well-positioned for the future.
In 2018 and 2019, Lehigh Valley was ranked one of the top regions for development in the Northeast, and the number one region of its size in the Northeast by Site Selection Magazine. Over the past three years, only New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Boston have seen more economic development projects.
Featured Event
The 3rd Annual Internship Summit
This year, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), the Education and Talent Supp [...]
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