Our Mission
The mission of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to lead the recruitment, growth and retention of employers.
Our Vision
Our vision is of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skills and education and strengthens all our cities, boroughs and townships.
Our Priorities
- Market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley
- Recruit companies in targeted economic sectors
- Support the growth and retention of new and existing employers
- Promote and coordinate a skilled and prepared workforce
- Provide intelligence and data on the Lehigh Valley economy
- Expand public and private sector LVEDC investment and build partnerships for economic growth
Read the LVEDC Strategic Plan 2017-2020 here
Learn about the various initiatives through the Related Stories blog links below.
Related Stories
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December 2021 Issue of LVStartup Has Been Released
Entrepreneurship - by Colin McEvoy on December 2, 2021
Read MoreThe November 2021 issue of LVstartup, a monthly e-newsletter about entrepreneurs and startups in the Lehigh Valley, has been […]
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Lehigh Valley Entrepreneur Honored with International Award for his Work in the Life Sciences
Entrepreneurship, Target Sectors - by Nicole Radzievich Mertz on November 29, 2021
Read MoreDr. Salvatore Salamone, founder of Saladax Biomedical in Bethlehem, Pa., was recently honored for his work in the field of li[…]
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Allentown Program to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19, Entrepreneurship, Success Stories - by Colin McEvoy on November 24, 2021
Read MoreThe city of Allentown has launched a new program to support small businesses and provide technical assistance grants to busin[…]
