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Forbes Article Highlights Lehigh Valley’s Thriving Manufacturing Sector
Those of us who work and live in the Lehigh Valley know that manufacturing is not a thing of the past. The Lehigh Valley Econ[…]
by Colin McEvoy
July 18, 2019Success Stories, Target Sectors
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Made Possible in Lehigh Valley: Help Us Tell Your Story!
News Releases - by Colin McEvoy on July 18, 2019
Read MoreThe Made Possible in Lehigh Valley initiative is all about stories. Whether you’re starting a company, landing your dream job[…]
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Colleges, Employers Team up to Promote Internships at First Ever Summit
Success Stories, Talent Supply - by George Lewis on July 16, 2019
Read MoreIn a tight labor market, at a time when attracting and retaining talented workers is at the top of the list for many employer[…]
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Let’s Build Program Introduces Young Women to Career Pathways in Construction
Success Stories, Target Sectors - by George Lewis on July 16, 2019
Read MoreA unique Lehigh Valley program is introducing young women to career opportunities in construction, an industry with plentiful[…]
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Lehigh Valley’s Economic Renaissance Continues at Remarkable Pace
This column, written by LVEDC Vice President of Economic Development & Marketing Matthew Tuerk, originally appeared in th[…]
by Matthew Tuerk
July 16, 2019Success Stories
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IQ Fibers Chooses Lehigh Valley for Its First Pennsylvania Manufacturing Site
A manufacturer of high-quality cellulose fiber products has chosen the Lehigh Valley for its first manufacturing operation in[…]
by Colin McEvoy
July 9, 2019Success Stories, Target Sectors
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Business Real Estate Loan Rates Now As Low As 2%
News Releases - by Colin McEvoy on July 3, 2019
Read MoreGrowing Lehigh Valley companies can now take advantage a tremendous incentive: rates as low as 2% for real estate and equipme[…]
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Lehigh Valley Municipal Spotlight: Lower Macungie Township
Success Stories - by Andrew Kleiner on July 3, 2019
Read MoreThis article originally appeared in the May 9, 2019 issue of “LV Connections,” a quarterly newsletter LVEDC distributes to mu[…]
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UPDATED: Lehigh Valley Business Incubator Space Currently Available
Entrepreneurship - by Colin McEvoy on July 3, 2019
Read MoreAs part of our mission to help businesses come, grow, and start here, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVE[…]
Lehigh ValleyQuick Facts
By the Numbers
$40.1 Billion
Gross Domestic Product
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11% of Labor Force
Employed in Manufacturing
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$3.65 Billion
Exports
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$62,489
Median Household Income
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26,000
New Jobs Created Over Past 5 Years
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669,899
Population
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345,260
Labor Force
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26.1% of Labor Force
Employed in "Eds & Meds" sectors
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5,073
Technology Patents
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14% of the total community college degrees awarded in PA
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$7.4 Billion
Manufacturing Contribution to GDP
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69th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. by population
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10,328 degrees awarded by colleges and universities
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81,000 employed in "Eds & Meds" sectors
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26.97%
Population between ages 18 and 34
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