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Lehigh Valley Economy More Balanced Than National GDP
The Lehigh Valley economy is far more balanced and diversified than the national gross domestic product (GDP), according to a[…]
by Colin McEvoy
November 30, 2018Economic Data, News Releases, Success Stories
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LVEDC Education and Talent Supply Initiative Wins Excellence Award
News Releases, Success Stories, Talent Supply - by Colin McEvoy on December 10, 2018
Read MoreThe education and talent supply initiative of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) has received an Exce[…]
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Holds Annual Data Release Event
Economic Data - by Colin McEvoy on December 7, 2018
Read MoreThe Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) held its annual data release event on Dec. 5, highlighting development data, com[…]
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December 2018 Issue of Monthly LVstartup E-Newsletter Released
Entrepreneurship - by Colin McEvoy on December 6, 2018
Read MoreThe December 2018 issue of LVstartup, a monthly e-newsletter about entrepreneurs and startups in the Lehigh Valley, has been […]
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Lehigh Valley Business Community Honored at 2018 Business of the Year Awards
The vibrant business community of the Lehigh Valley was honored and recognized during the 2018 Business of the Year Awards ce[…]
by Colin McEvoy
December 5, 2018Success Stories
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The Seed Farm Gearing Up for Another Big Year in the Lehigh Valley
As a successful and eventful year draws to a close, the Seed Farm is looking ahead to 2019 to continue successfully meeting t[…]
by Colin McEvoy
December 4, 2018Entrepreneurship, Success Stories
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LVEDC Talent Supply: Employees Welcome Learning Opportunities at Work
Talent Supply - by Colin McEvoy on December 4, 2018
Read MoreEach week, Karianne Gelinas, Director of Talent Supply with the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), will […]
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Don Cunningham: As Thanksgiving Ends, There Can be Joy in Simplicity
Columns - by Colin McEvoy on November 30, 2018
Read MoreThis column, written by LVEDC President and CEO Don Cunningham, originally appeared in The Morning Call and on the newspaper&[…]
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Southside Bethlehem KIZ Highlights Ongoing Tradition of Innovation
Entrepreneurship - by Colin McEvoy on November 30, 2018
Read MoreThe city of Bethlehem has long been known as a leader in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, from the Moravians’ es[…]
Lehigh ValleyQuick Facts
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9.1% of Labor Force
Employed in Professional, Technical, Financial & Business Services
Q2 2017
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$39.1 Billion
Gross Domestic Product
2016
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10% of Labor Force
Employed in Manufacturing
Q2 2018
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$3.65 Billion
Exports
2017
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By the Numbers
$59,989
Median Household Income
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By the Numbers
24,246
New Jobs Created Over Past 5 Years
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By the Numbers
669,899
Population
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By the Numbers
344,623
Labor Force
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17.4% of Labor Force
Employed in Health Care & Social Assistance
Q2 2018
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7.9% of Labor Force
Employed in Education
Q2 2018
By the Numbers
5,073
Technology Patents from 2000-2015
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10.7% of Labor Force
Employed in Accomodation, Food Services, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
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15% of the total community college degrees awarded in PA
2015-2016 academic year
By the Numbers
$6.9 Billion
Manufactuing Contribution to GDP
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68th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. by population
By the Numbers
$8 Billion
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Contribution to GDP
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9,747 degrees awarded by colleges and universities
2014-2015 academic year
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$5.3 Billion
Professional & Business Services
Contribution to GDP
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80,000 employed in "Eds & Meds" sectors
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21.7%
Population between ages 18 and 34
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