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Doing Business in Lehigh Valley

So Many Peaks. All in One Valley.

There’s a reason so many iconic global and brands have chosen the Lehigh Valley. One third of U.S. consumers within a days drive. 90 minutes from NYC and 60 minutes from Philadelphia. A workforce of 1.8 million within an hour's drive. The Lehigh Valley is thriving.

A rich blend of cultural diversity has shaped Lehigh Valley into a true powerhouse that has it all. Learn why those who come, choose to stay.

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So Many Peaks. All in One Valley.

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Lilly Chooses Lehigh Valley

Eli Lilly and Company chose the Lehigh Valley for a historic $3.5 billion manufacturing campus producing injectable medicines for weight loss. The largest life sciences project in Pennsylvania's history, Lilly Lehigh Valley will create 850 high-quality jobs. The deal reinforces the region’s ability to deliver sites, workforce, and speed at a scale global leaders demand.

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Lilly Chooses Lehigh Valley

A Region with Real Staying Power

The Lehigh Valley is known for its storied manufacturing history. From the steel that built the nation to microchips and semi-conductors, the region has remained in lock step with innovation in the marketplace. Today, the making and moving of products for the national and global marketplace remains strong making the Lehigh Valley a top 15% manufacturing market.

Lehigh Valley provides the perfect ecosystem across sectors, with strong infrastructure for:

Advanced Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Professional and Creative Services

The future...your future, is Made in Lehigh Valley. Let us show you the possibilities.

A Region with Real Staying Power

This is Lehigh Valley

There's a reason why Lehigh Valley, Pa., is America's top mid-sized market for business growth. Our population is expanding, getting younger and more diverse. Our workforce is growing too. We are one of the hottest industrial real estate markets in the country. Here, the future is full of opportunities.