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Lehigh Valley, Pa.. Attractive place to live, work, & learn. Strong workforce, $55.7 billion economy. You’ll find an exceptionally strong business climate.

Located an hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City, you’ll find Lehigh Valley, Pa. Set among rolling, green hills and the winding Lehigh River, the region is home to Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. After all, companies of all sizes in virtually every industry — from global leaders to small start-ups — are thriving in Lehigh Valley. Maybe it’s the outstanding quality of life that attracts so many businesses, or the educated workforce, or the opportunities for companies to thrive. If you’re interested in learning more about doing business here, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is the best place to start.

09/10/2026

Earlier today, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, a Triple-A Affiliate of the Phillies, announced that their home ballpark will be renamed “Jefferson Park” beginning in the 2027 season.

“This initiative expands the long-standing relationship between the IronPigs and Lehigh Valley Health Network, which spans nearly 20 seasons,” said Kurt Landes, IronPigs President and General Manager. Coca-Cola will remain a value IronPigs partner and continue as the teams’ exclusive beverage provider, according to an IronPigs press release.

The Lehigh County-owned ballpark in Allentown is the most attended park in Minor League Baseball and was recently ranked Best Minor League Ballpark by readers of USA Today’s Readers.

For more information: https://www.milb.com/lehigh-valley/news/lehigh-valley-ironpigs-announce-expanded-community-outreach-efforts-as-home-ballpark-renamed-jefferson-park

09/09/2026

LVEDC has been named one of the world’s top economic development organizations, following a year in which the region landed its largest investment ever and ranked as the nation’s No. 1 mid-sized market for new investments.

The Bronze Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year was one of three honors that LVEDC earned from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Each year, IEDC recognizes organizations that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession through projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and improving the practice of economic development. LVEDC competed against the largest economic development organizations in the world (those in regions of at least 500,000 people).

In bestowing the Economic Development Organization of the Year recognition, judges cited LVEDC’s “strong commitment to community engagement” including its social media and weekly e-newsletter that is sent to nearly 6,000 subscribers, along with a record $955,000 in sponsorship and investment by public and private partners last year.

Judges also cited LVEDC’s role in leading a team of partners who collaborated to attract the largest single investment in Lehigh Valley history, a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus by Eli Lilly and Company that is scheduled to break ground soon.

IEDC is the largest economic development association in the world, with more than 4,500 members globally. LVEDC is one of only 97 organizations to meet the council’s rigorous accreditation standards.

Read more - https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/news-releases/lvedc-earns-international-recognition-as-a-top-economic-development-organization/

09/08/2026

On Sept. 1, Lehigh Valley welcomed its second billion-dollar manufacturing investment this year, a $1.2 billion dairy operation by Chobani.

The company chose the Lehigh Valley because of its proximity to major markets and dairy farms, supportive local and state leadership, and availability of an existing food and beverage facility with machinery and a workforce already in place.

When at full capacity, Chobani’s Lehigh Valley facility will process 3 billion pounds of milk annually. That’s 30% of all the milk that’s currently produced in Pennsylvania.

Learn more about the numbers associated with the project and what those numbers mean to the Lehigh Valley community and Pennsylvania.
https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/food-and-beverage/3-billion-pounds-of-milk-900-jobs-what-chobani-s-1.2b-investment-means-for-lehigh-valley-and-pennsylvania/

09/07/2026

As we mark the unofficial end of summer we look back at just some of the Lehigh Valley festivals that took place this summer, showcasing the rich quality of life the region is known for. To learn more about what makes Lehigh Valley a great place to live and work visit lehighvalley.org/quality-of-life.

09/03/2026

At Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers on Wednesday, businesses and organizations connected to build local supply chains. The annual expo, held at Lehigh Valley International Airport, provides small and medium-sized businesses an opportunity to market themselves to larger companies and organizations looking for new vendors and to diversify their supplier network for goods and services.

09/02/2026

The $1.2 billion dairy product manufacturing facility that Chobani plans to open in the Lehigh Valley next year is the largest agricultural investment in Pennsylvania history.

And the globally known company’s faith in the Lehigh Valley as a prime site for manufacturing is getting noticed.

Dozens of national news outlets, food industry publications, and manufacturing and commercial real estate trade publications carried the news about why Chobani chose the Lehigh Valley for its latest operation:

• An advantageous location near major markets
• A manufacturing workforce ready to go to work
• And proximity to the second-most dairy farms of any state in the U.S.

For more on the national headlines sharing Chobani’s decision to invest in Lehigh Valley - https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/food-and-beverage/chobani-s-1.2b-record-dairy-production-investment-puts-lehigh-valley-in-spotlight/

Photos courtesy Donna Fisher Photography

09/01/2026

Today, Chobani, LLC announced it will invest $1.2 billion to open a manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley that will employ 900 people, the region’s second billion-dollar investment this year and the largest single agricultural investment in Pennsylvania’s history.

The 1.5 million-square-foot facility on Industrial Boulevard is a few miles from where Eli Lilly & Company will begin construction this year on a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus.

On a Lehigh County farm Tuesday, Chobani CEO and Founder Hamdi Ulukaya and Governor Josh Shapiro joined other state and local leaders to announce the company will assume the operations of the Keurig Dr Pepper plant in Upper Macungie Township and next year launch new products beyond its well-known Greek yogurt.

“Chobani obviously could have chosen to literally invest anywhere, they are an extraordinary global company. They chose to plant their flag right here in Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said.

Ulukaya added, “There's already an incredibly talented team here that knows how to make great food. The foundation is strong. And we have an opportunity to build something extraordinary on top of it."

Chobani’s investment will add major dairy production to the Lehigh Valley’s history of diverse manufacturing, which includes food and beverages, semiconductors and technology, health care and consumer products, plastics, chemicals, and other items.

“These wins don't happen by accident. Once again, the region's economic success has been supercharged by the Shapiro Administration's hard work, focus, and investment, and the coordinated effort of so many in the Lehigh Valley," said LVEDC President and CEO Don Cunningham.

For more details about today’s historic announcement – https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/food-and-beverage/lehigh-valley-lands-another-billion-dollar-deal-chobani-s-1.2b-operation-with-900-jobs-set-pa-agriculture-record/

Photos courtesy Commonwealth Media Services

08/28/2026

In Lehigh Valley the food and beverage manufacturing industry employs about 7,000 people and is 60% more concentrated in the region than it is nationally. Since 2010, employment in food and beverage manufacturing in Lehigh Valley has grown by about 93.7%, three times faster than the national growth rate of 31.1%.

For more data that tells the story of our growing region, visit lehighvalley.org/get-the-data.

08/27/2026

As a Laboratory Tester Apprentice at Evonik Thomas Arahill is acquiring skills needed to build a rewarding career in chemical manufacturing.

Shortly after completing the Automated Industrial Technology program at LCTI, Arahill met representatives from Evonik at a job fair and applied for the apprenticeship position. He now works in Evonik’s North American Innovation Hub in Upper Macungie Township, which opened its doors in 2022.

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer whose products have a wide range of applications, from light-weight aerospace construction, industrial paints and coatings, to semiconductor manufacturing and beyond.

The company’s state-of-the-art Innovation Hub supports Evonik’s global research, development, and innovation strategy, creating and analyzing small product batches and devising ways to scale them to meet customer needs quickly and efficiently. It is the ideal place for a driven and inquisitive person like Arahill.

His mentors offer guidance while giving him autonomy to explore new concepts and machinery.
“Rather than providing all the answers, they challenged me to learn and develop on my own. They handed me the documentation, pointed me in the right direction, and expected me to return with a solid understanding before engaging in hands-on training.”

Arahill's story is part of a much larger movement. Across the country, employers are increasingly embracing registered apprenticeships as a proven way to strengthen talent pipelines while closing their workforce gap.

Learn more about Evonik and how Lehigh Valley manufacturers are preparing workers with the skills needed to succeed - https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/talent/from-curiosity-to-mastery-how-lehigh-valley-apprenticeships-are-shaping-manufacturing-s-future-workforce/

08/26/2026

We are proud to announce that LVEDC has won three awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), including recognition as one of the world’s leading economic development organizations.

LVEDC competed against the largest economic development organizations in the world and received Gold Awards for the LVEDC Annual Report and the Fall Signature Event, “Lehigh Valley: Making Products & Making Places.”

LVEDC received the Bronze Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year, competing against economic development organizations representing regions of at least 500,000 people.

“These recognitions mean a lot because they come from our peers in economic development,” said Don Cunningham, President & CEO of LVEDC. “We’ve consistently placed at the top of class in telling the Lehigh Valley story and helping to grow our economy. It’s a testament to the collaboration and strength of the Lehigh Valley and the talent and hard work of our small but mighty staff at LVEDC.”

Each year, IEDC recognizes organizations that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession through projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and improving the practice of economic development.

Read more about this year’s IEDC awards - https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/news-releases/lvedc-earns-3-iedc-awards-including-organization-of-the-year-honor/

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