Economic Development

Economic Development Links

• Pennsylvania Appalachian Capital Alliance A nonprofit CDFI that helps start and expand small businesses and microenterprises in 52 PA counties.
  
• Pennsylvania Open for Business Provides entrepreneurs access to business information, financial options, and the ability to download and complete many of the forms necessary to start or grow a business.
  
• Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania - EDCNP A non-profit organization providing business and communities with assistance that promotes economic growth and community development.
  
• Ben Franklin Technology Partners Provides entrepreneurial support and financial assistance to technology firms and early stage companies for product and process development and technology commercialization.
  
• Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Inc. Non-profit industrial land development corporation for Lehigh Valley, Pa., providing prospective clients with local information, relocating assistance, and quality business locations.
  
• Team Pennsylvania Public and private partnership to retain and create jobs. Extensive information on economic development services and programs.
  
• Small Business Development Centers Provides free business management consulting, information and educational programs to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
  
• The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program Helps Pennsylvania businesses improve their competitiveness by providing free technical assistance to help resolve specific technical questions.
  
• Plastics Technology Deployment Center Assists companies throughout Pennsylvania with plastics related issues or problems.
  
• Keystone Opportunity Zones Keystone Opportunity Zones use tax abatements to revive economically distressed urban and rural communities throughout the Commonwealth.
  
• Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council Promotes the development, processing and manufacturing of value-added forest products.
  
• The Pennsylvania Environmental Assistance Network Provides confidential assistance to small and medium-sized businesses with the identification and implementation of cost saving pollution prevention, energy efficiency and other environmental management techniques.