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consistently ranked top 10 in the country for business growth among mid-sized markets (populations 200k-1m)

Site Selection Magazine, March 2020

Martin Guitar. Manufacturing is the largest segment of the region’s economy. While manufacturing has been in decline in many parts of the United States, it continues to grow and thrive in Lehigh Valley.

“ ere’s a ton of chicken between here, the Delmarva Peninsula and eastern Pennsylvania,” he said. “ e chicken we buy has to be fresh. So, we need to be very close to the place where the chicken is harvested.”

Pet food is one of many products made here in Lehigh Valley, which has a rich tradition of innovation and remains a manufacturing hub for iconic brands such as Crayola, Mack Trucks, Marshmallow Peeps, and at makes pet food manufacturing in Lehigh Valley a recipe for success.

Freshpet, for example, moved its manufacturing facility to Lehigh Valley in 2013 and has since expanded twice. Its operations here include manufacturing, distribution, and a testing center for innovative new products to keep pets happy and healthy. Freshpet employs 600 in Lehigh Valley. Cyr said there’s room for growth as more pet owners prioritize their pets’ health and the quality of the food they feed them.

Resources For Entrepreneurs Start Your Business Here

Lehigh Valley, Pa., is home to makers and dreamers. We have resources that help turn great ideas into growing businesses. Entrepreneurs, launch your dreams here.

Small Business Support

Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University

Business Incubators

Ben Franklin Tech Ventures

Bridgeworks Enterprise Center

Pi: Partnership for Innovation University

Entrepreneurship Programs

Lehigh University Baker Institute

Lafayette College Dyer Center

Penn State Lehigh Valley

LaunchBox

Prototype Lab

Northampton Community College

Fab Lab