Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) prides itself in being a leader in economic development strategy, providing job creation, economic output, and a stable tax base in our county. This is why they have been chosen as our Chamber Champion of the Month.

WCIDC was founded in 1983 by the County Commissioners. With three main goals in mind, the mission is to foster business growth and opportunities through the development of industrial and business parks, implementation of the Business Calling Program, and partnerships with both private and public entities.

Goal 1: Development of Industrial and Business Parks

The strategic plan of the WCIDC lends itself to a stronger industrial presence in the county, which in turn increases economic output. The nineteen industrial parks county-wide returns 165 companies, 8,800 jobs, and 6.5 million in tax revenue. In 2022 almost 47 acres of land was sold or optioned through WCIDC, resulting in an anticipated 277 new jobs and supporting 190 current jobs. In addition 145.825 square feet of new or renewed leases were signed.

Goal 2: Business Outreach

According to a recent survey done by the Industrial Development Corporation, 42% of companies listed workforce as the number one problem facing businesses in Westmoreland County. Financial assistance ranked second. The WCIDC Outreach Program is a member of the Partnership for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) which is a statewide business partnership program that helps business start, grow, and prosper. They do this through one-on-one counseling, workshops, online training, and financial incentives. In 2022 WCIDC was able to refer 25 business to service providers and help 44 Westmoreland County businesses with site related needs, aiding in combatting some of the issues stated in the survey.