Well, we all want to change the world. And let's face it - nothing has transformed the way we live and work more than technology.

With nearly 6,600 high-tech businesses, the state of Pennsylvania has been steadily making its own mark on the technological revolution. In fact, the American Association for the Advancement of Science has called Pennsylvania a perfect "example of a state that has transformed itself over time… with industries that have adapted their research programs to meet the scientific and technological challenges of today and tomorrow."

High-Tech Know-How in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, our economic and community development activities are dedicated toward positioning Pennsylvania businesses and communities at the forefront of the New Economy.

Both employers and employees within the Penn's Northeast area realize that today's global economy demands a new kind of workforce - one with a high-tech focus, ready to adapt to the ever-changing workplace of the 21st century.

Resources available to Your High-Tech Business

When it comes to the people part of the high-tech equation, the benefits of the Penn's Northeast region can add up to some substantial savings for your business.

Advantages include:

•  A large population base - with more than one million residents - and a large, diverse labor pool of more than 500,000
•   A highly rated and productive labor force that has been rated one of the most computer-literate in the country.
•  An ability to draw workers with specialized skills from the extensive New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia labor markets (all less than two hours away).
•  Average annual turnover rate of less than 8% and average daily absenteeism rates of less than 3%
•  24 institutions of higher learning, offering business and technical degrees

Additional information on resources for regional and relocating companies can gained from:

The Great Valley Technology Alliance

The Great Valley Technology Alliance was formed by area economic and community leaders in order to develop a knowledge-based, technology-focused economy for Northeastern Pennsylvania. Emphasis is also placed on attracting and keeping highly-skilled, new economy workers.

Pennsylvania Alliance of Higher Education for Research and Technology (PART)

PART serves as a searchable database of faculty, unique equipment and specialized facilities within institutions of higher learning that are available as resources for industry, research and technology development.

You Couldn't Ask for A Better Location

For those wishing to relocate or start an advanced technology facility, it's easy to be impressed by the many advantages offered by our region. They include:

•  The availability of attractively priced incubator space in numerous locations
•  Quick access to key products and services
•  Immediate access to more than 40,000 miles of highway and 5,600 miles of railways
•   Direct flights to major cities via two major airports:
  - Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport
  - Lehigh Valley International Airport
•  Access to major ports in Philadelphia and New York.

Site Selection

Our award-winning Penn's Northeast team provides expert assistance when it comes to finding the perfect site for your business. And when it comes to real estate, we're positive you won't find more variety, convenience or affordability anywhere in the Northeast.

A few of the many advantages include:

• Low-priced sites in cutting-edge technology parks
• 100% digitally switched telecommunications, fiber-ring architecture at critical network points, ISDN services that provide robust, flexible, fault-tolerant support
• Electricity service that is less expensive than in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut (it's the least expensive in the Northeast, actually!)

And remember, the Penn's Northeast region is located within a 500-mile radius of nearly half the population and total production of the entire nation!

That means 93 million potential US and Canadian consumers are just an overnight drive away.

Visit the Penn's Northeast's searchable real estate database to find an available property right now.

Need Financial Assistance?

Moving or expanding your business can be expensive. That's why we work with more than 30 local, state and federal financing programs to identify grants, tax credits and low interest loans.

A number of grants are also available for reimbursement of trainee and trainer costs.

Visit our Financial Incentives page for more information.