We have capable people who are passionate about achieving their goals. We are in a low-cost area yet we have people with the skills you might think you would find only in a high-cost area."
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Northeast
Northeast Pennsylvania is open for business. And some of the world's most sophisticated companies are already proving it by continuing to grow their operations here.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Northeast region has been recognized among the nation's top-performing regions for economic development by Site Selection Magazine. The region’s business-friendly environment, skilled workforce, and access to major markets have helped attract investments from companies across a wide range of industries—including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, technology, and more. Major investments, including one of the sites selected for Amazon Web Services’ historic Pennsylvania expansion, further highlight the region’s competitive position for innovation-focused ventures. Discover why Northeast Pennsylvania continues to attract game-changing companies from around the world.
Close to major markets
without major tradeoffs.
Prysmian Group - WIlliamsport
Scranton
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station - Luzerne County
Procter & Gamble - Mehoopany
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park, Luzerne County
- Prysmian Group - Williamsport, PA
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA
- Susquehanna Steam Electric Plant - Luzerne County
- Procter & Gamble - Mehoopany, PA
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Centerpoint Commerce and Trade Park - Luzerne County
Located where Interstates 80, 81, and 84 converge, Northeast Pennsylvania connects businesses to New York City, Philadelphia, and major ports, rail, and air travel with ease. The region’s position along this key transit corridor— supported by assets like the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and expansive logistics hubs such as CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park—puts companies within a day’s drive of more than 50 million customers. With robust rail service and direct access to East Coast supply chains, Northeast PA is built to move goods quickly, efficiently, and at scale.
A workforce of more than 550,000 powers the region’s manufacturing, logistics, and technology industries—bringing generations of hands-on expertise and a strong work ethic to every sector. That talent pipeline is reinforced by 20 colleges, universities, and trade schools enrolling over 50,000 students, including leading higher education and workforce training institutions like University of Scranton, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Johnson College of Technology, where students gain real-world experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades.
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Counties in the Northeast Region
Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming
Key Industries
Agribusiness / Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Plastics Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
- Scott Meuser, Chairman & CEO, Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Luzerne County)
Where industry leaders get stuff done.
From defense manufacturing to food production, just about anything can be made here in Northeast Pennsylvania. Procter & Gamble operates one of its largest manufacturing plants here, while Cargill leverages the region’s agricultural base and logistics network for its food production operations. Prysmian Group and Lockheed Martin tap into nearby skilled manufacturing and STEM talent pools to support the production of critical technologies. All these renowned brands require a strategic location, strong intermodal infrastructure, and a steady pipeline of workers for their success—and Northeast Pennsylvania has it all.
Explore Northeast Pennsylvania Success Stories
Premier Brands picks PA for next manufacturing facility
The Commonwealth secured a $15 million investment from Premier Brands of America to open its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Lackawanna County, supported by nearly $4 million in state funding. The company will repurpose the former Times-Tribune building in Scott Township, creating 58 new full-time jobs while expanding production of its health and wellness product lines. The project not only brings new life to a vacant industrial site but also enables Premier Brands to increase capacity, develop new products, and better serve growing customer demand.
Verne is solving hydrogen’s hardest problem—and unlocking new power solutions
Energy technology company Verne is tackling a longstanding challenge in clean energy: how to store hydrogen efficiently to help power industries that can’t rely on the grid. As the company looked for a world-class manufacturing ecosystem where they could expand their operation, BusinessPA’s quick, coordinated support helped Verne locate a site in Lycoming County, enabling the company to scale up quickly.
Meet Northeast Pennsylvania's Regional Partners
Penn's Northeast (PNE) is the regional economic development agency for Northeastern Pennsylvania. They assist site selection consultants, real estate brokers, developers, and businesses seeking to expand or relocate to their 9-county region, which includes Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Founded in 1964, Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves seven counties within Northeast Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. NEPA Alliance services include Federal and State grant assistance, business financing, government contracting assistance, international trade assistance, nonprofit assistance, transportation planning and research.
The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce (formerly known as the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce) is a member-driven organization representing hundreds of businesses and organizations, focused on helping its members grow and succeed in Northeast PA.
The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce has been working on behalf of businesses in Lycoming County since 1885, and provides a broad range of economic development services to businesses in the community.
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in the region, with more than 1,400 member companies that represent various industries. The Chamber’s mission is to attract, sustain, and grow businesses and jobs throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) is a regional nonprofit organization that promotes economic growth and job creation in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains region. It focuses on attracting and retaining businesses, supporting infrastructure development, and fostering sustainable economic vitality across Monroe County and surrounding areas.