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Why Pennsylvania?

Success Stories

Goveror Josh Shapiro and a group of Hershey company executives cut a ceremonial ribbon outdoors in front of a new manufacturing facility.

Success speaks for itself

We're not just talk; companies that do business in Pennsylvania find success here. From life sciences leaders to nationally-recognized brands, companies want the same things: a growing workforce, high quality of life, and a business climate that makes growth easier than ever. 

Don't just take our word for it—executives and employees alike have great things to say about Pennsylvania and the opportunities that being here creates. Discover why Pennsylvania is the best place for business from the perspective of major companies who have made it big here. Who knows? Maybe your business could be Pennsylvania's next big success story.

 

Meet Top Pennsylvania Companies

 

Lampire Biological Laboraties

Operating out of Pipersville, PA for nearly fifty years, Lampire Biological Laboratories exists at the intersection of Pennsylvania's life sciences and agriculture industries. By providing antibodies and other animal-based samples, the company helps advance research and testing for life-saving medical treatments, all while prioritizing the humane and ethical care of the over 7,500 animals that call its sprawling 600-acre farm home.

Pennsylvania is a very unique location. There are other states that are very attractive to the life science industry, but they don't have the diversification that Pennsylvania does."

— Gregory F. Krug, President & CEO, Lampire Biological Laboratories

 

Olympus

Olympus is a Japanese-headquartered global medtech company that designs and delivers diagnostic, surgical, and imaging products. In the U.S., its American operations are known as Olympus Corporation of the Americas, which relocated its North & South American headquarters from New York to Center Valley, Pennsylvania in 2006. The company has continued to grow its operations in Pennsylvania, and the Lehigh Valley region's quality of life and reasonable cost of living make it a place where employees want to stay.

Olympus is a company that stands on strong principles and a strong history, and has been enabled to thrive because of the opportunities that Pennsylvania has offered."

— Swarna Alcorn, Business Unit Vice President—Respiratory, Olympus (Lehigh Valley)

 

Dick's Sporting Goods

Founded in 1948 by Dick Stack with $300 from his grandmother’s cookie jar, Dick’s Sporting Goods looked at cities across the country — and chose Pittsburgh as its home base. Today, this leading retailer of sporting equipment, athletic apparel and more is still growing, recently acquiring the Foot Locker brand and continuing to experiment with innovative retail concepts. The company currently operates approximately 850 stores across the U.S., and cites its decision to operate out of Pennsylvania as a major strategic win.

We would encourage anyone who's looking to start a business or looking to grow their business and need a new place for a corporate headquarters... you really should look at Pennsylvania."

— Edward Stack, Executive Chairman, Dick's Sporting Goods (Allegheny County)

Got a success story to share?

We love spreading the word about companies with significant operations in Pennsylvania, and would be excited to tell your story. Please email Justine Beylus, Marketing Director for BusinessPA, to express interest. 

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