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Allentown Economic Development Corporation - Lehigh Valley Economic Development and Smart Growth in Pennsylvania

As the urban hub of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, Pennsylvania is a vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming 21st-century city. Located within a one-hour drive of the Philadelphia metropolitan area and less than two hours from New York City, Allentown is uniquely situated to take advantage of proximity to two of the largest consumer markets in the United States. Small businesses thrive in our business-friendly downtown and industrial areas. The Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting smart growth throughout the city.

This site is designed to assist site selectors, business owners and entrepreneurs with location assistance, business expansion, small business financing and economic development in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley.

Real Estate Transformation

Over the years AEDC has collaborated with partners such as the City of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation on important economic development projects including the America On Wheels Museum on Lehigh Landing, the redevelopment of a brownfield site into the Bridgeworks by the Creek Industrial Center, and the assemblage of deteriorated downtown properties to facilitate the development of The Plaza at PPL Center and the Butz Corporate Center.

Economic Revitalization

Many of AEDC's economic development projects capitalize on the benefits of the State of Pennsylvania's Enterprise Zone and Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) Programs. These programs offer tax abatement in addition to other powerful incentives to businesses interested in relocating to or expanding in the Lehigh Valley's largest city.

Entrepreneurialism

AEDC also runs the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center, a small business incubator located in the heart of Allentown's historically industrial zone. The incubator has helped to create jobs in Pennsylvania, and is a proud partner of Ben Franklin Technology Partners