Strategically located within the Northeast Corridor, Lehigh Valley is within close proximity of all major markets.  Utilizing its major highways, Interstates 78, 80, 476 and Route 33, the Lehigh Valley offers access to more than 50 million consumers daily.

Companies within Lehigh Valley can reach the top U.S. markets for manufacturing, domestic and international trade and services in less than one day.  For example:

Highway transportation is supported by extensive rail service via Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific lines.  Norfolk Southern, through its affiliation with BethIntermodal, provides rail to truck intermodal service of domestic and international containers and trailers at the 200 acre BethIntermodal Terminal in Bethlehem, PA.

Air transportation is accessed via three primary airports; Lehigh Valley International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Newark International Airport

Since location is everything, Lehigh Valley has seen substantial growth throughout the region especially within its five industry clusters, which include: biopharm, technology, healthcare, food products and plastics.  The Lehigh Valley is home to many top corporations such as Agere Systems, Lutron Electronics, PPL Corporation, Mack Trucks and MetLife.

The Lehigh Valley supports its business community with a well educated, diversified and skilled labor force.  The Lehigh Valley currently has a workforce of more than 300,000 people, 235,000 households and a population of more than 610,00.  Lehigh Valley has eleven higher education institutions with more than 45,000 students enrolled.  Additional support is provided by a network of specialized training programs through its seven technical schools and by supporting partnerships between education and industry.

The cost of living, coupled with the existing infrastructure and access to the social and cultural benefits of New York City and Philadelphia, are why the Lehigh Valley has been able to attract people and business to this area.