Central Pennsylvania’s Business Growth Is Accelerating — Here’s What the Data and Investments Prove

Central Pennsylvania is no longer a “quiet” market.

Across Lancaster County, Berks County, and the surrounding region, major companies are expanding, investing hundreds of millions of dollars, creating jobs, and choosing Central PA as their long-term base of operations.

This isn’t speculation. It’s documented, measurable growth — and it’s happening right now.

Here’s what recent developments reveal about the Central Pennsylvania economy, business climate, and long-term stability.

A Global Technology Headquarters Expands in Lititz, Pennsylvania

Lititz, Pennsylvania is now home to the world headquarters of Clair Global, a company that has provided audio and event technology for the largest concerts and live events in the world for more than 70 years.

Rather than relocating to a coastal tech hub, Clair Global expanded at the Rock Lititz Campus, opening a purpose-built, sustainable headquarters featuring solar power and geothermal climate control.

The expansion includes a dedicated manufacturing facility and a commitment to hiring local engineering and technical talent to support global operations.

According to Clair Global leadership, staying in Pennsylvania was intentional. The company chose to grow where it started — in Lancaster County — reinforcing Central PA’s reputation as a place where global companies can scale without leaving their roots.

Lancaster County Secures a $147.5 Million Life Sciences Investment

Lancaster County recently landed one of the largest private investments in its history.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories announced a $147.5 million expansion, adding 300,000 square feet of new laboratory and office space to its existing campus. The project is expected to create 250 new jobs over the next three years.

Eurofins operates one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical testing facilities, playing a critical role in ensuring that pharmaceutical products are safe before reaching patients worldwide.

With support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this expansion will make the Lancaster facility the largest Eurofins site among more than 950 laboratories globally.

This level of investment signals confidence — not only in Lancaster County’s workforce, but in Central Pennsylvania’s ability to compete in the global life sciences sector.

Lancaster Real Estate Enters a New Digital Era

Transformation in Central Pennsylvania isn’t limited to manufacturing and life sciences.

The Brunner Group, a Lancaster-based real estate firm with 25 years of experience across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, recently partnered with LPT Realty, one of the fastest-growing, tech-enabled real estate companies in the nation.

The shift moves the firm toward cloud-based systems, faster communication, and stronger data tools for buyers and sellers.

As part of the transition, the firm is launching Simple Seller Solutions, a no-fee listing option designed to reduce traditional home selling costs.

When established local companies modernize their business models instead of exiting the market, it reflects confidence in the future of Central Pennsylvania’s housing and real estate economy.

Former Industrial Land Becomes a Major Logistics Hub

Central Pennsylvania’s industrial landscape is also evolving.

In Morgantown, Berks County, Panattoni Development Company has broken ground on the first phase of Gateway Commerce Center, a 1.2-million-square-foot logistics and distribution project.

The development is located on the former Bethlehem Steel Grace Mine site and will ultimately become part of a 5-million-square-foot master-planned industrial campus.

With direct access to I-76 and I-176, the site is positioned at the center of Northeast distribution routes. The project is expected to create 450 jobs, with completion scheduled for late 2026.

This redevelopment highlights a broader trend across Central Pennsylvania: legacy industrial sites are being transformed into modern supply chain infrastructure.

Pennsylvania Ranks Among the Top States for Business Survival

Recent federal data confirms what many Central Pennsylvania business owners already experience firsthand.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania ranks third in the nation for new business survival, with 56% of businesses remaining open after five years. That is significantly higher than the national average of 51.6%.

These figures include businesses launched in 2019 — meaning they survived the pandemic, inflation, and economic volatility.

Additionally, Pennsylvania has secured $35 billion in private-sector investment and created 18,000 new jobs, making it the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy, according to Moody’s Analytics.

Stability, resilience, and long-term planning are becoming Pennsylvania’s strongest competitive advantages.

Downtown Lancaster Receives a Financial Services Investment

Growth is also visible at the local level.

LANCO Federal Credit Union, a Lancaster-based institution founded in 1965, is opening its first downtown Lancaster branch at 149 East King Street in Q1 2026.

The new branch will serve Lancaster City’s underbanked and underserved communities, as well as the expanding downtown business district.

LANCO leadership cited community partnerships and direct feedback as key reasons for choosing a downtown location — a clear sign that financial institutions see sustained economic activity ahead.

What This Means for Central Pennsylvania

Taken together, these developments tell a clear story:

• Global companies are consolidating operations in Central PA

• Nine-figure investments are flowing into Lancaster County

• Logistics and infrastructure are expanding along key corridors

• Local firms are modernizing and innovating

• Federal data confirms long-term business stability

Central Pennsylvania is no longer just growing — it is positioning itself for sustained economic strength.

Stay Ahead of Central PA’s Market Shifts

These developments are reshaping Central Pennsylvania’s business environment, real estate market, and long-term economic outlook — and they’re happening faster than most people realize.

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