The Coal Region of Northumberland County, a three hour drive from New York City, is home to some of the largest potential industrial development sites in the Northeastern United States! Boasting strong infrastructure and strategic access to major metropolitan markets. Central Pennsylvania offers smart investments because of our

• People and talent – people with grit, determination, innovation and hard-work call the coal communities home. These are the talent diamonds in the rough that are known for their commitment, ingenuity and passion for their communities with access to top-notch training and educational resources.
• Strategic location with sites rail served and located just 15 minutes from Interstate 81 with access to major markets that include 40% of the US population and 60% of Canada’s population within a day’s drive.
• Incentives to reduce risks and increase the speed of economic impact investment projects including tax free sites, infrastructure grants, state grants and low interest loans, tax credits, numerous economic development resources and much more. These sites are located in “Energy Community” designated areas providing tax credit bonuses for development projects
• Community revitalization that includes business friendly municipalities, public and private multi-million dollar investments, thousands of volunteers, growing recreational institutions, numerous small business start-ups and national retail projects
• Infrastructure to support today’s demands for energy transformation, manufacturing and logistics needs: *Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer, Rail