Driving Economic Growth.
Building Fayette's future.
Building Fayette's future.
Advancing economic development initiatives that grow businesses, create jobs, and build resilient communities.
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
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Targeted Industries
Agriculture
Energy
Health Care
Manufacturing
Tourism
Convenient & Connected
With easy access to major highways, rail systems, and nearby airports, Fayette County offers seamless connections to regional, national, and global markets. It’s a small city with big advantages, making your next business move as smooth as it gets!
Pittsburgh
1 Hour
Morgantown
20 min.
Washington D.C.
3 H 30 min.
Columbus
3 Hours
ABOUT US
What We Do
As the Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) for Fayette County, Pennsylvania, we drive economic growth and empower businesses through startup, expansion, and attraction initiatives. Fay-Penn has been a cornerstone of economic development for over thirty years, continuously adapting our strategies to tackle emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Our commitment to fostering a thriving business environment is reflected in the following key strategies.
Business & Entrepreneurial Support
Provide direct assistance to clients to support business startups, locations, expansions, and attractions, such as site location, financing, workforce, business planning, referrals, and other relevant assistance.
Real Estate Development
Invest in new, renovated, and expanded business development sites and buildings in anticipation of meeting the needs of potential business development clients in a timely manner.
Planning & Initiative Development
Develop programs, initiatives, and resources designed to meet current economic development needs and opportunities to generate growth for all Fayette citizens.
Community Revitalization
Work with local community leaders and organizations to assist in planning and funding community revitalization projects.
Co-operation & Collaboration
Cooperate and collaborate with local, county, regional, and statewide partners, where appropriate, to assist in other economic and community development opportunities.
ABOUT US
Fay-Penn was incorporated in 1991 to assist in the economic development revitalization efforts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
We are a membership based organization, designated as a tax-exempt, nonprofit under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our funding comes from revenue generation by Fay-Penn operations, various local, public and private contributors and foundations, and grant and loan support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal government for specific projects. All contributions are used to support economic development revitalization efforts throughout Fayette County, including providing assistance to other economic development organizations and initiatives.
Our Mission
To stimulate all phases of economic development in Fayette County, to promote industrial development and tourism and recreation, to encourage the improvement of community facilities and services, education and cultural facilities, health services, and housing and transportation (highways, air, rail, and water), to support comprehensive planning and redevelopment and preservation of the environment and natural beauty of the County, and to pursue other activities which will improve the quality of life in Fayette County.
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