Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
About Us
Why Fayette
Fayette County offers a wealth of strategic advantages for businesses considering relocation or expansion, including pad-ready sites, available speculative buildings, and thriving business parks purposefully designed for growth and innovation.
The county is surrounded by the Laurel Highlands, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, bird watching, and exploring state parks.
Adventure with Class I-IV whitewater rapids at Ohiopyle State Park. Tour the world-renowned architectural masterpiece Fallingwater® by Frank Lloyd Wright. Explore incredible natural wonders like the Laurel Caverns. Explore these and everything else Fayette County in PA’s Laurel Highlands has to offer.
Educational prospects abound, with six public school districts, two career training centers, and prestigious post-secondary institutions like Penn State Fayette: The Eberly Campus and Laurel Business Institute, ensuring a well-equipped workforce for the future. Additionally, West Virginia University and PennWest California are conveniently located within a thirty-minute drive.
With its unique resources, talent, and strategic location, Fayette County is poised to support your business’s success and growth.
Healthcare access is outstanding in Fayette County, featuring esteemed institutions such as WVU Medicine—Uniontown Hospital and Penn Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, PA. Our residents benefit from a wide array of specialty, primary, and urgent care providers and seamless access to Pittsburgh and Morgantown, West Virginia healthcare networks.