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Why Pennsylvania? Why Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania Works Smarter The Fuel for Future-Forward Thinking So, why PA? Maybe a better question is: why go anywhere else? Pennsylvania delivers an experienced workforce, world class higher education institutions, and a prime East Coast location near four of the nation’s 10 largest markets. All that, plus an exceptional quality of life. Here, innovation thrives with vibrant communities and a dynamic business ecosystem dedicated to getting it done. Home to the innovative and ingenious, Pennsylvania is the most economically diverse state in the nation. We’re a powerful energy producer, leader in academic research, and hub of agriculture and advanced manufacturing. And we’re ready to fuel business success. Our business-friendly tax climate is designed for growth — we’re on track to cut the corporate net income tax rate down to 4.99% by 2031, making it among the lowest in the nation. Combine that with nationally ranked universities fostering top talent and a robust transportation infrastructure that connects companies to the world, and you’ll see why Pennsylvania is a place where big ideas grow — and so can businesses. Home to 20 Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art R&D facilities, and more than one million small businesses, Pennsylvania is where a rich history meets your promising future. Navigation Cards Location & Infrastructure Business Climate Quality of Life Workforce & Talent Key Industries Success Stories Pennsylvania A prime East Coast location with an exceptional quality of life #7 Best State to Start a Business Forbes Advisor, 2024 #1 Best Business School (University of Pennsylvania, Wharton) U.S. News & World Report, 2025 20 Number of Fortune 500 Companies Located in Pennsylvania Visual Capitalist, 2024 6.5 Million Strong Workforce U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023 26th Largest Economy in the World World Bank Group, 2024 One Step Ahead Stay ahead of the curve by signing up to receive emails with the latest Pennsylvania business news and updates. FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL ADDRESS ZIP / POSTAL CODE Please add me to the DCED newsletter mailing list. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time and by clicking submit, I have read and understand the <a href=\"https://dced.pa.gov/privacy-policy/\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy</a> data usage.</p>","@type":"copapwp-adaptive-form-components/components/form/checkbox"}}" data-cmp-adaptiveformcontainer-path="/content/forms/af/pa-gets-it-done/newsletter/jcr:content/guideContainer"> Please add me to the DCED newsletter mailing list. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time and by clicking submit, I have read and understand the Privacy Policy data usage. SIGN UP Form Type
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