Scranton-Wilkes-Barre MSA Ranks #18 Among Top 20 U.S. Metros Most Workforce-Ready for Industrial Employers

Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Scranton–Wilkes-Barre Metropolitan Statistical Area has earned recognition as one of the nation’s most workforce-ready regions, ranking #18 among the Top 20 U.S. metros for industrial employers.

Hazleton, Luzerne County, PA

When companies want to grow, they look to Pennsylvania, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro. The governor announced on Tuesday that the Commonwealth has secured a $10.5 million investment from trash bag manufacturer Mint-X to relocate its manufacturing operation from Queens, New York, to Hazleton.

Tobyhanna, Monroe County, PA

Mapletree Investments has officially broken ground on a new 420,262-square-foot logistics facility in Tobyhanna, reinforcing its growing industrial presence in Northeastern Pennsylvania and further solidifying the region's role in the Northeast's logistics and distribution network.

Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

SIMONA AMERICA Industries (SAI), a subsidiary of SIMONA AMERICA Group and a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet and rod products, has celebrated the groundbreaking of a $25 million expansion project at its Archbald, Pennsylvania facility.

Hanover Twp., Luzerne County, PA

Hanover Township has been selected as the site for a 250,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Amazon last-mile distribution center. Sam Guesto, Hanover Township manager, said township officials met with the Amazon site selection team several times to tout the area, offering various reasons why the township was the place to build the new facility, rather than others in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Olyphant, Lackawanna County, PA

An affiliate of Endurance Real Estate Group, LLC and Cabot Properties, a Boston-based global investor, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, have announced the successful disposition of Scranton North Logistics Center, a 1,000,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility located at 1300 Corporate Way in Olyphant, Pennsylvania.

McAdoo, Schuylkill County, PA

Little Leaf Farms, the country's #1 producer of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has opened a new greenhouse at its McAdoo, Pennsylvania campus. The new facility marks the company's fourth greenhouse on the site and cements Little Leaf Farms' McAdoo site as the largest CEA leafy greens facility in the world.

Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA

Core5 Industrial Partners is pleased to announce that construction is officially underway on Core5 at Stroudsburg, a state-of-the-art 702,000 square foot Class A industrial facility strategically positioned less than 1.5 miles from Interstate 80.

Scott Twp., Lackawanna County, PA

The former Times-Shamrock printing plant on Commerce Drive is under new ownership, according to a deed recorded Dec. 19 in Lackawanna County. MediaNews Group Inc. sold the 20-acre property, including the approximately 55,000-square-foot industrial building, to Waverly Equities LLC for $2.8 million, per the deed.

Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Governor Josh Shapiro visited Lackawanna County to announce $39 million in new state investments aimed at creating jobs and strengthening Pennsylvania's economy.

Northeastern Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's rise to the No. 1 business climate in the Northeast and 11th nationally, as ranked by Site Selection Magazine, underscores the growing economic momentum being felt directly in Northeastern Pennsylvania - a region increasingly recognized for its strategic location, workforce readiness, and industrial capacity.

New York, New York

Penn's Northeast, the leading regional economic development agency servicing 9 counties, recently partnered with officials from PA's Department of Community and Economic Development to host a networking event with 15 national site selectors, brokers and developers to talk about the benefits of locating companies to Northeastern PA.

Northeastern Pennsylvania

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Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

CAN DO, Inc., received awards in three categories during the 2025 Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) fall conference, a testament to the organization's ongoing impact on the region's economic development efforts.

Hazleton, Luzerne County, PA

Springwood Hospitality, The Norwood Company, and CAN DO, Inc. gathered alongside community and business leaders on Thursday, June 26th, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new Home2 Suites by Hilton at 61 Station Circle in Humboldt Station.

Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA

The Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) held its annual meeting on November 20 at the Monroe County Career and Technical Institute, in their new conference center, a project which PMEDC assisted in bringing to fruition.

Hazleton, Luzerne County, PA

CAN DO held its 18th Annual Curb Appeal Awards on Thursday, September 25, at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Humboldt Station. The annual event honors tenants across CAN DO's business and industrial parks for their dedication to enhancing their properties through exceptional landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general curb appeal.

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA

Leadership changes include Lawler's promotion to President & COO, Jennifer Isett's election as Board Chair, and Kevin Campbell's continued role as CEO Barry Isett & Associates Inc. (Isett) is entering a new era of leadership with the appointment of Andrew Lawler as President & COO, effective September 1.

Schuylkill County, PA

Manufacturing, agriculture and distribution/logistics support the region's prosperity and provide continued opportunities for business growth. For years, business growth in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania's three key industries - manufacturing, agriculture and distribution/ logistics - has fueled the region's prosperity.

Northeastern Pennsylvania

Penntex Construction has once again been recognized among the industry's best in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual rankings, earning the #4 spot in the East region for Distribution and Warehouse construction and #58 among all Top Contracting Firms in the East.

Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc. (LRC), a multi-generation family-owned construction firm with over 80 years of service, is proud to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters. Thoughtfully designed to support the company's continued growth, the new space reflects LRC's core values of innovation, collaboration, and care for its employees.

Berwick, Columbia County, PA

Electricity, 3D modeling, and problem-solving through invention are just a few things students in the Berwick Area School District will focus on through a new addition to their curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning. The We Build It Better Program provides skilled technical workforce experience to middle school students nationwide through various partners, including Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Lackawanna College is expanding around the state with the addition of three satellite centers in the Lehigh Valley, southern and western Pennsylvania. Officials at the Scranton-based college announced Tuesday they received approval from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to open the centers in Bethlehem, Chambersburg and Greensburg.

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA

Luzerne County Community College and the City of Wilkes-Barre officially launched a first-of-its-kind municipal workforce development partnership during a Wednesday signing ceremony at Wilkes-Barre City Hall.

Nanticoke, Luzerne County, PA

Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak said LCCC's centers are more than just access points - they are engines of opportunity in our communities. LCCC announced its "Celebrating Our Centers" campaign throughout December - spotlighting the vital role its seven centers play in connecting students to education, completion, and local employment.

Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Lackawanna College has earned recognition as one of the America's best places to work in higher education for a third consecutive year. The college was awarded this honor by the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® program, a distinction that places Lackawanna among 76 institutions nationwide.

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) ("PPL") and Blackstone Infrastructure announced that they formed a joint venture to build, own and operate new gas-fired, combined-cycle generation stations to power data centers under long-term energy services agreements (ESA). The announcement was made at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.

The world is quickly recognizing that natural gas is the backbone of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy, Williams CEO Chad Zamarin told analysts after the release of the company's second quarter 2025.

When educators see energy development in action, it changes the way they teach. That belief is what brought more than 80 teachers and workforce leaders from Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and California to the Permian Basin this month.

UGI Utilities, Inc. is announcing an additional one-time donation of $500,000 to the Operation Share Energy Fund. This brings UGI's total contribution this year to $1.7 million. Operation Share provides energy assistance grants to qualified customers who are having trouble paying their heating bills.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced two organizations were awarded 2025 Workforce Readiness Grants, providing $75,000 in total funding to support communities served by Pennsylvania American Water.

Pike County is nestled in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, bordering New York and New Jersey. Surrounded by protected lands, forests, and waterways, the county offers unmatched natural beauty alongside proximity to major metropolitan markets, including New York City and Northern New Jersey - making it an ideal location for businesses seeking both access and quality of life.