Penn’s Northeast proudly acknowledges its role in advancing the region’s continued
economic development success.
Northeastern Pennsylvania has once again earned national recognition in the 2025 Governor’s Cup Awards, produced annually by Site Selection Magazine.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Northeast PA region has been ranked among the Top 10 areas in the United States for economic development projects.
In 2025, Northeastern Pennsylvania achieved:
- #6 in the United States as a Tier 2 Top Metro by total projects
- #7 in the Northeast U.S. for economic development
Read the full press release here: https://www.pmedc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NEPA-Ranks-6th-in-US-for-Economic-Development-2025-030226-1.pdf
You can also view the press release on the Penn’s Northeast website here.

