BUSINESS IN SCRANTON

The Greater Scranton area boasts a diversified economic base suitable for many industries. Currently home to major manufacturing, distribution and back-office centers, Scranton has established an infrastructure suitable for many industries interested in locating in the Boston-Washington metropolitan corridor.

Over 80 million consumers can be reached from Scranton’s transportation network. Four major interstate highways converge in Scranton, and the new U.S. Route 6 links the brand new 1,300 acre Valley View Business Park with this superb interstate highway system.

Utility rates are significantly lower as compared to nearby metropolitan areas. Reliable, affordable electricity and a world class telecommunications system offers high-speed technology service to our diverse business community.

Scranton’s greatest asset is its workforce. Born out of the regions industrial heritage, the work ethic of Scranton’s workers is tremendous. Numerous prominent national corporations have achieved record productivity here. Scranton’s business community reports an ample labor supply with the necessary skill levels needed.

The area’s strong work ethic is enhanced by an excellent educational infrastructure. Twenty-four, two-year and four-year colleges and universities, enrolling more than 65,000 students are within a one-hour drive of downtown Scranton. Seven of these colleges and universities are located within Lackawanna County.