Southeast PA Business Support

Welcome to the southeast Pennsylvania business support network...

Southeast Pennsylvania is a great place to live and a great place for business. Business development in the southeast region is supported by three powerful groups: Economic Development Corporations (EDCs), Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), and Industrial Resource Centers (IRCs). These three organizations provide support to existing and new businesses in southeastern Pennsylvania. Click here for a brief summary of the services available from each type of organization. Additional information about available services can be found on the county tabs above or the organization tabs below.

We provide businesses with proven financing and real estate solutions, workforce talent, and entrepreneurial collaboration...

With the support of the public and private sectors, the six EDCs in southeastern Pennsylvania work to improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in the region.

We help businesses start, grow, and prosper...

The five Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) at leading universities in southeastern Pennsylvania are part of a state-wide network providing entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build and sustain successful businesses.

We focus on the region’s manufacturing community...

Our mission is to grow business value through consulting services, talent development, training and education and networking. We believe growing business value improves the standard of living and quality of life for those who live and or work in the region. We see our region as an internationally recognized leader in manufacturing competitiveness.