BUSINESS
"Schuylkill County workers bring a talent - they bring an inherent value with their skills, with their work ethic and their ability to learn and transition from position to position."
- Dennis Campbell
Schuylkill Products, Inc."About 27% of the workforce is engaged in manufacturing in the county."
- Frank Zukas
SEDCO
www.sed-co.com
Schuylkill County has made the transition from being totally dependent on Anthracite coal production to an economic base that is balanced between manufacturing and service type employers.
The heritage of Anthracite coal has brought a work ethic to the labor force that is unparalleled anywhere in America. This commitment to a fair day's work, coupled with an increasingly skilled workforce, has brought success and profitability to progressive employers in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Schuylkill County's employment base is home to several Fortune 500 companies who have found the workforce to be both productive and loyal. The county's strategic location in the world's most lucrative market - the Northeast Megalopolis - offers distinct business advantages when coupled with the excellent interstate highway network which traverses the county.
The county's employment mix offers a diversified workforce that has increased productivity for employers moving into Schuylkill County from other locations. The major industrial employers by manufacturing category include: apparel/textile; chemical and allied products; fabricated and primary metals; lumber and wood products (modular homes); paper and allied products; plastics; printing and publishing; stone, glass and concrete; and warehousing/distribution. Overall, Schuylkill County ranks in the top 10 counties in Pennsylvania in manufacturing jobs as a percentage of the entire workforce.
Although there are a number of industrial and economic development organizations in Schuylkill County, the majority of economic development projects have been coordinated through the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) and the Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA). The offices are professionally staffed by full-time employees who focus on packaging financial, site development and job training programs. New building sites are available at business parks located throughout the county.
The Highridge Business Park, comprised of more than 1,800 acres straddling Interstate 81, represents a major opportunity for business expansion. Existing buildings are available with a potential for renovation to meet specific requirements.
Completely coordinated job training and workforce skill development are offered through: Alvernia College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, McCann School of Business & Technology, Pennsylvania CareerLink - Schuylkill Centers, the Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology, and the Schuylkill Training and Technology Center. The Penn State Schuylkill Campus also offers specific programs to meet technical training requirements.
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
91 South Progress Avenue
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
Voice: 570.622.1942 / 800.755.1942
Fax: 570.622.1638
info@schuylkillchamber.com
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