The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC)
is a private, non-profit economic development corporation formed in January 2000. The EGC is membership based and governed by a board of directors.
The Economic Growth Connection works in cooperation with governmental agencies, chambers of commerce and financial institutions to support emerging and expanding companies in Westmoreland County. It offers assistance to companies considering a location in our region.
Operating on a strategic plan, the Economic Growth Connection supplies the following services for Westmoreland County:
- Business Outreach and Development
- Loan Financing
- Work-Force Development and Training Facilitation
- Site and Building Assistance
- Transportation Initiatives
- Entrepreneurial Assistance
The Economic Growth Connection provides leadership to the private sector to develop business opportunities. The end result is quality jobs created and retained in Westmoreland County and the region.
Our Mission & Vision
The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland is a private non-profit membership based organization created to foster economic growth and development in Westmoreland County. Governed by a board of directors, our objective is to raise the standard of living through sustainable high quality job creation and retention.
2017 EGC Annual Report
Latest News and Events
Foam manufacturer awarded $2M in low-interest loans
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program, including a $1.7 million, 15-year loan at a 2 percent fixed rate and a $300,000, 10-year loan at a 2 percent fixed rate through Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland for
County leaders say more municipal cooperation will spur growth
Westmoreland County development officials say they have a blueprint for growth that involves getting the county’s 65 municipalities to work more closely. The goal, they say, is to attract and retain a skilled workforce for the county’s employers, and to stem the county’s decades-long population decline. Read
Westmoreland County’s construction outlook optimistic
Contractors are busy amid an expansion trend in Westmoreland County, building everything from patio homes to health centers and elementary schools. “We’re seeing a lot of expansion from local businesses that have been debating whether to go ahead with projects,” said Jim Smith, president of the Economic
Investments present growth opportunity for Westmoreland County
EGC’s Jim Smith explains how major investments like Tenaska Westmoreland present growth opportunity for Westmoreland County. Read more: http://bit.ly/2F6lVlK
Westmoreland County needs more, better branding, leaders say
Jim Smith of the Economic Growth Connection joins Jason Rigone of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation, and Chad Amond of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the future of Westmoreland County during the annual Economic Growth Connection membership luncheon. Read more about the
