Advancing Economic Growth Across Westmoreland County

Welcome to Westmoreland County, a dynamic hub in Southwestern Pennsylvania where businesses find opportunity, support, and room to grow. Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC) is a private, non-profit, membership-based economic development organization dedicated to helping companies start, expand, and succeed in our region. Since 2000, EGC has brought together business leaders, educators, and partners who share a common goal: building a stronger, more competitive local economy.

Working in close collaboration with government agencies, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, and workforce partners, EGC provides strategic guidance and hands-on assistance to emerging and expanding businesses. From financing and site selection to workforce development, transportation initiatives, and entrepreneurial support, our efforts are focused on creating and retaining high-quality jobs that raise the standard of living across Westmoreland County. Through leadership, collaboration, and long-term vision, EGC helps turn opportunity into lasting economic growth.

Business Growth & Investment

Supporting emerging and expanding businesses through strategic financing, outreach, and long-term economic development initiatives.

Financing & Lending Solutions

Providing access to competitive loan programs and funding tools that help businesses invest, build, and grow in Westmoreland County.

Workforce & Talent Development

Strengthening the regional workforce through training facilitation, education partnerships, and career development initiatives.

Site Selection & Infrastructure Support

Assisting businesses with site and building opportunities, transportation initiatives, and resources to locate and succeed locally.
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Information and Updates

Westmoreland County, PA — The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC) has been awarded a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Planning Grant to support a […]

Hello Neighbor Expands Employment Programming into Westmoreland County New initiative connects immigrant and refugee job seekers with local industry Media Contact: Anna Tomiczek, Communications Coordinator | annatomiczek@helloneighbor.io  | 412-689-2815 […]

Supporting existing businesses with Westmoreland County is one of the core functions of Economic Growth Connection. Recently, EGC was able to assist long-time business Glassautomatic, Inc. […]

With the support of Rep. Jill Cooper (PA-55), EGC was proud to serve as the grantee for a Category 4 Local Share Account Grant award for […]

The WCIDA Board Meeting that was scheduled to take place on April 20th has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding and will share updates regarding any […]

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority announced its quarterly interest rates for Q1 2026! Qualifying applications submitted between January 1st and March 31st may be eligible. Contact […]