The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC)
is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit economic development corporation formed in January 2000. Memberships and contributions are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 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
EGC Announces New DCED/CFA Grant Program for the Dairy Industry
The Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program was established under Act 42 of 2018 for research and development, organic transition, value-added processing, and marketing grants in support of Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the PA Department
Penn State New Kensington awarded $75,000 grant
The EGC is the financial administrator of the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund which recently awarded of $75,000 grant to Penn State New Kensington. The grant will aid Penn State New Kensington in incorporating sustainability and best practices to the Corridor of Innovation and revitalization efforts
Two Westmoreland County Businesses Awarded PIDA Loans
Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for Astley Precision Machine Company and Zilka & Company, which will help create and retain approximately 125 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with the costs of expanding into larger, more capable
PIDA Financing Rates are still LOW!
PIDA Financing Rates are still LOW! Interest Rates on Commercial and Industrial Loans are very competitive, so act today. The rates and terms available through June 30, 2018, are: Fixed interest rate for the full term of the loan (up to a 15-yr. period), set at the
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
