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Facilities
We have a location for your company. Choose from 48 business and industrial parks, numerous stand alone facilities and planned developments. Provide us with your specific requirements and we will work to find a facility to meet your needs.
Energy Supply Chain Pennergy Source is an invaluable resource for companies locating in South Central Pennsylvania who do business with the energy sector. Pennergy Source is a member organization formed under the Manufacturers’ Association of South Central Pennsylvania and supported by the South Central Workforce Investment Board and the PA Department of Labor and Industry. Primarily represented in the group are manufacturers for the alternative energy market including wind, nuclear, geothermal, solar, hydro-electric, bio-fuels, energy efficiency opportunities and traditional energy market. The group links all parts of the energy-related value chain from original equipment manufacturers to system suppliers. Members have the opportunity to share knowledge, leads and marketing benefits available through Pennergy Source.
Location
If you are looking to expand or relocate your business to the East Coast, your business can reduce transportation costs in York County. York is located within one day’s drive of more than 40% of the nation’s population and 60% of Canada’s population. With over 3,400 miles of roads and major interstates, two Class I railroads, easy access to two international as well as 22 local public and private airports, and close proximity to a waterport, York County offers a sophisticated transportation network. The major north-south expressway in York County is Interstate 83, connecting York with Harrisburg to the North, and Baltimore to the South. U.S. Route 30 is the major east-west highway, providing easy access to York City as well as a direct route to Gettysburg and Lancaster.
Taxes Your business could save on taxes, increasing your bottom line. York County has a number of programs that provide state and local tax abatement, below market rate financing, and other incentives to businesses locating within the County.
Cost of Living Enjoy life. Spend a little more on yourself. When your business is located in York County, you’ll find the lower cost of living gives you a little extra in your pocket. According to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, the York MSA cost of living is below the national average. Use the ACCRA Cost of Living Calculator to make a cost of living comparisons between York and other participating cities nationwide. York County provides low-cost living with easy access to the amenities of major metro areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York.
Qualified Workforce/Education In the midst of a rapidly changing economy and technology advances, it is important to have employees that can keep your business on the cutting edge. York County organizations, YCEDC Office of Workforce Development , and educational institutions have partnered together to provide training, education and workforce development which has resulted in continuing education for the existing and new workforce. There are 16 colleges and universities located within a 50 mile radius and York boasts two colleges and six technical and business schools. York College (Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) and Penn State York (Associates and Bachelor’s degrees), produced 1,250 graduates in 2008. York College and Penn State York are well known for their Engineering program and graduates.
Recreation
You don’t have to go away to get away from it all. York County boasts of a rich quality of life – providing access to the arts, recreational amenities (12 state and local parks, 21 golf courses), and historical tourist attractions.
Quality of Life
In addition to workplace safety, you also want to know that your employees reside in a safe neighborhood. The York-Hanover area is one of the top 100 safest Metropolitan Areas according to Morgan Quitno Press.
