Why PA

Work Smart. Live Happy.

You often hear you can't have it all, but in Pennsylvania, you'll start believing you can. Here you'll find an experienced and skilled workforce, best-in-class higher education institutions ready to partner with industry, a prime East Coast location, and exceptional quality of life. Innovation and ingenuity are woven into our flag and serve as the foundation for our population's legendary spirit. Our past, present, and future are tied together with inventors and entrepreneurs committed to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We work smart, and we always have. From corporate headquarters, to state-of-the-art R&D facilities, to startups and small businesses, our business environment empowers companies to be revolutionaries in their industry and redefine success.

We are the most economically diverse state in the country. Our $915 billion GDP makes us the sixth largest economy in the U.S. and a leading global economic hub. From corporate headquarters (we're home to 24 Fortune 500 companies), to state-of-the-art R&D facilities, to startups and more than one million small businesses, our business environment empowers companies to be revolutionaries in their industry and redefine success. And our business-friendly tax climate is gradually reducing the corporate net income tax rate to 4.99 percent by 2031, making it among the lowest in the nation.

But our economy isn't our full story. We may work smart, but we know that time away from the office is just as important for workers and executives alike. Pennsylvanians live happy thanks to factors like economic opportunity, affordable housing and first-rate healthcare, as well as exceptional schools, endless opportunity for outdoor adventure, and cultural attractions. Our rich history, stunning landscapes, and growing cities represent something for everyone looking to live outside the 9-5.