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Business Vitality

Sterling Business Park



Wayne County is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the northeast and our business development is starting to keep pace. We are experiencing significant business expansion because of our growing infrastructure, proximity to NY/NJ metro markets, cost advantages and increasing labor supply. Everyday business needs are met in a rural setting with outstanding natural beauty and enviable quality of life. Prospective employers will find:

A Rapidly Growing Labor Force
Wayne County is part of a four-county region that is growing faster than any other part of the tri-state area. From 2000-2004, workers were added at a rate of 6.9% - twice the rate of Pennsylvania and the US. Nearly 15,000 new workers joined the labor pool. Wayne County alone is experiencing significant growth. During the first half of 2005, the County averaged 300 new workers monthly.

Lower Cost of Doing Business
Construction costs, operating costs, and labor costs are all lower than other northeast locations. And so is our cost of living. For relocating employees, cost of living indexes indicate that a lower wage does not necessarily translate into less disposable income. In fact, your dollar buys more lifestyle here.

Supportive Business Climate
Wayne County has a pro-business County government that which will welcome your investment in our communities. WEDCO takes an ombudsman-like role when it comes to business development. We are prepared to match a site with your needs, facilitate incentive programs, provide data needed to make informed business decisions, and be your advocate, working with organizations and individuals to get the job done.

Enviable Quality of Life
We have a lifestyle that people want—a lifestyle that will be desirable to employees relocating with their companies. A combination of incredible nature, outdoor activities, and nearby urban amenities makes Wayne County an outstanding place to live, work and play!


Click here to learn more about business development taking place within Wayne County.

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