Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Business Support
Supporting Your Business. Powering Your Success.
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council provides comprehensive business support services to help entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage of growth succeed.
Business Support for Fayette County
Helping Your Business Start, Grow, and Succeed
From startups launching new ventures to established companies seeking expansion, Fay-Penn offers the resources and expertise needed to drive success.
Services include personalized business planning assistance through the St. Vincent Small Business Development Center, guidance in securing financing and commercial loans, and access to educational workshops focused on key business topics such as marketing, budgeting, and operational management.
Fay-Penn also serves as a valuable resource, helping businesses build relationships with community partners, industry leaders, and regional resources that can support long-term growth and collaboration.
By equipping business owners with strategic tools, funding opportunities, and practical knowledge, Fay-Penn fosters innovation, strengthens local businesses, and supports sustainable economic growth throughout the community.
Support Services
Business Financing, Incentives, Workshops, and Consulting
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council provides a range of business support services to help entrepreneurs and businesses start, grow, and succeed. Businesses can access financing resources to help secure the capital needed for startup, growth, and expansion, along with business incentives that encourage investment, job creation, and economic development throughout the Commonwealth.
Financing
We offer financing resources to help businesses access the capital needed for startup, growth, and expansion. Reach out to Bryce Landman for more information and eligibility details.
Incentives
A variety of business incentives are available to encourage economic growth, job creation, and investment throughout the Commonwealth. They are here to help businesses expand, innovate, and succeed.
Workshops
Local business owners can take advantage of seasonal workshops offered by Fay-Penn Economic Development Council. Their goal is to help participants build practical skills and grow their businesses.
Business Resources and Partner Organizations
Pennsylvania Business Resources
Connect with trusted local, regional, state, and national organizations that provide business assistance, technical expertise, mentoring, financing guidance, and educational resources.
PA DCED Small Business Assistance
Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop is the resource for planning, registering, operating, and growing a business.
Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce
Advocate for Connellsville, PA businesses, fostering a vibrant and sustainable economic environment.
Fayette Chamber
of Commerce
The county's largest and most active business advocacy and marketing organization.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Supports local businesses and entrepreneurs through resources for financing, workforce development, business expansion, and economic development.
U.S. SBA
Resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed, including business loans, funding programs, and other small business opportunities.
St Vincent SBDC
Provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
Economic Development Zones
Fayette County KEZ, KIZ, and KOZ
Explore KIZ, KOZ, and KEZ incentives designed to help Pennsylvania businesses reduce costs, encourage investment, and support growth and job creation.
