Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Business Support
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council provides comprehensive business support services to help entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage of growth 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.
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council offers 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.
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.
PA DCED Small Business Assistance: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop is the go-to resource for planning, registering, operating, and growing a business – while working smart and living happy in Pennsylvania.
Fayette Chamber of Commerce: Fayette County’s largest and most active business advocacy and marketing organization.
Connellsville Chamber of Commerce: Advocate for Connellsville, PA businesses, fostering a vibrant and sustainable economic environment.
PennTap: The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State is a statewide technical assistance organization charged with supporting Pennsylvania businesses and anchor institutions with two primary areas of expertise: Energy and Environmental Services and Innovation Services.
St. Vincent Small Business Development Center: provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) provides free business mentoring services to prospective and established small business owners.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling and other forms of assistance to small businesses
Fayette County Enterprise Zone
The Pennsylvania Enterprise Zone Program (EZP) Tax Credit is an initiative under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) that provides tax credits to private companies investing in the rehabilitation, expansion, or physical improvement of buildings and land within designated Enterprise Zones.