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Connecting Partners with Local & Small Businesses

Every thriving community is built on strong partnerships, innovative businesses, and a shared vision for the future. At Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, our mission is simple: to accelerate economic growth, support local businesses, and create job opportunities that make Fayette County a vibrant place to live, work, and grow. 

Why Become a Fay-Penn Member?

 Fay-Penn welcomes local and small businesses that want to build networks, access business support, and create meaningful community partnerships. Our members help shape what we focus on and contribute their expertise from the ground up. We also rely on local experts who care deeply about our community to help us make informed decisions and deliver the best possible results for the people and businesses we serve.
 

When you become a member, you invest in the entire regional ecosystem. Explore the member benefits below and discover how your membership can connect you with valuable resources, opportunities, and relationships that support your business and strengthen our community.

  • Technical & Capital Assistance: Leverage specialized grant technical assistance, site selection support, workforce development programs, and capital growth opportunities.
  • Strategic Marketing: Capitalize on our premier marketing opportunities, including our high-traffic digital billboard along Route 119 and social media spotlights.
  • Workforce Trainings: Access complimentary, high-impact workforce trainings and strategic business workshops year-round. 
  • Quarterly Newsletter Feature: Share company updated and editorial features in our quarterly newsletter distributed to regional business leaders.
  • Strategic Networking: Build meaningful relationships with business leaders, elected officials, and key stakeholders through exclusive events and regional forums. 
  • Venue Discounts: Enjoy fully waived rental fees for meeting and conference spaces at the FNB Business Event Center and Fayette Launch Box. 
  • Exclusive Member Events: Receive invitations to member-only gatherings, including the Annual Member Meeting and signature Annual Member Dinner. 
  • Leadership & Governance: Shape economic development by voting on Fay-Penn board leadership with opportunities to serve on committees and the Board. 
  • Advocacy & Representation: Ensure your business’s interests are represented on vital local, regional, and state economic policy issues. 
  • Digital Visibility: Gain premium placement and exposure in our official Online Member Directory. 

Membership Tiers & Investment

Business & Corporate Tiers

Small Business (10 or less employees)

$200

Small Business (11-50 employees)

$350

Medium Business (51-150 employees)

$600

Large Business (151+ employees)

$1,000

Financial Institution (Local)

$1,000

Financial Institution (Regional/National)

$2,000

Partner Organization Tier - $150

  • Economic, Workforce, & Community Development Organizations
  • Local Government Entities, Authorities, & Commisions
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Educational Institutions

 

*Application must be reviewed and approved by the Fay-Penn Board of Directors. Upon approval, you will recieve and approval letter accompanied by an invoice. 

Membership Application form

Fay-Penn brings together professionals and small-business representatives who support the organization’s mission and goals. To apply for membership, complete the Membership Application Form.

    Check Classification
    (Do Not Send Payment*)

    Individual Member - $125
    Reserved for former or current Board members (conditions apply)

    Business/Corporate

    Partner Organization - $150

    * Application must be reviewed and approved by the Fay-Penn Board of Directors. If approved, you will receive a Membership Application Approval Letter accompanied by an invoice for the appropriate dues investment. If we have any questions, you will be contacted.

    Current Fay-Penn Members

    Historic brick facade of the State Theatre Center for the Arts featuring large arched stained-glass windows and a blue marquee advertising "The Miracle Worker, April 13th 7Pm"
    View looking out from a dark cave opening into a large underground cavern colorful with green, orange, purple, and yellow artificial lighting, featuring rock formations and a distant waterfall
    A two-story brick educational building with large windows sits on a street corner under a clear blue sky. A covered entrance displays the sign "Laurel Business Institute," while tall vertical banners on the corner of the building read "Technology" and "Skilled Trades." Large storefront windows feature student imagery and school branding. A sidewalk, mature tree, and quiet street frame the well-maintained campus exterior.
    A modern YMCA building with tan brick walls and colorful purple and teal accents at the main entrance. The front façade displays the words "Uniontown Area" alongside the YMCA logo above large glass windows and doors. A landscaped parking lot with ornamental grasses, parked cars, and a pedestrian approaching the entrance sits under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
    An aerial view of a single-story red brick office building with a dark gray hip roof, surrounded by green lawns and mature trees. A central entrance with glass double doors and an arched window is flanked by landscaped shrubs and flowering plants. Curved sidewalks and nearly empty parking lots border the building, creating a clean and well-maintained professional campus setting.
    A grand, multi-story resort hotel with white columns, elegant architecture, and a dark mansard-style roof stands beneath a bright blue sky. A circular driveway leads to the main entrance, where a black luxury car is parked. Landscaped gardens, manicured lawns, and decorative fountains frame the front of the building, creating an upscale and welcoming setting.