For commerce and economic development officials, the question isn’t just whether businesses are moving but whether the conditions exist to keep them. The King of Prussia market offers a compelling case study in what sustained public-private investment can produce.
As communities across the country grapple with underutilized office space and shifting workforce expectations, Montgomery County has been quietly building the infrastructure that corporate decision-makers now require. Upper Merion Township’s 26 percent housing market growth over the past decade — adding 4,000 new units — and its designation as one of Fortune‘s Top 2 Best Places to Live for Families reflect a region that has invested deliberately in liveability.
Stephen Forster, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, puts it plainly: “Robust development pipelines and transformative recreational amenities signal a community’s commitment to attracting and retaining the next generation of talent. It’s that long-range vision and the civic energy behind it that ultimately sustains competitiveness.”
For economic development leaders evaluating where to focus resources and investment, King of Prussia reinforces a growing reality: companies are no longer selecting office space alone — they’re selecting communities. Access to trails and green space, mixed-use development, transit connectivity, strong schools, and lifestyle amenities have become central factors in corporate relocation and expansion decisions. Regions that invest in those assets proactively are the ones best positioned to attract both talent and long-term business growth.
Read more about King of Prussia’s evolving office market and regional growth strategy in the Philadelphia Business Journal, and learn how the Montgomery County Commerce Department helps businesses turn opportunity into action through services including Montco Site Select, workforce recruitment and training support, and financing through the MontcoForward Loan Program. Whether expanding, relocating, or establishing a first location in the region, businesses can explore resources and connect with the Commerce Department at Montgomery County Commerce Department.
