Economic Development
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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Three Montgomery County Companies Make Business Insider’s 2026 High-Growth List
Three Montgomery County companies have earned national recognition for something increasingly rare in today’s volatile markets: consistent, profitable growth. Globus Medical, Harmony Biosciences, and Hamilton Lane all appear on Business Insider’s High-Growth Companies 2026 list, a ranking that spotlights publicly traded companies demonstrating not just expansion, but financial staying power, writes Jonathan Diamond for Philadelphia…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue for Technical.ly. Her administration’s $2 billion H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy) initiative sets an ambitious target: 30,000 housing units created or restored across the city. But getting there means building…
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BusinessPA’s Aaron Pitts Brings Jobs, Investment, and a New Economic Strategy to Pennsylvania
As one of Pennsylvania’s foremost economic strategists, Aaron Pitts has spent the past year quietly dismantling the state’s longstanding business obstacles—and the results are hard to ignore, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since joining the Shapiro administration through the BusinessPA team in 2024, Pitts has helped Pennsylvania lock in more than $41 billion…
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2026 PGA Championship Bringing Economic Boost to Delaware County
Businesses around Delaware County have been preparing for the 2026 PGA Championship in Newtown Square at Aronimink Golf Club, and the tourism expected to come with it, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. This week, Newtown Square will be providing a significant boost to the county’s economy thanks to the 200,000 additional individuals expected to be…
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12 Montgomery County Towns Are Among 100 Safest Places to Live; One Town Reports Zero Violent Crimes
Twelve Montgomery County cities ranked among the 100 safest places to live in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by ElitePersonalFinance. To determine which places in Pennsylvania are safest, ElitePersonalFinance extracted the latest available data from the FBI crime statistics in the United States, taking violent crime as the main factor. Cities with under…
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January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs
In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Labor & Industry, writes Ian Karbal for The Keystone. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.4 percent in December, it is still up from the…
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‘Setting the Pace for the Industry’: Five Key Insights from King of Prussia District’s Retail Report
The King of Prussia District has released its “King of Prussia Retail Report,” highlighting the market’s continued strength as one of the most dynamic and resilient suburban retail destinations in the United States. With 6.2 million square feet of retail inventory and nearly 40 million annual visits, Upper Merion Township/King of Prussia (UMT/KOP) contains the…
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King of Prussia District Invites Public to Take Short Survey; Feedback to Help Inform Ongoing Planning
The King of Prussia District is gathering community feedback through a short survey, and your input can help shape what’s next. The public’s feedback will help inform the District’s ongoing planning and deepen its understanding of how people experience King of Prussia today. The survey takes about six to eight minutes to complete and can…
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Florida Firm Acquires Spirit Golf, Operator of Four Bucks County Golf Courses
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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Momentum, Measured: Five Key Takeaways from King of Prussia District’s 2026 Report to the Community
King of Prussia District has launched its 2026 Report to the Community, an interactive website showcasing King of Prussia’s 2025 development activity and commercial market performance, as well as the District’s impact. Founded in 2010, the District is dedicated to accelerating economic growth by making KOP vibrant, attractive, and prosperous. The report provides insights into…
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Montco Remains Region’s Strongest Suburban Economy Amid Shift
Montgomery County continues to anchor the Philadelphia region’s suburban economy, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Montco has stronger office leasing activity than the city and a long record as the top base for office-sector jobs. But a new report from the Center City District shows that Philadelphia has just inched past Montco in…
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King of Prussia District Releases Its 2026 Community Engagement Action Plan
As King of Prussia continues to grow and evolve, so must the way we engage with our community. King of Prussia District is focused on strengthening how we connect with the people who live, work, shop, and do business here. The 2026 Community Engagement Action Plan outlines the strategies and priorities that will guide our efforts to…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s economy outpaced thriving Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. This economic momentum is reflected in several major development projects…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Buck County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New Hope and Solebury, towns linked to reality television personality Yolanda Hadid of Real Housewives of…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted the strongest job growth last year among the 25 largest metropolitan areas with populations in the millions, rising 1.2 percent in 2025. Other major development projects also indicate strong economic success. This includes the…
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Montgomery County Has 7 of the 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Greater Philadelphia Region
When it comes to the most affluent neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia area, Montgomery County is where most of the money is at, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, the Philadelphia Business Journal calculated where Greater Philadelphia’s richest residents live. Based on factors such as household income, age, and…
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