Fogelsville, PA – Earlier today, Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth has secured a $3.5 billion private-sector investment from global pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly and Company to build a new, state-of-the-art drug manufacturing facility in Lehigh County. Lilly’s investment is the largest by a life sciences company in Commonwealth history.
Supported by $100 million in Commonwealth investment, including a $5 million grant to a local community college for a workforce development training program that would serve as a talent pipeline to Eli Lilly, this expansion project will create at least 850 new jobs over the next five years and continue growing Pennsylvania’s robust pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
Lilly’s multi-billion-dollar expansion project represents a huge win for growing the life sciences industry in the Lehigh Valley and builds upon the excellence in this sector that has been developing in the region over the past several years.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive — cutting red tape, streamlining permitting and licensing, and attracting over $39 billion in private-sector investment that has created more than 21,500 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth.
As a result, Pennsylvania’s economy is now earning national recognition — ranking as the only Northeastern state with a growing economy, earning top business climate rankings from Area Development and Site Selection Magazine, and leading the region in long-term new business survival.
See what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro’s leadership in securing this historic deal:
The Wall Street Journal: Pennsylvania Wins Bid for Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Factory
Reuters: Eli Lilly to build $3.5 billion Pennsylvania plant in US manufacturing push
Central Penn Business Journal: Eli Lilly announces $3.5B investment, 850+ jobs
Pennsylvania Capital Star: Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly to invest $3.5B in Lehigh County
Morning Call: Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly to build $3.5 billion Lehigh Valley complex
Penn Live: Eli Lilly to build $3.5 billion plant in Pa. to manufacture weight loss drugs
ABC 27: Pharmaceutical manufacturer invests $3.5 billion for new Pennsylvania facility
Learn more about the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to support Pennsylvania’s workers and businesses by building a competitive workforce and spurring economic growth — and how the Administration is creating opportunity to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.