The West End is home to a diverse business community with a number of landmark restaurants and national bank chains sharing sidewalks with artisans and merchants of designer eyewear, footwear, jewelry and home appliances. Business owners are supportive of each other and welcoming to locals and visitors who stop by daily for coffee, ice-cream or wing night.
Thinking of starting a business here? Commercial properties are distributed throughout the West End Theatre District. Owners and operators are subject to regulations set by the City of Allentown and the State of Pennsylvania. As part of a region experiencing rapid economic growth, there are many resources available to help you get started!
Economic Development Resources
- Lehigh University Small Business Development Center
- Community Action Lehigh Valley
- The U.S. Small Business Administration
Business Incubation Programs
- Bridgeworks Enterprise Center
- Velocity
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- SCORE
Professional Organizations & Networking Groups
