Perry County is an untapped market to the business community - full of possibilities.  The people of of Perry County are proud individualists with a strong work ethic. Over 70% work outside of the county, and are sought after for their strong contributuions to their employers. They are skilled, educated, and creative individuals who would serve your business well.

 

There's a real sense of place here. Folks are friendly, the air is clean, and Perry County is a great place to be. Our residents take pride in their homes, schools, and businesses, and time spent here can take you back to your childhood with its lemonade stands, skating parties, and summers spent at grandma's.

 

For information about Local County Government, please visit the Perry County Government web pages.

 

The serene natural beauty of Perry County is sharply contrasted with the bustling activity on the two major highways that cross through it. Routes 11 & 15 North and South, and 322 East and West bring the convenience of a metropolitan area to within a short drive for residents and businesses.

 

Perry County has long been known as a bedroom community for suburban Harrisburg, 18 miles to the South.  Completion of improvements to route 322, which leads into Perry County from Harrisburg, has made the area even more attractive and accessable for new business development. 

 

 

 

Perry County's school system consists of four campuses: West Perry, Greenwood, Susquenita, and Newport.  Each has comprehensive and up to  date computer classes, dedicated teachers and staff, and well developed academic programs.  They are supplemented by Cumberland/Perry Vocational Technical school which has a wide variety of majors to choose from, and highly skilled instructors.  There are also several fine private schools in the area.

 

All four of our schools are affiliated with Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) which offers associate degrees, and courses for the first two years of a bachelor's degree.  Nearby are four year colleges that include Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg, Widener University, Central Pennsylvania Business College, Dickinson College, Bucknell University, Shippensburg University, Wilson College, and Susquehanna University. 

 

Graduate degrees can be earned at Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg, and satellites of Temple, Dusquene, and Widener School of Law.  Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. HersheyMedical Center is nationally recognized as a research and university hospital.  There are also numerous excellent technical schools for advanced training.

 

        

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Susquenita	Newport
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photos/Douglas L. Cain