Fayette County Fayette County Economic Development Fayette County Courthouse 61 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 724-430-1200 x 1501 (T) Mark E. Rafail, Economic Development Coordinator mrafail@fayettepa.org www.faettecountypa.org Fayette County continues moving forward, driven by strong leadership, a myriad of beneficial attributes, and perfectly timed investments. Well on its way to becoming an economic powerhouse in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Fayette boasts a low cost of living, convenient geographic location within a four-state region, and superb quality of life. Heavy investment in infrastructure and recreation have helped Fayette turn the corner on long-term growth and vitality.
between county leadership, business owners, nonprofits, community groups and more. Those efforts were magnified in 2021, when those entities came together to vaccinate approximately 30,000 residents against COVID-19, effectively establishing Fayette County as a statewide leader in adaptability and innovation. Fayette took steps to ensure it would emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. All leadership levels have joined forces to formulate plans for future growth and development, including strategic use of federal and state aid packages. Fayette County Commissioners Dave Lohr, Vince Vicites, and Scott Dunn continue taking steps to support economic growth and retention. They recently launched the Fayette County Infrastructure Bank and Property Database; two projects overseen by Economic Development Coordinator Mark Rafail.
Aimed at helping municipalities and municipal authorities fund infrastructure projects, the Infrastructure Bank will allow entities to apply for loans from a special county fund to be used as a quicker, more reliable option for financing necessary repair or improvement projects. Launched in partnership with Community Networking Resources and HRG Engineering, it will help municipal leaders maximize their investment in infrastructure projects countywide. By advancing infrastructure that supports tourism, development, and public safety, Fayette’s economy will see significant growth. The Property Database seeks to create a central directory of vacant land; commercial or industrial buildings; or other properties for sale, rent or development. By completing the survey on the county website, municipalities and landowners can list their properties and receive marketing and development help from county officials.
That progress is bolstered by collaboration
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