PA Chamber Members – The Engine Driving PA’s Economic Future
Powered by the engagement, insights, and the continued support of more than 13,000 members across every industry and region of Pennsylvania, the PA Chamber is leading the Commonwealth’s economic momentum. As the Statewide Voice of Business, it’s the collective advocacy of companies of all sizes that delivers results no single employer could achieve alone.
Working alongside elected officials, business leaders, and key stakeholders, the PA Chamber turns member priorities into action, helping create a more competitive business climate that attracts investment and supports family sustaining jobs.
Throughout 2025, that collective impact delivered meaningful wins for employers statewide, including the following accomplishments:
Tax Reforms
- Lowering Pennsylvania’s Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT): We successfully continued the phase‑down of the CNIT from one of the highest rates in the nation to a more competitive 7.49% as of January 1, 2026, with the rate on track to reach 4.99% by 2031.
- Expanding Net Operating Loss (NOL) deductions: We helped raise the NOL deduction cap to 50% in 2026, with a scheduled increase to 80% by 2029, giving businesses greater flexibility to invest and grow. Together, these reforms make PA a more attractive place to do business – supporting job creation, investment, and long‑term economic growth for companies of all sizes.
Permitting and Regulatory Reforms
Building on significant reforms from recent years, we accelerated project permitting and approval timelines, fostering a more responsive business environment. In 2025, the elimination of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – a cap-and-trade program previously tied up in the courts – brought clarity for energy project investors.
Energy Investment
Last year’s historic investments, including more than <$100 billion in announced Pennsylvania energy projects and data centers, inspired us to launch the Energy and Innovation Institute – a collaborative forum uniting industry, government, and academia to advance smart policy that promotes energy investment, technological innovation, and job growth.
Workforce Development
We championed initiatives to recruit and retain childcare workers, advanced the PA Chamber’s workforce-centered childcare reform agenda, and supported efforts to help more lower-income individuals enter the workforce – delivering real economic benefits for employers and employees statewide.
Don’t take our word for it. When leaders from government and labor come together to announce new investment and job creation and call out the PA Chamber’s leadership, it’s proof that our bipartisan, pro‑growth policy priorities are working – and we want you to be part of the effort.
Rising in the Rankings
Now that we’ve entered 2026, these achievements have translated into stronger economic outcomes, including:
- Nation-Leading Business Survival: New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Pennsylvania ranks among the top states for five-year new business survival. 56 percent of businesses started in Pennsylvania remain open after five years, the third-highest percentage nationwide compared to the national average of 51.6 percent.
- Long-Term Stability: Research from the Center for American Entrepreneurship confirms that businesses launched in Pennsylvania are more likely to endure, signaling long-term economic strength rather than short-term gains.
- National Recognition:
- Moody’s Analytics reports Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy.
- Site Selection Magazine ranked Pennsylvania 11th in its 2025 Business Climate Rankings, a seven-spot jump from the previous year. This improvement reflects our focus on pro-growth policies, permitting reform, site readiness, and increased investment.
The Power of PA Chamber Membership – Join Today!
These wins belong to our members.
The progress Pennsylvania is making today is the direct result of policies championed by the PA Chamber—driven by the engagement, insight, and continued support of the businesses that choose to invest in membership.
Because our 13,000 members show up, speak up, and stay engaged, PA Chamber advocacy has delivered more than $33 billion in savings for employers statewide – equal to $5,056 per employee! These are real results that strengthen businesses, communities, and families across the Commonwealth.
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There’s no better time to join. Connect with a dedicated member of our team to learn what it means to be part of the Statewide Voice of Business—and how you can help shape Pennsylvania’s future.