Mon Valley Alliance

The Mon Valley Alliance is a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) based in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the organization employs a team of four and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Established in 1965, the Mon Valley Alliance has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Middle-Monongahela Valley, an area encompassing Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. The Mon Valley Alliance focuses on improving the economic landscape of the region. Their initiatives include developing industrial parks, remediating environmentally impacted areas, and removing blighted properties from downtown corridors. They also provide financial assistance to businesses through low-interest loans and support local nonprofits through grant programs. Beyond direct economic support, the Mon Valley Alliance offers valuable services to municipalities within the region. These include assistance with code and ordinance writing, comprehensive planning, and grant writing. The organization also acts as a regional champion for transformative projects aimed at improving the quality of life in the Middle-Monongahela Valley. To learn more about the Mon Valley Alliance and its initiatives, please visit their website at monvalleyalliance.org.