Our History
Robert E. Eberly
History
In 1990, Robert E. Eberly, Sr. and a number of state and local elected officials garnered a $500,000 Economic Revitalization Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that led to the formation of Fay-Penn on January 16, 1991 to assist in growing the economy of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Eberly was Fay-Penn’s original Board Chair and served from 1991 – 2001.
Throughout the years, Fay-Penn administered, created, and merged with a number of local industrial and economic development organizations having a similar purpose. Fay-Penn is the only organization in Fayette County designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO).
With strong leadership and support, Fay-Penn continues to thrive and maintains a reputation as one of the most well-respected economic development organizations not only in the Commonwealth but across the country.
Although the organization’s primary mission has remained constant, its strategies continually expand and evolve. Our progressive attitude and adaptability to external economic drivers have been key factors in us creating or retaining over 10,000 jobs and generating $1.7 billion in business investment in Fayette County.