GREENE COUNTY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Department of Economic Development
Robbie Matesic, Executive Director of Economic Development 49 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5300 / Fax: 724-852-2944
Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday—Friday
Greene County ... a great location, reasonable taxes, business friendly atmosphere and a quality labor force make for the ideal business environment. With a diverse economy based on traditional industries, high technology and advanced manufacturing the county is one of the most economically growing areas in the state. For more information on Greene County, contact the IDA at 724-627-9259.
Economic Development Mission ... Our mission is to provide the appropriate services and develop the leadership necessary to assure that all of Greene County is planning for the future. Also, to coordinate services relating to economic planning and development activities in Greene County in such a manner that consumers will:
have available to them support services and technical assistance that is offered in a respectful and cooperative manner;
be able to obtain all the information and assistance they require; and
have access to opportunities that will assist them to be good stewards.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS:
Company:
Industry Sector:
5 School Districts
Banking/Financial Institutions
County Government
Alpha Natural Resources & Foundation Coal
CONSOL Energy
Southeast Regional Medical Center
Waynesburg University
Westmorland Community College
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Educational Services
Financial Services
Governmental
Mining
Mining
Health Care
Educational Services
Educational Services
Technology and Development, Analytical and Consulting services.
TOP AREA EMPLOYMENT SECTORS:
Industry:
Employees:
Health Care and Social Assistance Manufacturing Retail Trade Local Government Accommodation and Food Service Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing Mining Educational Services Construction Wholesale Trade Other Services, except Public Administration Admin/Support, Waste Management/Remediation Services Professional/Scientific/Technological Services Transportation and Warehousing Finance/Insurance Real Estate/Rental/Leasing Arts/Entertainment/Recreation Utilities
USE TAX INFORMATION:
If you or your business buys items that are subject to sales tax — for which the seller does not charge and collect the tax on the invoice (or receipt) – you are personally responsible for remitting the tax directly to the PA Department of Revenue. This tax is called use tax.
Purchases made over the Internet, through toll-free numbers (800, 888 and 877), from mail order catalogs and from out-of-state locations are examples of purchases that would be subject to use tax if sales tax was not paid. The tax rate is the same as the sales tax, 6 percent state, plus 1 percent local tax for residents of Allegheny County or 2 percent local tax for residents of Philadelphia.
Non-recurring use tax liabilities can be reported on a Use Tax Return, PA-1, and full remittance is due on or before the 20th day of the month after the month in which the purchase was made.
Any business that incurs use tax liabilities on a regular basis is encouraged to register for a use tax account number by completing the PA Enterprise Registration Form, PA-100. Businesses currently registered for the collection of sales tax are required to report and remit use tax liabilities when filing sales tax returns.
For more information on use tax, please visit the quick links below:
Click here for University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
