There were five business licenses issued in Monroe County in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Monroe County saw 45 business licenses issued the previous quarter.
The most popular type of business licensed in the first quarter of 2023 was a Domestic Business Corporation, making up 100 percent of licenses granted.
Pennsylvania suffered a surge of unemployment and business closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The average annual unemployment rate in the state more than doubled in 2020 to 9.1 percent. This was the highest annual unemployment rate in Pennsylvania since 2003. Since then, the unemployment rate has been decreasing, reaching 4.3 percent in early 2023.
Businesses licensed in Monroe County for Q1
| Business Name | Business Type |
|---|---|
| Grant Site Services, Inc. | Domestic Business Corporation |
| JP Construction Mgmnt Corporation | Domestic Business Corporation |
| JSA Parkway, Inc. | Domestic Business Corporation |
| National Microwave Contractors, Inc. | Foreign Business Corporation |
| Velocity Automotive Mobile Mechanic, Inc. | Domestic Business Corporation |
