Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, located approximately 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, is home to many national and regional employers, including Sony, Lenox Crystal, and L.E. Simth Glass Company.

Summit Ridge Shopping Center, Located in the community's main retail corridor along State Route 813, east of U.S. Route 119, is anchored by Wal-Mart Super Center, the primary draw for the corridor. The center is also home to thirteen other nation retailers, including Fashion Bug, Shoe Dept., Hallmark and Bath & Body Works. Neighboring retail includes County Market, Kmart, Peebles, Tractor Supply and Dollar General.