ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania has long been recognized for its manufacturing legacy and blue-collar innovation. Now, a new wave of technology builders is working to bring the state into the digital era, and among them is software developer Chizz Cunningham, the mind behind Archatech Labs, a forward-thinking company that recently established a virtual office in Allentown.
Cunningham, who designed and developed several emerging technologies under the Archatech Labs umbrella, including the newly launched blockchain platform MyPal4Life believes Pennsylvania is poised to become a hub for the next generation of tech talent.
“Pennsylvania has always been a state of builders,” Cunningham said. “Our goal with Archatech Labs is to extend that spirit into the digital space helping communities here adapt to new technologies, create opportunities, and attract innovators who might have otherwise gone elsewhere.”
A New Kind of Expansion
While Archatech Labs’ Allentown office currently operates in a virtual capacity, it represents the company’s first official footprint in Pennsylvania. Cunningham says the move was strategic & designed to position Archatech within reach of Lehigh Valley’s growing business ecosystem and its proximity to major educational institutions.
“Allentown is at a perfect crossroads — close to Philadelphia and New York, but with its own creative energy,” he explained. “We want to connect with local universities, entrepreneurs, and small businesses to make technology more accessible and sustainable.”
The company’s projects, all designed and developed by Cunningham and his team, range from artificial-intelligence tools to blockchain applications that emphasize validation, verification, and transparency, a consistent theme across Archatech’s work.
From Apps to Infrastructure
Archatech Labs’ most visible project to date is MyPal4Life, a live iOS app that uses blockchain to make digital ownership and on-chain transparency simple for everyday users. Backed by a functional smart contract and a full web interface, the platform represents what Cunningham calls “real blockchain utility.”
“We wanted to show that blockchain could be practical, something people can actually use, not just speculate on,” he said. “With MyPal4Life, users can see and verify data in real time. It’s about building trust through technology.”
Beyond MyPal4Life, Archatech Labs is developing tools that integrate AI, decentralized data systems, and educational resources — projects that Cunningham hopes can be tested and scaled from right here in Pennsylvania.
Why Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has quietly become one of the East Coast’s most dynamic regions for innovation, with Lehigh Valley ranking among the top metro areas for business growth. For Cunningham, that made Allentown a natural choice.
“We could’ve set up anywhere,” he said. “But Pennsylvania has something special, a mix of legacy industries, universities, and untapped creative potential. The next wave of tech doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley. It can start here.”
He believes that by combining Archatech’s digital development capabilities with the state’s educational and entrepreneurial networks, Pennsylvania can become a proving ground for tech solutions that impact real communities, from healthcare systems to local small businesses.
Investing in the Future
Archatech Labs plans to expand its local presence in phases, beginning with virtual collaboration and remote hiring while building partnerships with schools and regional organizations.
Cunningham also hopes to create workshops and mentorship programs that help students and small businesses learn how to use emerging technologies safely and effectively.
“Tech shouldn’t feel out of reach,” he said. “If we can educate and empower people right here in Pennsylvania, we’ll build a foundation for sustainable innovation.”
A Pennsylvania-First Vision
As Archatech Labs continues to grow, Cunningham envisions Pennsylvania becoming a model for how technology can enhance — not replace — traditional industries.
“We’re not just writing code; we’re building infrastructure for trust,” he said. “When people in Pennsylvania start seeing that they can use blockchain, AI, and digital platforms to improve their businesses and communities, that’s when the real transformation happens.”
With its virtual office now established in Allentown and projects gaining national traction, Archatech Labs represents a quiet but significant step toward positioning Pennsylvania as a state ready to lead in the next era of technology.