Authentic. Iconic. Driven.

BUSiness Growth & Attraction

• We leverage regional assets across high-investment sectors [energy, health, life sciences, creative] to catalyze interest and local job growth.
• We position the region as the location of choice for fast-growing, deep-tech, research-driven investments [robotics, IOT, AI, cyber, mobility].
• We promote the region’s industrial, logistics, and production workforce capabilities to attract advanced manufacturing, with a focus on downstream opportunities and foreign direct investment.

Talent Growth & Attraction

• We partner with the academic community and trades to develop initiatives to increase the pool of local talent in growth sectors.
• We develop content and programmatic interventions to equip businesses and employers with the tools to attract new graduates, foreign and diverse talent, and high-demand talent.
• We attract the leading organizations and companies that cultivate a vibrant, innovative and inclusive environment for professional talent to the region.

Allegheny County Economic Development
Lance Chimka, Director

Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Bob Shark, Executive Director

Lawerence County Economic Development Corporation
Linda Nitch, CEcD, EDFP, Director of Economic Development

Armstrong County Department of Economic Development
Michael P. Coonley, Executive Director

Greene County Industrial Developments, Inc.
Don Chappel, Executive Director

Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Jeff M. Kotula, President

Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
Lewis Villotti, President

Greene County Department of Economic Development
Richard Cleveland, Executive Director

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
Jason Rigone, Executive Director

Community Development Corporation of Butler County
Joseph Saeler, Executive Director

Indiana County Center for Economic Operations
Byron Stauffer, Jr., Executive Director

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Greg Flisram, Executive Director