Learn more about business development in Pittsburgh, PA

Our Pittsburgh Business Development Partners

Here at the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, we help to improve our region’s economic growth by providing complimentary services and business resources to company decision-makers. Our workforce development and job creation efforts help improve our region and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We also have a vast network of partners for business development in Pittsburgh who offer access to a number of services, including:

  • Commercial Real Estate & Development Sites
  • Funding
  • Talent
  • Local Business Opportunities, Incentives and Networks

Whether you’re a new business in the Pittsburgh region, an entrepreneur launching a startup, a small business owner or a company looking to relocate or expand to southwestern Pennsylvania, we can help. The Pittsburgh region is one of the best places to do business in North America, and we have a proven track record and years of experience alongside our trusted partners.

Get in touch with us today, and we can connect you to the right team member.

Pittsburgh’s Economic Development Network

Learn more about our extensive network of economic development and community partners below, including the name and job title of our point of contact. Our partners include several economic development organizations as well as community development organizations who specialize in revitalization, new business development and more.

Whether you are looking for staffing recommendations, entrepreneurship advice, site selection prospecting or business planning, we along with our partners can assist you.

Fay-Penn Economic Development Council

Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Laura Kurtz Kuhns, Executive Director

Forward Lawrence

Forward Lawrence
Benjamin G. Bush, MPA, Executive Director

Governor’s Action Team
Eric Bitar, Regional Director

Greene County Department of Economic Development

Greene County Department of Economic Development
Jeremy Kelly, Asst. Chief Clerk Greene County

Indiana County Center for Economic Operations

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

Innovation Works

Innovation Works
Ven Raju, President & CEO

Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh International Airport
David Storer, Business Development Director

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
Diana Cugliari, President & CEO

Pittsburgh Technology Council

Pittsburgh Technology Council
Audrey Russo, President & CEO

Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC)

Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC)
Donald Smith, Jr., PhD, President

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)
Rich Fitzgerald, Executive Director

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh is critical to business development in Pittsburgh, PA

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Susheela Nemani-Stanger, Executive Director

Visit PITTSBURGH

Visit PITTSBURGH
Jerad Bachar, President & CEO

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Jeff M. Kotula, President

Make sure you are a part of what is next in Pittsburgh!