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2010

08.17.10 Business Leaders Support Local Government Reform in Commonwealth
08.10.10 Pittsburgh 2010 ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
07.23.10 Brian K. Jensen named executive director of Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern PA
07.21.10 Marcellus ShaleNET Receives $4.9M Federal Grant to Prep Workers for Thousands of Well-Paying Natural Gas Jobs
06.02.10 Hunting Energy Services, Inc. Purchases Facility in Westmoreland County
05.25.10 Call for Nominations: 2010 ATHENA Award Marks 20 Years of Honoring Pittsburgh's Inspirational Women Leaders
05.10.10 Music Director Manfred Honeck Leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on the BNY Mellon 2010 European Tour
04.26.10 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance is Named One of U.S.'s Top 10 Economic Development Groups
03.19.10 Pittsburgh Comeback Story Re-Energizing Cities Across America
03.17.10 Pittsburgh Region Lands Almost 200 Economic Development Projects – Job Impact Totals 16,000, Capital Investment, $3 Billion – Despite 2009's Tough Economy
03.03.10 Steve Wray Named Statewide Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. Managing Director
02.23.10 Pittsburgh Prepares to Host An Unprecedented Seven Regional Benchmarking Visits in 2010
01.11.10 Statement from Dennis Yablonsky, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, on Kathryn Klaber’s leadership of the Marcellus Shale Coalition
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2009

12.21.09 Statement from Dennis Yablonsky, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, on withdrawal of proposed tuition tax and renewed commitment to pension reform
12.14.09 Statement from Dennis Yablonsky, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, on the proposed City of Pittsburgh Post-Secondary Education Privilege Tax
11.30.09 BeamOne Will Open Sterilization Services Center in Butler County
11.30.09 Fenner Dunlop Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Pittsburgh
11.10.09 Free Workshop will Introduce Wind Energy Supply Chain Opportunities to Regional Manufacturers
11.06.09 Statement from Dennis Yablonsky, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development on the re-designation of Rt 60 and Rts 22/30 as Interstate 376 (I-376)
10.30.09 Statement from Allegheny Conference CEO on Flabeg’s Grand Opening Today
10.12.09 Statement from Allegheny Conference CEO on Pitt/CMU National Recognition
09.21.09 Mary Ann Dunham Named 2009 ATHENA Award Recipient
09.21.09 New EverPower Pittsburgh Office to Serve as U.S. Wind Energy Developer’s Growth Hub
09.01.09 Music Director Manfred Honeck Leads The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on a European Festivals Tour
08.27.09 Allegheny Conference Congratulates PA Senate on Passage of Municipal Pension Reform Legislation
08.13.09 Action Required by the General Assembly to Address Municipal Pension Reform and Avert Financial Crisis
08.04.09 Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announce
07.07.09 Brazilian Government Officials will Visit Pittsburgh to Explore the Region's Energy Expertise
06.30.09 Onorato, Ravenstahl Announce Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership of Public & Private Organizations
05.06.09 Regional Business Leaders Will Travel to China with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
05.05.09 20,000+ Available Jobs in Pittsburgh Region: Search at ImagineMyNewJob.com
05.04.09 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Partnership is Selected as One of the Nation’s Top 10 Economic Development Organizations
03.23.09 Dennis Yablonsky To Assume Allegheny Conference on Community Development Leadership Role
03.23.09 Mike Langley to Step Down as CEO of Allegheny Conference on Community Development
03.19.09 The Allegheny Conference on Community Development statement following the meeting of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)
03.18.09 Allegheny Conference and Affiliates Announce New Private Sector Leadership for 2009-2011
03.18.09 PRA Partnership Announces Economic Development Wins of 2008
02.09.09 New Business Quick Guide is Business Development Resource for Southwestern PA Business Owners, Entrepreneurs
02.03.09 Pittsburgh Region Companies to Explore Business Opportunities in Vietnam
01.28.09 Pittsburgh Region Celebrates Three Years of Progress Since Steelers’ Last Super Bowl Run
01.15.09 Pittsburgh Region Celebrates Progress Since Last Steelers’ AFC Run
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2008

12.10.08 “Imagine My New Job” Web Site Lists 30,000 Open Positions in Pittsburgh Region
12.04.08 Pennsylvania Economy League Announces New Management
12.01.08 Caliber Infosolutions Opens Headquarters in Pittsburgh Region
11.21.08 Statement from Michael Langley, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development on the announcement of the closing of the Ericsson Warrendale site
11.19.08 Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Launch New Web Site for Commuters as Region Prepares for Possible Transit Strike
11.19.08 Communitywide Statement on Transit Dispute
11.17.08 Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Industry Generates $7.1 billion in Statewide Economic Impact Annually, New Report Finds
11.12.08 Statement from Pennsylvania Economy League on appointment of Executive Director Stephen Stetler to be Secretary, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
11.06.08 Southwestern Pennsylvania Celebrates New Nonstop Air Service to Paris
10.30.08 Leadership from the Cleveland-to-Pittsburgh Mega-Region Join to Create Tech Belt Initiative to Reinvigorate the Economy
10.17.08 Pittsburgh Region’s Schools Outrank Others Statewide in Proficiency Goals
09.30.08 High Tech and Hockey: Marketing Pittsburgh’s Many Assets to Sweden | View Photo
09.29.08 Eaton Corp. Dedicates Green Expansion; Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Offers Congratulations
09.18.08 Statement from Mike Langley, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Allegheny Technologies Announcement of $1.16 billion investment in Brackenridge, PA facility
09.08.08 Kate Dewey Named 2008 ATHENA Award Recipient
08.20.08 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Congratulates Flabeg Corporation on Decision to Expand in the Pittsburgh Region
08.06.08 Employers Gather to Prepare for Possible Loss of Port Authority Service
07.30.08 Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
07.24.08 NAIOP Pittsburgh’s Developers’ Showcase Illuminates Regional Business Opportunities in Energy and Other Key Industry Sectors
07.11.08 Business Developers Brand 2007 a “Golden Year” for the Pittsburgh Region
07.01.08 SB 1063 - Consolidation of Earned Income Tax Collection - is Passed by Both PA House and Senate
06.30.08 Canadian Oil Boom Creating Opportunities for Pittsburgh Region Industries
06.19.08 June 20th is Canada Day in Pittsburgh
06.16.08 House Finance Committee Approves SB 1063 - Earned Income Tax Consolidation is Likely for the Commonwealth
06.04.08 German-bred Medical Devices Firm Mesotec Opens Headquarters in the Pittsburgh Region
05.23.08 Two Area Small Business Leaders Win Mid-Atlantic Award Recognition
05.07.08 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Named a Top-10 Economic Development Organization
04.11.08 Allegheny Conference Supports Steps to Reform Air Quality Regulation and Permitting in Allegheny County
04.07.08 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Hosts Delegation of Chinese Real Estate Investors
04.01.08 Pittsburgh Region Boasts Brand-new Business Park Locator Map
03.31.08 Governor Rendell, PA Senate and House recognize 250th anniversary of Pittsburgh region
03.24.08 Allegheny Conference on Community Development and Affiliates Support Youth Employment Incentive Tax Credit (HB 2196)
03.18.08 Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Voices Support for Legislation to Improve Economic Competitiveness of the Commonwealth
03.07.08 Business Developers Brand 2007 a “Golden Year” for the Pittsburgh Region
02.13.08 Carmeuse Acquires Cleveland-based Oglebay Norton
02.04.08 Allegheny Conference Looks for Business Climate Improvements in Governor’s Budget Plan to Improve Commonwealth’s Competitiveness
01.16.08 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Pittsburgh 250 Ambassador Tour Uses Music to Speak to the Best the Pittsburgh Region Has to Offer
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2007

12.18.07 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Receive Economic Development Deal of the Year Award “Westinghouse Electric Company Breaks Ground in Southwestern Pennsylvania” is Winning Project
10.24.07 Pennsylvania Economy League releases benchmarking study of Port Authority contract benefits
10.22.07 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Partners with Electric League in Hosting “Change 2007” Conference + Exposition
09.19.07 Schwartz Technical Plastics Announces Expansion in the Pittsburgh Region
09.10.07 Justice Cynthia A. Baldwin Named 2007 ATHENA Award Recipient
09.07.07 Pennsylvania International Week To Connect Regional Companies With Trade Representatives Covering 50 Markets Around the World
07.18.06 Business Community Applauds Final Passage and Signing of HB 1530
07.30.07 Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
06.13.07 Conference releases letter to Governor and Legislature on Transit and Port Authority
05.25.07 Four Local Small Business Leaders Win Mid-Atlantic Award Recognition
05.24.07 ATHENA Award: Call for Nominations
05.22.07 Engineering Firm Chooses Pittsburgh for Growth
05.16.07 World’s Best Young Cyclists to Race Across Pennsylvania in 2008
05.07.07 Allegheny Conference and League of Women Voters Partner to Present 2007 School Board Voters’ Guide
04.23.07 Pittsburgh Ranked as a Top ‘City of the Future’
04.21.07 Roger Cranville's Opportunity China - 2007 Mission Diary
04.10.07 Opportunity China 2007 - Business Trade Mission Part of a Multi-Year Strategy to Boost Exports and Promote Regional Strengths
03.30.07 Statement from the Allegheny Conference on Community Development Supporting the Port Authority Board's Leadership
03.26.07 Statement from the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Port Authority’s Proposed Service Changes
03.20.07 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance congratulates Westinghouse and Pittsburgh region leadership on announcement of headquarters and workforce expansion
03.01.07 The Allegheny Conference Congratulates the Tri-County Airport Partnership on NAIOP “Supporter of Development” Award
02.02.07 Statement from the Allegheny Conference on Community Development regarding Governor Edward G. Rendell’s announcement of his “Energy Independence Strategy”
01.10.07 Schools Across Region Improve in Five-Year Proficiency Report
01.03.07 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Statement on Port Authority system restructuring
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2006

12.04.06 The Pittsburgh Region Welcomes Bank of New York
10.03.06 Local Businesses Gain Foreign Trade Opportunities Through SPC & PRA Partnership
10.02.06 British Materials Company Relocates US Headquarters to Pittsburgh
09.11.06 Leslie Braksick Named Recipient of 2006 ATHENA Award
09.03.06 Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
08.22.06 Business and Culture Unite to Promote the Pittsburgh Region Overseas
07.10.06 All-Star Site Selectors Survey the Pittsburgh Region
07.05.06 Unity Among Business Leaders Results in Business Tax Reform for 06-07
06.30.06 Pittsburghers Get in the Game for All-Star Week
06.14.06 Pittsburgh Hosts MLB All-Stars
06.13.06 MEDRAD Announces Second Major Expansion in the Pittsburgh Region
06.06.06 Global Leader in Scientific Instrumentation Opens U.S. Headquarters in Pittsburgh
05.08.06 Pittsburgh Ranks 9th on '50 Smartest Cities' List
05.05.06 Pittsburgh region receives national recognition for regional leadership
05.01.06 European Lawn Equipment Powerhouse Locates North American Headquarters in Pittsburgh
04.20.06 Bridge to be Re-Named in Honor of Rachel Carson
04.19.06 Billion-Dollar Real Estate Services Firm Selects Pittsburgh for National Client Call Center Expansion
03.20.06 Early Success Leading to Expansion for NMHC
02.15.06 Software Company to Locate in City of Uniontown
01.30.06 What a Difference a Decade Makes: Today's Pittsburgh
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2005

12.08.05 Collaboration Paying Off for Southwestern Pennsylvania
12.05.05 Support for House Bill 515 Needed to Improve Pennsylvania’s Economic Climate
11.28.05 International Software Developer Moves Global Headquarters and Research & Development Center to Region
11.15.05 Region’s Ability to Sustain Highly Skilled Workforce in Jeopardy
11.11.05 Allegheny Conference Joins with City, County, and Civic Leadership to Plan Pittsburgh Region's 250th Anniversary
11.04.05 Allegheny Conference Highlights 2005 Accomplishments
11.04.05 Allegheny Conference Announces Executive Management Appointments
10.17.05 Allegheny Conference thanks federal legislators for action in securing Interstate 376 designation
09.28.05 Governor Rendell Announces Establishment of New Manufacturing Facility in Fayette County
09.12.05 Judie Donaldson Named 2005 ATHENA Award Recipient
08.18.05 Ken Zapinski appointed Staff Director for Regional Air Service Partnership
08.02.05 Interstate Designation is Major Win for Region
07.28.05 Innovative Multi-Media Production Center Opens Pittsburgh Office
07.26.05 Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
07.08.05 Allegheny Conference Promotes Region to United Kingdom Defense Companies
07.07.05 New State Budget Continues Progress in Making Taxes on Employers More Competitive
07.06.05 Ronnie Bryant Leaving Post at PRA
07.01.05 Barbara McNees Named to Pittsburgh Oversight Board
06.29.05 Allegheny Conference Announces New Hire and Staff Achievements
06.23.05 Legislature Takes Key Step in Creating Employer-Friendly Pa.
06.16.05 New Web Site, "CompetePA.com," Details How To Make Pennsylvania More Competitive For Jobs
06.14.05 State Surplus Provides Opportunity to Reduce Job-Killing Business Taxes and Create Jobs for Pennsylvanians
06.07.05 Champions Connections...Convergence Economy: Opportunities for our region resulting from UPMC/IBM partnership
05.27.05 The Oakland Investment Committee of the Allegheny Conference, Relishes First Major Success in Schenley Plaza Plan
05.16.05 Grassroots group urges voters to make informed choices for school board races
05.09.05 League of Women Voters Guide to the Primary Election available
05.03.05 Southwest Airlines provides more options for air travel
04.18.05 Notable Historians David McCullough and Fred Anderson to Address National History Conference
03.09.05 New Program Launched to Welcome SWPA Newcomers
03.03.05 PRA and Onorato to Lead Investment Mission to Denmark, Germany
02.09.05 Proposed PA Budget Includes Some Good, Some Areas for Improvement
01.19.05 American Made Expands Within Pittsburgh Region
01.06.05 National Study Confirms Need For Water Quality Improvements and Calls for Regional Approach to Southwestern Pennsylvania Solutions
01.05.05 Allegheny Conference Congratulates Leaders on Securing Southwest Airlines Service at Pittsburgh International Airport
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2004

12.17.04 New EPA Nonattainment Designations Threaten Job Creation in Southwestern Pennsylvania
12.15.04 Allegheny Conference Supports Row Office Reform
12.02.04 Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors Co-located
12.02.04 Conference Praises City Council for Enacting Cost Cuts
11.11.04 One-Third of Fifth Graders in Southwestern Pennsylvania Still Failing Reading and Mathematics
11.10.04 DCED Secretary Announces Home Furnishings Company Will Remain in PA
11.09.04 Allegheny Conference and Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Expand Regional Leadership Development
10.11.04 LANXESS CORPORATION chooses Pittsburgh Region for U.S. HQ
10.07.04 Mining Manufacturer Chooses Pittsburgh Region for U.S. Operations
10.06.04 Ryan & Company to Establish First Presence in Pittsburgh
10.04.04 Groups Urge EPA Not to Designate the Region a "Nonattainment Area"
08.12.04 Philips Electronics to Establish Presence in the Pittsburgh Region
07.26.04 Allegheny Conference Releases Guide to Quality Child Care in Southwestern Pennsylvania
07.02.04 iPort to Attract Indian Businesses, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs
06.09.04 Shared Technologies to Remain in Pittsburgh Region
06.01.04 Xodus Medical Expands Near Pittsburgh

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