Press
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News Releases
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2021 Archives
12.13.21
Pittsburgh Region is 1 of 60 Finalists in U.S. EDA’s “Build Back Better” Challenge
11.06.21
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber Statement on Infrastructure Bill Passage
09.22.21
Pittsburgh is One of World’s Top 25 Emerging Ecosystems for Startups
08.10.21
Majestic Lane Named Chief Equity Officer of the Allegheny Conference
08.03.21
ibex Accelerates Growth & Capital Investment In Pittsburgh
06.09.21
Pittsburgh Passport 2021 Program Launches to Help Excite/Retain College Students, Recent Grads
04.30.21
Statement from Allegheny Conference CEO Stefani Pashman on U.S. Steel Announcement
03.31.21
Statement On Biden Infrastructure Announcement – Greater Pittsburgh Chamber
03.25.21
Filterbuy Expands Manufacturing/Warehousing in New Kensington
02.08.21
No-Cost Tuition, National Tech Training Provider, Per Scholas, Enters Pittsburgh
02.03.21
Statement from Greater Pittsburgh Chamber on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address
01.28.21
NEWS: Allegheny Conference Appoints New Board Leaders; Announces 2021 Work Plan
2020 Archives
12.18.20
BREAKING! “Proud To Protect Pittsburgh” Is Launched As New Regional Rallying Call Against COVID-19
11.17.20
STATEMENT: Protecting Lives and Livelihoods as Our Region Fights Against COVID-19
10.20.20
STATEMENT: Pittsburgh’s Premier Space Robotics Company, Astrobotic, Opens New HQ
06.16.20
2020 Pittsburgh Passport: A New, All-Virtual Gateway to Keeping More College Talent
04.29.20
NEWS RELEASE: Partnership and New Fund Deliver Masks En Masse for Pittsburgh
VIDEO: Pittsburgh Protective Face Masks Project
2019 Archives
11.04.19
Allegheny Conference Expands Community Program by 9; Now 16 Part of Program
06.12.19
Pittsburgh Passport Opens a World of Opportunity for College Interns in Pittsburgh
03.07.19
Allegheny Conference on Community Development Launches Search for Economic Development Executive
02.19.19
Power of 32 Site Development Fund Announces Investment Loan of $9.6M in Riverfront 47
2018 Archives
11.15.18
The Pittsburgh Region’s Amazon HQ2 Proposal
11.13.18
Statement from PGHQ2 on Amazon’s Announcement
10.29.18
Allegheny Conference Response to the October 27 Tragedy | Stronger Together page
10.18.18
Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit to Double
08.01.18
Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Awards Finalists Announced
07.31.18
Statement from GPCC President Matt Smith on Today’s Reauthorization of Perkins Act (CTE funding)
07.25.18
Allegheny Conference CEO Stefani Pashman on New Non-Stop Service from Pittsburgh to London
02.12.18
Allegheny Conference Statement on Pittsburgh’s exit from Act 47
01.18.18
Amazon Announces Pittsburgh Makes the List
2017 Archives
10.19.17
Pittsburgh Showcases Region’s Strengths through Amazon HQ2 Proposal
10.02.17
Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Recipients Announced
08.12.17
Stefani Pashman Named CEO of Allegheny Conference
07.31.17
Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Awards Finalists Announced
07.18.17
Jenn Van Dam is 2017 Recipient of the Barbara McNees Spirit of ATHENA Scholarship
06.08.17
Statement: Allegheny Conference and Pittsburgh Chamber on Passage of State Pension Reform Bill
05.17.17
Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Awards Season is Open
04.12.17
PRA’s Patricia Horvatich Honored with IAMC’s Mary Jo Hanover Award
04.10.17
Allegheny Conference Leader Dennis Yablonsky to Depart at Year End 2017
04.06.17
Totaling $10.2 Billion, Capital Investment in the Pittsburgh Region Reaches High Water Mark in 2016
03.14.17
Great Lakes Chambers Deliver Infrastructure Projects List to Congress
2016 Archives
08.09.16
Rosamaria Cristello is Inaugural Recipient of the Barbara McNees Spirit of ATHENA Scholarship
07.20.16
Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Awards Finalists Announced
03.28.16
P32 Site Development Fund Announces Investment in Clinton Commerce Park
03.24.16
Annual Business Investment Scorecard Highlights What’s Driving the Pittsburgh Region’s Economy
2015 Archives
10.13.15
Statement from Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Team NEO and Vision Shared
09.29.15**
Barbara McNees Spirit of ATHENA Scholarship Fund is Announced
07.27.15
Pittsburgh 25th Anniversary ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists Announced
06.16.15
Homewood, Sharpsburg Join Allegheny Conference’s Strengthening Communities Partnership
05.28.15
Power of 32 Site Development Fund Provides New Funding Option to Prep Sites for Construction
05.27.15
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce names State Senator Matt Smith as President
04.8.15*
Manufacturing Propels Business Investment in Pittsburgh Region in 2014
03.31.15
David Ruppersberger to Assume Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Leadership Role
2014 Archives
09.29.14
Diane Holder Receives ATHENA Award; Amelia Papapetropoulos Receives ATHENA Young Professional Award
05.05.14
PRA: 10 U.S. Economic Development Group
2013 Archives
12.19.13
High-Demand Jobs Demand Tech Skills, Reports ImaginePittsburgh.com
11.22.13
Allegheny Conference Commends Passage of Transportation Funding Legislation
11.06.13
Allegheny Conference Announces Leadership Transition
07.31.13
Pittsburgh 2013 ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional Award Finalists Announced
07.16.13
Barbara McNees to Retire as President of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
06.11.13
ImaginePittsburgh.com Launches; a “Help Wanted” Solution for Pittsburgh Employers, Job Seekers
06.06.13
Allegheny Conference announces new Strengthening Communities Partnership
04.16.13
Allegheny Conference and GPCC applaud introduction of transportation funding bill in PA Senate
03.15.13
Allegheny Conference & ALCOSAN Release Sewer Regionalization Report | Executive Summary | Full Report
02.05.13
Allegheny Conference statement on Governor’s transportation and transit funding proposal
2012 Archives
09.19.12
Well-Paying Energy and Related Jobs to Grow Through 2020
08.06.12
Allegheny Conference Receives National Award for Sustained Regional Stewardship
07.19.12
Hörmann Flexon LLC Breaks Ground at Starpointe Business Park | ImaginePittsburghNow post | YouTube Video | Photo Gallery
03.15.12
Shell Announces Preferred Cracker Site | ImaginePittsburghNow post
03.14.12
The Pittsburgh Region Excels with 286 Economic Development Deals Announced in 2011 and Lands No. 3 Position Among Nation’s Top 10 Site Selection Metros | Photo Gallery
01.19.12
Conference Statement on Proposed Transit Cut
2011 Archives
11.07.11
Texas-based Valerus Opens New Service Facility in Fayette County
10.5.11
Energy to the Power of Pittsburgh Campaign Launches Alongside News that Energy is Key Economic Driver, Job Creator for Pittsburgh Region
09.22.11
Suzi Pegg: Talking Up PA’s Energy Assets in Rome
09.12.11
PRA’s Suzi Pegg Blogs From Europe | ImaginePittsburghNow post
06.08.11
Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Hires Barry Seneri as Vice President, Business Investment
04.27.11
Pittsburgh & India: Sharing Knowledge, Building Partnerships to Mutual Benefit
03.16.11
Pittsburgh Named Finalist For National Sustainability Award
03.04.11
Federal Benefit Payments Are Going All-Electronic
02.23.11
SIOR Recognizes the Pittsburgh Region’s Top Brokers and Deals of 2010
01.26.11
Pittsburgh and Green Bay Team Up to Advance Shared Agenda on Capitol Hill
01.19.11
Top Five Pittsburgh Accomplishments Since the City Last Hosted the AFC Championship (2009)
2010 Archives
11.01.10
LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. Really?
10.10.10
Regional Leaders Deem Asia Trip a Success | Forbes China article
10.05.10
Global Media Explore Energy, Innovation and Jobs in Pittsburgh on Anniversary of 2009 G-20 Summit
09.30.10
IssuesPa.org Re-Launched For Fall Election Cycle
09.20.10
Bernadette Smith Named 2010 ATHENA Award Recipient at Memorable 20th Anniversary ATHENA Luncheon
09.15.10
California-based Smith Micro to Launch R&D Center, Create over 200 Jobs in the Pittsburgh Region
09.09.10
Allied Technology to Establish First Plant in Eastern U.S.; Create 100 Jobs in Westmoreland County
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
06.02.10
Hunting Energy Services, Inc. Purchases Facility in Westmoreland County
05.26.10
Chapman Commerce Center Celebrates Groundbreaking on 302-Acre Brownfield Development in Findlay Twp.
04.30.10
Groundbreaking at Startpointe Business Park
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
03.03.10
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
2009 Archives
12.01.09
Allegheny Conference announces new Energy Alliance of Southwestern Pennsylvania
12.01.09Northpointe Technology Center II Groundbreaking in Armstrong Country Signifies High-Tech Growth
12.01.09
Governor Rendell: EDMC Will Expand Headquarters in Pittsburgh; Create, Retain More Than 3,000 Jobs
11.30.09
BeamOne Will Open Sterilization Services Center in Butler County
11.30.09
Fenner Dunlop Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Pittsburgh
11.20.09
Appliance Cooperative Debuts New Energy-Efficient Warehouse
11.12.09
Expansion Solutions Names Pittsburgh in its “Top Five” Awards of Excellence
11.11.09
Pittsburgh’s Newest Riverfront Green Space Premieres
11.10.09
Free Workshop will Introduce Wind Energy Supply Chain Opportunities to Regional Manufacturers
10.30.09
Statement from Allegheny Conference CEO on Flabeg’s Grand Opening Today
10.30.09
Alphalab’s Biannual Demo Day Showcases Next Generation Technology
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
08.04.09
Pittsburgh ATHENA Award Finalists Announce
07.20.09
Event Celebrates Delta Air Lines Nonstop Service from Pittsburgh to Paris
07.16.09
CompetePA Coalition Opposes Proposed Business Tax Increases
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
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
03.18.09
Allegheny Conference and Affiliates Announce New Private Sector Leadership for 2009-2011
03.18.09
PRA Partnership Announces Economic Development Wins of 2008
03.06.09
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Announces Tour Plans for 2009 and 2010
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