For several years now, our region’s economy has been outperforming the national average. It’s an unusual position for us to be in, since nothing like this has happened here in a generation. It also is creating a set of challenges we aren’t used to – more jobs than people. For some time now we’ve been [...]
Do you know a woman in the Pittsburgh region who demonstrates excellence in her work and mentorship of other women? Or a younger woman who is emerging as a leader? Nominate them here by June 29, 2012 for the Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Awards.
The ATHENA Award recognizes women who [...]
Optimism is taking hold of small business owners throughout the nation, as PNC’s latest survey indicates that hiring, capital investment, and demand and approval of credit is up. This is especially true in western Pennsylvania, according to PNC Business Banking’s Pete Vaccaro — who says the region weathered the recession better than most of the [...]
I recently caught up with Gary Saulson, executive vice president and director of corporate real estate for The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., as the company was clearing the site at Wood Street between Fifth and Forbes avenues for what is expected to be the world’s most environmentally friendly highrise.
The 33-story [...]
More than a century ago, Pittsburgh Plate Glass figured out the first commercially viable way to manufacture flat glass. In the years since, it’s evolved into a global coatings company called PPG Industries that remains on the cutting edge of glass as well. Most of its global R&D happens here in the Pittsburgh region and [...]
Tonight marks the grand opening of the South Shore Riverfront Park. From 6-8pm, the family-friendly, free celebration will be hosted by Cindy Howes of WYEP Morning Mix, featuring great live music, arts and crafts for younger attendees, snacks, and beverages.
Currently the city’s newest green attraction, the 3.2-acre park also holds an amphitheater and serves as [...]
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