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- Today, international business accounts for an estimated 130,000 jobs in the Pittsburgh region.
- Almost 80 percent of the public companies in the region operate or conduct business internationally.
- An estimated 90,000 people work in companies that export goods to other countries.
- Over 300 foreign-owned firms in the region employ over 40,000 people.
At the junction of three rivers, Pittsburgh has always been a key strategic location. Today, it boasts the nation's third largest airport, providing access to every North American city east of the Mississippi River within three hours flight time, as well as the largest inland port in the United States. Foreign Trade Zones and Keystone Opportunity Zones offer tax and other financial incentives to global business.
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Catalyst Connection is a non-profit regional economic development organization. Its mission is to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania improve their competitive performance, while strenghtening the region’s capability to support manufacturing growth. Services include market & product development, web enhancement, information technology, computer-based training, financial assistance, and workforce development.
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 687-2700
www.catalystconnection.org
The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, conducts free events and programs to help area companies learn more about global business opportunities.
Major events include meetings in September with Pennsylvania’s 21 trade representatives from around the world, as well as other programs on export certification
and documentation, finance and letters of credit.
The PRA offers a wide range of services year-round, including market research and intelligence, foreign company background checks, competitive analysis and pricing evaluation, identification of potential partnership opportunities, qualification of sales leads and in-country appointment scheduling and logistics assistance.
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance serves as the official Pennsylvania Regional Export Network gateway for area. The REN offers assistance in market identification, financial assistance options and travel planning. The REN contact at the PRA is Ron Maloney. He can be reached at rmaloney@alleghenyconference.org or by calling 412-392-4555 ext. 1035.
425 6th Avenue, Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-392-4555
www.pittsburghregion.org
The Small Business Development Centers at Duquesne and Saint Vincent are part of a statewide network of centers offering a wide range of programs designed to assist small- and medium-sized companies expand global business activities. Programs include business planning, marketing strategy & research, advertising & sales promotion, financial planning, international certification and regulations, taxes and licensing.
Duquesne University
108 Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
412-396-6233
www.sbdc.duq.edu
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road, First Floor, Benedict Hall
Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650
724-537-4572, Toll-Free: 1-866-723-2242
www.stvincent.edu/sbdc
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1852
412-391-5590
www.spcregion.org
As the Local Development District and Economic Development District for southwestern Pennsylvania as designated by the U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission establishes regional economic development priorities and provides a wide range of services to the region, including export development, market research, event preparation, business etiquette and export documentation.
A branch of the U.S. Commerce Department, the U.S. Commercial Service offers a wide range of services to area businesses, including export counseling, international partner identification, information resources and trade finance counseling.
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2950
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-644-2800
www.buyusa.gov/pittsburgh
