With a wealth of innovative resources, a unique mix of business and personal amenities, and close proximity to other major markets, it's no wonder that Downtown Pittsburgh is ranked in the top ten as the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies. Major corporations such as U.S. Steel Corp., H.J. Heinz, PNC Financial Services Group, PPG industries, Allegheny Technologies and WESCO International are proud to call Pittsburgh home.

Businesses large and small rely on Downtown's central location, high-tech infrastructure including Downtown Pittsburgh's free outdoor WiFi system, and one-of-a-kind environment to give them the edge they need to compete in the global marketplace. As Downtown continues to evolve, businesses here continue to boom.

The Allegheny Conference on Community Development strives to enhance the economy and quality of life in the Pittsburgh Region. Visit their Website to discover why Pittsburgh is a model region for your business.

Pittsburgh Business News

• The April 23 segment of The American Entrepreneur with Ron Morris focused on The Business Climate in Downtown Pittsburgh. PDP President and CEO, Mike Edwards, was a guest on the show, along with Tom Harrington, PDP Vice Chairman, and Rich Beynon, PDP Chairman. Click here to read the complete show transcript.
   
• In Oct. 2009, Business Week ranked Pittsburgh as one of 40 of the nation's strongest metro economies. Click here to read the full article.
  
• In November 2009, the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran a front page story comparing the success of Pittsburgh with the current business struggles occurring in Cleveland, OH. Click here to read the article.
   
• Pittsburgh appeared in an article in TIME USA entitled, "One Bright Spot on Main Street", focusing on how Pittsburgh is adapting to the current economic situation and the lessons it can provide other cities on how to survive a national recession.

For more 'burgh news, visit the PDP's Newsroom.

Check out our "Do Business Downtown" video, produced by local businesses, PMI and Mogoes. This video segment is part of a longer video consisting of various chapters focusing on: living, playing, working and doing business Downtown. We interviewed some dynamic individuals and captured their experiences Downtown.