Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Our team joined Allegheny Conference member PNC and The Thread for a special talk with Shark Tank ABC’s Daymond John, who shared tips for overcoming challenges in business and how to rein in success. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with businesses in the room and foster our own dedication to partnership and collaboration for building an economically competitive Pittsburgh region. 

It was a ground-breaking day for southwestern Pennsylvania as Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. turned dirt on the site of their new factory in Beaver County. The expansion of their operations in our region will allow them to develop switchgear and power electronics solutions that MEPPI provides, which are essential for meeting the growing demand for electricity.⚡ Their investment in our region is a commitment to the growth of existing businesses, and we look forward to supporting their efforts to reaffirm the Pittsburgh region as a global energy leader.

Long-time southwestern Pennsylvania company and Allegheny Conference member Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. breaks ground for a new factory in Beaver County! 💰 📈 MEPPI’s $86 million expansion demonstrates a commitment to our region, creating at least 200 new jobs and retaining 800+ employees. Our CEO Stefani Pashman shares the following, “This groundbreaking signifies the importance of supporting the growth of our existing companies in this region. “We appreciate that companies have a choice in their location decisions, and we’re honored the Pittsburgh region has earned MEPPI’s trust and confidence. The products to be made here, combined with the power electronics testing lab, are integral to our region’s energy strategy in solving grid reliability challenges, expanding energy generation, and advancing industrial decarbonization.”   Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/ghQEd2Pv

We were honored to host a roundtable discussion with Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton yesterday. We tackled topics like the upcoming state budget, issues impacting our regional and state economy, investments that have enhanced our commonwealth’s business conditions, and what’s on the horizon to make PA even more competitive. 📈 🏆   Thank you to the Speaker and to our members and partners in attendance: PPG, Comcast, Covestro, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.

The longevity and experience of the Allegheny Conference means that other regions look to us to learn about our “secret sauce” of public-private partnership, impact, and collaborative leadership. Yesterday, our CEO Stefani Pashman had the honor of sharing our story with Newark on a panel with Todd Rufo from Bloomberg Associates, Ras Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, and Lata Reddy from Prudential Financial.

We’re still feeling the energy and excitement from last week’s Annual Meeting, where key players in the state and Pittsburgh region discussed how collaboration, strategic innovation, and excellence are #PoweringOurRegion. ⚡   Thanks again to our incredible speakers, attendees, partners, and everyone in our region working, dreaming, and innovating together. Your efforts fuel Pittsburgh as the epicenter for energy, manufacturing, life sciences, robotics and AI sectors, and much more. Check out all the event photos here: https://lnkd.in/dxB-e_k6   👇Let us know in the comments which innovation or industry you’re most excited about in the Pittsburgh region! 🖤💛

“The partnerships and collective vision that we have built, and continue to build, here in Pittsburgh are putting us on the map as a model for the transformative impact of public-private partnerships,” said Stefani Pashman, CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development. “It’s even better when Pittsburgh-based companies and developers, like Rugby, are laser focused on helping reimagine and recreate our downtown to ultimately support a thriving region for everyone.” Read more about Rugby Realty Co. Inc. and a group of local investors who are now the owner of the third-largest office building in downtown Pittsburgh: https://lnkd.in/emmrdv3v

Our CEO Stefani Pashman is passionate about #PoweringOurRegion, and we look forward to sharing the highlights, deep dives, photos, and videos from our Annual Meeting in the coming days! 

The energy is undeniable with Governor Josh Shapiro on stage, highlighting key support for regional priorities, including the upcoming NFL Draft, downtown revitalization initiatives, and energy strategies throughout the Commonwealth. With a bright and powerful vision for Pennsylvania's economic future, it's clear that our state is open for business! Office of Governor Josh Shapiro #PAGetsItDone #PoweringOurRegion 

At the intersection of many industries, the Pittsburgh region is poised for remarkable progress in the energy sector — fueling innovation across the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and robotics and AI industries. Tomorrow’s innovation is already happening here today — and our attendees just heard from transformational leaders in these industries during a panel discussion moderated by Evan Rosenberg, Market President & Publisher of Pittsburgh Business Times:  ✅ Dr. Rita Baranwal, SVP AP300, Westinghouse Electric Company   ✅ Tricia Breeger, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.   ✅ Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport  ✅ Troy Demmer, Co-Founder & CPI, Gecko Robotics   As these first movers make waves in key sectors across the region, they make a difference for our workers, communities, and futures. Their progress is our progress—and it's all #PoweringOurRegion.