Partnerships Make Projects Possible
Examples of public/private partnerships between RIDC, local government and economic development officials, leveraged to bring more resources and support to the table.
Fairywood: After Success of New Ferguson Building, Another Opportunity on the Horizon
Last month’s ribbon cutting at Ferguson Enterprises’ newly constructed facility, developed by RIDC in the Fairywood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, was a milestone in a great success story. It is bringing new jobs and economic activity to a site that has been dormant since a former public housing project suffered severe storm damage more than 15 […]
Smith’s Viewpoint: Let’s Make Sure Candidates Focus on Jobs
The latest from Don Smith’s desk can be be read in the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Pittsburgh Economic Development Leaders Brief Legislators on the Need for Action
“We need to build consensus and support for a multi-faceted business attraction and job creation strategy for our region and the Commonwealth as a whole,” said Don Smith, RIDC President. “Pittsburgh Works Together helped us take a solid step forward in framing the issue for legislators and providing them with the information they need to craft new […]
Governor Shapiro Visits RIDC Mill 19 to Discuss New Economic Development Plan
RIDC President Donald Smith kicked off Governor Shapiro’s visit to Mill 19 today where he discussed his new economic development plan and was joined by numerous regional leaders lending their support. Media Coverage: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Gov. Shapiro visits Pittsburgh to outline investment priorities in state economic development plan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Editorial) – Editorial: Shapiro […]
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Visits Pittsburgh
Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg was in Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure funding and RIDCers Timothy White, Ellie Ezzell Zytka, Carissa Feeney, and Marc Weinheimer were in attendance. RIDC intern Jordan Thompson was called on for a question.
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park — Successful Business Attraction Effort Leads to More Lease Signings
The Re:Build experience is beginning to show how one major employer can anchor an entire business ecosystem. Anchor companies attract global talent and can help grow the local population and talent pool. Regions across the Commonwealth, particularly in Southwestern Pennsylvania, need to deploy strategies that achieve these kinds of results and build the economic base […]
Flurry of Activity Around RIDC’s Mill 19, a Centerpiece for Hazelwood Green’s Revitalization
RIDC Mill 19 serves as an important proof of concept project, being both a pioneering development on site, but also an example of the power of great buildings in attracting great companies. It also showcases the importance of partnerships, with critical contributions from Richard King Mellon Foundation and Carnegie Mellon University enabling the project to move forward. “Build it […]
Smith’s Viewpoint: Business Attraction Strategy Must Change
The latest column from Don Smith‘s desk.
RIDC Fall Newsletter 2023
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RIDC’s Lawrenceville Technology Center Still a Draw in a Strong Lawrenceville Market
“In some ways, the Innovation Works accelerators are the perfect tenant,” said RIDC President Donald F. Smith, Jr. “They’re robotics- and automation-oriented and all of their start-up companies have the potential of growing and becoming job creators for our region.” Read More.
Smith’s Viewpoint: Where Will the Next Phase of Job Growth Take Place?
When RIDC built Mill 19 at Hazelwood Green, we viewed it as a project that would have a catalytic effect on the undeveloped portion of that site and, ultimately, an economic impact that would benefit the community and the region as a whole. We’ve achieved some important milestones thus far, and more activity is in […]
Carrie Furnace Development Continues to Move Forward; Roads, Infrastructure Now in Place
Progress on Carrie Furnace’s new development continues. The infrastructure required to prepare the site for the construction of its first two tech-flex buildings, including roads, utility work and the first pad, is now in place, as are the footers and foundation for the first building. Work on interior sanitary and mechanical, electrical and plumbing lines […]
TechVibe Radio: RIDC’s Commitment to Transforming Industrial Spaces, Innovation and Sustainable Development
RIDC President Don Smith talks with the Pittsburgh Technology Council‘s TechVibe Radio to detail RIDC’s commitment to transforming industrial spaces into thriving centers for innovation and sustainable development. Smith overviews RIDC’s approach to how revitalizing large, unused properties benefits not only the companies that occupy them, but also the communities in which they are located. […]
RIDC Summer Newsletter 2023
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Support of life sciences industry will pay off in high-quality jobs and economic growth
RIDC O’Hara is becoming a hub for leading life science companies, and RIDC is seeking policy input from the industry at lifesciences@ridc.org.
RIDC: A History of Tangible Impacts on People and Places in Our Region
Throughout its 68-year history, RIDC has responded to emerging regional economic development needs, transforming the region’s underutilized real estate assets to capture growth opportunities across diverse industry sectors. “We’re able to bring together industry leaders, government officials, foundations and other partners to ensure investment decisions are providing the benefits the community needs,” said Donald Smith, […]
Smith’s Viewpoint: Pittsburgh Needs More Immigrants to Enable Our Economy to Grow
The latest economic development insights from RIDC President Don Smith.
Re:Build Manufacturing in New Kensington could be a model for business growth in Western Pennsylvania
Re:Build Manufacturing’s decision to locate its new facility in New Kensington at the historic, former Alcoa site at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park is a huge win for the Pittsburgh region and a tremendous catalytic opportunity. Twenty-six cities across the country were under consideration and Re:Build’s decision shows this region has what it takes […]
Pittsburgh’s manufacturing legacy continues as a thriving sector
RIDC’s latest insights on Pittsburgh’s manufacturing sector can be read in full here.
Economic Development: Measures that Matter
Don’s latest column for the Pittsburgh Business Times.
