NAIOP Presents Best Industrial Renovation Award to RIDC and WCIDC
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PA Sites funding awarded to Industrial Development Project in New Kensington
NEW KENSINGTON – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) announced recently that the Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded a nearly $7 million PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) grant to Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) Southwestern Pennsylvania Growth Fund. The funding will be used to […]
RIDC awarded $6.98M grant for New Kensington manufacturing site
RIDC receives $6.98 million for New Kensington manufacturing site. Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $64 million in grants for site development. Two other regional projects receive funding for economic development initiatives. Read Full Story Here
Re:Build Manufacturing partners with Ecolectro
Re:Build Manufacturing partners with Ecolectro to produce sustainable hydrogen technology. New Kensington facility to scale up commercial production of electrolyzers. Partnership aims to make renewable hydrogen cost-effective and widely accessible. Read Full Story Here
Renovations at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
RIDC New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, a partnership with Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp, is in the midst of a major capital improvement campaign. Read full story here
A unique asset boosts economic turnaround in Pittsburgh region
RIDC has long played a role in Pittsburgh’s economic evolution, and it will continue to have a hand in shaping its future. A unique asset boosts economic turnaround in Pittsburgh region – Pittsburgh Business Times Even though RIDC acquires challenging properties that often require environmental remediation, infrastructure and other capital investment, it consistently produces tangible […]
Before and After Photos: Phase 2 Complete of Re:Build Manufacturing’s New Space at New Ken
More progress at New Kensington. Before and after shots of the second phase of Re:Build Manufacturing’s completed new space at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, a partnership of RIDC and Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation.
RIDC: An engine of economic growth for communities and the region
Which economic development organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania is responsible for active projects that currently support more than 8,000 jobs? Which economic development organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania is responsible for projects that now are a source of more than $200 million in income taxes and $20 million in property taxes? It may surprise some readers to […]
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park receives $750,000 from Economic Growth Connection
For RIDC’s and Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation’s improvement efforts at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park. Thank you Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland for your support!
New Kensington Redevelopment Project Receives Prestigious PEDA Economic Development Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Steven Alschuler, salschuler@ridc.org, 917-647-2151 Pictured from left to right: Timothy White, RIDC Senior Vice President; Alicia Henry, WCIDC Marketing Director; Jeni Cooper, RIDC Director of Community Investment; Kim Donnelly, WCIDC Business Development Director; Jason Rigone, WCIDC Executive Director; and Sophie Beacom, RIDC Economic Development Specialist. New Kensington Redevelopment Project […]
Breaking Ground: Manufacturing is where the jobs are
Don Smith’s oped on manufacturing in the Sept/Oct issue of Breaking Ground. Tim White was also quoted in the Manufacturing Construction Update feature that starts on page 20. Read full issue here.
NPR 90.5 WESA: New state funding available to revitalize sites from Pittsburgh’s industrial past
RIDC President Don Smith on the PA SITES program: “This will allow us to identify some of those great opportunities and then execute on them right away rather than kicking the tires for years until you either have market conditions or are able to put together a financing package.” NPR 90.5 WESA’s article can be […]
Re:Build Manufacturing’s new facility in New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park named a 2024 Project to Watch
Project to Watch 2024: New Kensington Re:Build Manufacturing facility Other projects The Regional Industrial Development Corp. is currently building a manufacturing facility for Re:Build Manufacturing at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park. The new plant, located at 225 Schreiber Industrial Park in New Kensington, will comprise five existing buildings and will total about 175,000 square […]
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park gets $6 million from state
“This is a strategic location for economic development in our region,” said Tim White, RIDC Senior Vice President. “These funds will enable us to move forward with the capital improvements necessary to make the park more desirable to the kind of job creating businesses we are working to attract.” Media Coverage: TribLIVE – New Kensington […]
Developing Priority Sites in a Regional Economic Ecosystem
Unlike some other markets around the country, the economy of Pittsburgh is part of a regional ecosystem with multiple centers of gravity and economic activity. What does it mean to be a “regional economy?” It means collaboration and cooperation among counties, municipalities, the commonwealth, economic development organizations, foundations and job creating businesses — recognizing that […]
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in New Kensington Complete
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s new advanced manufacturing facility in New Kensington is officially complete, and Re:Build has started manufacturing operations. RIDC has already begun Phase 2 of the project which will be completed later this year. The New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park is a partnership of RIDC and Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. Re:Build […]
Table of Experts: Partnerships Key to Attracting Business and Jobs to Region
“You couldn’t do a project like this without all the partners that we have,” said RIDC President Don Smith at a roundtable discussion with Jason Rigone, Executive Director of Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation; Rick Siger, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; and Victor Mroczkowski, Executive Vice President of Operations for Re:Build […]
New Kensington Phase 1 Nearing Completion
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s new space in New Kensington is nearing completion. General Contractor: Mascaro Construction Architect: R3A Architecture Partner: Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
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.
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 […]
Affival Extends Lease, Expands Space at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 Affival Extends Lease, Expands Space at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park Aerial of New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park New Kensington, PA — December 27, 2023 — Affival has extended and expanded its space at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, a joint venture between the Regional […]
