A future of growth for the Mon Valley

Recent controversy over the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel has shone a light on the Mon Valley, its people and the economic challenges the region’s faced over the decades and will continue to face if more heavy industry leaves. But it’s important to remember that even if those jobs are saved, that […]

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 […]

RIDC: Strategic Catalytic Development Revitalizing the Pittsburgh Region

Against the backdrop of historic Mill 19 at Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green, a property once owned by Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, Don Smith, president of RIDC, addressed the importance of strategic catalytic development in revitalizing the Pittsburgh region. Smith, together with Mike Embrescia, chief development officer of Carnegie Robotics, Patrick Mondi, CEO of Thoro.ai and […]

Allegheny GoatScape comes to Fairywood

Allegheny GoatScape‘s herd came to our site in Fairywood yesterday to eat unwanted vegetation and invasive plant species, while also getting lots of pets and scritches from the RIDC team.  

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 […]

Duquesne Light Buys Building at RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Steven Alschuler, salschuler@ridc.org, 917-647-2151   Duquesne Light Buys Building at RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport Manor III building in RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport McKeesport, PA – October 3, 2024 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that it has sold the Manor III building on 241 […]

Holtec International Extends Lease at the RIDC’s Keystone Commons

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Steven Alschuler, salschuler@ridc.org, 917-647-2151 Holtec International Extends Lease at the RIDC’s Keystone Commons Aerial of RIDC’s Keystone Commons TURTLE CREEK, PA – September 26, 2024 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that Holtec International has signed a five-year lease extension for its space at RIDC […]

TEQ: Film industry, innovation to bring Carrie Furnace site back to life

Dating back to the 1880s and part of Andrew Carnegie’s US Steel for the better part of a century, the Carrie blast furnaces once produced 1,000 tons of iron a day. Now, with the remains of two of those furnaces still standing as a reminder of the region’s history, the Carrie Furnace site is poised […]

How RIDC is making Mon Valley a model for revitalization

With Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro making economic development a priority with new programs and hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, the Mon Valley could be a key regional focus. Communities that have deteriorated could be restored and with dedicated resources, the Mon Valley has the potential to thrive once again. Article can be read […]

Professional Training Associates Extends Lease in RIDC’s City Center of Duquesne

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701   Professional Training Associates Extends Lease in RIDC’s City Center of Duquesne Aerial shot of RIDC’s City Center of Duquesne PITTSBURGH, PA – August 5, 2024 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that Professional Training Associates (PTA) has signed a 5-year […]

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 […]