National Economic Council Director visits RIDC Mill 19
RIDC’s Mill 19 hosted National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard for a roundtable discussion on the region’s economy. Pictured: PNC CEO William Demchak, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, RIDC President Don Smith, RIDC Senior VP Tim White. Pictured: Allegheny Conference President Stefani Pashman, PNC CEO William Demchak, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, and […]
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 […]
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates Signs New Lease in RIDC O’Hara Industrial Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 Aerial of RIDC O’Hara Industrial Park Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates Signs New Lease in RIDC O’Hara Industrial Park PITTSBURGH, PA – July 23, 2024 – Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates has signed a 52-month lease for 5,068 square feet at 534-536 Alpha Drive in RIDC O’Hara […]
Power Generation Equipment and Management Company BRUSH Group Extends Lease at RIDC’s Keystone Commons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 Aerial of RIDC’s Keystone Commons Power Generation Equipment and Management Company BRUSH Group Extends Lease at RIDC’s Keystone Commons EAST PITTSBURGH, PA – July 23, 2024 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that power generation company BRUSH Group has […]
RIDC Summer Newsletter 2024
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Shaping the Future” RIDC President Continues to Make his Mark
RIDC President Donald F. Smith, Jr. featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Video: NAIOP Pittsburgh Interviews Don Smith About Fairywood
Innovation Accelerators an Important Part of the Economic Growth Cycle
Successful long-term economic development strategies often proceed on multiple tracks, leveraging the resources and assets available throughout a region to grow a multi-faceted job base. Gov. Josh. Shapiro’s plan to invest $500 million in site development is one such strategy. Job-creating companies are being lured to other states with impressive incentives. If we don’t have […]
RIDC Mill 19 Wins 2024 World Landscape Architecture Merit Award in Large Landscape Design
RIDC Mill 19 won a 2024 WLA Merit Award in Large Landscape Design! The 2024 World Landscape Architecture Professional Awards celebrate the pinnacle of design excellence, innovation, and sustainability in landscape architecture and received over 250 entries from over 40 different countries. From urban parks and green spaces to restorative ecological projects, the entries reflect […]
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 […]
RIDC’s Patient, Mission-driven Approach Revitalizes Dormant Sites, Creates Homes for Companies and Jobs
As the Pittsburgh region’s economy continues its evolution from heavy industry to technology and R&D, and ultimately toward commercialization and manufacturing — both homegrown and through attraction of companies from other regions — we need to recognize some of the unique assets that set us apart. Read More.
RIDC Accepts Best Build To Suit Industrial Project Award for Fairywood at NAIOP Pittsburgh Banquet
The RIDC team accepts award for Best Build To Suit Industrial project (Fairywood) at this year’s annual NAIOP Pittsburgh banquet. Don Smith and Tim White congratulate Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation’s Jason Rigone on receiving the Supporter of Development award.
Carrie Furnace Site Receives $2 Million Grant from PA Sites
Governor Shapiro announces $2 million grant from PA Sites for continued development of the Carrie Furnace site. Funds will be used for earthwork, utilities and asphalt paving. Media Coverage: Pittsburgh Business Times – Shapiro announces over $5.8M in local funding for site development pilot program PennWatch – PA Offers $10.6 Million in New Funding for Site […]
RIDC Spring Newsletter 2024
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Creating jobs in the Mon Valley: A Decades-Long Effort Bears Fruit
When RIDC acquired the former Westinghouse campus in Turtle Creek 35 years ago — intent on renovating the decaying buildings and revitalizing the abandoned site — it was the first in a series of moves over decades that have transformed several old industrial sites and provided homes for job creating companies in the Mon Valley.
RIDC’s Fairywood Building for Ferguson Enterprises Named “Best Build to Suit Industrial” in NAIOP Pittsburgh Awards
Very pleased to share that RIDC’s Fairywood building for Ferguson Enterprises has been named “Best Build to Suit Industrial” in NAIOP Pittsburgh’s 31th Annual Awards. About the project.
Blooming from Blight: Earth Day Spotlight on Green Redevelopment in Pittsburgh
Across the Pittsburgh region, there are historic industrial sites that, while abandoned and left to blight after the fall of steel and other industries, have since been brought back to life, redeveloped and revitalized into homes for companies that are driving the innovation of today. Giving new life to old structures is in and of […]
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 […]
Our Region’s Connector: RIDC Annual Report 2023
Our partnerships with government entities at all levels, with the communities in which our parks are located, and with the job-creating businesses that fill them are creating tangible economic benefits across our region. With active development projects at the Fairywood site in the City of Pittsburgh, Carrie Furnace, which straddles Rankin, Swissvale and Braddock, the […]
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.
