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 […]
Two Rivers, 30 Minutes Podcast: Why we need a Mon Valley action plan
RIDC President Donald F. Smith, Jr. on Tube City Almanac’s Two Rivers, 30 Minutes Podcast, discussing why the region needs a Mon Valley action plan as well as what RIDC does help to revitalize brownfield sites in Western Pennsylvania. Listen here.
RIDC’s Winter Newsletter 2025
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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.
Carnegie Robotics and Thoro.ai execs Embrescia and Mondi talk about company growth, revitalization of Lawrenceville
“To know the history of our company and how it interacts with RIDC, you have to know the history of Pittsburgh robotics,” said Carnegie Robotics Chief Development Officer Mike Embrescia. “When John Bares started Carnegie Robotics [in 2010], it was essentially in a trailer.” Patrick Mondi, CEO of Thoro.ai talked about the dual purpose of […]
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 […]
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!
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.
RIDC’s Fall Newsletter 2024
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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 […]
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.
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 […]
The first ‘Innovation District’: As Pittsburgh looks to build new tech hubs, here’s a status check on Robotics Row
“It’s a great strategy for the region to pursue these innovation districts,” said Donald F. Smith, Jr. President of the Regional Industrial Development Corporation, the private nonprofit many credit with seeding the ground for Robotics Row. “Right now they’re a little more of a brand than they are a reality. But we have the elements […]
Smith’s Viewpoint: It’s Time to Revitalize the Mon Valley
RIDC President Don Smith’s column in this week’s print edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. And online.
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 […]
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 […]
