In the News

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
RIDC President Makes Pittsburgh Business Times’s 2025 Power 100 List
For the sixth year in a row, our very own Donald F. Smith, Jr. has been recognized in the Pittsburgh Business Times’s POWER 100 list,
Pittsburgh Business Times Interview: Leaders say future of Mon Valley is murky as Nippon-U.S. Steel merger stalled for now
“Let’s rally around investing in the Mon Valley. What’s the plan?” Tim White, RIDC Senior Vice President asked. “It’s easy to say no, but what
RIDC’s Don Smith: Economic development benefits from catalytic projects
“Taking these old buildings and repurposing them, bringing them back to life can take a lot of years and a lot of hard work,” said
KDKA interview: Don Smith talks about US Steel/Nippon Steel and effects on the Mon Valley
Listen to RIDC President Don Smith’s interview with KDKA.
With election over, RIDC calls for Mon Valley recovery plan
“If the federal government wants to invest in and revitalize communities that heavy industry has left behind, the Mon Valley would be a good place

Our Properties
Millions of square feet managed.
See how our footprint is driving our region forward.