Improved economic and quality of life factors have positively impacted Pittsburgh, which is rising in prominence as a regional business center.  There has been steady growth in the number of highly educated managerial, technical and executive level professionals who have moved to the city or have stayed following graduation.  The City’s top-rated public schools, low crime rates and abundance of family-oriented recreational activities add to the overall quality of life experience for residents. 

In recent years, Pittsburgh has been positioned as an economic development growth engine, emerging as the service, retail and employment center for the region, providing an environment for businesses to grow and thrive.  Our educational institutions include some of the best internationally recognized medical and technology oriented universities and colleges, offering residents and employees in the region convenient access to advanced training and earning a wide variety of educational degrees and certifications in a variety of expert specialties.  Close proximity to these educational institutions makes it convenient for organizations to partner with the schools on a variety of projects, helping the region evolve into an environment that fosters businesses and entrepreneurship, to train the workforce of the future. 

Pittsburgh also upholds a reputation as a major hub for manufacturing/R&D, distribution and logistical operations.  It is centrally located, with easy access to several major interstate highways, and an international airport.  Many major companies have selected Pittsburgh as an ideal location, housing several national and regional headquarters of prominent Fortune 500 corporations.

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