If you live, work and connect here in the Pittsburgh Airport Area, then you are familiar with our history and the people who make up our community. The people here are industrious and sedulous. They value our heritage and don’t surrender to bad times. Back in January and February of this year, we were on a pathway to creative development and seeing significant regional growth in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Then it all came to an abrupt stop.
Five months later, we are seeing signs of recovery, at least economically. However, there remain many unknowns associated with the Covid-19 virus. Those positive signs are reflected in this issue of our Airport Area newsletter, with reports depicting the legacy of Airport Area companies such as Michael Baker International, Heritage Valley Health System, the Allegheny County Airport Authority and Comcast. These companies demonstrate growth and are weathering the storm here in the airport corridor. We also look at some of the new and innovative employers creating thousands of new jobs in the area, including
ConnectiveRx
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Amazon
,
Welke USA Customs Brokers
, and
PGH Networks
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Our economic landscape continues to evolve. The Energy, Commerce and Innovation Corridor (ECIC) will soon link our Southern Washington County neighbors to Pittsburgh International Airport, Beaver County and the Royal Shell cracker plant. Are you interested in learning more? Open our July Airport Area newsletter, which only scratches the surface of the opportunities available to those who live, work and connect here in the Airport Area of Pittsburgh.
Stay well,
Chris Heck
President/CEO
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
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Eighty years ago, a young engineer from rural western Pennsylvania named Michael Baker Jr. had a vision to make the world a better place through the marvels of engineering. Today Pittsburgh-based Michael Baker International has grown to become a comprehensive provider of consulting and engineering services, including architecture, aviation, construction services, energy, federal planning, transportation and water.
Whether it is modernizing airports, redesigning and constructing a busy stretch of interstate, or erecting a state-of-the-art bridge, Michael Baker International’s more than 3,000 employees share a commitment to excellence and a dedication to making a difference – for its clients, communities and one
another
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News From the Airport Area
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Welke USA Arrives in Pittsburgh
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PGH Networks Joins the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber or Commerce
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Choolaah Opens in the Airport Corridor
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Pittsburgh International Airport’s Ready For Takeoff Program
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From the Desk of Norm Mitry, President & CEO of Heritage Valley Health System
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A message from PA State Senator Pam Iovino
of the 37th District
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As part of the state’s $2.6 billion appropriation of federal CARES funds, I advocated and voted for the $225 million
COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program,
which will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the pandemic. The first of multiple application windows closed on July 14, however, applications continue to be accepted and will be considered for future rounds of funding. These are
not
first-come, first-served and eligible businesses are encouraged to submit their applications.
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It's All About the People
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Ready to Work Recovery Response Coalition
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5 Quick Tips for Conducting Video Interviews
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Development in the Airport Area Corridor
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Parkway West Likely to Benefit from Changing Country
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Insights from the Communicators
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PAACC Public Affairs Update
Amy Kaminski, Mulberry Strategies
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The Facebook Debate
Tripp Clarke, 321 Blink
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Listening to Our Community
Meesha, RedTree Web Design, LLC
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Larry Schwartz, Midnight Blue Technology Services
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Buddy Hobart, Solutions 21
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Despite operational changes, the PAACC is still committed to providing our members with informative content and helpful resources. Be sure to connect with us on
Facebook
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Twitter
and
LinkedIn
for the latest information.
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