Pittsburgh

Reaching new audiences and expanding reach

For the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the pandemic provided an opportunity to fast-track innovations. With Invest:Insights, President and CEO Steven Knapp discussed how Carnegie Museums is attracting new audiences and expanding the reach of their educational programs. Knapp also discusses how he embeds creative thinking into his organization. Click the

This county is going all-in on quality of life

Writer:  Joey Garrand 2 min read May 2022 — With the help of Blue Zones Project, Fayette County, PA is well-positioned to improve the well-being for all individuals and organizations across the county. The term “blue zones” refers to areas where people live the longest and are the healthiest. Dan

2022-07-13T07:18:32-04:00May 3rd, 2022|Economy, Pittsburgh|

Nonprofits are innovating and striving for greater impact

Given the past couple years of accelerated innovation and highlighted community needs, nonprofits in Pittsburgh are exploring new avenues to better engage local communities with their initiatives and goals. Invest:Insights spoke with a roundtable of Pittsburgh nonprofit leaders to discuss the current landscape of the sector and community outreach efforts.

2022-07-13T03:44:39-04:00April 28th, 2022|Invest:Insights, Invest:Insights Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Video|

Supporting county growth and tackling challenges

https://youtu.be/zi20GO51XKA With an abundance of capital in the financial system, local governments are identifying the best ways to allocate that capital. With Invest: Insights, County Executive of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald discussed the creative ways in which the county is approaching growth, challenges and unifying people around solutions. Click the

2022-07-13T03:47:11-04:00April 27th, 2022|Invest:Insights, Invest:Insights Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Video|

Pittsburgh Penguins: Championing the advancement of social equity

Writer:  Joey Garrand 2 min read April 2022 — In efforts to rejuvenate Pittsburgh’s marginalized communities, the Pittsburgh Penguins are among the city’s most notable champions. The most noteworthy project being pursued by the Penguins is the redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, a grouping of

2022-07-13T07:04:32-04:00April 19th, 2022|Economy, Pittsburgh, Sports|

Spotlight On: Rashaad Bajwa, Founder & CEO, Integris

3 min read April 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Founder and CEO Rashaad Bajwa of technology services company Integris discussed the company’s growth, how it has restructured its recruitment process through its apprenticeship program, the defining characteristics of the New Jersey market and his near-term outlook.  How has

Pittsburgh tackling supply chain woes

https://youtu.be/aVgPR2rUO74   The supply chain has been top of mind for business leaders worldwide throughout the past few years. With Invest:, President of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Matt Smith discussed how Pittsburgh is poised to benefit from supply chain transformations. Smith also discussed infrastructure priorites of the region

2022-07-13T04:23:37-04:00April 15th, 2022|Invest:Insights, Invest:Insights Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Video|

Creatively approaching county issues

https://youtu.be/k_YopxmdwyU   The past few years have been turbulent both from an economic and political perspective. With Invest:Insights, Commissioner of Bucks County Bob Harvie discusses how he is creatively approaching divisive issues and finding solutions, covering everything from infrastructural needs to evolving workforce demands. Tune in to what Harvie has

2022-07-13T04:24:57-04:00April 13th, 2022|Invest:Insights Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Video|

Accommodating southwestern Pennsylvania’s explosive manufacturing growth

Writer: Elizabeth Palmer 2 min read March 2022 — With an economy that continues to reinvent itself, Pittsburgh has been chosen as the host city for the 2022 Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit. Pittsburgh and the surrounding region has become a renowned global hub for advanced manufacturing, surrounded by a

2022-07-13T07:47:20-04:00March 10th, 2022|Economy, Manufacturing, Pittsburgh|