Allegheny Conference on Community Development Archives

Pittsburgh Passport hosts summer events to get college students to stay here after graduating

The Pittsburgh Passport program, now in its third year, offers a six-week calendar of events that show off the region and its employment opportunities, the arts and outdoor recreation.

24 Jun 2021

Jobs rebound by 53% according to the Pittsburgh Region Employment Update

“I think we’re very encouraged by how much we have regained from the February to April decline" in jobs.

30 Aug 2020

Pittsburgh Passport program works to keep talent here and increase opportunities for people of color

“Pittsburgh is a place where they can work and where there are communities of color that will welcome them. We want to increase the opportunities.”

18 Jun 2020

NEXT Up: Mark Anthony Thomas on why economic development must be authentic, inclusive and passion-driven

"For our region to be one of the places that thrives in the next few decades, we must be a place where a diversity of ideas and moon shots find support and talent."

10 Dec 2019

After 75 years of progress, the Allegheny Conference convenes local leaders to ask: Where do we go from here?

“Here it’s all possibility and potential."

27 Jun 2019

Allegheny Conference kicks off the Pittsburgh Passport to immerse local interns

Kickball, whiskey and career development: together at last!

14 Jun 2019

IT and robotics (again) ranks as top sector on the Allegheny Conference investment scorecard

We break down the most important stats from the annual report.

23 May 2019

Look who won the Athena Awards!

These two dynamic women are making a profound difference in our community.

05 Oct 2018

Know an inspiring professional woman? Nominate her now for ATHENA Awards

The 26th annual ATHENA Awards is looking for nominees who work hard, give back to the community and help fellow women.

17 Jun 2016

NEXT Up: Matt Smith

Matt Smith shares his busy schedule advocating for the region as president of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, while also sharing his family's go-to spots in the South Hills for coffee, pizza, bowling and more.

24 Jan 2016

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