Pittsburgh is a city known for its colorful history and its innovative advance in the economy. Back in the 1800’s, it was once known as the “Smoky City” for its highly industrialized surroundings – from manufacturing companies, steamboats, and coal-fueled residential heating. In fact, it was so smoky that a writer from The Atlantic Monthly, James Parton, described Pittsburgh as “hell with the lid taken off.” That depiction of Pittsburgh by Mr. Parton ignited a local outrage among the denizens of the city. However, not all reactions were negative. Some even believed that the remark was actually a positive comment on the city’s bustling industry.
In any case, the sensationalized commentary only highlights the great turnaround that Pittsburgh has managed to achieve. Various media outlets worldwide have even dubbed Pittsburgh as the “greatest comeback story”. Presently, this great city is carrying on with its flourishing economy, as well as stretching out to newer industries to accommodate a wider array of businesses as it furthers into economic advancement. Already established in the fields of advance manufacturing, energy solutions, financial and business services, and life sciences, Pittsburgh has expanded into other business territories such as: health care support, medical devices, robotics, defense and security, logistics, and more.
Always ranking in Expansion Management Magazine’s Top 10 best locations of business in the U.S., Pittsburgh continues to be an attractive location for businesses and investors. It is also home to some FORTUNE 500 companies including Consol Energy, PNC Financial Services Group, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H.J. Heinz, US Steel, Mylan, PPG Industries, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. So, for anyone looking to start or relocate a business and make some serious investments, some words of advice: think stability, think long-term – think Pittsburgh.
