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The Allegheny Conference on Community Development is a private, non-profit leadership organization dedicated to improving the economy and quality of life of the Pittsburgh region. The organization is composed of the chief executive officers of the region's most significant employers and universities that generate more than $156 billion in annual revenue, provide over 221,000 jobs and serve over 111,000 students in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Private sector leadership and public sector partnerships make the work of the Conference possible. We focus our efforts on specific areas with the greatest potential for improving the Pittsburgh region. Explore our Agenda and then get involved by joining the Regional Investors Council.
Public Policy
We seek improvements to the regional and state business climate through the public policy research and analysis of the Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the advocacy efforts of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Business Investment
We market southwestern Pennsylvania to companies across the region and around the world to attract capital investment and stimulate job creation through the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA).
Our 2009-2011 Agenda
The Pittsburgh region has made remarkable progress in recent years and we’re building on the ground and momentum we’ve gained.
In 2009, the Allegheny Conference and Affiliates boards and our Regional Investors Council established our three-year plan to improve the Pittsburgh region.
We are focused on five goals that trigger regional transformation:
- Simpler, more cost-effective governance;
- An improved business climate;
- Targeted transportation and infrastructure investments;
- Positioning the region as an attractive workplace for a diverse workforce; and
- Stimulating new business investments.
To attain these goals, we have 5 programs of action:
Civic Policy
Increases the fiscal accountability and effectiveness of our government entities, especially in the areas of City/County consolidation, pension reform, state government reform, infrastructure ownership and shared services.
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Business Climate
Improves the competitiveness of our region for business investment and growth by promoting competitive business taxes, a comprehensive energy policy and streamlined regulations.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Ensures that the region’s economy is well served by sufficient and well-planned infrastructure investments in the areas of competitive air service, transit & highways and public policy.
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Workplace
Positions the region as an attractive workplace, benefitting employers and enhancing access to jobs to create a youthful and diverse workforce.
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Business Investment
Promotes business expansion, retention and attraction in the Pittsburgh region, with the objective of attaining capital investment and job creation.
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