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REGIONAL OVERVIEW
| Geographic Profiles |
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Allegheny County |
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Armstrong County |
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Beaver County |
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Butler County |
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City of Pittsburgh |
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Fayette County |
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Greene County |
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Indiana County |
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Lawrence County |
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Washington County |
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Westmoreland County |
| Demographics |
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Income Profile 2001-2005 |
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Population by Age - 2006 American Community Survey |
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Population by Gender - 2006 American Community Survey |
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Population by Race - 2006 American Community Survey |
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Population Trends 1990-2006 |
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Total Personal Income and Per Capita Income - 2005 |
| Strategic Location |
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Highway Distance from Pittsburgh |
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Location of Region to Other Major Cities (Map) |
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Market Access |
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Natural Disasters (Map) |
BUSINESS PRESENCE
| Business Overview |
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FORTUNE 1000 Companies Headquartered in Pittsburgh - 2008 |
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Major Companies Headquartered in the Pittsburgh Region |
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New Companies in the Pittsburgh Region- 2007 |
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Recent Expansions - 2007 |
| Global Business |
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Foreign-Owned Firms by Country |
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Major Foreign-Owned Firms |
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Pittsburgh MSA Merchandise Export Sales to Select Destinations - 2006 |
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Pittsburgh MSA Merchandise Export Sales to World, by Product Sector - 2006 |
| Key Industry Sectors |
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Large Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Companies |
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Leading ICT Companies |
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Leading Life Sciences Companies |
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Customer Service/Call Centers and Back Office Operations |
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Largest Pittsburgh-Area Banks by Total Assets |
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Other Leading Financial Services Companies |
| Support Services |
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Leading Accounting Firms |
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Leading Engineering and Environmental Companies |
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Leading Law Firms with Principal Offices based in Pittsburgh |
INNOVATION
| Entrepreneurship |
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Patents Granted by Organization |
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Venture Capital Firms |
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Companies that have received Venture Capital Funding - 2005 |
| Research and Development Center |
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Major Corporate Research Centers |
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Major Government Research Centers |
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Major University Research Centers |
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University-Based Research Expenditures by Field (in thousands) |
HUMAN RESOURCES
| Labor Profile |
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Pittsburgh MSA Employment by Industry - 2007 |
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Pittsburgh MSA Employment by Sector Occupation |
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Labor Stats |
| Wage Rates |
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Pittsburgh MSA Average Wage Rates |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
| Advanced Technical Training |
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Post-Secondary Career Schools |
| Advanced Training |
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Degree Programs of Colleges and Universities |
| Attainment |
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High School Graduates by County - 2004-2005 |
| Higher Education |
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College Degrees Awarded by Field of Study - 2005-2006 |
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College Rankings |
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Enrollment of Colleges and Universities - 2005-2006 |
TRANSPORTATION
| Air Services |
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Air Carriers Serving Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) |
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Daily Nonstop Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) |
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General Aviation Airports |
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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) |
| Daily Commute |
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Commute Time |
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County-to-County Commuting Patterns |
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Means of Transportation |
| Mass Transit |
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County Transit Authorities |
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Profile of Port Authority of Allegheny County |
| Motor Services |
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Motor Carrier Services |
| Port Services |
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Port of Pittsburgh Annual Tonnage by Commodity (in thousands of tons) - 2003 |
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Port of Pittsburgh Contacts |
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Port Overview |
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River Terminal Services |
| Rail Services |
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Markets Served by the Region's Railroads |
ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TELECOM
| Electricity |
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Electric Companies |
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Electricity Demand and Capacity |
| Natural Gas |
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Natural Gas Companies |
| Telecommunications |
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Local Telephone Companies |
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Regional Internet Service Providers |
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Wireless Providers |
CHARACTER OF LIFE
| Arts and Culture |
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Arts and Culture Organizations |
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Downtown Theaters |
| Climate |
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Quick Weather Facts |
| Cost of Living |
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C2ER Cost of Living - 2007 |
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Housing Cost Comparison by MSA |
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Semiannual Average Consumer Price Index - First half of 2007 |
| Health Care |
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Hospitals |
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Number of Hospitals |
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Top Ranked Hospitals in the Pittsburgh Region |
| Major Media |
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Major Daily Newspapers |
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Major Television Stations |
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Public Radio Stations |
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Top Pittsburgh-Area Radio Stations (listed alphabetically) |
| Parks & Attractions |
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Annual Attendance at State Parks |
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Top-Paid Attractions |
| Philanthropy |
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Charitable Foundations |
| Public Safety |
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Crime Index (rate per 100,000 inhabitants) |
| Retail |
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Shopping Malls and Districts |
INCENTIVES
| Incentives |
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Local Economic Development Program Matrix |
ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS
| Establishing a Business |
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Selecting a Business Structure |
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Federal Employer Identification Number |
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Enterprise Registration Forms |
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Name Availability |
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Registering a Name |
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Starting a Business-First Steps |
TAXES
| Taxes |
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Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise Tax |
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Corporate Net Income Tax |
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Pennsylvania Tax Information |
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Pennsylvania Tax Summary |
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Unemployment Compensation Tax |
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Worker's Compensation Insurance |
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