Mission Statement Letter from the Chair The on Community Development and its Affiliates – the Greater Chamber of Commerce, the BACK IN THE GLOBAL GAME Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance – work together to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. Following the recent G-20 Summit, Pittsburgh is more competitive region by tackling tough issues on the global map as never before. Our region is a in civic policy, business climate and transportation model for economic, environmental and quality of infrastructure. We are reinforcing our position as life transformation. a gateway to opportunity by attracting business investment and talented workers to fill the jobs Together we’ve put Pittsburgh back in the global that are being created here. And we are building About the Conference game. We must now ask ourselves, is Pittsburgh on our historic strength of energy development by truly positioned to win that game? exploring emerging opportunities in energy and ounded in 1944, the Allegheny Conference Three affiliated organizations, each staffed by cure public sector investment and legislative creating a hotbed of innovation in our region. FonCommunityDevelopmentisoneofthe the Conference, provide research and analysis, and regulatory improvements to our busi- The recession may have come late to our region, nation’sleadingeconomicandcommunityde- advocacy and marketing to realize the vision ness climate. but it has come. Unemployment has increased By focusing on these priorities with single-minded velopment organizations, combining strong of the Conference leadership. and business investment has slowed. As the determination, we can continue to build on our private sector leadership with commitment The PITTSBURGH REGIONAL ALLIANCE (PRA), global economy begins to recover, it would seem foundation of economic transformation and en- that other regions around the world are poised to frompublicsectorpartners.Ourstrategicfocus The PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY LEAGUE OF a 10-county regional economic development sure sustainable prosperity for all who will call the grow faster than ours. They have younger, grow- is on creating a more competitive business cli- SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA provides partnership, markets southwestern Pennsyl- Pittsburgh region home in the years ahead. publicpolicyresearchandanalysisonthemost vania to companies across the region and ing populations and, in many cases, more favor- mate and marketing the Pittsburgh region for able business climates. And, yes, we can win the game. investment, job creation and top talent. The critical issues for our region’s competitiveness. around the world to attract capital investment and stimulate job creation. The Allegheny Conference on Community Devel- Conference relies upon the Regional Investors The GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF John P.Surma opment is committed to continuous improvement Council – leaders of more than 300 companies Learn more about how our structure Chair, Allegheny Conference on COMMERCE, working with private and public in our region’s economy and quality of life. As you andorganizations–toprovidetime,talentand sector partners, serves as our region’s chief works on page 8. Community Development will read in this report, we are working to create a Chairman & CEO, United States Steel Corporation resources to advance our agenda. advocate at all levels of government to se-

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Where are We as a Region? Resilience Through Diversification We’re a Model for a 21st-Century Economy Pittsburgh’s prosperity is powered by key industry sectors: Health Care and Life Sciences "Pittsburghisaworld-classcity.ItrepresentsthetransitionoftheU.S.economyfromanindustrialstatetoamixofstrongindustry–steel Pittsburgh’s health services sector, employing almost 184,000 people, builds on a legacy of – but also now biotech and clean energy. It has transformed itself,and serves as a model for turning the page to a 21st-century economy." biomedical innovation to create a robust net- – President Barack Obama workthat’scultivatinglifesavingtechnologies, medical device advances, regenerative medi- ForthePittsburgh region2009was both the bestof times andthe worstof times. By yearend,theunemployment ratehadtopped7.9%,thehighest cine and pharmaceuticals. UPMC has grown in more than 16 years. More than 73,000 jobs had been lost, undoing many of the gains of recent years. intotheregion’slargestemployerandan$8bil- lionglobalhealthcareenterprise.GlaxoSmithK- Atthesametime,theregionenjoyedunparallelednationalandglobalpublicity,withprofessionalsportsteamswinningtheSuperBowlandtheStan- line Consumer Healthcare, MEDRAD, Mylan, ley Cup and the success of The Pittsburgh (G-20) Summit. Philips and West Penn Allegheny Health System are also part of this sector. On balance, the region outperformed Even more important than outperforming Advanced Manufacturing the nation in terms of: the national average, the region performed Top manufacturers like , Allegheny near the top compared to 14 benchmark re- Technologies, Bayer, Bombardier, Eaton, H.J. • the unemployment rate, which tracked , , , , about two points below the national gions by such important measures as change PPG Industries, U. S. Steel and Westinghouse average for much of the year; in employment, unemployment rate and wage growth. thrive here. Smaller precision tooling and • the mortgage foreclosure rate, which machining companies meet global demands was less than half the national Pittsburgh’s story is one of resilience. By for the components that keep the world’s average; and 2009, the region had completed a remarkable machines running. comeback from the economic collapse that • the value of both residential and Information and had begun almost 30 years before. Traditional commercial property. Financial and Business Services Communications Technology industries in financial and business services, thriving arts and cultural scene, park and river- Global institutions with headquarters or major Almost 1,600 technology firms including In fact, Moody’s declared Pittsburgh the top advanced manufacturing and energy had re- front trail construction, and national leader- business units here include BNY Mellon, Citi- , Apple, Black Box, Google, Intel and commercial real estate market in 2009, noting made themselves, providing a strong founda- ship in intelligent building technologies. zens Bank, Federated Investors and PNC. Two Mastech are here and employ some 32,000 that Pittsburgh was one of the few markets in tion. New industries had sprung out of our 35 Having come through a challenging year, of the world’s largest law firms – K&L Gates people. A tech-savvy talent pipeline and ro- whichhomepricesactuallyincreasedduringthe colleges and universities in health care and life Pittsburgh may be as well positioned as any and Reed Smith – are based here, as is Penn- bust network of organizations that support year and the region placed No. 7 in the “2009 sciences and information and communica- region in the nation to prosper as the global sylvania’s largest health insurer, . and finance innovation continue to grow Site Selection Governor’s Cup rankings for TOP tions technology. And the region had en- economy recovers. Pittsburgh’s knowledge-based economy. METROPOLITANS (1 Million+ population).” hanced an already high quality of life with a

Energy A diverse and balanced portfolio is enhanced by Pittsburgh’s development of sustainable energy solutions and components. Grounded in oil, natural gas and extraction expertise Education and Research that dates back more than 150 years, the re- The region’s intellectual capital includes 35 col- gion’s energy economy now includes more leges and universities, including two Tier One than 700 firms spanning extraction, supply research institutions – Carnegie Mellon Uni- chain and innovation for traditional and alter- versity and the University of Pittsburgh – while nativeenergyresources.Thesefirmscontribute 100 corporate research and development cen- some 105,000 jobs and generate $13.7 billion in ters keep Pittsburgh in a pacesetter position. annual economic activity.

2 | ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 3 THE Pittsburgh (G-20) Summit 2009 – The World is Paying Attention

Wemetourobjectives.ThePittsburgh Summit was largely peaceful, with little of the violence “The Summit was a that has plagued similar meetings around the once-in-a-lifetime op- world. Even more unprecedented was the pos- itive exposure our region received, with almost portunity resulting in 7,000 news stories in the United States alone, the global exposure and thousands more around the world. Impor- that our region has tant publications have told the story of our re- long deserved and gion’seconomic,environmental,andqualityof life transformation, not just over the past 30 could never afford to buy. That exposure is years, but really over the 65-year period since alreadypayingdividends,fromanincreased The Allegheny Conference was a founding the Allegheny Conference was formed. number of international companies and in- member of The Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership, vestors eager to learn about opportunities with Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership here – which fuels the Pittsburgh Regional and VisitPittsburgh. Together, we set out to shared these three key messages provide a safe and welcoming setting for an about the transformation of our Alliance’s business investment project important conversation about the global regional economy,which consistently pipeline – to the tourism and convention economic crisis and to achieve three addi- surfaced in the multitude of positive business, in which five conventions (ex- tional goals: coverage we received: pected to bring $8 million in economic im- • Leverage the opportunity to raise • Pittsburgh builds upon its historic pact) have booked here as a result of awareness of the positive realities strengths as a hub for manufacturing, interestsparkedbytheSummit. Andthese of today’s Pittsburgh region. financial and business services, are just the early indications of success. • Generate leads for business investment and energy. Pittsburghwelcomed,served–andwowed and future conventions and conferences. • Pittsburgh leverages human capital –theworld’smostinfluentialleaders,their • Let talented people the world over know to create new industries based on that there are tens of thousands of open research, innovation and entrepre- delegations, and some 3,000 journalists. jobs in the region and numerous career neurship (information technology, We met their needs and demands, proving opportunities. life sciences, materials science and that we can seize the opportunity.” where they intersect – such as in medical devices and robotics). – Doris Carson Williams, Co-Chair, The Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership, • Pittsburgh capitalizes on its natural Chair, VisitPittsburgh and President/CEO, and cultural assets to invest in infra- African-American Chamber of Commerce structure and facilities that improve of our quality of life.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 THE Pittsburgh (G-20) Summit 2009 – “Pittsburgh, City of Renewal” Uniting a Global Region – The Atlantic (September 24, 2009) “Summit Spotlights ‘Steel City’s’ Extreme Makeover” “Inaglobaleconomy,diversityisastrengththataregionmusthave,andThePittsburghSummitgaveustheopportunity – National Public Radio (September 24, 2009) to show what a truly global region we are. Greeting our international guests were the faces and languages of many nations – men and women who now count themselves as Pittsburghers – amplifying the message that Pittsburgh isbecomingincreasinglydiverseandinclusive.Wemusttakeadvantageofthisglobalattentiontoattract–andretain “Reinvented ‘Steel City’ Chosen for G-20 Summit” – even more exceptional talent. ” – Pravda (September 23, 2009) –Sunil Wadhwani, Allegheny Conference Board Member and Chairman and Co-Founder of iGATE Corporation “Pittsburgh showcases green economy at G-20 Summit” – Reuters (September 20, 2009) The phones rang off the hook as soon as Pittsburgh was announced as the G-20 Summit host. Ultimately, more than 3,500 individuals volunteered in various capacities to make it a success – learning and sharing ideas at “Welcome The World” orientations; getting their hands dirty in cleanup and beautification efforts; offering assistance at the Pittsburgh Welcome & Media Center; and serving as hospitality “Pittsburgh Shows How the ambassadors and multi-lingual attachés at area hotels. Rust Belt Can Be Polished Up” “I’ve been in the business of hosting international visitors for more than 20 years, so I’ve repeatedly witnessed firsthand – The Washington Post (September 24, 2009) how Pittsburghers open their hearts and their homes to showcase life in our region and welcome newcomers. When the G-20came,thishappenedenmasse. Thevolunteersdidn’tjuststepuptotheplate,theyleaptacrossit. WhenIasked Chinese delegation members how useful the volunteers had been, their faces just lit up. They said how wonderful it was “Pittsburgh’s story is inspiring and impres- “The city of bridges has built a bridge from “When President Barack Obama announced to have someone local on hand speaking their language and offering to help. The volunteers added a dimension of sive. It was a rusting steel-making behemoth its steel past to a diverse 21st-century econ- that Pittsburgh had been chosen to host the warmththatthedelegationsdidnotexpect–butgreatlyappreciated–anditseemedtosetPittsburghapartfromother that, through struggle, pain and creativity, omy. The Summiteers arriving on September G20 Summit, there were derisory sniggers in st destinations. It was a pleasure to work with Tinsy Lipchak of VisitPittsburgh and Andy Pugh of the Welcome Center for retooled itself as a surprisingly vibrant, 21 - 24th can take note.” some quarters, where the city still evokes im- century leader in education, computer sci- ages of soot, smog and smelters. But those Immigrants and Internationals to coordinate and prepare our volunteers to be such amazing regional ambassadors.” – “The revival of Pittsburgh: ence, medical research, sports entertainment who have watched the Pennsylvania city un- Lessons for the G-20” – Gail Shrott, Vice President, Program Services, GlobalPittsburgh and boutique manufacturing … Pittsburgh’s dergo a stunning transformation from pol- – The Economist (September 17, 2009) (formerly Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors – PCIV) rebirth is about the grit, sacrifice and hustle luted steel town to become a cosmopolitan of locals – not the sweeping plans and power hub at the forefront of green technology of federal bureaucrats.” “Slowly, Pittsburgh’s transformation has were delighted.” captured the attention of other communities – “What Pittsburgh (Don’t Laugh) – “Born-again Pittsburgh poised Can Teach Obama” now confronted with economic crises of their to welcome G-20” – Newsweek (June 6, 2009) own … These other cities will have to find so- – Agence France-Presse (September 21, 2009) lutions that draw on their strengths, while showing courage to move beyond what de- “A city that has fought back from the depths fined them as a community. In that sense “This former heavy industry mecca retooled of hard times hopes to show the rest of the Pittsburgh can serve as an inspiration.” after hard times with ‘green’ pursuits that world what recovery is as world leaders con- offer the world a path out of the current eco- – “Renaissance: Thriving on verge on Pittsburgh to discuss the world fi- nomic downturn.” diversity instead of its mills” nancial crisis at the Group of 20 Summit – The Financial Times (September 23, 2009) starting tomorrow.” – “Pittsburgh’s heart of steel still beats amid transformed city” – “Pittsburgh pulls up socks as it – USA Today (September 21, 2009) prepares for G-20 Summit” – China Daily (September 23, 2009)

6 | ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 7 We’re Back in the Global Game – 2009-2011 AGENDA How Do We Win It? Strengthened by a 65-year history and propelled by today’s leading organizations, the Conference Our Model and its Affiliates are focused on five priorities that trigger regional transformation: The Conference is the parent organization for its three affiliates – the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA), the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of CommerceandthePennsylvaniaEconomyLeagueofSouthwesternPennsylvania–thatshareastrategicvisionandworktogetherforregional Business Climate improvement, setting the 21st-century standard for civic stewardship: We create the solutions for the tax and regulatory challenges that hold our region’s employers back – and advocate for change at all levels of government. See page 14 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance “The PRA markets the benefits of conducting business in Pennsylvania Economy League southwestern Pennsylvania to companies all over the of Southwestern Pennsylvania Business Investment world and here at home that are growing, relocating or “Achieving real change that promotes economic growth As a 10-county economic development hub, we are nationally recognized for our expanding. We’re effective because we leverage a 10- requires comprehensive and detailed information to back global outreach and project management expertise. See page 11 county regional partnership and the engagement of ex- up any specific proposal. For almost 75 years now, the isting business leaders. There’s nothing like CEO-to-CEO Economy League has been a trusted resource to provide contact to encourage business investment.” thorough and documented research, analysis and recom- – J. Brett Harvey, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance mendations on the pressing issues impacting our re- Civic Policy gional and statewide competitiveness.” Partnership Chair and President & CEO, , Inc. We roll up our sleeves and work with elected officials to streamline our government, – Laura E. Ellsworth, Pennsylvania Economy League reducing duplication and improving its responsiveness. See page 15 of Southwestern Pennsylvania Chair and Partner-In-Charge, Jones Day Pittsburgh Office Transportation and Infrastructure We open doors to growth by convening strategic partnerships and pushing long-term projects to fruition. See page 13

Workplace We are focused on creating a skilled future workforce while pooling regional resources to attract and retain today’s top talent. See page 12

And an emerging, cross-cutting opportunity… Energy Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh is better positioned than any region in the U.S. to achieve critical mass as an energy solution provider, “Armed with PRA market intelligence and Economy League Regional Investors Council engineer a 21st-century energy infrastructure, and provide analysis, the Chamber advocates in Harrisburg and Wash- “Truly engaged leadership and successful public-private abundant energy to its people and to America. See page 16 ington, D.C. for business climate improvements. Day in partnership sustain and develop regional prosperity and day out, it leverages its expertise and longstanding and energize the Conference itself. Some 300 regional relationships to influence legislation that leads to an even employers compose the Regional Investors Council. I more competitive regional environment for new and exist- encourage all of southwestern Pennsylvania’s business ing businesses. Of course, this makes the PRA’s regional leaders who imagine better things for our region to put marketing efforts all the more effective.” action behind their words and join us in our work for an – Terrence J. Murphy, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber ever-brighter regional landscape for future generations.” of Commerce Chair and Vice President, External Affairs, – Kimberly Tillotson Fleming, Allegheny Conference Treasurer NiSource Gas Distribution Companies and President, Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.

8 | ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 9 Pittsburgh Regional Alliance: Top Economic Development Group Stimulating New Business Investment – Site Selection, 2007 and 2008 Pittsburgh has been hailed as a “model for turning the page to a 21st-century economy.”Our economy is diverse, resilient and predictable – resulting in consistent, sustainable growth. The Pittsburgh Region: No. 7, Top Metropolitans (1 million+ population) The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA) works across the public and private sectors in cooperation with elected officials, economic development pro- – Site Selection, 2008 and 2009 Governor’s Cup fessionals and the business and real estate communities to attract capital investment and create jobs in the 10-county Pittsburgh region. Examples from the 30 business investment deals closed by the PRA during 2009 are highlighted below. Despite it being a year of global economic challenge, No. 9, North American Cities of the Future 2009/10 these “wins” – in addition to many others – were influenced by the PRA’s marketing, research and project management expertise, as well as the – fDi (a Financial Times publication) organization’s model approach to collaboration to achieve economic development success.

“Despiteatougheconomyduring2009,thePRAmaintainedsolidprojectactivityandmetitsgoals. Weclosed30business investment deals that retained 3,548 jobs, will create 2,166 jobs and result in capital investment of $134M – and which represent exciting examples of the region’s transformation to a balanced, diversified economy. Pittsburgh is setting the standard for a 21st-century economy,and that’s the message the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance is taking to the world.” – J. Brett Harvey, PRA Partnership Chair and President & CEO, CONSOL Energy, Inc.

Thermo , Inc. Serious Materials, Inc. Education Management Headquarters expansion for Advanced manufacturing attraction project, Corporation (EDMC) advanced manufacturing company closed site re-opened with green jobs Headquarters, back office $30M+ investment This California-based company acquired the and data center expansion Having outgrown its current facility and want- former Kensington Windows plant in January $30M+investment,600newjobs,2,500retained ing to realize efficiencies associated with a 2009 and re-tooled it for the production of en- EDMC,oneofNorthAmerica’slargestproviders larger operation in the Pittsburgh region, ergy-efficient windows. With the acquisition of private post-secondary education, is ex- Thermo Fisher Scientific purchased the former came the re-hiring of a number of the manu- panding its downtown Pittsburgh headquar- Dick’s Sporting Goods headquarters in Findlay facturing-savvy employees who lost jobs ters and its existing online higher education Township (Allegheny County). The company when Kensington Windows closed and the an- facility in Pittsburgh's Strip District in addi- willrelocateandbeginexpandingitsoperations ticipation of more green advanced manufac- tion to building a new data center – all within thisyear. APRAbenchmarkinganalysisshowed turing jobs with the new company. Serious Allegheny County. that Pittsburgh was the optimal location for Materials was recognized nationally by Presi- immediate and long-term growth because of dent Obama for job creation that will aid the BeamOne, LLC the available workforce and overall costs. nation’s recovery while innovating and creat- Medical devices services attraction, ing the technologies that will fuel America’s supports health care and life sciences sector long-term prosperity. Fenner Dunlop Americas 25,000 sq. ft. lease, $9M investment Headquarters relocation, mining industry Targeted marketing of the region’s medical de- conveyor belt manufacturer vices strengths helped California-based med- Conveyer belt manufacturer Fenner Dunlop ical device sterilization company BeamOne Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of UK decide to locate its fifth service center in Clin- company Fenner, PLC, moved its corporate ton Township (Butler County). Using electron headquarters from suburban Atlanta to Robin- beam technology, BeamOne will provide re- son Township (Allegheny County). Now strate- quired device sterilization services locally,ben- gically located at the heart of its North efitting the growing number of regional American customer base, Fenner Dunlop pro- medical device manufacturers who will no vides total conveyor belt solutions to the coal longer have to ship products out of state for andhardrockminingindustry. Indoingso,itis sterilization. This customer base proximity integratedintothePittsburghregion’sgrowing increases BeamOne’s product turnaround, energy economy, which comprises traditional while it gains the relative cost savings (including coal) and alternative energy sectors. of locating in our region.

10 | ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 11 Workplace: Attracting Talent Transportation & Infrastructure: Making Connections “Lastyear,PresidentObamasaid,‘thekeytoprosperityisinPittsburgh,notjustNewYorkorWashington.’ That’sattheheart In 2009, southwestern Pennsylvania enjoyed three major transportation improvements that the Conference, ofourworktopositionPittsburghasalocationofchoiceandopportunity. Today’skeygrowthindustries,includingenergy, working with its regional partners, has focused on for many years. require having the right people to fill the jobs that we have and the right resources in place to easily connect employers and jobseekers. WecontinuetoexpandImaginePittsburgh.com,whichhighlightsthelive-work-playassetsofourregion,tells the stories of people building successful careers here and is the gateway to ImagineMyNewJob.com, which the Conference “Our transportation and infrastructure priorities are critical to attracting and retaining the investment that fuels launchedin2008.Forthefirsttime,ourregionhasaone-stopjobsearchportalthatmakesallthejobsacrossour10coun- regional economic growth. We’re committed to maintaining and expanding air service because it connects our people ties available in one place. And there have consistently been about 25,000 of them, even throughout the recession.” and our businesses to the global economy. The designation of I-376 is about much more than new highway signs. It puts – Randy Dearth, Allegheny Conference Workplace Committee Chair and President & CEO, LANXESS Corporation our region on the map, literally,and on more site location investment lists. And another critical part of the transportation network is having an efficient and effective public transit system that provides residents with quality service.” – Peter J. Kalis, Allegheny Conference Transportation & Infrastructure Enhancing the Talent Pipeline gates all the electronic job postings within a Building a well prepared workforce that un- Committee Chair and Global Managing Partner, K&L Gates LLP 71-mile radius of Pittsburgh – from large job derstands our diverse economy and can ef- To build sustainable regional prosperity, we search engines and private company sites – to fectively plan for and attain the skills and must ensure that both our existing businesses help job seekers find the range of exciting op- education needed to secure family-sustain- and our workforce can innovate and adapt to More Flights A New Interstate Transit Reform portunities that are available now. ing employment in our region. The Pitts- meet a rapidly changing global economy. In burgh Regional Compact, established in late Air service has been a major challenge for The region expanded its interstate highway The Port Authority of Allegheny County com- support of this, the Conference Workplace Developing a diverse and more inclusive 2007, is helping students start early, by con- most of the last decade. Without nonstop network with PennDOT’s designation of the pleted a major redesign of its bus-and-rail net- committee focuses on the following: workforce by attracting talented people from necting regional businesses to school-based service to Europe, Pittsburgh risked losing out Parkway West and Route 60 as Interstate 376 work to make the system more effective and outside the region and creating opportunities in the global marketplace. A risk-sharing pub- from Monroeville through Downtown Pitts- increase ridership. The move is the latest step Connecting employers and job seekers with career awareness activities. Learn more at for those who are already here. PittsburghRegionalCompact.org. lic-private partnership among the Allegheny burgh and north to 1-80 in Mercer County. This in a series of changes undertaken since the ease. ImaginePittsburgh.com has a one-stop, Conference, Allegheny County, the Common- culminated more than a decade of hard work Conference began working with the agency in comprehensive job search engine that aggre wealth of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny bymanypartners,includingtheTri-CountyAir- 2006. The initial goal was to stabilize the Port County Airport Authority helped convince port Partnership, staffed by the Conference. It Authority’s unstable financial situation. The Delta Airlines, despite the global recession, to isimportantbecauseitmakesitcleartositese- second goal, accomplished in 2008, was for the A lifesaving center $1 billion Kayak the three begin flying nonstop from Pittsburgh to Paris lection consultants and other business invest- agency to secure a fair and competitive new Home to for health care and annually in energy rivers or bike straight Sustainable in June 2009 – creating a gateway to Europe, ment decision makers that our transportation labor agreement. Now, implementing the Apple, Intel and life sciences solutions research thinking, leading to Washington, D.C. Google research in green the Middle East and beyond. Domestically, systems meet their logistics needs – that our comprehensive redesign of the Port Author- United Airlines launched new nonstop service interstate highway system connects to Pitts- ity’s routes – the first since the agency began to the West Coast, AirTran expanded its net- burghInternationalAirport,totheTurnpikeand in the 1960s – will increase the amount of serv- work and, in early 2010, JetBlue announced ad- to I-80. ice provided to residents and will better match ditional flights to Boston. service to the needs of today’s economy.

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12 | ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2009 ANNUAL REPORT | 13 Business Climate: Civic Policy: Improvements in a Challenging Budget Year Pension Reform is More Urgent Than Ever Underfunded public pensions are a pressing national issue – but the problem is particularly severe in Pennsylvania. The most recent available data “Despite aparticularlydifficultbudgetyear during which the economicdownturn severelyreducedstate revenues, the new shows that Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are in the most severe trouble, with unfunded liabilities of approximately $3.8 billion and $500 million re- budget spends $524 million less than the previous one. Throughout the unusually long budget process, we maintained our spectively – and these numbers are from 2007. focus on continued improvement to our region’s competitiveness. Not only did we avoid any broad-based tax increases, In the waning days of 2009, pension reform was front and center with the highly disputed “tuition tax” proposal – which would have imposed a tax which under the circumstances was an achievement in itself,we also achieved favorable outcomes for the corporate net in- onstudentsattendingcollegesanduniversitieswithintheCityofPittsburghtohelpfundtheCity'spensionliability. Fortunately,coolheadsprevailed, come tax and net operating loss carryforwards. These successes were possible through working with CompetePA, a and the “tuition tax” was tabled. statewide coalition made up of more than 130 businesses and organizations that speak with a unified voice about Instead, under the leadership of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, a coalition of universities, government and businesses has come together to seek lasting important business tax reform priorities.StaffedbytheConference,thecoalitioncollectivelyemploysmorethanhalfthe reforms. The Conference is ready to provide research and other assistance to this public-private coalition. Commonwealth’s workforce, and is another great example of how the Pittsburgh region collaborates to help build a better business climate.” The challenges regarding pension reform remain real and must be addressed, not just for the city but for municipalities across Pennsylvania and for the Commonwealth government – including employees and teachers – as well. – Carlos Cardoso, Allegheny Conference Business Climate Committee Chair and Chairman, President & CEO, Inc.

“The economic downturn has turned a bad situation into a looming funding crisis that will impact municipalities across Increasing Carry-Forwards Helps Temporary Roadblock for the Capital Stock thestate. Aninitialefforttodefusethepensiontimebombclearlydidnotgofarenough. TheAct44of2009legislation Cyclical Industries and Start-Ups and Franchise Tax Phase-Out enacted some short-term measures but, in the end, maintained the status quo by omitting important cost containment measures. Only further substantive legislative reforms can ensure that government entities can keep their retirement The final state budget included an increased cap on net operating loss Unfortunately, there will be a delay in the Capital Stock (NOL) carry-forwards, which makes it easier for start-up companies, and Franchise Tax phase-out with the rate frozen at promises to employees while continuing to deliver necessary services and keeping taxes from rising.” those in cyclical industries and others to carry a greater amount of their 2.89 mills for three years. We supported language – Morgan O’Brien, Allegheny Conference Civic Policy Committee Chair and President & CEO, Peoples Natural Gas Company losses forward to decrease current tax liability – an option that is all inserted to smooth the retroactivity of these the more critical during difficult financial times. The current NOL cap, payments. Payments for 2009 tax liabilities the greater of $2 million or 12.5%, will increase to $3 million or 15% in were not due until the first quarter of FY 2009/10, and $3 million or 20% in FY 2010/11. 2010 and did not incur interest Conference affiliate, the Economy or penalties. Increasing the Single Sales Factor League, has identified key tactics Urgent Supports Expansion and Job Creation for reform, including such cost Reform Needed: containment provisions as: We also strongly supported an increase in the sales factor formula – • 25% of the nation’s local government used to calculate the CNI tax payments – from the current 70% to 83% • state management of and control over pension plans are in Pennsylvania. in FY 2009/10, and 90% in 2010/11. This increases the CNI tax’s empha- severely distressed pension plans; sis on a company’s sales rather than its payroll or location, thereby en- • The majority are very small with high couraging investment and job creation rather than penalizing it. This • no benefit plan enhancements permitted per capita administrative costs and improvement in the sales factor is the first since 2006 when it was in- unless a plan is at least 90% funded; low annual returns. creased from 60% to 70%. • authorization of all municipalities to offer • Before the economic downturn, 190 optional defined contribution plans to all plans in 169 municipalities had asset- employees; and to-liability funding ratios of less than 70%. • benefits based on regular, base salaries but not on overtime, longevity, or other • Due to the economic downturn, bases of compensation. municipalities’ contributions to pension plans will increase, but the magnitude of the increases will not be known until mid-2010.

14 15 Energy: What’s Next Collaborating for Sustainable Energy Solutions A note from Allegheny Conference CEO Dennis Yablonsky InSeptember2009,asG-20leadersconvenedhere,anunprecedentedgroupofPittsburgh-basedenergycompaniesanduniversitiessteppedforward tosharetheircommitmenttoourgrowingenergy economy.Inanopenletterinthe PittsburghPost-Gazette,theleadersof12organizationsacknowl- Yes, the Pittsburgh region is back in the game. To win it, we must stay focused on the critical edged the growing global energy demand and pledged to find the solutions to the world’s energy challenges together. “We believe that Pittsburgh issues that will determine long-term success or failure. will play a leading role in creating the new energy economy,”they said. What do we having going for us? What’s holding us back? Pittsburgh is well on its way toward becoming the nation’s leading energy region and the provider of innovative energy solutions to the world. We can do so by leveraging our natural and human assets to engineer a 21st-century energy infrastructure and to address changing global energy needs. Pittsburgh is setting the standard for a 21st-century Our business climate is, especially Pennsylvania’s Ourregionhasacriticalmassofmorethan700companiesintheglobalenergysupplychain,plusinnovationassets,spanninggovernment,academic economy. We’ve successfully engineered an eco- high corporate net income tax rate, which is a red and corporate research & development. Our diversified energy economy includes a portfolio of energy sources, including natural resources such as nomic transformation to create a strong founda- flag to employers considering relocation here. Our coal and natural gas; engineering and manufacturing expertise in nuclear, tion, standing on the strength and diversity of our fragmented government structure increases the solar and wind; and leadership in energy management, including five core industry sectors – advanced manufactur- cost of doing business here, creating another ob- intelligent building and smart grid technologies. Together, ing, energy, financial and business services, health stacle. The underfunding of municipal pensions is these regional assets provide a complete energy portfolio. care and life sciences, and information and com- a dire problem that still requires extensive reform munications technology. and improved air service remains a high priority. We cannot succeed in the global economy without Already, our region's energy sector is: Perhaps better than anyplace else, Pittsburgh collab- robust connectivity in North America and to the orates to leverage human capital to invent, commer- rest of the world. • producing $13.7 billion (more than 10% ) of our cialize and globalize new products and even entire Gross Regional Product; industries. With 35 institutions of higher education Workforce may be our biggest challenge of all. Al-

Megan Wylie, WHIRL magazine, Pittsburgh. – including two Tier-One research institutions, we though total employment in the region will con- • creating 105,000 direct/indirect jobs; and capitalize on research, innovation and entrepre- tinue its upward trend, with more than 25,000 • comprising 25% of 2009 business Dennis Yablonsky neurship and are advancing the industries of the open positions despite the recession, our popula- expansion announcements. CEO, Allegheny Conference on future. Consider the convergence of life sciences tion is declining. Our domestic immigration rate Community Development and technology here that’s advancing health care is slow, our international immigration rate is close Just as important is a and saving lives, or the marriage of advanced man- to non-existent and we need to do more to create unique spirit of collaboration ufacturing and technology that’s growing our ex- opportunities for African-Americans. citing regional robotics industry. Leaders across seven energy industries have come together to The good news is we are in a much better po- form the Energy Alliance of Greater Pittsburgh, a virtual organi- Pittsburgh welcomes newcomers with a distinctive sition to address these issues than at any time zation co-staffed by the Allegheny Conference and Innovation setting, world class arts and culture and national in the past 30 years. Our economy is diverse Works. With a focus on sound public policy and economic leadership in riverfront redevelopment and green and balanced, with five solid industry pillars development – from further developing critical industry cluster building. Our talented, highly skilled workforce is supporting our future. supply chains and investing in promising technologies and drawn to all of that and to the fact that it’s emi- start-ups – the Alliance will develop and implement a strategy nently affordable here. Our biggest opportunity in the near and long to grow the Pittsburgh regional energy industry. term is likely to be in delivering innovative energy solutions to the world. Our region has successfully built global industries before – glass, steel and health care – and we can do it again. “The Pittsburgh region’s emerging leadership as a provider of diverse energy solutions – including natural gas – is a catalyst for widespread opportunities in extraction, supply chain development and technology-based innovation. Working together, the region’s energy providers can create jobs, encourage investment and position our region at the forefront of creating a 21st-century energy economy.” – Murry S. Gerber, Allegheny Conference Board Member and Chairman, EQT Corporation

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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010 BOARDOFDIRECTORS OFFICERS OFFICERS CHAIR John P. Surma CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dennis Yablonsky CHAIR Terrence J. Murphy PAST CHAIR David J. Malone VICE CHAIR Charles E. Bunch AT COUNSEL David A. Brownlee VICE CHAIR Christopher J. Masciantonio CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dennis Yablonsky TREASURER Kimberly Tillotson Fleming PAST CHAIR James E. Rohr SECRETARY/TREASURER Daniel S. Wilson SECRETARY Michele Fabrizi MEMBERS MEMBERS Robert O. Agbede, Chester Engineers, Inc. Kenneth R. Melani, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield EXOFFICIOVOTINGMEMBERS G. Andrew Bonnewell, Federated Investors, Inc Terrence J. Murphy, NiSource Gas Distribution Companies EXOFFICIOVOTINGMEMBERS Greg Babe, Bayer Corporation George L. Miles, Jr.,WQED Multimedia Nicholas J. DeIuliis, CNX Gas Corporation JohnT. Buckley, BNY Mellon David M. O’Brien, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield David J. Malone, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Esther L. Barazzone, Chatham University Todd C. Moules, First Niagara Bank Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day Randy Cheetham, CSXTransportation Luanne Radermacher, MEDRAD, Inc. DennisYablonsky, Allegheny Conference on Community Development James S. Broadhurst, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Mark A. Nordenberg, University of Pittsburgh William P.Getty, ClaudeWorthington Benedum John Denny,The Hillman Company William Ries, PPG Industries, Inc. Foundation Charles E. Bunch, PPG Industries, Inc. Morgan K. O’Brien, PeoplesNaturalGasCompany Rick Henry,WTAE-TV/Channel 4 Alan Robertson, Pittsburgh BusinessTimes J. Brett Harvey, CONSOL Energy Julie Caponi, Alcoa, Inc. Robert P.Oeler, Tommy Johnson, CONSOL Energy Arthur J. Rooney, II, Pittsburgh Steelers Robert H. Luffy, Carlos M. Cardoso, Kennametal Inc. Grant Oliphant,The Pittsburgh Foundation Thomas F. Lamb, Jr.The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Gary E. Slagel, CNX Gas Corporation Terrence J. Murphy, NiSource Gas Distribution Companies Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Dr. Christopher Olivia,West Penn Allegheny Health System Deborah P.Lippert, Pennsylvania AmericanWater Daniel S.Wilson, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. DennisYablonsky, Allegheny Conference on Jared L. Cohon, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Ralph J. Papa, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania Christopher J. Masciantonio, United States Susan Zemba, Alcoa, Inc. Community Development Steel Corporation Randall Dearth, LANXESS Corporation Robert P.Randall,TRACO

J. Christopher Donahue, Federated Investors, Inc. David F. Rebholz, FedEx Ground MEMBERSEMERITI Charles J. Dougherty, Duquesne University James E. Rohr,The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Douglas D. Danforth Mark Evans, ConfluenceTechnologies Inc. Jeffrey A. Romoff, UPMC Henry L. Hillman Michele Fabrizi, MARC USA JohnT. Ryan III, Mine Safety Appliances Company James E. Lee KarenWolk Feinstein, Jewish Healthcare Foundation Vincent Sands, BNY Mellon Howard M. Love KimberlyTillotson Fleming, Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. David S. Shapira, , Inc. Martin G. McGuinn John P.Friel, MEDRAD, Inc. William E. Strickland, Jr., Manchester Bidwell Corporation Thomas H. O’Brien Murry S. Gerber, EQT Corporation John P.Surma, United States Steel Corporation C.J. Queenan, Jr. Charles L. Hammel III, Stephen R.Tritch,Westinghouse Electric Company Vincent A. Sarni L. Patrick Hassey, AlleghenyTechnologies Incorporated WalterW.Turner, Koppers, Inc. Richard P.Simmons Dawne S. Hickton, RTI International Metals Thomas L.VanKirk, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C. William P.Snyder III William R. Johnson, H. J. Heinz Company SunilWadhwani, iGate Corporation Gregory B. Jordan, Reed Smith LLP Milton A.Washington, AHRCO Peter J. Kalis, K&L Gates MichaelWatson, Richard King Mellon Foundation David J. Malone, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Jerry R.Whitaker, David M. Matter, Company

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2010 REGIONAL PARTNERS 2010 BOARDOFDIRECTORS OFFICERS OFFICERS CHAIR J. Brett Harvey CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dennis Yablonsky CHAIR Laura Ellsworth PAST CHAIR Thomas L. VanKirk SECRETARY/TREASURER Samuel J. Stephenson VICE CHAIR Paul Hennigan CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dennis Yablonsky SECRETARY/TREASURER Louis L. Testoni

MEMBERS MEMBERS Greg Babe, Bayer Corporation James L. Kennedy, Butler County Board of Commissioners Rodney Ruddock, Indiana County Board of Commissioners Tony Atwater, PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Daniel R. Holtz, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Timothy Ryan, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Thomas Balya,Westmoreland County Board Jeff M. Kotula,Washington County Chamber of Commerce David Ruppersberger,TheTechnology Collaborative of Commissioners Georgia Berner, Berner International Corporation Mark R. Hornak, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Lynne D. Schmidt, PPG Industries, Inc. Michael Krajovic, Fay-Penn Economic Audrey Russo, PittsburghTechnology Council JoAnneW. Boyle, Seton Hill University Development Council Daniel Brailer,WESCO International, Inc. Lynette Horrell, Ernst &Young LLP Vijai P.Singh, University of Pittsburgh James Scahill, Armstrong County Board Roger Byford,Vocollect, Inc. Larry J. Larese,Westmoreland County Industrial of Commissioners Ray Carter,WPXI-TV AlexJohnson,PhD,CommunityCollegeofAlleghenyCounty Tori Haring-Smith,Washington & Jefferson College Development Corporation Donald F. Chappel, Greene County Industrial Diane Sheets, Community Development Corporation Christopher Chamberlain, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette RobertW. Kampmeinert, Janney Montgomery Scott Kevin Snider, Penn State New Kensington Developments, Inc. David H. Lohr, United States Steel Corporation of Butler County Ronald Davenport, Jr., Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation John E. Kosar, Burt Hill Samuel J. Stephenson, ParenteBeard, LLC David Coder, Greene County Board of Commissioners Richard Lunak, InnovationWorks, Inc. Donald F. Smith, Jr., PhD, RIDC Gregory G. Dell’Omo, PhD, Robert Morris University Robert Krizner, KPMG LLP Susan M. Suver, United States Steel Corporation Michael Coonley, AICP,Armstrong County Department Larry Maggi,Washington County Board of Commissioners Joseph Spanik, Beaver County Board of Commissioners of Planning & Development Robert C. Denove, Deloitte &Touche USA LLP Jay Kruisselbrink, BAA USA Louis L.Testoni, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP John Manzetti, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Byron G. Stauffer, Jr., Indiana County Office of Planning Dennis Davin, Allegheny County Economic Development & Development John J. Dolan, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation JeffreyW. Letwin, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP William E.Troup, Sisterson & Co. LLP Michael Matesic, Idea Foundry Tom Didonato, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Rob Stephany, Urban Redevelopment Authority Malesia Dunn, GlaxoSmithKline Joseph C. Manzinger,The Hillman Company Dennis Unkovic, Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP Robbie Matesic, Greene County, Department of of Pittsburgh Jeffrey A. Elser, FirstEnergy Corporation Economic Development David H. Ehrenwerth, K&L Gates Joseph A. Massaro III, Massaro Corporation Anant Upadhyaya, Aquatech International Corporation Samuel J. Stephenson, ParenteBeard, LLC William Randell Forister, Allegheny County Dennis S. Meteny, Cygnus Manufacturing Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day J. Kevin McMahon,The Pittsburgh CulturalTrust RichardWeber, Resources, LLC Airport Authority DennisThompson, DSN Innovations Petra Mitchell, Catalyst Connection Richard Epstein, Ekker, Kuster, McConnell, & Epstein, LLP John P.Meegan, Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. David L.Wohleber, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. John P.Friel, MEDRAD, Inc. DanielVogler, Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Linda Nitch, Lawrence County Economic David Hammer,The Huntington National Bank James C. Mesloh, Dominion Foundation Andy Hannah, Plextronics Development Corporation Angela M. Zimmerlink, Fayette County Board Eric Hanson, Development Dimensions International Joseph Milicia, Jr.,Turner Construction Company of Commissioners EXOFFICIOVOTINGMEMBERS Karl Harris, Electro-Optics Center Dan Onorato, Allegheny County Executive Paul Hennigan, Point Park University Barbara K. Mistick, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Charlotte Zuschlag, ESB Bank Thomas L.VanKirk, Immediate Past Chair J. Brett Harvey, CONSOL Energy, Inc. James Palmer, Beaver County Corporation for James E. Herald, Mine Safety Appliances Company Jack R. Norris, CB Richard Ellis – Pittsburgh Economic Development DennisYablonsky, Allegheny Conference on James R. Hassinger, Southwestern Pennsylvania Mary Hines, Carlow University James J. Restivo, Jr., Reed Smith LLP Community Development Commission Greg Quatchak, NAIOP EXOFFICIOVOTINGMEMBERS Stuart G. Hoffman,The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Richard Russell, Giant Eagle, Inc. Dana P.Henry, Indiana County Center for Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor, City of Pittsburgh DennisYablonsky, Allegheny Conference on Economic Operations Clifford R. Rowe, P.J. Dick, Incorporated Community Development

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AAA East Central CB Richard Ellis Pittsburgh ESB Bank KPMG LLP Philips Home Healthcare Solutions The Hawthorne Group ABARTA, Inc. CBS Radio Fay-Penn Economic Development Council L. B. Foster Company Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc. The Heinz Endowments Abay Ethiopian Cuisine Celerant Consulting, Inc. Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh L. Robert Kimball & Associates Pipitone Group The Hillman Company About Pittsburgh, Inc. CH2M Hill/IDC Architects Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Lamar Advertising Company-Pittsburgh PITT OHIO EXPRESS The Hillman Foundation Acusis Chaska Property Advisors, Inc. Federated Investors, Inc. LANXESS Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA) The Huntington National Bank AECOM Chatham University FedEx Ground La Roche College Pittsburgh BusinessTimes The Mario Lemieux Foundation AHRCO Chesapeake Energy Corporation FifthThird Bank Louis Plung & Co. LLP Pittsburgh CulturalTrust The Pittsburgh Foundation Alcoa Foundation Chester Engineers, Inc. First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Macy’s The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Alcoa Inc. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh FirstEnergy Corporation Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Pittsburgh Pirates The Roy A. Hunt Foundation Allegheny College Chip Ganassi RacingTeams, Inc. First Niagara Bank Malin, Bergquist & Company, LLP Pittsburgh Post-Gazette TheTomayko Group (TTG) Allegheny County Airport Authority Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania Five Star Development, Inc. Manchester Bidwell Corporation Pittsburgh Quarterly TheWeavertown Group AlleghenyTechnologies Incorporated ClaudeWorthington Benedum Foundation Fragasso Financial Advisors MARC USA Pittsburgh Steelers TheWebb Law Firm Alpern Rosenthal CNX Gas Corporation FSN Pittsburgh MARSH USA Inc. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra TheWilliams Companies Alpha Natural Resources Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. GAI Consultants, Inc. Massaro Corporation PittsburghTechnology Council Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP AMCOM Office Systems Colcom Foundation Gateway Financial Group, Inc. McCune Foundation Plextronics, Inc. ThoughtForm, Inc. American Bridge Company Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. Gateway Rehabilitation Center McKamish Inc. Point Park University TRACO American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Comcast Spotlight General Industries McKesson Automation Pop City Media Trans Associates Engineering Consultants, Inc. AmericanTextile Company Community College of Allegheny County Getting to the Point, Inc. McKinsey & Company PPG Industries, Inc. TriState Capital Bank Ansaldo STS USA Giant Eagle, Inc. MediAmix Studios Pittsburgh PrecisionTherapeutics Tube City IMS Applied Systems Associates, Inc. ConcurrentTechnologies Corporation GlaxoSmithKline MEDRAD, Inc. Presenting Pittsburgh Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Aquatech International Corp. ConfluenceTechnologies Inc. Grable Foundation Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP Pressley Ridge Turner Construction Company Arch Street Management, LLC CONSOL Energy, Inc. Grant Street Associates, Inc. Michael Baker Corporation PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP United States Steel Corporation ARDEX America, Inc. Cowden Associates Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Mine Safety Appliances Company Rampart Hydro Services University of Pittsburgh ASKO, Inc. CSXTransportation Grubb & Ellis Company Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. RAND Corporation UPMC Astorino Cygnus Manufacturing Company H. J. Heinz Company Mizrahi, Inc. Range Resources-, LLC URS Corporation Atlas Energy Resources, LLC D.B. Root & Company Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Montgomery & Rust, Inc. Reed Smith LLP US Airways Atlas Services Corporation Davison Design & Development, Inc. Henderson Brothers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Richard King Mellon Foundation Value Ambridge Properties, Inc. BAA Pittsburgh, Inc. Deloitte &Touche USA LLP HeritageValley Health System Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Co., Inc. R.J. Lee Group, Inc. VAMCO International, Inc. Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C. Development Dimensions International, Inc. Heyl & Patterson, Inc. Mylan, Inc. Robert Morris University Verizon – Pennsylvania Bayer Corporation Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield NAI Pittsburgh Commercial RTI International Metals VerizonWireless Berner International Corporation Ditto Document Solutions, Inc. Hoechstetter Printing Co. NCS Enterprises LLC Russell Standard Corporation Vocollect B.K. Simon Foundation Dollar Bank, FSB Housetrends Magazine of Pittsburgh NemacolinWoodlands Resort Sanford-Brown Institute Corporation BNY Mellon Dominion Howard Hanna Real Estate Services New Perspective Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Washington & Jefferson College BombardierTransportation Duane Morris LLP iGate Corporation NOVA Chemicals Corporation Schneider Downs Waste Management Boyden Imperial Land Corporation Orbital Engineering, Inc. SDLC Partners, LP WDUQ-FM BPL Global, Ltd. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Oxford Development Company Seton Hill University Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc. Brayman Construction Company Duquesne University Industrial Scientific Corporation P.J. Dick, Inc. Shady Side Academy WESCO International, Inc. Brunner, Inc. Eastman Chemical Resins, Inc. James Gallery ParenteBeard LLC Sheridan Broadcasting Corp. West Penn Allegheny Health System Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Janney Montgomery & Scott, LLC PBS&J Siemens Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Burns & Scalo Real Estate Services, Inc. Eaton Corporation JENDOCO Real Estate PEAKTechnical Services, Inc. Sisterson & Co. LLP Westinghouse Electric Company Burt Hill Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Jennmar Corporation Penn State Beaver Slippery Rock University Wetzel Consulting Business Records Management LLC Eden Hall Foundation Jewish Healthcare Foundation Penn State Center Pittsburgh Snavely Forest Products Whirl Magazine Corporation Education Management Corporation Jones Day Penn State Fayette Snyder Associated Companies, Inc. Williams Coulson Campos, Inc. Ekker, Kuster, McConnell & Epstein, LLP K&L Gates Penn State Greater Allegheny Solenture, Inc. Willis HRH Carlow University Elliance Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Penn State New Kensington Standard Steel, LLC WordWrite Communications LLC Carmeuse Lime & Stone Elliott Company KDKA-TV Pennsylvania AmericanWater The Buhl Foundation WPXI-TV Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Ellwood Group, Inc. Kennametal Inc. PennsylvaniaTRANE The Buncher Company WQED Multimedia Carnegie Mellon University EQT Corporation Kennywood Entertainment Company Pepper Hamilton LLP The Cedars of Monroeville WTAE-TV/Channel 4 Catalyst Connection Ernst &Young Koppers, Inc. Performance Drivers, Inc. The Elmhurst Group WYEP

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