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Founded in 1944, the Allegheny Confer- The PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY ence on Community Development is one of LEAGUE OF SOUTHWESTERN the nation’sleading economic and commu- PENNSYLVANIA provides public policy nity development organizations. Combin- research and analysis on the most critical is- ing strong private sector leadership with sues for our region’s competitiveness. public sector partners, we work to stimulate economic growth and improve the Pitts- The GREATERPITTSBURGH burgh region’s quality of life. Our strategic CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, work- focus is on creating a more competitive ing with private and public sector partners, business climate and marketing the Pitts- serves as our region’s chief advocate at all burgh region for investment and job cre- levels of government to secure public sector ation. The Conference relies upon the investment and legislative and regulatory Regional Investors Council – leaders of improvements to our region’s business cli- more than 300 companies and organiza- mate. tions – to provide time, talent and resources to advance our agenda. The PITTSBURGHREGIONAL ALLIANCE, a 10-county regional eco- Three affiliated organizations, each staffed nomic development partnership staffed by by the Conference, provide research and the Conference, markets southwestern analysis, advocacy and marketing to realize Pennsylvania to companies across the re- the vision of the Conference leadership. gion and around the world to attract capital investment and stimulate job creation. From The Chair

As we enter our region’s 250th anniversary year, twice deemed “America’s Most Livable City” Each of us can play a role in achieving regional it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all that by Places Rated Almanac. In addition to lower excellence by encouraging every individual here, we have accomplished and to take aim at the housing costs and more bang for their buck, our across the country and around the world to challenges that remain ahead of us. This past year residents enjoy short commutes and unparalleled imagine what they can do here. has been a strong year for business development arts, sports and recreation opportunities when activity,a year in which we laid the groundwork compared to similar-sized regions. A strengthen- Join me in 2008 in celebrating where we are, for further improvement in our region’scompet- ing urban core is attractive to today’s young how we got here and – above all – where we are itiveness, and launched a new initiative to en- knowledge workers. This is also one of the safest going together. courage our children and grandchildren to places in the country in which to live and raise a imagine a bright future here. family. James E. Rohr Chair of the Board Two hundred and fifty years ago, our region was Weare building on a strong foundation laid dur- Allegheny Conference on a global prize for its strategic location as the gate- ing our region’scomeback from a deep industrial Community Development way to the west. Today we are poised to be a recession. Today, total employment is near an gateway to opportunity for young people from all-time high, with 70,000 more jobs than at the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer around the world. peak of industrial employment 25 years ago. We The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. are following key principles designed to foster What gives us confidence that we can deliver on continuous improvement in our region’sbusiness this promise? climate and quality of life. We are counting on James E. Rohr We are a leader in key industries of the future. engaged private sector leadership to make great The 2006 – 2008 Agenda: things happen for our region. Chair of the Board We continue to experience growth among the Marketing the Region Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and In- Yet we know there is much more to be done. In • Regional Promotion formation and Communications Technology in- 2006 we set an agenda for action to address is- • Economic Development dustries. Meanwhile, world leaders such as sues that weaken our regional competitiveness. Westinghouse, Bayer, Google and EDMC are As illustrated by Pennsylvania’sCorporate Net In- Competitiveness thriving and expanding here, which shows the come tax rate – the second-highest in the nation • Taxes and Regulations confidence business leaders have in our region’s – our tax structure puts businesses at a disadvan- • Workforce Quality assets. tage. We also need to strengthen our transportation network, particularly through a financially • Transportation and We boast strengths in energy and the environ- Infrastructure ment. In line with our worldwide reputation for sound Port Authority and direct air service to Eu- rope. We must make government simpler and • Local Government environmental transformation, we are emerging Function and Structure as America’s “green” region; behind only Port- more cost effective. And, critical to our future, land, Ore., and Seattle, Wash., in total number we must develop a workforce capable of com- Special Initiative peting long term in the dynamic global economy. of green buildings, we promise a more energy- • Pittsburgh 250 efficient future. Addressing these challenges will reinforce our strong foundation. In the following pages, we Our quality of life is second to none, which, in report on our progress on each front. 2007, made the region the only location to be

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As one of the nation’spremier civic leadership area that was one of the largest economic de- Our region’s250th anniversary is also a call to organizations, the Allegheny Conference be- velopment projects in the country last year. action to build a better Pittsburgh region for lieves that combining engaged leadership But you might not know about many others the future. Our competitiveness activities do with a focused agenda for change is the way from Mitsubishi and Eaton Corporation to just that by improving the business climate to move our region forward. By adopting our TechAssist and SYCOR. You’ll find highlights to be competitive in today’s– and tomorrow’s 2006-2008 Agenda, our Regional Investors from the year on page 9. – global economy. We’re working on reduc- put their vision for our future into action. ing business taxes, improving business regu- We’re proud to share the impact of their lead- We believe that this level of business activity lation, reforming the Port Authority, ership and commitment in the following is not a one-time event but an indication of a strengthening air service, enhancing local pages. much broader trend of continuing reinvest- government efficiency and educating a ment in our local economy.Bill Flanagan, our strong, well-qualified workforce for our re- 2007 was marked by success and continued executive vice president of Corporate Rela- gion. hard work in promoting our 10-county re- tions and the host of our weekly TV program gion, assisting business investment and tak- “Our Region’s Business,” discusses this his- And, we have an anniversary of our own to ing steps to improve the competitiveness of toric shift from disinvestment to reinvestment celebrate. It’s been 65 years since our com- our business climate. We’ve seen success in with CEOs Steve Tritch of Westinghouse munity leaders – public and private – first the reach and impact of the Pittsburgh: Imag- Electric, Attila Molnar of Bayer and John Friel came together to lay the groundwork for the ine what you can do here campaign to com- of MEDRAD on page 11. Allegheny Conference. One thing that we’ve Michael Langley municate our region’s rich history of learned over the years is that real change Chief Executive Officer innovation and its future potential in the The Conference leadership and staff have also takes engaged leadership, clear priorities and evolving global marketplace. Take a look at been carrying out a special assignment – focused resources. We invite you to partner the campaign, that we’ve been promoting na- working in partnership with the Senator John with us in imagining what we can do to- tionally and internationally,on page 8 of this Heinz History Center, VisitPittsburgh and gether for the future of the Pittsburgh region. report. numerous other partners – to plan the Pitts- burgh region’s 250th anniversary in 2008. Michael Langley The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance – our busi- We have provided resources and solicited Chief Executive Officer ness development affiliate – had a record funding to support the vision of the Pitts- Allegheny Conference on year, directly assisting 35 companies in burgh 250th Anniversary Commission – Community Development choosing our region as the place for their fu- more than 200 high-level volunteers under ture growth. You may already know about the leadership of Conference Chair Jim Rohr. the Westinghouse Electric expansion in our

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By staffing the PRA, the Conference took on responsibility for the first time to market our region for business investment. We also got closer to the competitive Our History State Park, the influence of the Conference After decades of transforming the region, challenges facing our region has been profound. Across our region, im- the Conference transformed itself in The Allegheny Conference on Commu- proved transportation infrastructure en- 2000, bringing together the strengths of by speaking directly to our nity Development is one of the nation’s courages commerce by river, highway and customers. premier civic leadership organizations. air. A multi-county approach to seeking the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA), Chartered in 1944, the Conference cre- state and federal funding provided a new the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Com- ated a new approach to civic leadership, We focus our energy and resources on the airport, The Andy Warhol Museum and merce and the Pennsylvania Economy basics – those factors that make enduring bringing together high-level private and pad-ready development sites across 10 League of Southwestern Pennsylvania in public sector leaders to build a new fu- change in our region’scompetitiveness – tax counties. And the Conference has sup- a formal affiliation to promote and im- and regulatory policy, transportation and ture and image for Pittsburgh in the years ported broad-based efforts to improve local prove the Pittsburgh region. At the same following World War II. infrastructure investment, workforce qual- government, education and the region’s time, the Conference instituted a new re- ity, and the effectiveness and efficiency of workforce. gional leadership structure with a Re- Over the years, the Conference has local government. At the same time, we After decades of transforming gional Investors Council at its core that promote the image of our transformed re- played an instrumental role in creating convenes leaders from across the 10- the Pittsburgh region we know today. the region, the Conference gion in the global marketplace and encour- county region. age further investment through continuing From clear skies to a striking skyline an- transformed itself in 2000. chored by Gateway Center and Point business development. Our Philosophy We believe that the Pittsburgh region must offer a competitive business climate and quality of life for economic growth and the prosperity of our citizens. Whether promoting our region for business development or improving its competitiveness, we bring together regional leaders in lasting, working partnerships dedicated to deliver- ing results. Downtown Pittsburgh before Smoke Control – 1945

04 Our Results Every three years, the leadership of the business climate, and promote the region Conference and its Affiliates – through the for new jobs and investment. Regional Investors Council – adopts an action Agenda to move our region forward. Discover the regional progress the engaged leadership of the Conference has made this While specific objectives and priorities may year in the following pages. change over time, the overall goal remains the same – to improve the quality of life Learn more about us at here, enhance the competitiveness of the www.alleghenyconference.org

The Wheel In Motion: Making Our Energy Landscape More Competitive Long-term, fixed-rate electricity costs are critical to large industrial energy users in our region. Electricity deregulation led to the expiration of rate caps in several service areas in Pennsylvania, where industrial users experienced rate increases by as much as 40 percent with wide fluctuations in hourly prices. Our Model Existing regulations prevented large industrial users from entering into long-term, fixed-rate contracts with suppliers, making energy costs unpredictable and therefore The Conference is the umbrella organization • Armed with this analysis, the Chamber reducing the likelihood of future regional investment by these firms. for its three affiliates that all work together advocates for business climate im- for continuous regional improvement, a provements, supporting legislation, The PRA became aware of this issue during its business outreach activities. The Econ- civic leadership model that many other re- regulation and policy that will create omy League conducted research on the reasons for and impacts of this barrier to gions are trying to achieve: an even more competitive regional en- growth. When the Conference and the Pittsburgh Technology Council convened an vironment for new and existing busi- Energy Summit in 2006, it was clear that this issue was a priority for business lead- • The Pittsburgh Regional Alliance nesses – making the PRA’s regional ership. (PRA) markets the benefits of doing promotion efforts all the more business in southwestern Pennsylvania In 2007, more than 80 Regional Investors Council members participated in briefings effective. to companies all over the world that throughout the region to offer input on solutions. The Conference and its Affiliates testified on the importance of predictable energy costs to continued capital invest- are growing, relocating or expanding. • At the center is the Regional Investors ment and job retention and educated the media on the issue. The Chamber mobilized Council, made up of more than 300 to support passage of HB 1530, the Electric Generation and Customer Choice Act, • In response to feedback from those business leaders from across the 10- to provide a solution to this complex problem. On July 18, 2007, Governor Rendell companies, the Economy League county region who provide support signed HB 1530 into law. conducts comprehensive public policy and leadership to execute our Agenda. research and analysis and provides im- From identifying barriers to business investment to researching policy solutions to en- plementation strategies regarding com- gaging our region’s leaders and supporting legislative action – that’s the Conference petitiveness and quality of life issues. wheel in motion.

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REGIONALPROMOTION ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT

In the past year, the Conference and its Affiliates have worked to help audiences throughout the region, across the nation and around the world to imagine what they can do in the Pittsburgh region – a world-class place to live and do business.

Our successful efforts to attract business investment hit a record high in 2007. Our region continues to experience growth within the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and information and communications technology industries, among others. Industry leaders, such as Westinghouse Electric, Bayer, MEDRAD and U.S. Steel, have recently announced multi-million dollar investments in our workforce and local facilities.

Our global marketing efforts have accelerated with the kick-off of a long-term strategy to build bilateral business relationships with China, our work as a Regional Export Network agency and a series of expanding global business relationships.

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Board Committee Chair: as PITT OHIO EXPRESS, the Pittsburgh Michele Fabrizi Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Business President & CEO, MARC USA Times, WPXI-TV, and WTAE-TV, the message has begun to spread:

Spreading the Message – • Campaign Gains Exposure Pittsburgh: Imagine what Imagine ads were placed in a number you can do here. of regional and national publications In 2006, the Conference set an ambitious – including the Pittsburgh Post- goal to improve positive awareness of the Gazette and the Wall Street Journal. Pittsburgh region internally and exter- • On the Road nally. We are leveraging the unique op- Imagine Campaign wins business expansion. The PRA submitted The Imagine campaign literally hit portunity afforded by the region’s 250th Association of Chamber the application on behalf of the region for the road in 2007, thanks to the gen- anniversary to share the message of a of Commerce Executives this honor – resulting in the following erosity of Regional Investor PITT ‘new’ Pittsburgh region – a center of tech- (ACCE) Award rankings: nology, arts and innovation – with the OHIO EXPRESS, which donated the world. sides of its trailers for decals about The Pittsburgh: Imagine what you can do • No. 3 - Overall Top 10 - major cities the Pittsburgh region and the Tour of here campaign earned an award for excel- category (2+ million population) The foundation of the effort is the Pitts- Pennsylvania. The trailers will be on lence in the 23rd Annual Awards for burgh: Imagine what you can do here mar- the road from New York to Chicago Communication Excellence program of • No. 1 - Most Cost-Effective keting initiative. During 2007, thanks to and across many Mid-Atlantic states the Association of Chamber Commerce • No. 2 - Best Infrastructure a strong partnership with VisitPittsburgh throughout the anniversary year. Executives (ACCE). The campaign re- and support from such Regional Investors ceived a score of 94/100 in the Tourism “America’s Most Livable City” or Community Pride Campaign category. The Pittsburgh region beat out 378 other Pittsburgh region deemed metropolitan areas to regain the No.1 “North American City of spot as Places Rated Almanac’s “Most Liv- the Future” able City.” The region was No.1 in the same list in 1985 and is the only location Pittsburgh stands out as a top “North to earn top billing twice. The Pittsburgh American City of the Future,” according region is also the only location that has to highly reputable Foreign Direct Invest- never ranked out of the list’s Top 20. Cri- ment (fDi) magazine, a Financial Times teria considered for this distinction were publication. The 2007/2008 “Cities of the housing/cost of living, transportation, Future” were selected based upon their jobs, education, climate, crime, health strengths and prospects for inward in- care, recreation and ambience. vestment, economic development and

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08 Economic Development

Board Committee Chair: Westinghouse Expansion – Huge Win for Region John P. Friel President & CEO, MEDRAD, Inc. In August, Westinghouse Electric Company western Pennsylvania’s place as a global hub The National ‘Economic broke ground at its new world headquarters for nuclear energy technology development. Development Deal of the Year’ in Cranberry Township, Butler County – Region Gains New National corporate real estate publication now the largest single-tenant campus in Winning this expansion project amid a fierce Business Facilities named Westinghouse Business and New Jobs; Pennsylvania history. Westinghouse’s deci- seven-state competition required the total co- Electric Company’s expansion as the Pittsburgh Regional sion to continue growing in southwestern operation of state, county and local officials. country’s top economic development proj- Alliance (PRA) Breaks Pennsylvania means $200+ million in capital New legislation, approved site plans and ac- ect of the year. On behalf of the project’s investment, $1 billion in gross regional prod- celerated permitting took the project from its Record many contributors – including counties, uct and 1,000+ new regional jobs with thou- site tours to groundbreaking in less than 15 municipalities, school districts, public of- Across the region, there were more than sands more retained. In addition to the months. ficials and brokers – the PRA partnered 300 economic development wins com- headquarters expansion, Westinghouse Furthermore, the region is already starting to with the Pennsylvania Department of prised of corporate investment and devel- chose to expand its Waltz Mill manufactur- see the spin-off activity related to the nuclear Community and Economic Development ing plant in Westmoreland County. opment projects announced in 2007. energy supply chain. For instance, Holtec (DCED) to compile the award-winning These projects represent nearly 13,000 With the widespread renewed interest in nu- Manufacturing is supplying equipment for submission to Business Facilities. West- new jobs and nearly 11,000 retained clear energy,and the prominence of Westing- Westinghouse-built nuclear power plants in inghouse, DCED and the PRA share the jobs, for a total job impact of nearly house as the world’s leading nuclear power China and announced in February 2008 that cover of the Business Facilities January 24,000 as well as almost $2 billion in company,the decision also ensures south- it will hire 500 new employees. 2008 issue. capital investment. Meanwhile, the PRA, an affiliate of the Conference, had a record year in economic development, with 35 project wins projected to stimulate the creation and retention of 8,699 jobs. This is the single-best annual performance in the 35-year history of the PRA and its predecessor organization, Penn’s Southwest Association.

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Some of the projects the PRA successfully assisted include:

Global asset management leader The Bank Technology specialist TechAssist LLC is The relationship between Germany-based of New York (BNY) Mellon Corporation creating 96 jobs with the relocation of its information technology company SYCOR estimates that 1,000-2,000 regional jobs national operations center from Washing- GmbH and the region was strengthened Citing the appeal of the region to manu- will be created as a result of its recent ton, D.C. to Downtown Pittsburgh. Its ac- during the Pittsburgh Symphony Orches- facturers, Japanese Mitsubishi Electric merger. It plans to create 150 jobs with cess to our strong university talent pipeline tra’s 2006 European tour, after which the Power Corp. invested $14 million to ex- the expansion of its downtown Corporate will support the growth of its information company decided to locate its North pand its Warrendale, Pa. headquarters. It Trust office, recently moved 210 positions technology consulting business. American headquarters, SYCOR AMERI- plans to retain 350 employees and create within BNY Mellon Shareowner Services CAS Inc. here. Competing locations in- 75 new jobs in the next three years. from Jersey City to Pittsburgh, and is included Minneapolis, Toronto and vesting up to $70 million at its data center Montreal. in Armstrong County.

Office system manufacturer EBtech In- dustrial Offices expects to create 10 new positions after being purchased by New Germany-based Schwartz GmbH recently York-based equity investment firm Un- Global materials science leader Bayer announced an expansion of its U.S. op- Further anchoring the Pittsburgh region as limited Horizons, Inc. and relocating to Corporation – now celebrating its 50th eration, Schwartz Technical Plastics. a location of choice for global business, Fayette County. year in the region – located a new human Through expanding its Beaver County Eaton Corporation announced last fall its resources call center at its North Ameri- distribution center, the company plans to plans for a 120,000-square-foot expansion can headquarters in Robinson, Pa., where add 25 new employees and broaden its of its Electrical Group headquarters in 60 new employees will handle human re- focus to include manufacturing and sales. source inquiries from Bayer’s 17,000 em- Moon Township, Allegheny County. Reaf- ployees nationwide. firming its commitment to the region, the $24 million project will combine the Elec- trical Group’s tech center and corporate offices. The company will use many of its own industrial and commercial electrical products in support of the building’s‘green’ construction – for which it will seek Lead- ership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

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BILL FLANAGAN: For more than 25 years, I’ve covered the transformation of the Pittsburgh region’s economy, first as a reporter and later as host of “Our Region’s Business.” In just the past year,household names like Heinz, Westinghouse, Bayer and Eaton have expanded their regional presence. Meanwhile, homegrown companies turned global players like MEDRAD and Respironics have done the same. It seems to me – as disinvestment has transitioned to reinvestment – that our region’s business leaders are more optimistic these days, not just about their own companies’ growth, but about the long-term prospects for our region as well. The following transcript is a compilation of separate interviews with Steve Tritch, president and CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company; Attila Molnar, president and CEO of Bayer Corporation; and John Friel, president and CEO of MEDRAD, Inc.:

FLANAGAN: Each of you has made major in- FRIEL: When we first began looking for a new MOLNAR: For Bayer, cost of living, higher ed- FLANAGAN: It sounds like it’s not one thing. vestments in our region, with a new headquarters location somewhere in the world, like most ucation, flexibility and loyalty of workforce are Lots of factors have contributed to encouraging for Westinghouse in Butler County,a consolidated companies we hired a site location consultant. paramount. The high quality of life that the re- businesses to invest here. human resources operation for Bayer in Robinson, Pittsburgh didn’t even make the initial list. I had gion provides makes it easier to retain workers. TRITCH: and new headquarters and manufacturing facili- to tell them to run the numbers for our region. We have found that our turnover rate here is Sure, the business climate has im- ties for MEDRAD in Allegheny and Butler Coun- Fortunately, when we forced the issue, Pitts- among the lowest in the country. proved and other places are not as attractive as ties. Steve, let me start with you, as an executive burgh did well. they might have seemed a couple of decades FRIEL: who came of age during the restructuring of the For us it was the workforce itself. Be- ago. With today’s technology, you can locate al- MOLNAR: “old” Westinghouse in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Is there For us, Pittsburgh has always been cause of our manufacturing tradition, people most anywhere. a prime location. Bayer came to Pittsburgh 50 here are used to making things like medical de- a new willingness to consider Pittsburgh? MOLNAR: years ago this year. And it’s been a great place vices. The proximity to one of the nation’s lead- We are in a global competition for TRITCH: Bill, we were glad Pittsburgh ended to do business. Our employees are hard working centers of biomedical research was also a talent. Pittsburgh and the surrounding region up being competitive, but it’s always a business ing, well-educated and extremely loyal. They driver. offer many advantages, which help us to attract decision. Given the prospective growth of our appreciate the value that a job at a reliable, tech- and retain top talent. TRITCH: Once the State of Pennsylvania new plant business, Westinghouse had to ex- nology-oriented and growing company brings to FRIEL: But as the chairman of the Pittsburgh pand. We had to look at every suitable location them and the region. Despite some shortcom- stepped up with a very competitive incentive package, workforce became the primary factor Regional Alliance, I can tell you that intangible in the world. Although I’m a native Pittsburgher, ings, the region in recent years has made strides factors do play a part. When you hear about the I couldn’t let that sway our decision. And, as I in improving the business climate. So as we for us. Penn State has one of the finest nuclear engineering programs in the world. And we big investments that U.S. Steel, Eaton, and oth- said, we’re very pleased with the outcome. began to look for places to consolidate our ers are making in the region, it does encourage human resources operations, Pittsburgh was need engineers of all types. The University of FRIEL: a CEO to make sure Pittsburgh makes the list I did have to make sure Pittsburgh very competitive. Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and the other col- made MEDRAD’s list. leges and universities around here offer a rich to consider. We’ve found at the PRA, when the FLANAGAN: So what were the competitive pool of talent. Pittsburgh region has a chance to make its case, FLANAGAN: How so? advantages that drove the decision? it can compete. And I think that’s helped to encourage a different attitude about investing here.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 11 • 30 visits by global business repre- sentatives secured (goal 15); • 100 regional corporate outreach calls accomplished (goal 100); Regional Real Estate Overseas Business highly-successful, eight-day mission – Database a Hit • 35 site-selector briefings made in the Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Development Missions through which a 24-member delegation Southern California and Denver met with executives from a total of 196 In January, the PRA launched the Pitts- The PRA promotes opportunities for for- markets (goal 10); and companies – laid the foundations for a burgh region’s first comprehensive, eign direct investment in the Pittsburgh searchable real estate database – Pitts- variety of strategic bilateral relationships • 700+ research requests completed region and works to create global busi- burghProspector.com. Currently being and business investments in the Pitts- for the year – 100+ from partner ness opportunities for companies with queried for more than 300 searches a burgh region. The executive delegates organizations. operations here. The PRA is currently from Pittsburgh-based companies also month, this complimentary service pro- leading bilateral business development vides users with instant access to site- gained invaluable insight into developing Regional Export Activity for the region in China, India, Canada their own plans for Chinese market trade specific demographics, individualized and Europe. business analysis reports, GIS-capabili- Thriving – Goals Exceeded activities. Key outcomes of the mission include: ties and more regarding the commercial As a provider of export services and the buildings and sites available in the 10- official gateway for southwestern Penn- • The China Strategy Group – county region. sylvania companies to the Common- formed to develop a regional strat- wealth’s Regional Export Network egy to enable more southwestern Global Success for PRA (REN), the PRA reports: Pennsylvania companies to develop Marketing Efforts – and expand their business in China; • 121 percent of Pennsylvania’s Goals Exceeded made up of private sector individuals export REN goal was met for FY with extensive China market At the close of 2007, annual ‘stats’ for 2006/2007; experience. the PRA, include: • $27.5 million in exports can be • Pittsburgh-China Air Cargo • 35 project wins – seven of which attributed to PRA assistance (goal Development – A letter of intent are foreign-based companies $26.25 million); signed in December by Xi’an offi- (goal 34); • 565 export actions taken by PRA cials in China and the Allegheny • 24 global company projects in the clients (goal 300); County Airport Authority marked client pipeline (goal 20); a critical step toward establishing Opportunity China • 191 active export clients (goal Pittsburgh-China air cargo routes • 134 global company visits 131); and The PRA kicked off a long-term, multi- between Xi’an Xianyang Interna- managed (goal 50); • 84 new export clients (goal 13). year strategy to build bilateral business tional Airport and Pittsburgh In- relationships and opportunities during its ternational Airport. This is a di- business development mission in April, rect result of relationships forged dubbed Opportunity China: 2007. The during the April mission.

12 • Wuhan Chamber Agreement – Partnership with Further strengthening the 25- Symphony Promotes year ‘sister city’ relationship bet- the Region Abroad ween the Pittsburgh region and In 2007 the Pittsburgh Symphony Or- Wuhan, China – already one of chestra (PSO) announced the Pittsburgh the strongest China-U.S. relation- 250 Ambassador Tour of Europe sched- ships of its kind – the PRA signed uled for January/February 2008 – and a memorandum promising to pur- Conference affiliate the PRA announced sue long-term cooperation for bi- that it would join them as it had in 2006. lateral business opportunities. Due in part to the success of the PRA/PSO partnership during the 2006 PSO Euro- Expanding Relationships – pean Tour, the PSO received $5.5 million In the Region, Across the from the Hillman Foundation. It will help Country and Around fund future tours that leverage the oppor- the World tunity to market our region’s assets for business and build relationships with One of the defining characteristics of the corporate prospects outside southwestern PRA is the unparalleled public and pri- Pennsylvania. The 2006 PSO Tour gener- vate sector network it offers to businesses. ated several economic development In order to accomplish its economic de- leads. For instance, it strengthened rela- velopment goals, the PRA leverages criti- tionships with Germany-based SYCOR, cal relationships with a variety of which subsequently chose to locate and stakeholders across the region – through expand its SYCOR AMERICAS Inc. head- the PRA Partnership – and around the quarters in the Pittsburgh region. globe. These include industry support organizations, public officials and economic development agencies in each county as well as abroad, all working together to attract Pittsburgh regional investment. The PRA also continues to market the benefits of investing here through participation at trade shows and events and by hosting overseas delega- tions from Europe, Asia and Canada to explore potential bilateral business opportunities.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 13 Global Business Airport Development Important to Regional Takes Off Economy – Award-Winning In 2007, airport area development con- PRA Study Confirms tinued to soar. Ground was broken on Global business is thriving from the Pitts- several airport area business sites and var- burgh region and plays a critical role in ious buildings are under construction; the regional economy. This was con- the first building is complete at Clinton firmed by the November PRA study “For- Commerce Park, and construction is un- eign Sales of Local Companies Analysis derway at Beaver County’s Turnpike Dis- for FY 2006,” which received the national tribution Center; a portion of the award for excellence in research support- Imperial Land Company site was sold for ing business development activities from the start of a new business park; and the the national Council for Community and ‘missing ramps’ at Interstate-79/Parkway Economic Research (C2ER). West are under construction. Key findings include: PRA Receives Seven NEDA • foreign sales and profits by regional Marketing Awards Beaver County’s Turnpike Distribution Center companies saw record increases in The PRA once again saw great success in • Best of Class, Single Print Ad cate- These awards follow the PRA’s receipt of 2006; the Northeastern Economic Developers gory – PittsburghProspector.com NEDA’s 2006 Program of the Year for its • local public companies hold nearly Association’s (NEDA) annual awards com- print advertisement. “Pittsburgh Knows Chemistry” initiative. petition. In its 2007 Literature and Promo- $27 billion in foreign assets, 27 • Superior, Print Ad Campaign – percent of total reported assets; and tions awards, the PRA won in seven categories. Highlights include: Pittsburgh: Imagine what you can • foreign operations generate a dis- do here campaign. proportionate share of company • Best of Class, Annual Report cate- profits, accounting for 32 percent gory – 2006 Allegheny Conference of revenue and 42 percent of Annual Report. company income.

14 2006-2008 AGENDA – SPECIAL INITIATIVE

Pittsburgh 250 is much more than a birthday party. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encourage people inside and outside our region to imagine a bright future here. We are celebrating an important milestone in American history – the 1758 Forbes Campaign that led to the naming of Pittsburgh, as well as the founding of Bedford, Ligonier and other communities west of Carlisle – and the 250 years of innovation and accomplishment that have followed. With the support of business, government and civic leaders from across the region, and staffed by the Conference, VisitPittsburgh and the Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh 250 has set three goals: • Raise awareness of southwestern Pennsylvania as a global leader in arts, science and quality of life through an integrated regional marketing effort. • Support the completion of lasting signature projects that connect the region’s past to its future. • Improve the region’s competitiveness for future generations by encouraging grassroots participation in enhancing communities, attracting visitors and leading healthier lives. In 2007,the Conference has provided resources and solicited funding to execute the vision of the Pittsburgh 250th Anniversary Commission – more than 200 high-level volunteers under the leadership of Conference Chair Jim Rohr.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 15 Pittsburgh 250 partners across Pittsburgh 250. Formal ac- the important role Pennsylvania Officially Launches tivities and events commenced on First played in American history before Night, December 31, with four presenta- the Revolution; and The yearlong celebration of the region’s tions of ‘Imagine That!’ – an engaging game • renovation of Point State Park – 250th Anniversary, Pittsburgh 250, show for families highlighting 250 years of made possible by a landmark $25 launched at the Conference’s Annual innovation in our region. Meeting. Through Pittsburgh 250, Inc., million contribution by the Com- the Conference – in partnership with the Regional Events Celebrate monwealth in support of this Senator John Heinz History Center and Signature Projects prominent regional symbol. The VisitPittsburgh – is coordinating the cel- Conference, together with the ebration on behalf of 14 counties. During 2007, Pittsburgh 250 planned and public and private sector and local announced the three major events that will and state government bodies, celebrate the completion of three signature worked for many years to secure projects. this funding.

The three signature projects – which repre- • publication of Pennsylvania’s sent years of effort and cooperation by Forbes Trail: Gateways and Get- many public and private partners – are: aways along the Legendary Route • completion of the Great from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, a Allegheny Passage trail; new driving guide that showcases

Engaged Leadership: During the Tour of Pennsylvania, Highmark Healthy High 5 Finish Turning the Wellness Wheel Line Festivals at stage finishes throughout the state will focus on families and promote active living and healthy eating through various Beginning in 2006 and continuing “Pittsburgh 250 is not just a celebration of the past, it’s a call to action hands-on activities. The Tour of PA complements and reinforces the throughout 2007, the Conference has pro- to prepare for the future. And one of the best ways each of us can help wellness message of Highmark Healthy High 5 – a five-year, $100 mil- vided the strategic planning, administrative to ensure a bright future is to engage in a healthy,active lifestyle. lion initiative designed to promote healthy behaviors support and community consensus build- in children age six to 18. ing necessary to support such a large-scale The American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, Presented by Highmark Healthy High 5® will inspire young people throughout our initiative. This included the formation of Please help us and help your own organization region and across the Commonwealth to get in gear with a new pro- the Pittsburgh 250th Anniversary Commis- by encouraging colleagues, customers, em- fessional cycling stage race across 450 miles of Pennsylvania’s rolling ployees and their families to cheer on these sion – more than 200 public and private hills and city streets. young competitors from around the world; sector leaders dedicated to supporting and visit the Finish Line Festivals; and find out that enhancing this unique opportunity for re- Highmark Foundation’ssponsorship of the Tour of Pennsylvania, and living an active, healthy lifestyle can be fun.” gional promotion. The Conference worked our support for 250 and Fit – the health and wellness platform of Pitts- with the Commission to identify and se- burgh 250 – is grounded in a commitment to promoting healthy be- – Kenneth R. Melani, M.D. cure commitments for more than $50 mil- haviors in children in our region and throughout the Commonwealth. President and CEO lion for the signature projects, events, Taking advantage of opportunities to be active – including riding a Highmark Inc. marketing and grassroots initiatives being bike – is an important component of the Highmark Healthy High 5 implemented by the Conference and its initiative.

16 Engaged Leadership: Paving the Way by Closing the GAP “American Bridge has been building bridges and other complex structures all over “With so many regional partners having stepped up and dug in, literally, to speed up the world for more than 100 years. But when we heard about the local race against the timeline for Closing the GAP, it has been a one-of-a-kind effort. We worked with time to complete the unfinished portion of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail private and public sector partners to not only finish the trail on time, but to do so – a project 30 years in the making – by the end of 2008, we in a high quality,strategic way that ensures that the trail will serve saw an opportunity.Overcoming the engineering chall- southwestern Pennsylvania for generations to come. It hasn’t enges that had stalled the process, principally the been easy, but with so many leaders pitching in – from Closing number of active rail lines across the Mon Valley, was the GAP committee co-chairs Allegheny County Chief an opportunity to play an important role in building Executive Dan Onorato and John P.Surma, CEO of U.S. Steel another kind of bridge. We’re connecting the rest of (who remediated the company’s large underground plant line the country to the doorstep of the Pittsburgh region, to accommodate the best trail alignment), to the original lead- and directly impacting the quality of life in our ership of past Conference Chair Chuck Queenan and pro bono own backyard.” legal work from Mark Nowak of Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP – it was easy to get behind the momentum with a can- – Robert H. Luffy, President & CEO do approach to make it happen. I’m proud to be a part of American Bridge Company such a historic regional effort.” – Clifford R. Rowe, Jr., CEO, P.J.Dick, Incorporated

The Events that will event in North America and the first Festival of Lights and Music Celebrates Celebrate these Projects are: statewide stage race in the Mid-Atlantic Our Region’s History of Innovation – United States. It will follow the Forbes Aided by the success of the 2007 Festival of Road, the trail to Pittsburgh blazed by Gen- Lights during the Pittsburgh Celebrates eral John Forbes and Colonel George Glass initiative, Pittsburgh 250 is working Washington in 1758 that led to the naming with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the of our region. Carnegie Museums and numerous other partners to present the Pittsburgh Cele- American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Penn- PNC Legacy Trail Ride Celebrates Great Dick, Incorporated and American Bridge brates 250: A Festival of Lights and Music sylvania, Presented by Highmark Healthy Allegheny Passage Completion – During Company.In the fall, the PNC Legacy Trail beginning on October 11, 2008. The ® High 5 Celebrates Forbes Trail and 2007, the groundwork was literally laid to Ride will invite families and children to join multi-week event will feature works of art Point State Park – Pittsburgh 250 worked celebrate “Closing the GAP” – the comple- in the ride to Pittsburgh – from Mount Ver- projected on the facades of buildings across to secure the generous sponsorship of Re- tion of the last nine miles in the Great All- non, Va. to Point State Park – on the path Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland, as gional Investors American Eagle Outfitters egheny Passage trail. The $9 million pub- considered to be one of the premier hiking well as a series of world premieres in arts and Highmark to present the Tour of Penn- lic-private partnership initiative to com- and biking trails in the United States and and culture. These include the Pittsburgh sylvania. Taking place from June 24-29, the plete the trail gained particular leadership the most accessible great trail experience in Cultural Trust Festival of Firsts, the statewide cycling race from Philadelphia to from Allegheny County Chief Executive the world. renowned Carnegie International exhibi- Pittsburgh will be the first international Dan Onorato and Conference Regional In- tion and a new Innovators exhibit at the espoir (under 25) class professional cycling vestors United States Steel Corporation, P.J. Sena tor John Heinz History Center.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 17 Engaged Leadership: we received. We’re so pleased to help Looking Ahead to 2008: Connecting Communities, make many of them possible through One Project at a Time our investments – 88 Grassroots Awards June 24-29: American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania, of up to $5,000 and 12 Regional Awards Presented by Highmark Healthy High 5® “I am thrilled to be a part of Commu- of up to $50,000. nity Connections, an exciting funding With 100 Community Connections October 4: PNC Legacy Trail Ride Celebrating the Great initiative of Pittsburgh 250 that is sup- projects happening throughout 2008, Allegheny Passage porting 100 community projects celebrating pride and progress in residents and visitors in all 14 counties will become part of a groundswell of ac- October 11 - Pittsburgh Celebrates 250: A Festival southwestern Pennsylvania in 2008. With support from community founda- tivity, gain a renewed sense of civic November 16: of Lights and Music tions in 14 counties as well as numer- pride and celebrate progress in our re- ous private and corporate foundations gion. From the founding of Fort Pitt in from throughout the region, Commu- 1758 to 250 years from now, this is the nity Connections has raised $1 million year we will lay the foundation for a to support activities and events during more connected regional community in the region’s 250th anniversary in 2008. southwestern Pennsylvania.” My fellow Co-Chairs Aradhna Dhanda, – Cathy Lewis Long, Executive Director, president and CEO of Leadership Pitts- The Sprout Fund and Pittsburgh 250 burgh, Inc., and Conference Board Community Connections Co-Chair Member and Regional Investor George Learn more about Miles, president and CEO of WQED Community Connections at Grassroots Initiatives Community Connections – The Com- Multimedia, have helped shape a pro- www.post-gazette.com/connections Gear Up for 2008 munity Connections initiative launched in gram that is truly inclusive. We’ve had 2007, receiving more than 500 applica- the fortunate opportunity to work with Several grassroots components of the Pitts- tions from 14 counties, from which 100 private sector leaders, public officials, foundation officers, nonprofit workers burgh 250 celebration were planned and projects were selected by a regional panel took shape in 2007 and are now poised to and hundreds of community members to receive seed funding totaling $1 million. who have participated along the way. have lasting impact on communities across The grants were awarded through The the 14-county region. Sprout Fund to these community im- From the outset, Community Connec- provement projects in December 2007 tions has been driven by commun- Homecomings and Reunions – Pitts- ity needs – from brainstorming burgh 250 encouraged people throughout and are being implemented throughout 2008. sessions in each county to the the region to schedule dozens of family re- more than 270 people from across unions, conferences, business meetings the region who participated in the and large conventions during the anniver- Pittsburgh 250 and Fit – Launched in decision making process – the sary year, which are expected to bring September, this ambitious initiative will program begins and ends with more than 50,000 visitors to our region. engage 250,000 individuals in living the people it serves. healthier lifestyles and encourage use of The Pittsburgh 250 Reunions and Home- The Sprout Fund was amaz- comings effort is spearheaded by VisitPitts- our trails, parks, rivers, lakes and other amenities. ed by the innovative variety burgh. and sheer volume of the more than 500 proposals

18 COMPETITIVENESS PROGRESS ON THE 2006-2008 AGENDA

TAXESANDREGULATIONS WORKFORCEQUALITY TRANSPORTATIONANDINFRASTRUCTURE LOCALGOVERNMENTFUNCTIONANDSTRUCTURE

We have achieved measurable progress toward making our region more competitive in the global economy. Through the statewide CompetePA coalition, we held the line on business taxes and helped maintain the phase-out of the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax. We accomplished the successful passage of new legislation to improve the competitiveness of the electricity rate landscape. In late 2007, we launched the Pittsburgh Regional Compact, an employer-educator partnership designed to develop our region’s workforce for 21st-century jobs.

Throughout the year, we advocated successfully for continuing reforms at the Port Authority and worked closely with regional partners to ensure comprehensive air service at Pittsburgh International Airport. Our commitment to more effective and efficient local government was marked by continuing efforts to consolidate earned income tax collection, benchmark consolidated governments elsewhere and analyze the impact of municipal pension reform, among other issues.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 19 Taxes and Regulations Board Committee Chair: Better Access to John P. Surma, Jr. Cost-effective Energy Chairman & CEO, United States and Electricity Steel Corporation Competitive energy and electricity costs for our region have been a particular pri- Business Tax Reform ority for the Conference and its Affiliates Continues because of the role they play in business decisions on expansion and relocation. Addressing the uncompetitive aspects of our business taxes and promoting re- A step toward a competitive electricity forms that encourage economic develop- rate landscape for large industrial electric- ment are essential to the region’s ability ity users was taken with the passage of to retain successful businesses and gain the Electric Generation and Customer new jobs and capital investment. Leading Choice Act in July 2007, which allowed the effort is CompetePA, a statewide utilities to offer these customers long- coalition, of which the Conference is a term, fixed-rate contracts, providing util- founding member, representing more ities with the flexibility to procure than 100 of Pennsylvania’s largest private cost-competitive, wholesale power while sector employers and business organiza- prohibiting them from allowing any cus- tions invested in seeing Pennsylvania tomer class to subsidize another. compete successfully in the global marketplace. Regional and statewide momentum for this bill picked up in late 2006 with the successful Energy Summit 2006: Generat- ing Ideas for Southwestern Pennsylvania, presented by the Conference and the CompetePA Pittsburgh Technology Council. In 2007, the Conference and its Affiliates encouraged input on the energy agenda from more than 80 Regional Investors during Growing PA’s Economy sessions held throughout the region. The This year, CompetePA strongly supported Conference also testified in many forums the continued phase-out of the Capital on the importance of competitive elec- Stock and Franchise Tax and mounted tricity prices, including before the Repub- vigorous opposition to seven new taxes lican House Policy Committee in proposed in the Governor’s budget, help- Harrisburg, the Democratic House Policy ing to ensure that there are no new taxes Committee in Pittsburgh and the All- on employers in the 2007-08 state egheny County legislative delegation. budget.

20 Workforce Quality

Board Committee Chairs: Engaged Leadership: tivities planned with other schools throughout Allegheny County Susan P. McGalla Launching the Pittsburgh and the region in the coming months. We hope to touch 200 stu- President & Chief Merchandising Regional Compact dents in 2008. Officer, American Eagle The success of the Compact relies on our growing partnership with “Together with David J. Malone, president and CFO of Gateway Fi- Outfitters, Inc. school districts and superintendents across the region. Kim Tillotson nancial, I’ve had the honor of taking a leadership role in launching Fleming, President of Hefren-Tillotson, Inc., and Louis L. Testoni, the Pittsburgh Regional Compact. This initiative is a critical em- David J. Malone, CLU, ChFC Managing Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, have been instrumen- ployer-educator partnership designed to develop our region’s work- President & CFO, Gateway tal in building that partnership through their CEO to CEO meetings. force for 21st-century jobs. Our goal is for the Pittsburgh region to Financial Group, Inc. be a national leader in workforce preparation and to encourage every As business leaders, we can play a young person in our region to imagine what they can do here. significant role in helping today’s Too often we hear that there are no opportunities for young people students to imagine a bright in the region, but the opposite is actually true. The reality is that future in our region. Join us our young people are not graduating with the skills that are needed to make it happen.” to succeed in the great jobs that are available. The Compact aims to – Susan P.McGalla, provide those skills through coordinated career education across the President and Chief Merchandising region. Officer,American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. American Eagle Outfitters kicked off its Compact participation by and Conference Workforce Quality hosting its first workplace visit. We hosted 20 North Allegheny High Board Committee Co-Chair School students at our new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh’s Coordinating SouthSide Works, where they received a first-hand introduction to Career Education the range of careers available in our company. We have similar ac- In November, the Conference officially launched the Pittsburgh Regional Com- Five-Year School Performance Report Issued pact, an employer-educator partnership designed to develop our region’s work- In 2000, the Conference set a goal that every 10-year-old in the Pitts- force for 21st-century jobs. The Compact burgh region be proficient in reading and math by the year 2010. Each engages regional employers, educators year since, it has released an annual report card grading progress across and program providers in a coordinated the region. In January 2007, the Conference released the Proficiency partnership to prepare southwestern by 10: Five-year Report Card on Fifth-Grade Proficiency in Reading and Pennsylvania students for successful ca- Mathematics in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The five-year report focuses reers in the region through activities such on the emerging trends in school proficiency since the establishment of as work readiness training, mentoring, in- the “Proficiency by 10” goal and the changes in the education system ternships and more. The goal of the Com- during this period that impact our schools. The most notable change pact is for the Pittsburgh region to be a was the federal 2002 No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which man- national leader in workforce preparation. dated school accountability for student performance. The five-year report shows that fifth graders in southwestern Pennsylvania are Visit www.pittsburghregionalcom- consistently outperforming their statewide peers, but are not yet achiev- pact.org for more information. ing at targeted levels.

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Board Committee Chair: Authority reforms, including undertaking a Airport was once one of the country’s most Oakland Transportation Jared L. Cohon, Ph.D. redesign of the entire Port Authority system, expensive, today it is the 16th least-expen- Key to Future Regional President, Carnegie Mellon route changes to improve operational effi- sive of the 100 largest airports. Growth ciency and the elimination of retiree health University care benefits for non-union employees. The Furthermore, more people are using Pitts- In 2007, the Conference’s Oakland Invest- Conference also helped secure a dedicated burgh International to get to and from Pitts- ment Committee concluded its analysis of Conference Backs local funding source for the Port Authority burgh than ever before. Since 2005, the Oakland’s transportation challenges, and Port Authority Reform as part of an overall reform effort that is still number of origin and destination passen- Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan underway. gers increased by 1 million. Onorato used its findings to declare Oak- Last year, the Conference and its Affiliates land transit as a top transportation priority studied the financing and operations of the Pittsburgh International The Conference works through the Re- of Allegheny County. Conference CEO Port Authority of Allegheny County and gional Air Service Partnership, a joint effort Airport – Leader in Fare Michael Langley was named co-chair of the found that it was far less effective at attract- of the Conference, the Allegheny County newly formed Transportation Action Part- ing and serving riders than other big-city Reduction; Record Airport Authority and Allegheny County Passenger Levels nership, along with Allegheny County Eco- transit systems, with costs that were rising Chief Executive Dan Onorato, to ensure nomic Development Director Dennis much faster than inflation. The Conference’s that the region maintains adequate air serv- No airport in the country lowered average Davin, which will investigate the potential benchmarking analysis, released in 2007, ice despite ongoing tumult in the aviation ticket prices more in 2007 than Pittsburgh for public/private partnerships to build and raised public awareness of these issues and industry. The Partnership promotes the International Airport. This change was operate state-of-the-art transit services in of the large discrepancy between Port Au- market opportunities in Pittsburgh to air- largely due to the expansion of low-cost and around Oakland and Downtown as thority wages and those paid by compara- lines to attract additional service and ac- service at Pittsburgh International in recent well as to the airport. ble systems. tively supports airlines that have invested years by JetBlue Airways, Southwest Air- here. The Partnership is particularly fo- lines and AirTran Airways, which led to in- Working closely with Port Authority CEO cused on making the business case for air- creased competition and significant fare Stephen G. Bland in 2007, the Conference lines to consider adding non-stop service to reductions. Where Pittsburgh International successfully advocated for significant Port Europe from Pittsburgh.

22 Local Government Function and Structure Board Committee Chair: Regional Fact-Finding Thomas L. VanKirk Mission Explores CEO & Managing Partner, Consolidation Models Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC The Citizens Advisory Committee asked the Conference to plan and lead its July Committee for City/County 2007 fact-finding trip to Louisville, Ky. to Cooperation Hard at Work learn about the structural consolidation of the City of Louisville and Jefferson Having researched government operations County. The goal was to learn firsthand and consolidation models for many years, why and how the Louisville Metro consol- the Conference and its Affiliates support idation was planned and implemented. Mayor Ravenstahl, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and County Chief Executive Onorato the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Allegheny County Chief Executive Ono- Efficiency and Effectiveness of City-County rato and City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Commerce collaborated with the state De- cal assistance and resources to an Institute Government in various capacities. The Ravenstahl traveled to Louisville with the partment of Community and Economic of Politics committee charged with exam- Conference has served as an ongoing infor- Committee. Development to draft new legislation that ining the municipal pension problem and mational resource for the Committee, would standardize and simplify the collec- recommending solutions. which was established in November 2006 Earned Income Tax tion process. The Economy League testified by Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan to the Senate Democratic Policy Commit- Collection Reform Regional Collaboration Onorato and City of Pittsburgh Mayor tee and is working to educate decision in Municipal Planning Luke Ravenstahl, providing relevant re- Moves Forward makers at the state and local levels about Decisions search and analysis as requested on issues Research by the Pennsylvania Economy the issue to support a timely passage of re- of consolidation, including reports on League of Southwestern Pennsylvania, an form to consolidate the collection process. Following an April 2007 appointment by other city/county consolidation models. affiliate of the Conference, found that some Pennsylvania Representative Tom Petrone, The Committee will make recommenda- $237 million in local earned income tax Municipal Pension Reform the Economy League holds a seat on the tions regarding how the County and City (EIT) goes uncollected by Pennsylvania Gets Critical Attention Joint State Government Commission Ad- might work together more efficiently and school districts and municipalities each visory Committee on the Kilbuck Town- The problem of underfunded public pen- effectively and has been addressing year. The reason is a complicated and inef- ship Landslide – the September 2006 event sions is a particularly pressing issue in city/county structural consolidation. ficient collection process – with 2,900 ju- that resulted in the closure of several major Pennsylvania, which has four times as risdictions (more than any other state) transportation arteries, negatively impact- many public employee pension plans as employing 560 local tax collectors. If the ing commerce and the lives of thousands. any other state and one-fourth of all local annual $237 million were to be recovered, The Committee is exploring possible government pensions in the nation. To it could be used to reduce real estate tax amendments to the Municipalities Plan- identify possible solutions, the Economy burdens or to hire 3,000 more police offi- ning Code that would increase regional League prepared analyses of the magnitude cers and 3,000 more teachers. participation in local land use decisions. of the municipal pension problem across The Conference is receiving input from Re- In addition to research and analysis pro- the Commonwealth, testified to the Senate gional Investors with development plan- vided by the Economy League on this Finance Committee on the need for re- ning expertise through the amendment issue, the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of form, and served on and provided techni- drafting process.

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The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Com- Federal – Washington, D.C. tration to secure final interstate D.C. to meet with southwestern Pennsyl- merce serves as the advocacy arm of the designation of I-376 for the Parkway vania Congressional delegation members • Supporting the Small Business In- Conference, working to secure public West/Route 60 corridor to discuss transportation and infrastruc- vestment Expansion Act of 2007 (HR sector investment and legislative and reg- ture issues. 3567) to revamp the Small Business • Leading the implementation plan- ulatory improvements in support of our Administration’s (SBA) investment ning for the nation’s first Joint Readi- 2006-2008 Agenda. In addition, the Chamber sponsors the programs ness Center, in cooperation with the December Legislative Reception in Pitts- Departments of Defense, Homeland In 2007, the Chamber worked closely • Assisting with the passage of the $23 burgh, the Spring Legislative Reception Security and Health & Human with our state and federal legislators and billion Water Resources Develop- (in partnership with the Greater Philadel- Services a range of other partners to continue to ment Act (WRDA), authorizing up to phia Chamber of Commerce) in Harris- reduce business taxes, address electricity burg and the Fall Federal Legislators $100 million for flood and water The Chamber also works in partnership costs for large industrial users and im- reception in Washington, D.C. to bring projects across western Pennsylvania with the Southwestern Pennsylvania prove our region’s infrastructure. together members of the business com- Commission to convene county commis- • Working aggressively with PennDOT munity and state and federal legislators sioners and other local government Recent advocacy successes for our and the Federal Highway Adminis- representing the Pittsburgh region. region include the following: officials for regular visits to Washington, State – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Securing the continuation of the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax phase-out • Working with the statewide Com- petePA coalition to ensure that the passage of the 2007-08 state budget included no new business taxes • Assisting in securing more cost-effective electricity costs for large industrial users and local utilities (Electric Generation and Customer Choice Act - HB 1530) • Supporting the approval of Strategic Development Area legislation (SB 854), for growth related to the Westinghouse Electric Company expansion

24 THEPEOPLE BEHINDTHEPROGRESS

We express our profound appreciation for the engaged leadership, dedication and hard work of our Board members, Regional Investors and other regional partners who work together every day to improve the economic competitiveness of southwestern Pennsylvania and enhance the quality of life our region offers.

Thank you for your partnership and your commitment to creating a brighter future for the Pittsburgh region.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 25 Allegheny Conference on Community Development 2008 Board of Directors OFFICERS CHAIR James E. Rohr SECRETARY Michele Fabrizi VICE CHAIR John P. Surma, Jr. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael Langley TREASURER James S. Broadhurst COUNSEL David A. Brownlee

MEMBERS Robert O. Agbede, Chester Engineers, Inc. Murry S. Gerber, Equitable Resources, Inc. Morgan K. O’Brien, Duquesne Light Company MEMBERSEMERITI Esther L. Barazzone, Chatham University Charles L. Gregory, Sony Technology Center-Pittsburgh Ralph J. Papa, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania Douglas D. Danforth Daniel I. Booker, Reed Smith LLP Charles L. Hammel, III, PITT OHIO EXPRESS Robert P.Randall, TRACO Henry L. Hillman James S. Broadhurst, Eat'n Park Hospitality J. Brett Harvey, CONSOL Energy David F. Rebholz, FedEx Ground James E. Lee Group, Inc. L. Patrick Hassey, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated James E. Rohr, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Charles E. Bunch, PPG Industries, Inc. William R. Johnson, H. J. Heinz Company Jeffrey A. Romoff, University of Pittsburgh Howard M. Love Julie Caponi, Alcoa, Inc. Peter J. Kalis, K&L Gates Medical Center Martin G. McGuinn Carlos M. Cardoso, Kennametal Inc. Michael Langley, Allegheny Conference on John T. Ryan III, Mine Safety Appliances Company Thomas H. O’Brien Randolph W. Carson, Eaton Corporation – Electric Group Community Development Vincent Sands, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation C.J. Queenan, Jr. Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Robert H. Luffy, American Bridge Company David S. Shapira, Giant Eagle, Inc. Vincent A. Sarni Jared L. Cohon, Carnegie Mellon University David J. Malone, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Stephen V. Snavely, Snavely Forest Products Randall Dearth, LANXESS Corporation David M. Matter, Oxford Development Company William E. Strickland, Jr., Manchester Bidwell Corporation Richard P.Simmons William S. Dietrich II, Dietrich Charitable Trusts Susan P.McGalla, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. John P.Surma, Jr., United States Steel Corporation William P.Snyder III J. Christopher Donahue, Federated Investors, Inc. Kenneth R. Melani, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stephen R. Tritch, Westinghouse Electric Company Charles J. Dougherty, Duquesne University John L. Miclot, Respironics, Inc. Walter W. Turner, Koppers, Inc. Mark Evans, Confluence Technologies Inc. George L. Miles, Jr., WQED Multimedia Thomas L. VanKirk, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Michele Fabrizi, MARC USA Attila Molnar, Bayer Corporation Sunil Wadhwani, iGate Corporation Karen Wolk Feinstein, Jewish Healthcare Todd C. Moules, National City Milton A. Washington, AHRCO Foundation Terrence J. Murphy, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Michael Watson, Richard King Mellon Foundation John Friel, MEDRAD, Inc. Mark A. Nordenberg, University of Pittsburgh

26 Greater pittsburgh chamber of commerce 2008 Board of Directors OFFICERS CHAIR David J. Malone IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR David M. Matter VICE CHAIR Terrence J. Murphy CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael Langley SECRETARY/TREASURER Daniel S. Wilson

MEMBERS G. Andrew Bonnewell, Federated Investors, Inc. Michael Langley, Allegheny Conference on Community Development William S. Ries, PPG Industries, Inc. Walter R. Day, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation David J. Malone, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Alan Robertson, Pittsburgh Business Times John Denny, The Hillman Company Christopher J. Masciantonio, United States Steel Corporation Arthur J. Rooney, II, Pittsburgh Steelers Rick Henry, WTAE-TV/Channel 4 David M. Matter, Oxford Development Company Daniel S. Wilson, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Tommy Johnson, CONSOL Energy Terrence J. Murphy, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Susan Zemba, Alcoa, Inc. Michael L. Koff, Sony Technology Center-Pittsburgh David O’Brien, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Thomas F. Lamb, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Luanne Radermacher, MEDRAD, Inc.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 27 Pittsburgh regional alliance 2008 Partners OFFICERS CHAIR John P. Friel CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael Langley VICE CHAIR John L. Miclot SECRETARY/TREASURER Samuel J. Stephenson

MEMBERS

The Honorable Thomas Balya, Westmoreland County John E. Kosar, Burt Hill The Honorable Rodney Ruddock, Indiana County Daniel I. Booker, Reed Smith LLP Jeff M. Kotula, Washington County Chamber of Commerce David Ruppersberger, The Technology Collaborative JoAnne W. Boyle, Seton Hill University Michael Krajovic, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council Audrey Russo, Pittsburgh Technology Council Donald F. Chappel, Greene County Industrial Developments, Inc. Michael Langley, Allegheny Conference on Community Development James D. Scalo, Burns & Scalo Real Estate Services, Inc. The Honorable David Coder, Greene County Larry J. Larese, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation Richard Shaw, Michael Baker Corporation Dennis Davin, Allegheny County Economic Development Richard Lunak, Innovation Works, Inc. Diane Sheets, Community Development Corporation of Butler County Domenic P.Dozzi, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties The Honorable Larry Maggi, Washington County Donald F. Smith, Jr., University Partnership of Pittsburgh Ann M. Dugan, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, University of Pittsburgh John Manzetti, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Stephen V. Snavely, Snavely Forest Products Jeffrey A. Elser, FirstEnergy Corporation Michael Matesic, Idea Foundry The Honorable Joseph Spanik, Beaver County Patrick Ford, Urban Redevelopment Authority Robbie Matesic, Greene County, Department of Economic Development Richard A. Stanizzo, Jr., Pittsburgh Building & Construction Trades Council William Randell Forister, Allegheny County Airport Authority James McCarville, Port of Pittsburgh Commission Byron G. Stauffer, Jr., Indiana County Office of Planning & Development John P.Friel, MEDRAD, Inc. John L. Miclot, Respironics, Inc. Thomas W. Sterling, United States Steel Corporation Christina Gabriel, The Heinz Endowments Attila Molnar, Bayer Corporation Robert C. Stephenson, RIDC Karl Harris, Penn State, ARL Electro-Optics Center Linda Nitch, Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation Samuel J. Stephenson, Parente Randolph, LLC James R. Hassinger, Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation The Honorable Dan Onorato, Allegheny County The Honorable Daniel Vogler, Lawrence County Dana P.Henry, Indiana County Center for Economic Operations Richard L. Palilla, Armstrong County Department of Planning & Development Sunil Wadhwani, iGate Corporation Sy Holzer, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. James Palmer, Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development The Honorable Vincent Zapotosky, Fayette County The Honorable James L. Kennedy, Butler County The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl, City of Pittsburgh The Honorable Patricia L. Kirkpatrick, Armstrong County Clifford R. Rowe, Jr., P.J. Dick, Incorporated

28 Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania 2008 Board of Directors OFFICERS CHAIR Thomas L. VanKirk SECRETARY Louis L. Testoni VICE CHAIR Richard F. Berdik PAST CHAIR Lawrence M. Wagner TREASURER Kimberly Tillotson Fleming CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael Langley

MEMBERS

Tony Atwater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert W. Kampmeinert, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Timothy Ryan, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC Richard F. Berdik, Dietrich Charitable Trusts James W. Keating, Jr., National City Lynne D. Schmidt, PPG Industries, Inc. Georgia Berner, Berner International Corporation Jay Kruisselbrink, BAA USA Larry G. Schultz, United States Steel Corporation Diana Block, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette John E. Kosar, Burt Hill Vijai P.Singh, University of Pittsburgh Ronald Davenport, Jr., Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation Joseph C. Manzinger, The Hillman Company Tori Haring-Smith, Washington & Jefferson College Robert C. Denove, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP Joseph A. Massaro III, Massaro Corporation Samuel J. Stephenson, Parente Randolph, LLC John J. Dolan, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Peter McAneny, Kennywood Entertainment Company Louis L. Testoni, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Malesia Dunn, GlaxoSmithKline Michael P.McDonald, KPMG LLP William E. Troup, Sisterson & Co. LLP David H. Ehrenwerth, K&L Gates J. Kevin McMahon, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Dennis Unkovic, Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day James C. Mesloh, Dominion Foundation Thomas L. VanKirk, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC Richard Epstein, Ekker, Kuster, McConnell, & Epstein, LLP Barbara K. Mistick, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Richard Weber, Atlas Energy Resources, LLC Kimberly Tillotson Fleming, Hefren – Tillotson, Inc. James I. Mitnick, Turner Construction Company Margaret Irvine Weir, NexTier Bank Eric Hanson, Development Dimensions International Jeffrey Morrow, Dollar Bank, FSB David L. Wohleber, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Paul Hennigan, Point Park University Robert P.Nadin. Sunoco, Inc. James E. Herald, Mine Safety Appliances Company Jack R. Norris, CB Richard Ellis – Pittsburgh EXOFFICIOVOTINGMEMBERS Mary Hines, Carlow University Johanna O’Loughlin, Equitable Resources, Inc. Michael Langley, Allegheny Conference on Community Development Stuart G. Hoffman, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. James J. Restivo, Jr., Reed Smith LLP Lawrence M. Wagner, Immediate Past Chair Daniel R. Holtz, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Richard Russell, Giant Eagle, Inc.

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 29 Allegheny conference regional investors council ABARTA, Inc. Carload Express Eden Hall Foundation Hoechstetter Printing Co. McKesson Automation Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sunoco, Inc. Abay Ethiopian Cuisine Carlow University Ekker, Kuster, McConnell & Epstein, LLP Horizon Properties McKinsey & Company Pittsburgh Quarterly SUPERCUTS About Pittsburgh, Inc. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Elliance Housetrends Magazine of Pittsburgh MEDRAD, Inc. Pittsburgh Steelers TARQUINCoRE, LLC Acusis Carnegie Mellon University Ellwood Group, Inc. Houston Harbaugh, P.C. Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra TelCove AHRCO Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh The Elmhurst Group Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Michael Baker Corporation Pittsburgh Technology Council The Tomayko Group (TTG) Alcoa Foundation CB Richard Ellis-Pittsburgh Equitable Resources, Inc. Huntington National Bank MidAtlantic Capital Group Plextronics, Inc. Thiel College Alcoa, Inc. CBS Radio Ernst & Young IDC Architects Mine Safety Appliances Company The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP Allegheny College Centimark Corporation Fairmont Supply Company iGate Corporation Mizrahi Design Associates, Inc. Point Park University ThoughtForm, Inc. Allegheny County Airport Authority Chaska Property Advisors, Inc. Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh IKON Office Solutions Montgomery & Rust, Inc. Pop City TRACO Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Chatham University Federated Investors, Inc. Imperial Land Corporation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP PPG Industries, Inc. Trans Associates Alpern Rosenthal Chester Engineers, Inc. FedEx Ground Indiana University of Pennsylvania Mountaineer Race Track & Presenting Pittsburgh Tube City IMS AMCOM Office Systems Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Fifth Third Bank Industrial Scientific Corporation Gaming Resort Pressley Ridge Tucker Arensberg, P.C. American Bridge Company Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. First Commonwealth Financial J. J. Gumberg Co. Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Co., Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Turner Construction Company American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Chubb Insurance Group Corporation JBM Legal N.A. Water Systems PUMP Union Switch & Signal Inc. American Textile Company Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania FirstEnergy Corporation James Gallery National City RDP Consulting Services, Inc. United States Steel Corporation Aplicor Inc. Claude Worthington Benedum First National Bank Janney Montgomery & Scott, LLC Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Reed Smith LLP University of Pittsburgh Applied Systems Associates, Inc. Foundation Fitzsimmons Metal JENDOCO Real Estate New Perspective Respironics, Inc. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Arch Street Management, LLC Cohen & Grigsby Fragasso Financial Advisors Jennmar Corporation NexTier Bank Richard King Mellon Foundation URS Corporation ASKO, Inc. Colcom Foundation GAI Consultants, Inc. Jewish Healthcare Foundation NOVA Chemicals Corporation Robert Morris University US Airways Astorino Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gannett Fleming Inc. Jones Day NuRelm Rosebud Mining Company Value Ambridge Properties, Inc. Atlas Energy Resources, LLC Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. GatesmanMarmionDrake, Inc. K&L Gates ON The Roy A. Hunt Foundation VAMCO International, Inc. Atlas Services Corporation Comcast Spotlight Gateway Clipper Fleet Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation Oxford Development Company Russell Standard Corporation Van Dyk Business Systems BAA Pittsburgh, Inc. Community College of Allegheny Gateway Financial Group, Inc. KDKA-TV P.J. Dick, Incorporated Rycon Construction, Inc. Verizon – Pennsylvania Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C. County Gateway Rehabilitation Center Kennametal Inc. Parente Randolph, LLC SAE International Verizon Wireless The Bank of New York Mellon Concurrent Technologies Corporation General Industries Kennywood Entertainment Company PBS&J S.W. Jack Drilling Company Wabtec Corporation Corporation Confluence Technologies Inc. Getting to the Point, Inc. Koppers, Inc. PEAK Technical Services, Inc. Sabio Springs Inc. Washington & Jefferson College BASF Corporation CONSOL Energy Giant Eagle, Inc. KPMG LLP Penn State Greater Allegheny Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP WDUQ-FM Bayer Corporation Consumers Produce Company GlaxoSmithKline L. B. Foster Company Pennsylvania American Water Schneider Downs The Weavertown Group Berner International Corporation Cowden Associates Glimcher Group Inc. L. Robert Kimball & Associates Pennsylvania TRANE Seagate Technology The Webb Law Firm Black Knight Security Cygnus Manufacturing Company The Grable Foundation Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc. Pepper Hamilton LLP Sebring & Associates Wells Fargo Insurance Services Blattner Brunner, Inc. Davison Design & Development, Inc. Grace Robinson Insurance Agency, Inc. LANXESS Corporation Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel Seton Hill University West Penn Allegheny Health System Bombardier Transportation Del Monte Foods Grant Street Associates, Inc. La Roche College Performance Drivers, Inc. Shady Side Academy Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Boyden Deloitte & Touche USA LLP Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Shenango Incorporated Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Brayman Construction Company Development Dimensions International Grubb & Ellis Company Linn Energy, LLC Gardens, Inc. Sheridan Broadcasting Corp. Westinghouse Electric Company Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Dietrich Charitable Trusts H. J. Heinz Company Louis F. Leeper Company Pinpoint Real Estate Company Siemens Wetzel Consulting The Buhl Foundation Ditto Document Solutions, Inc. The Hawthorne Group, Inc. Louis Plung & Co. LLP Pipitone Group Sisterson & Co. LLP Whirl Magazine The Buncher Company DMJM + Harris, Inc. Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC PITT OHIO EXPRESS Slippery Rock University Williams Coulson Burns & Scalo Real Estate Services, Inc. Dollar Bank, FSB The Heinz Endowments Malin Bergquist Pittsburgh Building & Construction Snavely Forest Products WordWrite Communications LLC Burt Hill Dominion Delivery Henderson Brothers Manchester Bidwell Corporation Trades Council Snyder Associated Companies, Inc. WPXI-TV Business Records Management, Inc. Duquesne Light Company Heyl & Patterson, Inc. MARC USA Pittsburgh Business Times Solenture, Inc. WQED Multimedia Butler County Community College Duquesne University Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield The Mario Lemieux Foundation The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Sony Technology Center - Pittsburgh WTAE-TV/Channel 4 Calgon Carbon Corporation Eaton Corporation Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs, LLC MARSH USA Inc. The Pittsburgh Foundation St. Margaret Foundation WYEP Campos, Inc. Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. The Hillman Company Massaro Corporation Pittsburgh Penguins Staley Capital Advisors Yearick-Millea Canadian Consulate General Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC The Hillman Foundation, Inc. McKamish Inc. Pittsburgh Pirates Standard Steel, LLC Zambrano Corporation

30 Pittsburgh 250 th Anniversary Commission OFFICERS CHAIR James E. Rohr, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

EX-OFFICIO CO-CHAIRS The Honorable J. Bracken Burns, Sr., Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Chairman The Honorable Dan Onorato, Allegheny County Chief Executive The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl, Mayor, City of Pittsburgh

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bill Flanagan, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

HONORARY CHAIR David McCullough, Historian

HONORARYCO-CHAIRS Christina Gabriel, The Heinz Endowments Ronald Bianchini Jr., Network Appliance, Inc. Chip Ganassi, Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc. Kenneth Gormley, Duquesne University Karen Blumen, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks Teresa F. Heinz, The Heinz Endowments Robert Boulware, FedEx Ground Ronald R. Davenport Sr., Sheridan Broadcasting David M. Hillenbrand, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh James S. Broadhurst, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Franco Harris, Super Bakery Clyde B. Jones III, Medical and Health Sciences Foundation/UPMC Susan Brownlee, The Fine Foundation Elsie H. Hillman, The Hillman Company Michael Langley, Allegheny Conference on Community Development Lynn M. Brusco, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Henry L. Hillman, The Hillman Company Jeffrey W. Letwin, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Charles R. Burke Jr., The Grable Foundation Raymond Lane, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Cathy Lewis Long, The Sprout Fund JoAnne E. Burley, Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education Kathleen Marshall, Choreographer/Director Andrew E. Masich, Senator John Heinz History Center Sandra J. McLaughlin-Byers, Community Leader Richard P.Mellon, Richard King Mellon Foundation Joseph R. McGrath, VisitPittsburgh John V. Cardone, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Seward Prosser Mellon, Richard King Mellon Foundation J. Kevin McMahon, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust August R. Carlino, Steel Industry Heritage Corporation Arnold Palmer, Arnold Palmer Enterprises George L. Miles Jr., WQED Multimedia Doris Carson Williams, African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Terrence J. Murphy, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. G. Reynolds Clark, University of Pittsburgh B. Smith, B. Smith Enterprises Mark A. Nordenberg, University of Pittsburgh Frank M. Clark, MAGLEV, Inc. Thomas E. Starzl, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Richard V. Piacentini, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc. Julia Clough, VisitPittsburgh John Edgar Wideman, Educator/Novelist C. J. Queenan, Jr., K&L Gates Stephanie Dangel, Steeltown Entertainment Project Lisa Schroeder, Riverlife Task Force James V. Denova, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation STEERINGCOMMITTEE Juliet Lea Simonds, Community Leader Robert DeWitt, Boy Scouts of America - Greater Pittsburgh Council Linda McKenna Boxx, Allegheny Trail Alliance John P.Surma Jr., United States Steel Corporation Jane A. Downing, The Pittsburgh Foundation Suzanne W. Broadhurst, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. Aaron A. Walton, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Joan Ellenbogen, Crawford & Ellenbogen, LLC Esther L. Bush, Urban League of Pittsburgh, Inc. Michael Watson, Richard King Mellon Foundation Colleen O. Fedor, Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA Oliver W. Byrd, The Bank of New York, Mellon Corporation Tony Ferraro, Pittsburgh Brewing Company MEMBERS Jared L. Cohon, Carnegie Mellon University Sylvia Fields, Eden Hall Foundation Joyce Lewis Andrews, Girl Scouts - Trillium Council Aradhna M. Dhanda, Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. Lisa Fischetti, Pittsburgh Public Schools Neil A. Barclay, August Wilson Center for African American Culture Michele Fabrizi, MARC USA Marc Fleming, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gregg S. Behr, The Grable Foundation Patrick Fagan, Allegheny County Labor Council (AFL-CIO) Schuyler Foerster, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Henry S. Beukema, McCune Foundation Audrey Hillman Fisher, Audrey Hillman-Fisher Foundation Evan S. Frazier, The Hill House Association

| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 31 Pittsburgh 250 th Anniversary Commission MEMBERSCONTINUED David J. Malone, Gateway Financial Group, Inc. Grace E. Robinson, Grace E. Robinson Insurance Agency, Inc. Ron Gancas, Soldiers' & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial Eric K. Mann, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Tom Rooney, The Rooney Sports & Entertainment Group William P.Getty, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation John W. Manzetti, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Mark K. Roosevelt, Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Jay Gilmer, 5 C's Corporation Teresa Stoughton Marafino, Mountain Playhouse /Green Gable Restaurant Mary Lou Rosemeyer, Kennywood Entertainment Company Diane C. Greco, Renda Broadcasting Corporation Donald Marinelli, Carnegie Mellon University Ellen A. Roth, Getting To The Point, Inc. Joanna E. Haas, Carnegie Science Center Christopher J. Masciantonio, United States Steel Corporation Clifford R. Rowe, P.J. Dick, Incorporated Kimberly J. Hammer, The Pittsburgh Foundation Leslie Merrill McCombs, UPMC Health Plan J. Mickey Rowley, PA Department of Community and Economic Development Ernestine Harris, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare J. Bruce McDowell, Boy Scouts of America - Greater Pittsburgh Council David B. Ruppersberger, The Technology Collaborative Susan G. Hockenberry, Local Government Academy Maureen McFalls Young, Carnegie Mellon University Andrew Russell, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Donna R. Holdorf, National Road Heritage Corridor Susan P.McGalla, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Norma J. Ryan, Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation Victoria M. Holt, PPG Industries, Inc. Brett Merrell, Giant Eagle, Inc. Ned Schano, Senator John Heinz History Center Keith Hood, Kennywood Entertainment Company Cynthia Miller, University of Pittsburgh Press David S. Shapira, Giant Eagle, Inc. William Hsu, Kennametal, Inc. Sally M. Mizerak, Performance Drivers, Inc. Cheryl Sills, MARC USA Timothy M. Inglis, Colcom Foundation Maryann P.Moore, Carnegie Mellon University Luke Skurman, College Prowler, Inc. Scott D. Izzo, Richard King Mellon Foundation Beverly Morrow-Jones, VisitPittsburgh Donald F. Smith Jr., University Partnership of Pittsburgh Kitty M. Julian, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Lilli Ann Mosco, WQED Multimedia Louise Sturgess, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation David A. Kahley, The Progress Fund John P.Moskal, MARSH USA, Inc. William D. Thompkins, Pittsburgh Project Colleen Kalchthaler, VisitPittsburgh M. Gayle Moss, NAACP - Pittsburgh Chapter Velma Monteiro-Tribble, Alcoa Foundation Ellen Weiss Kander, Steeltown Entertainment Project Todd C. Moules, National City Jessica Trybus, Carnegie Mellon University Ellen G. Kight, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Timothy F. Murphy, United States Congress Elisa Z. Vettier, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Global Pittsburgh Michael L. Koff, Sony Technology Center – Pittsburgh Muriel J. Nuttall, Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Ryan Walsh, Coro Center for Civic Leadership David Koltash, Boy Scouts of America – Greater Pittsburgh Council Grant Oliphant, The Pittsburgh Foundation Ronald W. Wertz, The Hillman Foundation Robert J. Kumpf, Bayer Material Science LLC John C. Oliver III, Community Leader Dwight L. White, Mesirow Financial Carl Kurlander, Steeltown Entertainment Project Don Orlando, Saint Vincent College Stephanie Williams, Somerset, Inc. Kevin Lane, Pittsburgh Technology Council/Catalyst Connection Donald Patterson, Afro American Music Institute Constance Yarris, Community Leader BJ Leber, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation Andrew R. Quinn, Kennywood Entertainment Company Mary Zacherl, Clinton Township Tinsy Lipchak, VisitPittsburgh Elizabeth Reiss, Three Rivers Arts Festival Peter H. Zerega, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Robert H. Luffy, American Bridge Company Kathy Risko, Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. Blair Zimmerman, City of Waynesburg

32 Mission Statement The Allegheny Conference on Community Development and its Affiliates – the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania 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.

Allegheny Conference Staff Karen Adkins Cecelia Cagni Kelly Dunbar Val Jones Dewitt Peart Keith Trageser G. Subash Alias Eric Chaikowsky Laura Fisher Kathryn Z. Klaber Suzi Pegg Terry Tylka Jennifer Anderson Albert Ciuksza Bill Flanagan Michael Langley Robert Petrilli Ann Vilsaint Jennifer Baldwin Sherry Colonna James Futrell Patti L. Lardin Linda Plavchak Kelli Wall Shawn Bannon Deborah L. Corll Jennifer Gajewski Tony LeDonne Minoli Ratnatunga Brooke Warren Lisa Berger Roger Cranville Pamela Golden Paul Leger Jeff Rossi Kenneth J. Zapinski Will Bernstein Philip Cynar Claudia Graitge Johna Lingelbach Bonnie Rubin Eric Bitar Elaine Dailey Debra Harshaw Deborah Lukus Nova Rubio Cynthia L. Bowers Virginia Deily Anthony Holtz Ronald J. Maloney Abigail Sadowsky Norman Brawdy Catherine DeLoughry Patricia Horvatich Leigh McIntosh Janel Skelley Ellen Brooks Michelle Denner Brian Jensen Barbara McNees Meghan Skiff Edward Butor Ellen Donley Jael Jones Bernard McShea Jan Tagliaferi