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bullet More than $10.8 billion in investment since 2004
bullet Well-balanced, diversified economy
bullet 21st Century jobs & workforce training
bullet Environmental stewardship & sustainable development

This region is no stranger to tough times, but our story is one of remarkable economic and environmental transformation.  The lesson is that challenges can be met and overcome.  We have created a well-balanced and diversified economy, in which the private sector continues to invest and create new jobs.  We also invest in our workforce, giving our residents the skills they need to compete for 21st Century jobs.  And, we continue to push the boundaries of technology and innovation by taking advantage of our world-class research universities and medical institutions.

During the G-20 Summit, we welcome you to explore and see why Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to 340 foreign-owned firms, why Time Magazine called our region the "one economic bright spot on Main Street," and why we've twice earned the title "America's Most Livable City."

Dan Onorato,
Allegheny County Executive 

YouTube File 

County Executive Dan Onorato discusses the G-20 Summit



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Chapter 1 - An International Region
  Introduction   
  Air Cargo Development with China   
  Airline Operations Control Center   
  Eaton Corporation Expansion  Photo 
  Frozen Food Facility   
  Global Company in Duquesne  Photo 1
Photo 2 
  Investment Mission to Denmark, Germany   
  Laxness Corp. Opens Headquarters in Allegheny County   
  Medrad's New Corporate Headquarters  Photo 
  Mitsubishi Electric Expansion   
  New Development at Pittsburgh International Airport  Photo 1
Photo 2 
  Nonstop Air Service to Paris   
  Promoting Region in Europe   
  Republic Airlines Deal at Pittsburgh International Airport   
  Urban Lessons Shared at Italy Summit   
  Westinghouse Expansion  Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Chapter 2 - Green Technology & Innovation
  Introduction   
  Addition to South Park   
  Addition to North Park  
  137-Acre Brownfield Redevelopment - Carrie Furnace  Photo 1
Photo 2 
  Brownfield Redevelopment Project  
  Allegheny Places   
  Allegheny Valley Trail Initiative   
  Botanic Garden on Former Brownfield   
  Brownfield Redevelopments in Duquesne and McKeesport   
  Carbon Neutral Celebration of Lights   
  Flowering Cherry Tree Grove  Photo 
  County Sports & Athletics Complex   
  Diesel School Bus Retrofit Program   
  Energy Efficiency & Conservation Program   
  Flabeg - Making Solar  Photo 1
Photo 2
  Brownfield Residential Development   
  Green Action Team & Sustainability Manager   
  Green Institute Opened at Community College   
  "Green Power Partner" Recognition   
  Green Riverfront Recreational Complex   
  Green Roof & Rain Garden Drawings
  Greenhouse Gas Inventory of County Operations   
  Growing a Greener Economy Regional Strategy Session   
  Jail LED Lighting Project   
  First LEED Gold Certified Arena in NHL  Photo 
  Paperless County Budget   
  Restoration of North Park Lake  Photo 
  Strip-mined Property Redeveloped   
  Solar Array at Senior Housing   
  Sustainable Residential Community  Photo 
  TreeVitalize   
  "Green" Retirement Residence  Photo 1
Photo 2 
  Zipcar Car-Sharing   
     
Chapter 3 - Weathering the Economic Storm
  Introduction   
  Building Rededicated for Homeless Housing  Photo 
  Business Revitalization Program   
  City-County Career Workshop and Career Day   
  Communities Helping Neighbors 
  County Builds Community Centers in Distressed Areas  Photo 1
Photo 2 
  County Partnership with Community College   
  Employment & Training Center Opened  Photo
  Expanding Opportunity & Inclusion   
  Free Tuition to Dislocated Workers   
  Graduate Scholars Tapped by Allegheny County   
  Help in Hard Times Web Site   
  $12 Million for Homeless Initiatives   
  Job Training for Returning Veterans   
  Mentor Project for African-American Students   
  Safe Haven for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees   
  Summer Youth Employment, Violence Prevention Effort   
  Support for Returning Veterans   
  Web Site Links Residents to Human Services   
     
Chapter 4 - Serving Our Community
Addressing Life Challenges for Foster Care 
  Child Welfare Practices Used as National Model   
  Foundation for Human Services   
  Innovative Data Collection Recognized Nationally 
  Mental Health Court   
  Parental Resources   
  Program Fights Repeated Incarcerations 
  Public-Private Partnership Speeds Adoptions   
  Serving the Disabled   
  System Simplifies Service-Related Information   
  Violence Prevention Program Receives National Recognition