The Pittsburgh Technology Council is a nonprofit trade association that serves over 1,400 technology companies in southwestern Pennsylvania, with a focus on information technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and green technology. The Council provides business development support, helps companies attract talent, increases visibility and exposure for members, and advocates for technology-friendly public policy. Its goal is to help regional technology companies succeed and contribute to the area's economic growth.

1. Pittsburgh: From a Steel innovation Epicenter to a
region of technology inventions
Audrey Russo, President & CEO
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2. About the Council
PURPOSE
The Council is a member-based trade association that provides tangible and
quantifiable benefits to its members.
VISION
By serving our members, the Council is a vital contributor to the
creation, growth and success of regional technology businesses and
ecosystem.
MISSION
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We help our region’s technology companies succeed.
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3. About the Council
 Serving 13 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania
 Population of service area is approximately 2,900,000
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4. About the Council
 Council Facts
 Formed in 1983 as Pittsburgh High Technology Council as the first of such in N.A.
 1998 became Pittsburgh Technology Council
 Largest and oldest technology council in the country
 Private Not-for-profit, 501(c) 6 corporation
 Currently 24 employees
 Membership Facts:
 ~ 1,400 members
 ~ 840 technology firms, 560 technology-user companies
 Employ nearly 170,000 people throughout the region
 Technology clusters – Life Sciences, Information Technology
(Software, Multimedia, Robotics, Hardware Design and Support), Advanced
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Manufacturing, Green Technology
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5. Our Marketplace
 Focus areas
 Information Technology, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Green Technology
 Market Size
 3,615 advanced manufacturing and technology companies in the SWPA region*
 Current Council Market Share
 Allegheny County represents the core of market area:
 75% of technology members are based
 Largest concentration, highest market share, and greatest potential is in the information
technology sector
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Catalyst Connection study – SOI report 2009
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6. Our Marketplace
 Challenges and Opportunities
 Enhancing workforce education and development
 Ensuring entrepreneurial vitality through investment, collaboration & business pathways
 Improving the regional and state business climate
 Improving the region’s image and strengthening its brand
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7. Key Services
 Four Key Service Platforms
 Business Development
 Talent
 Visibility & Exposure
 Government Relations & Advocacy
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8. Business Development
 Provide Business Development to Assist Companies with Growth &
Prosperity
 One-on-one introductions
 Establish partnerships to leverage regional innovation (Pens, Phipps, Aviary)
 Events, special programs, intimate gatherings
 User groups, Annual conferences, Venture Out, Women in Tech, Art & Tech, IT Speaker
Series, C-level only functions
 Networking – multi dimensional opportunities
 Member2Member Programs
 Facilitating investment opportunities globally
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9. Talent
 Help Tech Companies Attract and Retain Top Talent
 Employee Benefits packages
 Assist with talent (attraction and retention) – special programs & projects
 Pittsburgh Career Connector www.pittsburghcareerconnector.com – go to place for
tech positions
 Annual Compensation Survey
 Tuition Discount Program/eUniversity
 Job Fairs, dinners, webcasts
 Speaker series
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10. Visibility & Exposure
 Publications / Resources to Build Business
 TEQ Magazine
 Made in PA
 Council Website www.pghtech.org
 techV!BE eNewsletter
 techV!BE live Radio 1410 AM WMNY
 TECHburgher Blog www.techburgher.com
 Membership Directory
 Media Relations Center
 Custom Publications
 “One World Pittsburgh”
 Social media
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 State of the Industry Reporting
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11. Government Relations
 Programs (federal, state & local)
 Economic Development Assistance
 Introductions to Elected Officials
 Business2Government
 Public Policy Forums
 Company Tours
 Hill Days
 Results
 $650 Million Energy Independence Strategy
 $40 Million R&D Tax Credit
 Expanded cap on NOL
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 Prevention of $70 million in business taxes for City of Pittsburgh
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Results of Our Work
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13. Overview: Pittsburgh Technology Council
Audrey Russo, President & CEO
W E H E L P O U R R E G I O N ’ S T E C H N O L O G Y C O M P A N I E S S U C C E E D.