Interview by Jonathan Kersting
Jim Futrell, VP of Market Research at the Allegheny Conference, details the latest Business Investment Scorecard tracking activity announced in the 10-county Pittsburgh region in 2021.
The region experienced increases in nearly all major categories in 2021. Total announcements grew 3%, but remain below the 15-year average, while Investment announcements increased by 16%. Attractions of new companies nearly doubled, although new jobs exceeded the 15-year average. While development announcements fell, they remain below the long-term average. Total capital investment also showed a major increase.
Listen for all of the key Scorecard findings!