Site Relocation Assistance

Explore why Pittsburgh is the right home for your business

Seeking to relocate, expand or start in Pittsburgh?

Our team is ready to assist businesses like yours.

What the URA Can Do For You

The URA partners with the city and state on business expansion and attraction efforts for Pittsburgh. Whether your business is building a new facility to accommodate expansion, seeking working capital to underwrite growth, purchasing or leasing new equipment, or all three, we're uniquely positioned to provide assistance for all of your business needs.

Site Location Assistance

Assist with property indentification
Coordinate site tours
Connect with property owners
Provide market research data

Access to Capital

Learn about URA business loan and grant programs
State tax credits (i.e. Keystone Innovation Zone, Research & Development)
State financing tools
Local incentive programs

Introductions

Direct liaison to the State and the Governor's Action Team
Introductions to funders, economic development organizations, and the local entrepreneurial ecosystem

Why is Pittsburgh the right home for your business?

Learn more below, and explore resources for your business to the right.

Find a property
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Explore Pittsburgh Neighborhood Business District Market Profiles
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Learn more about business expansion incentives here
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More resources for your business
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Pittsburgh Is Within 500 Miles Of...

41% of U.S. businesses
23 of the top 50 U.S. METRO retail markets
2 hour ﬂights to 70% of North America
50+% of U.S. buying power
Three signature rivers make it the second largest port in the U.S.
Commercial access via 18 railroad systems, including CSX and Norfolk Southern

Your Workforce in Waiting

In 2016, there were 41,000 annual graduates from 36 regional colleges and universities with nearly 55% majoring in fields of health care, computer science, business, engineering, and law.

World Class University R&D and Innovation Spending

$984.1 million in combined research budgets among Pittsburgh-based universities
145 University generated Patents
334 licenses, options, and other agreements

Pittsburgh Stands Strong When Ranked Against Other U.S. Cities:

7th Best City for an Active Lifestyle - WalletHub
No. 4 Best City For Foodies - SmartAsset
No. 3 in 12 cities where you can live large on $60,000 - CNBC
No. 1 city for first-time homebuyers - SmartAsset
No. 2 in best U.S. cities for millennials - CNBC
Most affordable metropolitan area in the U.S. - HSH

Key Industries

Advanced Manufacturing/Robotics
Information Technology
Life Sciences
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Healthcare
Manufacturing

For more information, please contact Tom Link at tlink@ura.org.

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