Pittsburgh

The greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area has a population of 2.4 million, with 330,000 living within the city limits. Downtown Pittsburgh rises up from the banks of three rivers, creating stunning vistas and a breathtaking skyline. The University is located close to beautiful residential areas, large parks, and numerous recreational facilities such as Ohiopyle State Park. Museums, music, theatre, ballet, art and architecture attest to the large offerings of cultural diversions that are highlights of city life.

Pittsburgh used to be this:

But it is now this:
Allegheny County Profile

Major Employers

Rank	Product	Employees
1 UPMC Health System	Health Care	26,700
2 West Penn Allegheny Health System	Health Care	10,200
3 University of Pittsburgh	Higher Education	10,100
4 PNC Financial Services Group Inc.	Financial Services	6,900
5 Mellon Financial Corp.	Financial Services	6,500
6 Giant Eagle, Inc.	Supermarkets	5,700
7 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield	Health Insurance	5,400
8 United States Steel Corp Steel	Manufacturing	5,000
9 Eat'n Park Hospitality Group	Food Services	4,500
10 USAirways Group, Inc.	Transportation	4,000

University of Pittsburgh Economic Impact Report 2004

"The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the largest employer in western Pennsylvania, with a workforce of 40,000. Throughout the region, it generates an additional 100,000 jobs including manufacturing, wholesale, retail, food service, government, and education. In biotechnology, UPMC's affiliated companies, joint ventures, and corporate partnerships account for well over 3,000 skilled jobs in western Pennsylvania. The region's largest concentration of new construction can be directly attributed to UPMC. Each year, the health system's construction activity averages about $250 million, and it supports 2,000 construction-related jobs annually. As a regional hub of medicine, education, and research, UPMC attracts patients, students, and scientific investment. Each dollar UPMC spends generates an additional $1.25 in the region. Therefore, with an annual budget of more than $5 billion, UPMC's regional economic impact is more than $6 billion each year."

For details on what Pittsburgh has to offer, please visit the city website:

http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/