At KEYGroup we are proud to recognize local people or organizations that exemplify the attributes of Vibrant Entrepreneurial Organizations.
 The “Steel Heart Award” for July 2008 goes to…
Pittsburgh, PA! Pittsburgh has undergone a striking renaissance from a down-and-out smokestack to a gleaming cultural oasis. But old stereotypes die hard, and Pittsburgh probably doesn’t make many people’s short list for a cosmopolitan getaway. Too bad, because this city of 89 distinct neighborhoods is a cool and — dare I say, hip—city. There are great restaurants, excellent shopping, breakthrough galleries and prestigious museums. The convergence of three rivers and surrounding green hills also make it a surprisingly pretty urban setting. And if the Pirates are in town, head over to PNC Park. Besides the game, the ballpark offers a great excuse to explore downtown Pittsburgh and the river views. [Read the NY Times Article]
Pittsburgh People Who Steel Our Heart
Most of us know of famous Pittsburghers like NFL great Dan Marino, musician Donnie Iris, or industrialist Andrew Carnegie. However, there were other pioneers and influential people who were born, raised or settled in western Pennsylvania who made a big difference in many ways.
The Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
When most people think of Girl Scouts, they probably think of cookies - Thin Mints, Tagalongs, and Shortbreads have all been a popular par of Girl Scout Cookie history. But let's go beyond cookies! There is much more to being a Girl Scout than simply selling cookies and other fundraising items. The Girl Scouts of today are following a long tradition of trying to make the world a better place through building character, courage, and confidence. There are several hundred divisions of Girl Scouts throughout the United States, and Western Pennsylvania is comprised of the Trillium Council; the Councils of Beaver and Lawrence Counties; Penn Lakes; Tallus Rock; and Keystone Tall Tree.
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American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters is a relatively new business among several other established, successful retailers. Nevertheless, their profits have continued to significantly rise as their business practices are continuously refined and adjusted to maintain an edge in a competitive market.
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Alcoa
When Charles Martin Hall discovered the process of smelting aluminum in 1886, he discovered a product that made life easier. Since Hall discovered the smelting process almost at the same time as Paul Heroult in France, the discovery was named the Hall-Heroult process, and is still used by the company Hall founded in 1888: The Pittsburgh Reduction Company, later known as Alcoa.
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Isaly's
Pittsburgh is a city rich in cultural heritage. This is reflected not only in the people, but in the businesses that began here, many of them having been established since the 1800s. Isaly’s beginning is not unlike that of other area businesses. Isaly’s tradition began in 1833 with Swiss immigrant cheese maker Christian Isaly, when he arrived in Ohio with other Swiss immigrants. The family trade had been cheese making, but Christian began bottling milk, thus creating the Isaly dairy tradition. His beginning in America was simple, but he did not begin the Isaly tradition; his son, William began the company in Mansfield, Ohio in 1902.
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The Bridges of Pittsburgh
We already know that southwestern Pennsylvania has some of the most picturesque scenery and natural landscaping. What many people may not realize, however, is that this region is home to more bridges per square mile and per capita than any other city in the world. Although the actual number of bridges will vary depending on variables such as bridge length, function, and location, the Pittsburgh area boasts 30 river bridges in Pittsburgh alone, with an additional 29 within Allegheny County. If you were to add in bridges that cross streams, roads, railroads, or ravines, the number climbs to over 2,000. That number doesn’t even include bridges that were built specifically for railroads!
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Museums in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city rich in heritage and tradition, thanks in large part to early philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie, the Heinz family, and Henry Clay Frick. In more recent years, the highly influential – yet highly unorthodox – artistic style of Andy Warhol brought a creative flair to our city that won’t soon be forgotten.
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Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh PA!
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Read all about it in The Pittsburgh Business Times: Frommer's picks Pittsburgh as one of the places to see in '08.
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U.S. News and World Report: Pittsburgh's Township of Upper St. Clair is on the top 10 list for Brainiest Places to retire
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