Conducting Business

Diversity” is the word that best describes area businesses and industries that contribute to the Northern Allegheny County economic stability. Easy access to major roadways - as well as a strong labor market - make this part of the county an excellent location for commerce of any kind.

The Northern Allegheny County area is just booming with corporate executives and entrepreneurs striving to make the area a stronger and better place to live and work. The professional business aspect of the Northern Allegheny County area economy is promoted by Brooktree Center in Wexford (where the Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce is located), the Pittsburgh Office & Research Park, RIDC Industrial Park and VIP Drive.

Northern Allegheny County boasts some 6,550 businesses employing more than 105,586 people. The community also has a highly educated and skilled work force, with more than 40% holding a college degree.

Most of the area’s commerce is concentrated around three main areas: McKnight Road, the Route 8 Corridor and Route l9/Perry Highway. The integral combination of corporate and professional businesses with retail and environment services provides a strong economic and cultural mix, which coexist beautifully.