Pittsburgh Technology Council

Since 1983, the Pittsburgh Technology Council has been the principal point of connection for companies from four primary clusters of the technology industry that are represented by a critical mass of businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania including:

·        Information Technology

·        Biomedical

·        Advanced Manufacturing / Materials

·        Environmental Technology.

The supporting members include businesses, professional service firms, academic institutions and civic organizations that provide vital products and services to the region’s technology industry.

Council membership currently includes nearly 1,400 companies in the 13-county southwestern Pennsylvania region, making it one of the largest regional trade associations of its kind in the nation.

The Council partners with several organizations in initiatives to improve the region's economic climate and technology industry growth. An example is the Catalyst Connection. It is one of Pennsylvania's seven industrial resource centers and advances the performance of manufacturing and technology companies by providing customized solutions to everyday problems. Others include the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County and The City of Pittsburgh.

A world-class technology hub with recognized innovation in all areas of the industry, the Pittsburgh region is home to some of the most dynamic ventures, both startup and Fortune 500. Here, companies are developing the next generation of software and Internet applications, researching tomorrow's tissue engineering technologies, and perfecting the latest advanced manufacturing techniques. We're capitalizing on our unique combination of natural and cultural amenities and a strengthening technology infrastructure to fuel our growth.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and led by Mr. Steven G. Zylstra. Its web site is www.PghTech.org.