W E H E L P O U R R E G I O N ’ S T E C H N O L O G Y C O M P A N I E S S U C C E E D.

Pittsburgh: From a Steel innovation Epicenter to a region of technology inventions

Audrey Russo, President & CEO

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About the Council

PURPOSE

The Council is a member-based trade association that provides tangible and quantifiable benefits to its members.

VISION

By serving our members, the Council is a vital contributor to the creation, growth and success of regional technology businesses and ecosystem.

MISSION

We help our region’s technology companies succeed.

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About the Council

Serving 13 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania Population of service area is approximately 2,900,000

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About the Council

Council Facts Formed in 1983 as Pittsburgh High Technology Council as the first of such in N.A. 1998 became Pittsburgh Technology Council Largest and oldest technology council in the country Private Not-for-profit, 501(c) 6 corporation Currently 24 employees

Membership Facts: ~ 1,400 members

~ 840 technology firms, 560 technology-user companies Employ nearly 170,000 people throughout the region Technology clusters – Life Sciences, Information Technology (Software, Multimedia, Robotics,

Hardware Design and Support), Advanced Manufacturing, Green Technology

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Our Marketplace

Focus areas Information Technology, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Green Technology

Market Size 3,615 advanced manufacturing and technology companies in the SWPA region*

Current Council Market Share Allegheny County represents the core of market area:

75% of technology members are based Largest concentration, highest market share, and greatest potential is in the information

technology sector

Catalyst Connection study – SOI report 2009

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Our Marketplace

Challenges and Opportunities Enhancing workforce education and development Ensuring entrepreneurial vitality through investment, collaboration & business pathways Improving the regional and state business climate Improving the region’s image and strengthening its brand

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Key Services

Four Key Service Platforms Business Development Talent Visibility & Exposure Government Relations & Advocacy

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Business Development Provide Business Development to Assist Companies with Growth &

Prosperity One-on-one introductions Establish partnerships to leverage regional innovation (Pens, Phipps, Aviary) Events, special programs, intimate gatherings

User groups, Annual conferences, Venture Out, Women in Tech, Art & Tech, IT Speaker Series, C-level only functions

Networking – multi dimensional opportunities Member2Member Programs Facilitating investment opportunities globally

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Talent Help Tech Companies Attract and Retain Top Talent

Employee Benefits packages Assist with talent (attraction and retention) – special programs & projects Pittsburgh Career Connector www.pittsburghcareerconnector.com – go to place for

tech positions Annual Compensation Survey Tuition Discount Program/eUniversity Job Fairs, dinners, webcasts Speaker series

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Visibility & Exposure Publications / Resources to Build Business

TEQ Magazine Made in PA Council Website www.pghtech.org techV!BE eNewsletter techV!BE live Radio 1410 AM WMNY TECHburgher Blog www.techburgher.com Membership Directory Media Relations Center Custom Publications

“One World Pittsburgh” Social media State of the Industry Reporting

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Government Relations Programs (federal, state & local)

Economic Development Assistance Introductions to Elected Officials Business2Government Public Policy Forums Company Tours Hill Days

Results $650 Million Energy Independence Strategy $40 Million R&D Tax Credit Expanded cap on NOL Prevention of $70 million in business taxes for City of Pittsburgh

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Results of Our Work

W E H E L P O U R R E G I O N ’ S T E C H N O L O G Y C O M P A N I E S S U C C E E D.

Overview: Pittsburgh Technology Council

Audrey Russo, President & CEO