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The Pittsburgh Networker

👋 Good afternoon, Pittsburgh! Welcome to The Pittsburgh Networker, the local newsletter serving 18,193 professionals in the Greater Pittsburgh business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Why are some Pittsburgh-area malls thriving while others are struggling to survive?

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

💼 The Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in Pittsburgh

📈 Pittsburgh organizations looking for Technology Consulting Services, Benefits Consulting Services, and more

Pittsburgh’s Downtown Media Hub receives foundation support to help local media survive economically.

🔎 Who are the top networkers in Pittsburgh?

📅 Register for Pittsburgh networking events

👨‍💻 Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Pittsburgh Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Pittsburgh

  • Abridge expands UPMC partnership to cover entire network by 2026 (Read)

  • Why are some Pittsburgh-area malls thriving while others are struggling to survive? (Read)

  • Pittsburgh coworking guide: Where to find office space, community and more (Read)

  • Pittsburgh’s mayor announces major investment in six housing developments using low-income housing tax credits (Read)

  • Carnegie Mellon lays off 75 from the Software Engineering Institute (Read)
    Federal law enforcement seeking Pittsburgh office space (Read)

  • Pittsburgh International Airport’s new $1.7B landside terminal nears completion (Read)

  • Allegheny County proposes 2026 budget with no new taxes (Read)

STRATEGY
 Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today…

CAREERS
💼 Pittsburgh at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s unemployment rate remains low at 3.9%, but the region’s labor force has declined by roughly 11,000 workers over the past year, reflecting ongoing workforce participation challenges. At the same time, major investments in AI and data infrastructure, including a new AI lab at Carnegie Mellon University, are positioning the city for future growth in the tech sector. These initiatives, combined with federal workforce development programs, are expected to create thousands of jobs and expand opportunities for underrepresented communities.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • Nick Monheim, Operations Management Intern
    👉Student at Duquesne University seeking jobs in the marketing/supply chain field |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

  • Joseph (Tanner) Neish-Mcmurdy, Patient Support Specialist
    👉Currently Seeking Opportunities |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

  • Brandon Zepeda, Principal Design Strategist & Senior Experience Designer
    👉Curiously Seeking Opportunities to Innovate |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

SALES
📈  Pittsburgh Leads

Who's Buying in Pittsburgh Right Now?

  • Technology Consulting Services are needed at the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Link)

  • Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County needs Lead Safe Homes Program Contractor (Link)

  • Pittsburgh organization needs Benefits Consulting Services (Link)

  • Campbells Run Road Reconstruction — Allegheny County Public Works (Link)

  • Mt. Troy Road Extension Slope Stabilization — Allegheny County Public Works (Link)

SUPPORT
 Pittsburgh Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Greater Pittsburgh

  • Downtown Placemaking Grant Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is accepting applications for grants ($1,000-$5,000) for creative projects/activations in public spaces (More)

  • Pittsburgh’s Downtown Media Hub receives foundation support to help local media survive economically. (More)

  • Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant program — provides creative entrepreneurs with small business consulting and $2,000 in funding (appointments open Oct. 1, 2025) (More)

  • Dollar Energy Fund opens for winter season with $500 grants for heating aid (More)

KNOWLEDGE
🔎 Pittsburgh Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Pittsburgh Professionals

Who are the top networkers in Greater Pittsburgh, PA?

1. Harrison Szep
2. Jason Wolfe
3. Priya Narasimhan
4. Yvonne Campos
5. Dennis Yablonsky

NETWORKING
📅 Pittsburgh Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Pittsburgh

🤝 10/23 VisionPittsburgh with Christina Cassotis, CEO | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 10/29 DisruptHR Pittsburgh October 2025 Event | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 11/06 AEE International Conference | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown (Register)
🤝 11/12 Tech and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 11/12 General Business Networking - Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 11/12 AABE Pittsburgh Presents: "Meeting the Moment: Turning the Tide | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 11/12 Fashion and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 11/18 Corridors of Opportunity: Downtown | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 12/9 Workforce Development: Creating a Workforce for Emerging Industries | Pittsburgh, PA (Register)

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