Top Pittsburgh Business Opportunities This Week

Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

Will AI replace professional networkers? The answer may surprise you.

During a recent virtual networking session on Zoom, three unexpected “attendees” appeared in my waiting room:

• Otter Notetaker

• Bob’s Notetaking Service

• AI Meeting Assistant

Yes… at a networking event!

Nice to meet you, Otter, Bob, and AI Meeting Assistant.

How can I help you today?

I guess networking isn’t just for humans anymore …

CAREERS
💼 Pittsburgh at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Pittsburgh

The unemployment rate in the region held near 4.6% as of November 2025, reflecting steady labor-market conditions heading into the winter season. The broader labor force has shown a modest rebound, adding roughly 2,500 workers over the past three months as hiring improved in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Sales Development Partner at Intrepid Business Group (IBG)
  💵 $80K - $120K/yr | 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Apply)

• Senior Inside Sales Manager at WESCO International
  💵 $90K - $120K/yr | 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Apply)

• Sales Manager in Training at Erie Home

  💵 $125K - $250K/yr | 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Ashawnté (Latriesse) Iteh, Receptionist
  👉Open to New Opportunities |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

• Susan L., Podcast Producer
  👉Open to New Opportunities |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

• James Price, Associate Infrastructure Analyst
  👉Looking for new opportunities |📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Profile)

• Pittsburgh Regional Transit needs Online Engagement Platform Services (Link)

• Allegheny County has a Culvert Replacement Project (Link)

• HVAC Improvements Mascaro Construction Company (Link)

• Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority needs Manhole and Point Repair (Link)

• Vehicle Decal Replacement RFP (Link)

• Allegheny County is looking for a vendor for Heating Fuel Oil (Link)

• Pittsburgh Water plans to enter into three separate construction contracts to replace small diameter water mains and service lines beginning in April 2026 (Link)

• Department of Veterans Affairs in Pittsburgh, PA needs PM&R Sterile Processing Department Reverse Osmosis Equipment (Link)

• The university’s Counseling Center received a $50,000 grant from the Citrone 33 Foundation to scale its “Let’s Talk: PPU Mental Wellness Initiative” including new programs targeting first-gen, low-income and LGBTQ+ students. (More)

• Tull Family Foundation grants over $2 million to support high-school athletics (More)

• Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh announces 2025 board election results — underscoring its community-lending / housing-development role (More)

• Operation Homefront returns with annual “Holiday Meals for Military” initiative (More)

What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Pittsburgh?

1. Leverage Pittsburgh’s Industry Clusters
Focus on sectors where Pittsburgh is strongest—tech & AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and higher education. Attending cluster-specific pitch events, innovation showcases, and university-driven meetups helps you meet founders, procurement teams, and decision-makers who are actively exploring partnerships.
2. Tap Into Local Entrepreneur & Startup Ecosystems
Groups such as incubators, coworking spaces, and accelerator communities often host open houses, demo days, and networking sessions. These environments attract serious founders, early-stage companies, and investors—prime sources of warm, quality leads.
3. Build Relationships Through Chambers & Business Councils
Pittsburgh’s chambers, neighborhood business districts, and professional councils regularly hold small, curated events. These gatherings typically include established business owners, executives, and community leaders, making them ideal for relationship-based lead generation.

🤝 11/29 The Queen Bee’s Market (Register)
🤝 12/04 2025 Marquee Awards from AMA Pittsburgh (Register)
🤝 12/04 NETWORK FACTORY XII: Filmmaking: Vision through the creative lens (Register)
🤝 12/06 Caffeine & Dreams with Pink & Powerful (Register)
🤝 12/13 Stock Investment Club (North) - Pittsburgh Chapter of BetterInvesting (Register)
🤝 12/13 Own Our Own - Entrepreneurial BootCamp (Register)
🤝 12/16 PMP Program In-Person Training In Pittsburgh, PA (Register)
🤝 12/18 Pittsburgh, PA: Master IT Service Management with ITIL 4 (Register)
🤝 12/18 ITIL 4 Training for IT Teams in Pittsburgh, PA – Join the Next Batch (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual