Happy Earth Day!
Pittsburgh Gateways with the support of Ecotone and their Zeus digester we have diverted over 6,806lbs of food waste and 39.19 tons of CO2e at the EIC since September 2024!
Operationally, we are excited to see companies like Case Specific Nutrition growing in our commercial kitchen and making good choices for our community and world as they do!
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Pitt-Johnstown), together with regional industry partners, today launched a first-of-its-kind drone-based bridge inspection initiative at the FutureReady Innovation Center. The center is located in the building formerly known as the Jupiter Building in downtown Johnstown.
The initiative brings together Pitt-Johnstown, Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, JWF Industries, Aerium, Mission Critical Solutions LLC, Horizon Aerobotics Inc., and Mash Engineering in a collaborative effort to develop next-generation methods for bridge inspection using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), LiDAR applications, and related data tools. The project creates new opportunities for students to gain hands-on technical training tied directly to employer needs in engineering, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
Funding for this first FutureReady Innovation Center training program was provided by the Bill Polacek dedicated FutureReady Fund, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies , the 1889 Foundation INC, and the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Congratulations to the Center for Metal Arts and Patrick Quinn on receiving the Cultural Affairs Award at this year's Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner!
Housed in a historic steel mill that once belonged to the Cambria Iron Company, and currently undergoing a major renovation, the Center for Metal Arts is a fitting tribute to the region's industrial legacy — and a vibrant hub for the craft that legacy made possible.
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation serves as the developer and owners representative for the Center for Metal Arts.
Special thanks to Sue Mann, 1889 FOUNDATION INC, Mike Kane, Angie Berzonski and Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for their incredible and long-term support. They are true champions of this work whose generosity and dedication have made all the difference.
(Video credit: @wjac_tv )
HVAC friends in Southwest PA:
Join us March 12th to learn about the FREE 4-day training course sponsored by @duquesnelightcompany .
➡️ GET ALL THE DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/gvV_ENjd
(Link In Bio)
In addition to meeting the instructors from @pct.wd.buildingperformance & touring the facility, the following organizations will be in attendance to share resources that can support your business:
@rocispgh
Better HVAC Alliance
@nationalenergyimprovementfund
Pearl Edison
@rewiringamerica
The Energy Efficiency Alliance
@mitsubishihvac@aprilaireco@rosedaletech
You'll also learn about the course's eligibility for self-reported CEUs to the City of Pittsburgh AND how you and your employees can enroll in a 2026 cohort.
In honor of National Radon Awareness Month, we’re announcing the release of our new guide for hiring radon contractors in Pennsylvania! If you need radon mitigation in your home and are seeking radon mitigation services in SWPA, this guide is for you. Get tips on vetting, hiring, and talking with your radon contractor. The guide is available online at rocis.org/radon-contractor-guide. A downloadable PDF is also available using the QR code (or at the website).
Last week Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation hosted the first cohort of professionals for Heat Pump Design & Commissioning sponsored by Duquesne Light Company….. and 100% of participants “would recommend this course to others”
These professionals learned how to properly size / design / install equipment & ductwork utilizing hands-on instruction from Pennsylvania College of Technology. In addition to learning and practicing the Manual J/D/S calculations (a requirement of the IECC) they also learned the basics of installing Heat Pump Water Heaters to expand their services.
⁉️ When asked the most important things learned, one participant stated “contractor insights and practical book knowledge and use of tools.”
An additional learning module sponsored by ROCIS helped participants understand how to improve indoor air quality for their customers through continuous filtration, without running up energy use.
Finally, Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation helped to connect these small business owners to business growth opportunities that will help them to put these skills to use for more clients in Western PA! And when they’re ready to grow their teams, we will connect them to the talent they need to best serve their clients.
We are already recruiting for the next cohort Nov.17-20.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezd4snyt
📅 Next cohort: November 17–20 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/ezd4snyt
Holly Merriman
Emily Phan-Gruber
Nathan Tovornik
Rhett Major
Linda Wigington
#EconomicDevelopment #CleanEnergy #SmallBusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation is proud to celebrate 10 years of the Introduction to the Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. This milestone year included the graduation of 18 new pre-apprentices and a $250,000 commitment from Pittsburgh United and the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council to support future cohorts.
We extend our gratitude to the partners, leaders, and graduates—past and present—who have made a decade of impact possible. Here’s to the next 10 years of building opportunity. Huge thanks to our partners and sponsors! Link in bio for press release.
Pittsburgh Gateways is helping to build a workforce of building performance professionals to address the housing crisis and energy burden in our region.
Watch this short video featuring Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, ACTION-Housing, Inc. and local contractors to learn more about this important initiative.
We're proud to celebrate this important milestone for the Center for Metal Arts. With $6.2 million raised, this project will stabilize and renovate historic former Cambria Iron Works buildings, including an 1864 octagonal blacksmith shop that dates back to the heart of the Industrial Revolution. The building is one of only two National Historic Landmarks honoring America’s steel industry.
"Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation board member Robert Meeder said his organization’s focus on the adaptive reuse of historic landmarks made it natural to get excited about helping the Center for Metal Arts preserve former Cambria Iron and Bethlehem Steel properties."
Center for Metal Arts offers beginner through advanced forging workshops in state-of-the-art facilities and provides specialized tools and equipment for each student. Students travel from across the globe to Johnstown to take lessons with masters in their crafts. (Photo credit and article: @tribdem )
📣 Pittsburgh Gateways is thrilled to be empowering HVAC contractors in our region with training and tools to drive growth and innovation! As part of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation’s mission to advance community economic development, this training helps strengthen the local workforce, support clean energy adoption, and build long-term prosperity for our region.
We are offering FREE hands-on training in Heat Pump Design & Commissioning, thanks to @duquesnelightcompany Duquesne Light Company.
📅September 29 - October 2, 2025
📍Penn College Clean Energy Center, 7800 Susquehanna Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208
Valued at over $1,650 this 4-day course covers:
✅ Understand load estimation, equipment selection & duct design (manual J,D,S)
✅ Evaluate heat pump sizing for optimal performance
✅ Assess duct systems for airflow & static pressure
✅ Learn commissioning, quality installation verification, and maintenance
💧 BONUS #1: Includes a new module on Heat Pump Water Heaters to expand your services.
🫁 BONUS #2: Includes an introduction to the HVAC contractor’s role in improved health and indoor air quality.
🫱🏼🫲🏾BONUS #3: Business owners can receive free consultation from Pittsburgh Gateways in business development, human resources and operational efficiency to support your growth.
▶️Sign up or request more information here: https://forms.gle/f4G1zSjKyB8joeSM9
Thrilled to have Junior Achievement of Western PA at the Energy Innovation Center! The Introduction to the Construction Trades students explored career pathways in the trades through virtual reality! This amazing group of students will graduate this Friday and they are ready to work! A big thank you to Doug Knepper and Cara Tygard at JA for helping them learn about the options available in the building trades!
