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Press Release: City of Pittsburgh and Regional Partners Launch Interviews and Surveys as Next Step in Pittsburgh Regional Disparity Study

Call for Input from Local Businesses and Professional Organization Stakeholders

Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh, Regional Consortium partners, and MGT are excited to announce the next step in the Pittsburgh Regional Disparity Study with the official launch of virtual in-depth interview opportunities and an online business survey.

Since kicking-off the study in April 2025, MGT has engaged with members of our region’s diverse business community, large and small, and with Consortium members to better understand the challenges and opportunities to participation within our local economy. The focus now shifts to engage local businesses, more deeply, and professional organizations, such as small business development centers, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, funders, and technical assistance providers. We are seeking input from business owners, particularly those who have done or attempted to do business with the City or its partners, as well as professional organizations, to share their experiences, perspectives, and insights.

“To grow as a region, we cannot keep doing business as we have before, leaving behind significant portions of our population behind,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “This study marks an important step toward building a stronger, more equitable business environment. It will provide a comprehensive roadmap of the current economic opportunities across our region and identify what actions are needed to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive not just survive.Economic inclusion isn’t optional; it’s the foundation of the city and region we have been building over the last four years.”

The City and Regional Consortium partners urge all business owners and professional organizations to participate by sharing their perspectives and insights. Their involvement is critical to informing the results of the study and shaping policies that enhance the region’s economic landscape to promote fair access to opportunities.

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On September 10, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Vibrant Pittsburgh and MGT hosted a corporate roundtable to engage the private sector in participating in the Disparity Study. Click below to view the presentation slides from the September 10th meeting.

On August 6, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the project consultants at MGT and other regional authorities, hosted a public meeting to gather feedback. Click below to view the presentation slides from the August 6th meeting.

The Disparity Study kickoff meeting that took place on April 9, 2025 was a huge success! Click below to view a recording of the meeting along with the slide deck presented by MGT Impact Solutions.