Identifying opportunities to win in an economic downturn
Anyone who is responsible for capital deployment is judged on their ability to predict the future accurately and perform through all market conditions.
Building your brand
Telling our stories and being present on social media have been keys to our growth over the years, and it’s as good as time as any to help make it one of yours, as well.
Collaborative cultures start at the top
Collaborative cultures start at the top. Do what you can to spread the light but look to your leaders to demand it.
Stocks, bonds and alternatives
With the volatility of the stock and bond markets, wealth management firms are often asked about other options for a portion of a portfolio. A common one is private equity.
Public-private partnerships can power businesses of all sizes
Businesses should tap this capital and access these resources for their transformative potential, both for innovation and for company success.
Financial incentives are the secret fuel for the construction market
Knowing where and how to look for incentives can be complex, and working with an experienced economic development partner who knows how and where to look for grants, tax credits and other incentives is critical.
Businesses can accelerate regional innovation by collaborating with universities
The process of forming collaboration programs will not always be easy, and doing so will require trust and ability to deal with some uncertainty and even, potentially, some risk.
Defining the ‘now’ normal
The COVID-19 pandemic toppled the first domino in a line that is still falling, indelibly changing every facet of our society.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The economic impact of a manufacturing resurgence

U.S. manufacturers remain confident that the improvements made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will pay dividends in future years.
How to protect your margins from cyclical commodity price changes
Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman on working with commodities, the importance of understanding exposures and how companies can protect themselves, and their customers, from risk.