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Positivity reigns as dealmakers expect a bullish M&A market despite continued macroeconomic challenges
2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
How family-owned Equipment Corporation of America cemented its place in the construction world
How Frederique van Baarle drives growth for LANXESS in America
Positivity reigns as dealmakers expect a bullish M&A market despite continued macroeconomic challenges
Dealmakers on their characterizations of the market, how they’re faring in it and the major factors at play in M&A dea... Cover Story Read Full Article 2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
Smart 50 Pittsburgh recognizes the region's top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!... Cover Story Read Full Article How family-owned Equipment Corporation of America cemented its place in the construction world
Equipment Corporation of America is the exclusive distributor for several of the leading rigs in the industry and offers... Cover Story Read Full Article How Frederique van Baarle drives growth for LANXESS in America
We should be part of that discussion to educate local communities and government officials about why we use certain mate... Cover Story Read Full Article

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