Carnegie Mellon Libraries: Current Business-Related Publications about the Pittsburgh Region: by Subject
The resources below are arranged by the primary topic(s) they cover. Information for each resource includes its title and publisher details. Links to electronic resources are given, where available.
 
Aging  Manufacturing
Business Climate  Minorities
Business to Business  Minority Businesses
Compensation  Officials & Employees
Corporation Profiles  Pittsburgh Demographics
County Demographics  Pittsburgh Economic Profiles
County & Regional Economic Profiles  Population
County Features & Facilities  Quality of Life
Directories  Real Estate Market
Downtown Economic Development  Regional Economic Development
Economy  Small Business
Employment  Sports Franchises
Entrepreneurship  Starting a Business
Environment  Taxes
Film/Video/Media  Tourism
General  Transportation
Government  Unemployment
High Technology  Urban Renewal
Industrial Suppliers  Utilities
International Business  Vital Statistics
Legislation  Women
Legislators  
* Next to an item indicates a copy is available in print in Hunt Library.
Aging

A Presentation of the State of Aging and Health in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, 2003
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm

Profiling the Aged in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (8/96) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm

The State of Aging and Health in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, 2003
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm

Business Climate

    Entrepreneurial Vitality Scorecard: The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
    (1996, 1997 and 1998 editions)
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

    Greater Pittsburgh Metro Guide
        Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 392-4500

     Pennsylvania Economic Indicators
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336
        http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/Data_&_Information/Economic_Indicators.html

    Pittsburgh Particulars (website now called "Regional Analysis")
        Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 701
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 392-1020
        http://www.pennsouthwest.org/public/cfm/d_and_d/index.cfm

    Real Estate Forecast (Annual)*
        Grubb & Ellis
        600 Six PPG Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 281-0100
        http://www.grubb-ellis.com/Research/MktIntel.asp?ParentLinkID=58&LinkID=560

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Business Development
    See Starting a Business

Business to Business
 

1998 Buyers Guide to Recycled Products
    Pennsylvania Resources Council and
    Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
    3606 Providence Rd.
    Newtown Square, PA 19073
    (610) 353-1555
     http://www.prc.org/guide/

Pittsburgh Convention Services Directory *
    Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau
    4 Gateway Center
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    (412) 281 - 7711
    (800) 821-1888
     info@gpcvb.org
     http://www.planpittsburgh.com/services/default.asp?p=4

    Pittsburgh Creative Sourcebook
        WRS Motion Picture and Video Laboratory
        1000 Napor Blvd.
        Pittsburgh, PA 15205
        (412) 937-770
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Freight Transportation Guidebook (4th edition 2002)
    Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and Port of Pittsburgh Commission
   425 Sixth Ave., Suite 2500
   Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1852
   (412) 391-5590
   comments@spc9.org
   http://www.spc9.org/pdf/freight.pdf
    Thomas Regional Directory *
        Thomas Regional Directory Co., Inc.
        5 Penn Plaza
        New York, NY 10001
        (212) 629-2100
        http://www.thomasregional.com/newtrd/nc_home.html

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Compensation

BEA Regional Accounts Data: Local Area Personal Income
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Regional Economic Analysis Division
    1441 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20230
    (202) 606-9290
    http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/reis/

BEA Regional Accounts Data: State Personal Income
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Regional Economic Analysis Division
    1441 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20230
    (202) 606-9290
    http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/spi/

BEAR Facts (Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Facts)
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Regional Economic Analysis Division
    1441 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20230
    (202) 606-9290
    http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/bearfacts/

BLS News Releases, Region III
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
    3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
    Philadephia, PA 19104
    (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
    http://www.bls.gov/ro3news.htm

Current Employment Survey - Employment, Hours & Earnings - Pittsburgh MSA (current two years)
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
   3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
   Philadephia, PA 19104
   (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
   ftp://146.142.4.23/pub/special.requests/philadelphia/fax_9529.txt
Family Friendly Benefits: a Resource Guide for Pennsylvania Employers (12/1998)
    Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
    Taxpayer Service and Information Center
    Strawberry Square
    Harrisburg, PA 17128-0101
    (717) 787-8201

Occupational Compensation Survey: Pay Only, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Area (May 1995 and May 1996)
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Bureau of Labor Statistics
   Division of Information Services
   2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Room 2860
   Washington, DC 20212
   (202) 691-7000
   http://www.bls.gov/ocs2/ocbl0669.pdf (1995)
   http://www.bls.gov/ocs2/ocbl0736.pdf (1996)

    Occupational Wages in Pittsburgh MSA for All Major Occupations *
        Department of Labor & Industry
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
        300 Liberty Avenue, Room 1303
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 565-5324

    Pennsylvania Annual Planning Information Report --
    Wages and Income *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282

    Pennsylvania Labor Force *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282
        workforceinfo@state.pa.us
        http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=140&Q=58425 (current month only)

    Pennsylvania Technology Survey –
    Compensation and Benefits in Technology-Based Companies *
        Pennsylvania Technology Survey and Fetzer-Kraus, Inc.
        Friendship Box 9488
        Washington, DC 20016
        (800) 363-6432

    Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Statistics –
    Employment and Wages by County and Industry *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282

    Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Statistics –
    Employment and Wages Statewide by Industry *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282

    Pittsburgh, PA National Compensation Survey
    (December, 1997 and May, 1999)
        U.S. Department of Labor
        Bureau of Labor Statistics
        Division of Information Services
        2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Room 2860
        Washington, DC 20212
        (202) 691-7000
        http://www.bls.gov/special.requests/ocwc/oclt/ncsocs/ncs/ncbl0052.pdf (1997)
        http://www.bls.gov/special.requests/ocwc/oclt/ncsocs/ncs/ncbl0115.pdf (1999)

Regional Economic Information System, 1969-2000    
    Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Regional Economic Analysis Division
    1441 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20230
    (202) 606-9290
    reis.remd@bea.gov
    http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/data.htm
    Salary Survey Report
        SMC Business Councils
        1400 S. Braddock Ave.
        Pittsburgh, PA 15218
        (412) 371-1500

    Wage Survey Report
        SMC Business Councils
        1400 S. Braddock Ave.
        Pittsburgh, PA 15218
        (412) 371-1500

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Corporation Profiles

    Corporations Review *
        Grubb & Ellis
        600 Six PPG Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 281-0100

    Pittsburgh Book of Lists *
        Pittsburgh Business Times
        2313 East Carson St.
        Suite 200
        Pittsburgh, PA 15203
        (412) 481-6397

    Pittsburgh Business Directory *
        Pittsburgh Business Times
        2313 East Carson St.
        Suite 200
        Pittsburgh, PA 15203
        (412) 481-5397

    Pittsburgh Technology Council Directory & Almanac *
        Pittsburgh Technology Council
        2000 Technology Drive
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
        (800) 388-8820, (412) 687-2700

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County Demographics

    Demographics USA
        Market Statistics
        355 Park Avenue South
        New York, NY 10010
        (800) 266-4714

    Pennsylvania County Data Books
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

    Pennsylvania Statistical Abstract *
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

Profiling the Aged in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (8/96) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

The Social Geography of Allegheny County: Social, Economic, and Demographic Indicators for Allegheny County Municipalities and Pittsburgh City Neighboorhoods (4/93) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu
 

Sourcebook of County Demographics *
  CACI Marketing Systems
  1100 N. Glebe Road
  Arlington, VA 22201
  (800) 292-CACI

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County Features and Facilities

    Regional Cooperation for Water Quality Improvement in Southwestern Pennsylvania
        National Research Council
        National Academy of Sciences
        500 Fifth St. N.W.,
        Washington, D.C. 20001
        202-334-2000
      http://books.nap.edu/openbook/0309095247/html/index.html

    Investing in Clean Water
        Southwestern Pennsylvania Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project Steering Committee
      http://www.campaignforcleanwater.net/report.html

County & Regional Economic Profiles
 

Basic Living Cost and Living Wage Estimates for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (10/97) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

Black and White Economic Conditions in the City of Pittsburgh: A Benchmarks Special Report (6/95) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

County Business Patterns, Pennsylvania *
   U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
   Washington, DC 20233
   (301) 457-4100
    http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html

Dismal Scientist - Pennsylvania by Business Categories
    Dismal Scientist
    600 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 600
    West Chester, PA 19382-5500
    (610) 241-1000
    http://www.dismal.com/cgi/sql_state_test.asp?state=Pennsylvania&View=Business

Dismal Scientist - Pittsburgh PA PMSA by Business Categories
    Dismal Scientist
    600 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 600
    West Chester, PA 19382-5500
    (610) 241-1000
    http://www.dismal.com/cgi/sql_metro_test.asp?Metro=
       Pittsburgh+PA+PMSA&View=Income&Chk=Business

Economic Benchmarks: Indicies for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (9/98, 10/94)
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

    Economic Benchmarks: Tables (9/98)
        University Center for Social and Urban Research
        University of Pittsburgh
        121 University Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        (412) 624-5442
        ucsur@pitt.edu
        http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/benchmarks/index.html

    Economic Impact of the Regional Renaissance Initiative (October 1997)*
        Carnegie Mellon University,
        Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh,
        and Price Waterhouse LLP
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

1997 Economic Census
    U.S. Department of Commerce
    Bureau of Census - Economic Programs
    Washington, DC 20233
    (301) 457-4100
    http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html

1992 Economic Census by ZIP Code
    U.S. Department of Commerce,
        Bureau of Census data available through
    Maps Library, Penn State University
    E-001 Paterno Library
    University Park, PA 16802
    (814) 863-0094
    http://www.maproom.psu.edu/mapper/econ-z/

    Pennsylvania County Data Books
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

    Pennsylvania Labor Force *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282
        workforceinfo@state.pa.us
        http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=140&Q=58425 (current month only)

Pittsburgh Benchmarks: Black and White Quality of Life in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (9/96) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

Pittsburgh Benchmarks: Quality of Life Indices for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (3/93) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

Pittsburgh Particulars (website now called "Regional Analysis")
   Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
   425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 701
   Pittsburgh, PA 15219
   (412) 392-1020
    http://www.pennsouthwest.org/public/cfm/d_and_d/index.cfm

Quality of Life Databook: Black and White Living Conditions in the 50 Largest U.S. Cities and States (9/96) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
    ucsur@pitt.edu

The Social Geography of Allegheny County: Social, Economic, and Demographic Indicators for Allegheny County Municipalities and Pittsburgh City Neighboorhoods (4/93) *
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu

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County Features and Facilities

    Industrial Development Authorities and Corporations
        Innovation Works, Inc.
        2000 Technology Dr., Suite 250
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 681-1520
        http://www.innovationworks.org/resources/idac/index.html

    Pennsylvania County Data Books *
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

    Pittsburgh Creative Sourcebook
        WRS Motion Picture and Video Laboratory
        1000 Napor Blvd.
        Pittsburgh, PA 15205
        (412) 937-7700

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Directories

    Barge Lines and Towing Company Directory
     Port of Pittsburgh Commission
     425 Sixth Ave., Suite 2990
     Pittsburgh, PA 15219
     (412) 201-7330
     mail@port.pittsburgh.pa.us
      http://www.port.pittsburgh.pa.us/tr/barge_lines_overview.html

    Business Resource Directory: A Practical Guide to Financing and Business
    Development Services in Southwestern Pennsylvania
        Innovation Works, Inc.
        2000 Technology Dr., Suite 250
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 681-1520
        http://www.innovationworks.org/resources/iwbrd/

    Carroll’s Municipal/County Directory
        Carroll’s Publishing
        4701 Sangamore Rd., Suite S-155
        Bethesda, MD 20816
        (800) 336-4240, (301) 263-9800

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Telephone Directory *
        Department of General Services
        Bureau of Supplies
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        State Bookstore
        1825 Stanley Drive
        Harrisburg, PA 17103
        (717) 787-5109

    Corporations Review *
        Grubb & Ellis
        600 Six PPG Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 281-0100


    Directory of Child Care Providers
        Allegheny Conference on Community Development & affiliates
        Regional Enterprise Tower
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
         Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1811 USA
        Email: info@alleghenyconference.org
        Phone: 412-392-1000
        Toll Free: 877-392-1300 (within U.S.)
        Fax: 412-281-1896
        http://www.alleghenyconference.org/public/cfm/early_education/

    Directory of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan
        Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
        200 Ross Street
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2016
        (412) 255-6639
        http://www.ura.org/MWBElist2.htm

    Dun & Bradstreet Regional Business Directory – Pittsburgh Area *
        Dun & BradstreetCorp.
        One Diamond Hill Road
        Murray Hill, NJ 07974
        (800) 526-0655, (908) 665-5000

    Greater Pittsburgh Black Business Directory
        Renaissance Publications
        1516 Fifth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 391-8028

    Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory
        Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 392-4500

    Greater Pittsburgh Industrial Pinpointer Directory
        Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 392-4500

    Industrial Development Authorities and Corporations
        Innovation Works, Inc.
        2000 Technology Dr., Suite 250
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 681-1520
        http://www.innovationworks.org/resources/idac/index.html

    Leadership Profiles Directory (1999)*
        Leadership Pittsburgh Development Initiative
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1811
        (412) 392-4559

    Manufacturer’s Directory
        Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
        One Commerce Square
        417 Walnut Street
        Harrisburg, PA 17101
        (800) 225-7224, (717) 255-3252

    Pennsylvania Business Directory
        American Business Directory
        5711 South 86th Circle
        P.O. Box 27347
        Omaha, NE 68127-0347
        (800) 555-6124, (402) 593-4500

    Pennsylvania Green Pages Directory
        Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
        One Commerce Square
        417 Walnut Street
        Harrisburg, PA 17101
        (800) 225-7220, (717) 720-5462
        http://www.pachamber.org/DIR/PAGreenPages/main.asp

     Pittsburgh Biotechnology and Life Sciences Directory
        World Trade Center Pittsburgh 
        The Regional Enterprise Tower, Suite 1750
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 227-3189
        http://www.wtcpa.org/biotechnology.html

     Pittsburgh Business Directory *
        Pittsburgh Business Times
        2313 East Carson St., Suite 200
        Pittsburgh, PA 15203
        (412) 481-6397

Pittsburgh Convention Services Directory *
   Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau
   4 Gateway Center
   Pittsburgh, PA 15222
   (412) 281 - 7711, (800) 821-1888
    info@gpcvb.org
    http://www.planpittsburgh.com/services/default.asp?p=4
    The Southwestern Pennsylvania Freight Transportation Guidebook, 3rd edition (1998)
        Port of Pittsburgh Commission
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2990
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 201-7330
         mail@port.pittsburgh.pa.us
         http://www.port.pittsburgh.pa.us/pi/ftgb/gbmain.html

    Thomas Regional Directory *
        Thomas Regional Directory Co., Inc.
        5 Penn Plaza
        New York, NY 10001
        (212) 629-2100
        http://www.thomasregional.com/newtrd/nc_home.html

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Downtown Economic Development

    Downtown Pittsburgh North Shore/CBD Transportation Corridor
    Major Investment Study (9 volumes) *
        Department of City Planning, City of Pittsburgh & Southwestern
        Pennsylvania Commission
        400 Ross Street, 4th Floor
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 255-2256

    Pittsburgh Benchmarks (compiled)*
        Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
        Benchmarks 98
        P.O. Box 476
        Pittsburgh, PA 15230
        (412) 263-1741

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Economy

Advancing 3 Rivers: One Future - a progress report on community, education, growth
    Allegheny Conference on Community Development & affiliates
    Regional Enterprise Tower
    425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
     Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1811 USA
    Email: info@alleghenyconference.org
    Phone: 412-392-1000
    Toll Free: 877-392-1300 (within U.S.)
    Fax: 412-281-1896
http://www.alleghenyconference.org/public/cfm/accd%5Fcontact/

BEA Regional Accounts Data: Gross State Product
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
    Regional Economic Analysis Division
    1441 L Street NW
    Washington, DC 20230
    (202) 606-9290
    http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/gsp/

BLS Ready Facts, Region III
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
    3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
    Philadephia, PA 19104
    (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
    http://stats.bls.gov/ro3fxmu.htm

    County Business Patterns, Pennsylvania *
         U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
         Washington, DC 20233
         (301) 457-4100
         http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html
Dismal Scientist - Pennsylvania by Business Categories
    Dismal Scientist
    600 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 600
    West Chester, PA 19382-5500
    (610) 241-1000    http://www.dismal.com/cgi/sql_state_test.asp?state=Pennsylvania&View=Business

Dismal Scientist - Pittsburgh PA PMSA by Business Categories
    Dismal Scientist
    600 Willowbrook Lane, Suite 600
    West Chester, PA 19382-5500
    (610) 241-1000
    http://www.dismal.com/cgi/sql_metro_test.asp?Metro=
       Pittsburgh+PA+PMSA&View=Income&Chk=Business

Economic Activity Indexes for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
    Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
    Ten Independence Mall
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-1574
    (215) 574-6000
    philadelphia-webmaster@phil.frb.org
    http://www.phil.frb.org/econ/eai/index.html

1992 Economic Census by ZIP Code
    U.S. Department of Commerce,
    Bureau of Census data available through
    Maps Library, Penn State University
    E-001 Paterno Library
    University Park, PA 16802
    (814) 863-0094
    http://www.maproom.psu.edu/mapper/econ-z/

1997 Economic Census
    U.S. Department of Commerce
    Bureau of Census - Economic Programs
    Washington, DC 20233
    (301) 457-4100
    http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html

    Pittsburgh Benchmarks (compiled)*
        Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
        Benchmarks 98
        P.O. Box 476
        Pittsburgh, PA 15230
        (412) 263-1741

    Pittsburgh Particulars (website now called "Regional Analysis")

    Strategy for the Future of Oakland by Battelle
        Allegheny Conference on Community Development & affiliates
        Regional Enterprise Tower
        Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1811 USA
        Email: info@alleghenyconference.org
        Phone: 412-392-1000
        Toll Free: 877-392-1300 (within U.S.)
        Fax: 412-281-1896
        http://www.alleghenyconference.org/public/cfm/accd%5Finitiatives/index.cfm?FUSEACTION=ACCDOneInitiative&ProjectID=13


    Regional Economic Information System, 1969-2000
        Bureau of Economic Analysis
        Regional Economic Analysis Division
        1441 L Street NW
        Washington, DC 20230
        (202) 606-9290
        reis.remd@bea.gov
        http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/data.htm

ZIP Code Business Patterns
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
    Washington, DC 20233
    (301) 457-4100
    http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/zbpnaic/zbpsect.pl

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Employment

    BLS News Releases, Region III
        U.S. Department of Labor
        Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
        3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
        Philadephia, PA 19104
        (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
        http://www.bls.gov/ro3news.htm    

    County Business Patterns, Pennsylvania *
         U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
         Washington, DC 20233
         (301) 457-4100
         http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html

Current Employment Survey - Employment, Hours & Earnings - Pittsburgh MSA (current two years)
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
   3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
   Philadephia, PA 19104
   (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
   ftp://146.142.4.23/pub/special.requests/philadelphia/fax_9529.txt
Current Employment Survey/Local Area Unemployment Statistics (CES/LAUS) - Pennsylvania employment and unemployment, by gender and race
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
    3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
    Philadephia, PA 19104
    (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
    http://146.142.4.24/cgi-bin/surveymost?gp+42

Current Employment Survey/Local Area Unemployment Statistics (CES/LAUS) - Pittsburgh area, not seasonally adjusted
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
    3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
    Philadephia, PA 19104
    (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
    http://146.142.4.24/cgi-bin/surveymost?la+42

Employment Outlook in Pennsylvania – Industries and Occupations *
    Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    Bureau of Research and Statistics
    7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
    Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
    (877) 493- 3282

Historical Current Employment Survey/Local Area Unemployment Statistics (CES/LAUS) - Pittsburgh area, not seasonally adjusted
    U.S. Department of Labor
    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Philadelphia Regional Office
    3535 Market Street, Suite 8000
    Philadephia, PA 19104
    (215) 596-1154, Pittsburgh Office: (412) 644-2900
    ftp://146.142.4.23/pub/special.requests/philadelphia/fax_9568.txt

1992 Economic Census by ZIP Code
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census data available through
    Maps Library, Penn State University
    E-001 Paterno Library
    University Park, PA 16802
    (814) 863-0094
    http://www.maproom.psu.edu/mapper/econ-z/

1997 Economic Census
    U.S. Department of Commerce
    Bureau of Census - Economic Programs
    Washington, DC 20233
    (301) 457-4100
    http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html

    PALMIDS: Pennsylvania Labor Market Information Database System
       Department of Labor and Industry
     Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
     Bureau of Research and Statistics
     Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
     7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
     Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
     (877) 493-3282
     workforceinfo@state.pa.us
     http://www.palmids.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Annual Planning Information Report –
    Nonagricultural Jobs Report *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282

    Pennsylvania Annual Planning Information Report –
    Targeted Service Populations *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282

    Pennsylvania Labor Force *
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282
        workforceinfo@state.pa.us
        http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=140&Q=58425 (current month only)

    Pennsylvania Statistical Abstract *
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

    Pennsylvania Workforce 2008
        Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Research & Statistics
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Bureau of Research and Statistics
        7th & Forster Streets, Room 220
        Harrisburg, PA 17121-0001
        (877) 493-3282
        http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=140&q=197445

Pittsburgh MSA Employment Outlook *
        Department of Labor & Industry
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
        300 Liberty Avenue, Room 1303
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 565-5324

   The Pittsburgh REMI Model: Long-Term REMI Model Forecast for Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh Region and Policy Simulation Methods (3/99)
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
   http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/briem/REMI%201999.pdf

Regional Economic Information System, 1969-2000
     Bureau of Economic Analysis
     Regional Economic Analysis Division
     1441 L Street NW
     Washington, DC 20230
     (202) 606-9290
     reis.remd@bea.gov
     http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/data.htm

Summary Profiles of the 1990 Census for the State of Pennsylvania
   Pennsylvania State Data Center
   Regional Affairs
   Penn State Harrisburg
   777 West Harrisburg Pike
   Middletown, PA 17057-4898
   (717) 948-6336
        http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/Data_&_Information/StfPa.pdf

ZIP Code Business Patterns
    U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
    Washington, DC 20233
    (301) 457-4100
    http://censtats.census.gov/cgi-bin/zbpnaic/zbpsect.pl
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Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurial Vitality Scorecard: The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
    (1996, 1997 and 1998 editions)
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

    Entrepreneur’s Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania *
        Entrepreneurial Assistance Network
        Governor’s Action Team
        Southwest Regional Office
        State Office Building
        300 Liberty Avenue, Room 1401
        Pittsburgh, PA 15222
        (412) 565-2884
        http://www.inventpa.com/file.aspx?file=entrepreneur.pdf
       

    Entrepreneurship Policy in Pennsylvania
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

    SBN Online
        Smart Business Network (formerly Small Business News)
        14725 Detroit Avenue, Suite 200
        Lakewood, OH 44107
        (800) 988-4726
        http://www.sbnonline.com/

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Environment

1998 Buyers Guide to Recycled Products
    Pennsylvania Resources Council and
    Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
    3606 Providence Rd.
    Newtown Square, PA 19073
    (610) 353-1555
     http://www.prc.org/guide/

Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Research (12/94)
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm

Pennsylvania Green Pages Directory
     Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
     One Commerce Square
     417 Walnut Street
     Harrisburg, PA 17101
     (800) 225-7220, (717) 720-5462
     http://www.pachamber.org/DIR/PAGreenPages/main.asp

Port Information Page
     Port of Pittsburgh Commission
     425 Sixth Ave., Suite 2990
     Pittsburgh, PA 15219
     (412) 201-7330
     mail@port.pittsburgh.pa.us
      http://www.port.pittsburgh.pa.us/pi/port_information.html

Small Business Handbook: Preventing Pollution, Helping Businesses Comply
    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    Department of Environmental Protection
    Rachel Carson State Office Building
    400 Market Street
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105
    (717) 787-2814; Pgh. Office: 412-442-4000
    http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/information/sbh.pdf

The State of the Environment in Allegheny County: Land, Water and Air (3/01) (Free electronic copy)
   University Center for Social and Urban Research
   University of Pittsburgh
   121 University Place
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 624-5442
   ucsur@pitt.edu
http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm



Film/Video/Media

    Pittsburgh Production Guide
        WRS Motion Picture and Video Laboratory
        1000 Napor Blvd.
        Pittsburgh, PA 15205
        (412) 937-7700
        http://www.pghcreative.com/

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General

    Disabilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania
        University Center for Social and Urban Research
        University of Pittsburgh
        121 University Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        Telephone: 412-624-5442
        Telefax: 412-624-4810
        General Email: ucsur@pitt.edu
        http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm

   Diversity Within and Among Nonprofit Boards in Allegheny County (October 2003)
        University Center for Social and Urban Research
        University of Pittsburgh
        121 University Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        Telephone: 412-624-5442
        Telefax: 412-624-4810
        General Email: ucsur@pitt.edu
        http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm (free electronic copy)

    State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (1997-98) *
        Bureau of Census
        Washington, DC 20233
        (301) 457-4100
        http://www.census.gov/statab/www/smadb.html

    Statistical Abstract of the United States *
        Bureau of Census
        Washington, DC 20233
        (301) 457-4100
        http://www.census.gov/statab/www/


    The Allegheny County 2001 Public Opinion Survey (3/92)
        University Center for Social and Urban Research
        University of Pittsburgh
        121 University Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        Telephone: 412-624-5442
        Telefax: 412-624-4810
        General Email: ucsur@pitt.edu
        http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm


Government

    Allegheny County Budget*
        Allegheny County (Pa.) Division of Budget & Finance
        225 Courthouse
        436 Grant Street
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/budget/

    Carroll’s Municipal/County Directory
        Carroll’s Publishing
        4701 Sangamore Rd., Suite S-155
        Bethesda, MD 20816
        (800) 336-4240, (301) 263-9800

    City of Pittsburgh Budget
        City of Pittsburgh, City-County Building
        414 Grant Street
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 255-2626
        http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/main/html/city_documents.html#budget

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Budget in Brief
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Office of the Budget
        303 Walnut St., 7th Floor Bell Tower
        Harrisburg, PA 17101-1808
        (717) 787-2542
        http://www.budget.state.pa.us/budget/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=167632

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Budget & Financial Reports
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Office of the Budget
        303 Walnut St., 7th Floor Bell Tower
        Harrisburg, PA 17101-1808
        (717) 787-2542
       http://www.budget.state.pa.us/budget/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=29823

   Diversity Among Elected Officials in the Pittsburgh Region in 2002
        University Center for Social and Urban Research
        University of Pittsburgh
        121 University Place
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        Telephone: 412-624-5442
        Telefax: 412-624-4810
        General Email: ucsur@pitt.edu
        http://www.ucsur.pitt.edu/publications.htm (free electronic copy)

     General Fund Enacted Budget Highlights
        Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
        Office of the Budget
        303 Walnut St., 7th Floor Bell Tower
        Harrisburg, PA 17101-1808
        (717) 787-2542
        http://www.budget.state.pa.us/budget/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=29823

    Guidebook to Pennsylvania Legislators
        Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
        One Commerce Square
        417 Walnut Street
        Harrisburg, PA 17101
        (800) 225-7224, (717) 255-3252

    Pennsylvania Manual
        Department of General Services
        Bureau of Supplies
        State Bookstore
        Bureau of Supplies
        1825 Stanley Drive
        Harrisburg, PA 17103
        (717) 787-5109

    Pennsylvania Statistical Abstract *
        Pennsylvania State Data Center
        Regional Affairs
        Penn State Harrisburg
        777 West Harrisburg Pike
        Middletown, PA 17057-4898
        (717) 948-6336

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High Technology

    Pennsylvania Technology Directory *
        Pittsburgh Technology Council
        2000 Technology Drive
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
        (800) 388-8820, (412) 687-2700

     Pittsburgh Biotechnology and Life Sciences Directory
        World Trade Center Pittsburgh 
        The Regional Enterprise Tower, Suite 1750
        425 Sixth Avenue
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 227-3189
        http://www.wtcpa.org/biotechnology.html

    Pittsburgh Technology Council Directory & Almanac *
        Pittsburgh Technology Council
        2000 Technology Drive
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
        (800) 388-8820, (412) 687-2700

Pittsburgh Technology 50
   Pittsburgh Technology Council
   2000 Technology Drive
   Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3109
   (800) 388-8820, (412) 687-2700
   enterprize@pghtech.org
   http://www.pghtech50.com/
    State of the Region’s High Technology Industries
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

    Toward an Environmental Technology Strategy for Pennsylvania:
    Priorities for the Ben Franklin Technology Center of Western Pennsylvania
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

    Toward an Information Technology Strategy for Pennsylvania:
    Priorities for the Ben Franklin Technology Center of Western Pennsylvania
        Center for Economic Development
        H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management
        Carnegie Mellon University
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1110
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 765-0280

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Industrial Suppliers
 

1998 Buyers Guide to Recycled Products
    Pennsylvania Resources Council and
    Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
    3606 Providence Rd.
    Newtown Square, PA 19073
    (610) 353-1555
     http://www.prc.org/guide/
    Pennsylvania Green Pages Directory
        Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
        One Commerce Square
        417 Walnut Street
        Harrisburg, PA 17101
        (800) 225-7220
        (717) 720-5462
         http://www.pachamber.org/DIR/PAGreenPages/main.asp

   The Southwestern Pennsylvania Freight Transportation Guidebook, 3rd edition (1998)
        Port of Pittsburgh Commission
        425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2990
        Pittsburgh, PA 15219
        (412) 201-7330
         mail@port.pittsburgh.pa.us
         http://www.port.pittsburgh.pa.us/pi/ftgb/gbmain.html

    Thomas Regional Directory *
        Thomas Regional Directory Company
        5 Penn Plaza
        New York, NY 10001
        (212) 629-2100
        http://www.thomasregional.com/newtrd/nc_home.html

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International Business

    Directory of Joint Ventures Between PA/Western PA and Asian Countries *
        East Asian Library
        University of Pittsburgh
        234 Hillman Library
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        (412) 648-8185

    Directory of Joint Ventures Between PA/Western PA and China,
    Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan *
        East Asian Library
        University of Pittsburgh
        234 Hillman Library
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        (412) 648-8185

    Directory of Joint Ventures Between PA/Western PA and Korea *
        East Asian Library
        University of Pittsburgh
        234 Hillman Library
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260
        (412) 648-8185

Export Activity in Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Region: Composition, Markets, Regional/State Comparisons, and Employment Implications (Andrew R. Blair, Occasional Paper No. 1, 1999)
   International Business Center
   Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
   University of Pitttsburgh
   350 Mervis Hall
   Pittsburgh, PA 15260
   (412) 648-1509
    ibc@katz.pitt.edu
    http://www.pitt.edu/~wpaintl/activity.html
The Three Year Effect of NAFTA on Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Region (97-08)
    Allegheny Institute
    835 Western Avenue, Suite 300
    Pittsburgh, PA 15233
    (412) 231-6020
    aipp@alleghenyinstitute.org
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Legislation

    Laws of Pennsylvania
        Department of General Services
        Bureau of Supplies
        State Bookstore
        Bureau of Supplies
        1825 Stanley Drive
        Harrisburg, PA 17103
        (717) 787-5109

Pennsylvania Bulletin *
   Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
   Legislative Reference Bureau, available through
   Fry Communications
   800 W. Church Road
   Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055-3198
   (717) 766-0211 x2340
   (800) 524-3232 x2340 (in PA), (800) 334-1429 x2340 (outside PA)

Pennsylvania Code
    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
    Legislative Reference Bureau, available through
    Fry Communications
    800 W. Church Road
    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055-3198
    (717) 766-0211 x2340
    (800) 524-3232 x2340 (in PA), (800) 334-1429 x2340 (outside PA)
    http://www.pacode.com

    Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes *
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