The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania
04/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2026 12:49
ICYMI: Gov. Shapiro, Admin. Leaders Hold Roundtable with CEOs, Site Selectors | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and leaders from the Shapiro Administration hosted local officials, CEOs, business leaders, consultants who assist companies with site location decisions, and economic development professionals for a conversation on the growing strength of Pennsylvania's business climate.
During the roundtable discussion, the Governor and his Administration highlighted how Pennsylvania is supporting business expansion and attraction, while securing a historic $41 billion in private-sector investments and creating nearly 23,000 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth.
The Governor also heard from the CEOs whose companies operate here, sharing Pennsylvania's business advantages in having access to a strong, skilled workforce, a supportive business environment, location and access to major markets, and more.
Throughout events during the 2026 NFL Draft weekend in Pittsburgh, the Shapiro Administration is taking every opportunity to tout the Commonwealth's competitive edge as a top destination for business growth.
See what Pennsylvanians are reading and watching about the Governor's work to strengthen the Commonwealth's economy during the NFL Draft:
Pittsburgh Business Times: Shapiro joins corporate titans to pitch site selectors on Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Business Times: Market Square reopens after $15 million renovation ahead of NFL Draft
WESA: Market Square's $15M makeover complete on NFL draft eve
KDKA: Pittsburgh's Market Square reopens after major makeover project
WTAE: Local businesses excited about Market Square reopening in downtown Pittsburgh
WPXI: Market Square reopens after major renovation
WTAJ: Pittsburgh's Market Square undergoes reconstruction for NFL Draft
Carnegie Mellon University: Powering the Future Showcase
Learn more about the Shapiro Administration's efforts to support Pennsylvania's workers and businesses to create opportunity for all Pennsylvanians here.
The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania published this content on April 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on April 23, 2026 at 18:49 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]