Brief introduction of Pittsburgh, USA
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Pittsburgh International Airport has about 600 direct flights to 25 cities around the world/KLOC-0 every day. Pittsburgh Port is the largest inland river port in the United States. Starting from this, its inland waterway is 9,000 miles long, reaching 24 states. Southern Pennsylvania is home to more than 200 air and ground transportation companies. The foreign trade zone, which helps to save funds for special import and export business, is located at Pittsburgh International Airport, a major inland river transport terminal and industrial parks all over the region. In addition, three major highways are under planning or construction. Its completion will help the resources, residents, goods and services in this area to connect with suppliers and consumers.
World class airport
Pittsburgh International Airport is located in a busy transportation hub in southwest Pennsylvania. In less than 10 years, the airport has become the main choice for freight and passenger transport, because the stations on the east coast are habitually late and have problems. Pittsburgh International Airport is the third largest airport in the United States, with 18 carriers including American Airlines, serving 20.7 million passengers every year. At the same time, because there are several regional airports in southwest Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh's aviation service capacity has been enhanced.
A place to live and work in peace.
New business parks, industrial zones, convenient roads and infrastructure make the business activities in Pittsburgh 10 counties more convenient and attractive than in the past. In the past four years, states and regions have cut business tax by $5 billion to create a good economic environment. Personal income tax is only 2.6%. Within the scope of 10 county, the expanded duty-free zones for basic industries and emerging industries are mainly concentrated in 40 places in 10 county, covering an area of 5,000 mu. The area is also home to the best new and old industries. A perfect and mature service industry supports the development of various services such as law, marketing and finance. At the same time, the region also benefited from Pennsylvania's initiative to lift energy restrictions.
Pittsburgh has also injected new vitality into the construction of its business center. This has become the new home of our professional sports team. A conference center has been expanded, and the cultural area has been expanded. With riverside parks and trails. Shopping and entertainment center. Steel City has taken on a new look, becoming a work, life and entertainment center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the fastest-growing communities and high-quality school districts in the state, including first-class technical high schools, are located within 30 minutes of the city center.
enterprising spirit
As the creative cradle of steel and glass manufacturing in the past, Pittsburgh is now the undisputed leader in the technical field. As one of the most prosperous technology and research centers in China, the region has many competitive advantages, including major university R&D investment, human resource strength, available venture capital, world-class education and training, and a record number of companies and enterprises. It is the best center for the commercialization of information technology, robotics, biomedicine and active university technology, and its strength in special steel and other advanced manufacturing industries has also been enhanced. In a short period of time, southwest Pennsylvania has developed from a single energy industry to a variety of economic forms dominated by information technology, manufacturing, finance, health care and education. The rapid growth rate of Pittsburgh commercial companies ranks fifth in the United States.
higher education
Colleges and universities promote economic development. Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University and University of Pennsylvania enjoy international reputation, and their graduates have become outstanding in their fields, such as technology, economy and medicine. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania spend $400 million annually on research.
American News and World Report ranked Carnegie Mellon University as the first in doctoral education in computer science, the fourth in university education in computer engineering, and the tenth in technology transfer income. This school has spawned more than 70 companies, involving computer software and hardware development, robotics and telecommunications industries.
The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and its affiliated institutions, such as Mai Gao En Artificial Organ Development and Human Tissue Engineering Promotion Center, are in a leading position in the world in the research and application of biotechnology and biomedicine.
Our regional universities also play an important role in their respective fields. The women's enterprise courses at Sutongshan University and the pre-law and pre-health courses at Washington University and Jefferson University show how special education programs can cultivate a well-trained workforce in the region.
Emerging technology
Many technical fields in Pittsburgh are booming, such as information technology, advanced materials and chemicals, biomedical technology and advanced manufacturing technology. These industries employ more than 100000 people in this region, accounting for 10% of the total labor force and 20% of the registered population. Among them, computer integration and system design have developed rapidly, and more than 450 software enterprises have employed14 local skilled workers. Due to the attraction and continuous development of this industry, more and more high-quality doctors come to work, which shows Pittsburgh's competitiveness and ability to gather the funds and talents needed to form industrial projects.
Pittsburgh digital greenhouse is a powerful proof of the development of this area. This rare form of public-private cooperation is pushing three major international companies, three major universities, Pittsburgh regional intelligence and groups to develop southwest Pennsylvania into a leading force in the world to develop a new generation of technology and chip system technology. Pittsburgh digital greenhouse will provide venture capital, financial incentives, training and university education programs, making southwest Pennsylvania a gathering place for talents and the location of companies committed to chip systems. At the same time, the digital greenhouse will help local newly established companies to use the chip technology developed by the digital greenhouse.
Labor force
Pittsburgh enjoys the reputation of "factory of the world". At that time, the working spirit of the world steel industry can still be reflected from today's employees. 100 A large number of education and training opportunities provided by professional universities enable us to have a well-educated and high-quality workforce. 19 industry, the production level of our employees exceeds the national average. At the same time, many well-trained laborers in this field are highly competitive. In addition, special vocational training subsidies, employment opportunities, tax credits and other projects provide additional incentives for companies and employees.
Life characteristics
There is a difference between quality of life and characteristics of life. We both have it. We have high-quality schools and universities, extremely low crime rate and world-famous medical and health care institutions, as well as low housing costs and a large number of entertainment and living facilities. In addition, there are other important factors that make Pittsburgh unique. We have more than 20 public libraries, 1 12 18-hole golf courses (per capita space exceeds anywhere else in the world); The most exciting power boat in the inland of the United States and festivals, public activities, parties, opening and cultural and entertainment activities on 1200 every year. In addition, there are 90 close-knit and ethnically diverse neighboring areas in the city, and all their traditions are commemorated and respected. At the same time, there are interesting towns and beautiful mountains in the Agni Valley.
Whether you are looking for modern suburban houses, renovated farmhouses, Victorian industrial buildings at the beginning of this century or golf community buildings, Pittsburgh can find its location. Compared with other cities, its low price surprises you. Specifically, a three-bedroom new house costs about183,000 dollars in Dallas, 20 1000 dollars in Cleveland, 397,699 dollars in Chicago and only148,000 dollars in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh area
People say that time is everything. This is true in career, personal life and community life.
Therefore, Pittsburgh is an ideal place to go. From now on.
Change. As you know, Pittsburgh has changed greatly. Not only physical landscape, new buildings and new venues, but also economic, cultural and even psychological changes. Pittsburgh's new enterprising spirit, new great vitality and opportunities are unique.
Opportunity. Pittsburgh is famous for its wisdom and skills, because it has the strength and acumen of an enterprise. Its tradition continues to this day. Skilled employees, visionary entrepreneurs, the best universities and graduates are all gathered here. There is also a cultural and dynamic downtown that concerns everyone.
Development momentum. The region is gaining momentum. From lakeshore to a new generation of chip technology; From the newly established company headquarters to the expansion of cultural and historical areas; From entertainment network to venture capital, it develops rapidly one after another. No matter where you are, there have been new changes in the material and cultural landscape.
Characteristics of life. Pittsburgh has a rich life and lifestyle. Old and new coexist. Being at home in the world is just like being at home. Unique museums, art galleries, restaurants, three professional sports teams, neighbors with ethnic characteristics and the best city life. Woods, lakes and mountains that can be reached everywhere. Therefore, whether you are a college graduate looking for your first job, a software designer looking for a suitable sport, an experienced professional looking for a job and enjoying family fun, a manufacturer looking for skilled employees or a company looking for a new location, Pittsburgh is the ideal place, which is the case now.
Fortune 500 companies
Southwest Pennsylvania is one of the regions with the most concentrated headquarters of the world's top 500 companies, including USX Company, Alcoa Company, H.J. Heinz Company, PPG Industrial Company, PNC Bank, Mellon Bank and Agnettler Loan Company. Not only that, but also Marconi, Mars Science and Technology, and free market companies in this region are all engaged in building an information base that can promote the new century. Pittsburgh is not only an ideal center for technology and manufacturing companies, but also home to many large foreign companies. German pharmaceutical companies and Beye have set up North American headquarters and manufacturing parks here. Sony, a Japanese consumer goods giant, employs 3,000 people at the Sony Technology Center in Pittsburgh. Like their American competitors, these companies want to be closer to the innovation center.
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Pittsburgh, the steel capital of America.
Pittsburgh, known as the "steel capital", is located in the northeast of the United States. It is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is surrounded by mountains and waters, where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River meet and merge into the Ohio River, forming a peninsula-like golden triangle, which is the core of the city and the most spectacular place. If you take a cable car from the south of Monongahela River to Mount Washington, you can see the panoramic view of the Golden Triangle from the top of the mountain. You see, the steel bridge connects the Golden Triangle with the surrounding urban areas. Among many buildings, stands the symbol of the city-the 64-story, 256-meter-high American Steel Company Building. The buildings are all made of steel, with reddish-brown steel plates embedded on the surface, which shine in the sun. Coupled with the high-rise buildings of other companies, including the first iron-aluminum alloy skyscraper in the United States, Pittsburgh has become a city shining with steel luster everywhere.
The history of Steel Capital also started from the Golden Triangle. At first, it was a sparsely populated place. 1753, Washington passed by while serving in the British army, praising "its geographical position is extremely suitable for building forts, because it can completely control two rivers". Unexpectedly, the French also have the same view. They beat us to it and built a bunker in the corner of the Golden Triangle. 1758, the British recaptured this important place from the French, making it a fortress for Britain to March into North America, and named it "Pittsburgh" after William Pitt (1708- 1778). Now there is only an old house as thick as a fortress, which is used as a monument protection. /kloc-in the first half of the 0/9th century, people discovered high-quality large coalfields and iron mines in this area, and the iron and steel industry also rose. The rapid development of water transport and railways ensures the transportation of steel and raw materials. Industrial giants have established large enterprises here. Carnegie (1835- 19 19), a Scottish-born industrial tycoon, has been operating here for decades, and the steel output has soared, creating a one-stop group of steel mills, coalfields, iron mines, railways and inland lake shipping companies, which is known as the "king of steel". 190 1 year, Carnegie Steel Company and Federal Steel Company merged into American Steel Company. This company has always been the largest steel enterprise in the world, and it was not until the 1970s that it was surpassed by New Japan Steel Company. Around the steel industry, Pittsburgh has also developed aluminum smelting, glass, military industry, machinery, aviation equipment, electricity and other industries.
The steel industry has brought prosperity to Pittsburgh, but it has also brought serious environmental problems. The whole city was submerged in the smoke of steel mills, and even the street lamps were on during the day, which became a "city of black smoke". Air pollution and river turbidity have greatly damaged the ecological environment. Even the mayor described his city as "the dirtiest cinder pile in America". After World War II, the municipal government carried out a large-scale urban transformation focusing on controlling smoke and dust, treating sewage and rebuilding the old city. Since the 1960s, the aging steel mills have failed in the competition, a large number of workers have lost their jobs, and the city has been devastated. The harsh reality forced Pittsburgh to change from heavy industry dominated by steel to diversified economic structure. After decades of efforts, the city has successfully completed the economic transformation, from the trough to the new prosperity.
High-tech plays an important role in Pittsburgh's new economic structure. This city has a certain scientific and technological foundation in history. 1886, the electric inventor Westinghouse (1846- 19 14) founded Westinghouse electric company here. As early as 1920, Pittsburgh established the first radio station in the world, which made the audience feel the infinite benefits of this modern media for the first time. 1957, the first nuclear power plant in the United States was built in the suburbs of the city. Today, Pittsburgh has 150 scientific and technological research institutions, with 15000 scientists, engineers and technicians, developing various high-tech products from nuclear reactors, computer software and hardware to robots, making economic development full of vitality. This place is also one of several major medical centers in the United States, equipped with all kinds of advanced medical equipment.
After the management of Pittsburgh, the landscape has been restored, with trees and grass everywhere. The air cleanliness and river water quality of this city have reached the standards set by the government. Seven of the American 100 large companies are located here. Japan and western European countries are also optimistic about this city, and have come to set up factories or set up factories. The city changed the old ideas, opened the subway, and a series of new buildings appeared. Let's say citizen hall! It is a multifunctional building, which can accommodate10,000 people for meetings, play or sports competitions. Surprisingly, it is a dome-shaped indoor building when it rains, and an empty field when it is sunny. All these changes are like magic and can be completed in two and a half minutes. Subtly, the dome roof can move, and it consists of eight stainless steel blades. As long as the button is pressed, the six petals slide along the guide rail and overlap on the two fixed leaves to become an open field, which can be bathed in sunshine and immediately restored to its original state when it rains.
The governor's strong economic strength has promoted Pittsburgh's cultural and educational undertakings. There are nine institutions of higher learning in this city. The University of Pittsburgh, located in the east of the city, was founded in 1787 and has now grown to the scale of more than 30,000 students. There is a towering church-like building on campus, which is very eye-catching. It is 42 stories high and is the tallest teaching building in the world. Carnegie Mellon University focuses on science and technology teaching and research, with more than 7,000 students. The university was founded in 1900, and was funded by Carnegie, the king of steel, and Mellon, the king of finance and aluminum. It is not uncommon for the rich to donate to public welfare undertakings in the United States, but it is more prominent in Pittsburgh. Carnegie said that talented and enterprising people should get rich, but if they don't spend most of their wealth on public welfare, they will die disgracefully. In his later years, he donated 3,000 libraries to the United States, Britain and other English-speaking countries. For Pittsburgh, which made him rich, he was especially generous, donating money to Carnegie Library (now with 4 million books), Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Frick, another steel tycoon, also donated the Frick Art Museum. These cultural facilities have made important contributions to enriching the cultural life of Pittsburgh citizens and improving people's cultural quality.
(Excerpted from Geographical Knowledge)
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