Improving the Region's
Economic Competiveness
The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce makes the case in Harrisburg and Washington,
D.C. for the Allegheny Conference's agenda to create a more competitive economic climate.
Working with partners across the state, we've been successful in continuing the phase-out
of the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax, and in making positive structural changes to the
Corporate Net Income Tax. We provided leadership in convening the Coalition for Sustainable
Communities, a statewide alliance committed to addressing unfunded pension liabilities and
unbalanced Act 111 practices.
"A more competitive economic climate encourages employers to
expand and locate here, which in turn creates well-paying jobs
that can support families. The progress we've made in making
Pennsylvania's economic climate more competitive helps level
the playing field with neighboring states."
– Richard Harshman
Chair, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
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