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TOP 50 IN BUSINESS | 2010
In a special section today, the Post-Gazette examines how our region's companies balance profitability with environmental consciousness.» Includes video, reader forum and a poll
The theme for this year's Top 50 in Business section is "Going for the Green: Finding Growth Through The Green Movement." But in the larger sense, it's about sustainability: how businesses ensure long-term viability by controlling or reducing their reliance on resources. (Today)
PNC Financial Services Group was the region's top performing company last year, ousting two-time defending champion U.S. Steel to claim the honor. (Today)
A year ago, when the economy was going to hell in a hand basket, the mantra was "cash is king." Now some investors are eager for a regime change. (Today)
"Food, glorious food!" sang the boys in "Oliver!" and also, it seems, residents of Pittsburgh as Giant Eagle kept the top spot as the largest private company in the region. (Today)
Discount teen clothing chain rue21 Inc. this afternoon reported profits of $22 million in the fiscal year ended Jan. 30, up from $12.6 million a year earlier. (Today)
More from today
- Consol in $3.5B gas deal
- PNC pulls away from pack with $25.6 billion market cap
- Wabtec acquires Xorail for $40 million
- PNC replaces U.S. Steel as region's most profitable
- Huge jump in revenue lifts PNC to the top
- '08 leaders took it on the chin
- Region's jobless rate rises to 8.1%
- Commentary: If you want a green career, you need to prepare for it
- Cities have been embracing sustainability movement
- Casino asks for 86 table games
- Government policies can support green initiatives
- Pitt continues dominance as wealthiest college in city
- Health firms overcoming hurdles to be healthier
- Banks focused on a new kind of green
- Transportation companies embrace 'green' practices
- 'Socially responsible' investing joins your money with your ideals
- Out-of-town firms have big effect on economy
- Crisis forces foundations to cut back
- Times get tougher for arts
- Pittsburgh improves, but still lags nation on equality issue
- Koppers tops return on equity list
- Growth rankings don't tell the whole story of successes
- Region's manufacturing base understands value of recycling
- Being green comes with a cost
- 'Green' marketing puts some in gray area
- UPMC for You moves ahead with plans for co-payments for Medicaid patients
- Prognosis is uncertain for health organizations
- Energy sector under scrutiny
- Architecture firms bring sustainability to clients, offices
- Retailers find reasons to be green
- Coalition supports growth of green jobs
- New tech companies put a priority on sustainability
- Local developers embrace green building practices
- A Green checklist
- Commentary: The sustainable executive creates bridge to the future
- Commentary: Sustainable thinking a proxy for good management
- What Post-Gazette readers are saying
- Economic crisis drives change at chemical firms
- Fed holds rates at record lows to foster recovery
- PepsiCo cuts sugary drinks from schools worldwide
- Saab to locate North American HQ near Detroit
- UK regulator bans ex-Merrill Lynch trader
- Housing construction drops 5.9% in February
- Ebay highlights environmental appeal
- Business news briefs for 03/16/2010
- Dateline Pittsburgh: 3/16/2010
- Mobile Fees Under Pressure With Network Rollout
- FCC unveils plan to expand broadband access
Business News »
- Rue 21 reports jump in yearly profits (Today)
- Consol in $3.5B gas deal (Today)
- Wabtec acquires Xorail for $40 million (Today)
- Casino asks for 86 table games (Today)
- UPMC for You moves ahead with plans for co-payments for Medicaid patients (Today)
- Fed holds rates at record lows to foster recovery (Today)
- PepsiCo cuts sugary drinks from schools worldwide (Today)
- Saab to locate North American HQ near Detroit (Today)
- UK regulator bans ex-Merrill Lynch trader (Today)
- Housing construction drops 5.9% in February (Today)
- Business news briefs for 03/16/2010 (Today)
Heard Off The Street »
Dateline Pittsburgh »
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