The focus is on growth, development, new ideas, improvements, expansion, challenges, and this year, leadership. Leadership is a key theme this year because important decisions are being made about what western Pennsylvania will look like and where it is headed by a host of new political, corporate and economic development leaders who only recently took over their posts or are soon to come. Most stories also will include a companion element - a prediction from experts or officials intended to give an image or tell a story about what they believe will happen in this region in one, two or up to five years. We hope you enjoy Enterprise 2001, and we welcome your feedback. New Economy A regional renaissance is happening in western Pennsylvania for the very first time.
Major efforts are under way to promote true regional cooperation.
New political, educational and corporate leaders are in place or are on the way. Key regional economic development organizations are seeking new leaders and setting new agendas to help steer the region through the next decade. There also are plenty of doctors, specializing in everything from premature babies to debilitating cancers. The short answer is yes. Also included this week is a look at the local entertainment industry and plans to make leisure time for western Pennsylvanians even better.