The Seagate Story

This week's edition of Pop City has a great story about the Seagate R&D Center in the Strip District and how it came to be in Pittsburgh. It's a great example of:

• how the research at the universities can attract corporate investment
• how attracting corporate R&D centers can create lots of high-paying jobs for the region
• how the region's quality of life and low cost of living can attract top talent
• how the technology developed in Pittsburgh can keep global manufacturing firms competitive
• how individuals with a passion for the region can influence economic development decisions