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From specialized manufacturers using the latest technology, to urban farmers, to mom-and-pop shops the EastShore is home to businesses of all shapes and sizes. On this page we will be speaking with the entrepreneurs and companies thriving in the EastShore. Who knows, you may be inspired to come join them! We will also update jobs in the 4 communities of the EastShore – Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale. 

ENTERPRISE ZONE / EASTSHORE PITTSBURGH IS HIRING!

Admininstrative Assistant Job Description 

The Enterprise Zone Corporation of Braddock, PA (EZCB) is a 501c3 tax-exempt economic development organization covering the boroughs of Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin, and Swissvale.  EZCB provides small business financing via two revolving loan funds, and works to eliminate blight, assemble tax-delinquent land parcels for new development, and market the four boroughs as a well-located, cost-effective location for new and expanding businesses in metro Pittsburgh via its EastShore Initiative.  Since its founding in the 1980s, EZCB has provided $3 million in direct business and building investment loans, leveraging over $16 million in other funding, and creating almost 600 jobs.

EZCB hired a new Executive Director earlier in 2024 and is in the process of opening an office, which will be located within or very close to the four EZCB boroughs.  The Administrative Assistant is expected to physically work in the EZCB office four days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in entering the community and economic development field; the new Executive Director has 25 years of experience in the field and will enthusiastically share his expertise to help grow the next generation of leadership in the field.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Bernie McShea, EZCB Executive Director, at bmcsheaezcb@gmail.com.

Check out some great EastShore videos on YouTube: 

*12/13/21 Rob Parker, President of Braddock Council & Enterprise Zone Board Member, discusses all the great things happening in Braddock! Thanks to the hard work of many people, including elected officials and Borough employees, the town is showing great improvements. Organizations, businesses and restaurants are coming back. There’s history here – Braddock Carnegie Library is undergoing a major renovation and US Steel ET Works has been making steel for more than 100 years. Our main street has lots of revitalization happening including The Ohringer Building and town homes overlooking the Clara Thomas Memorial Park, restaurants/food trucks and new businesses. The Enterprise Zone has helped bring millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs to the EastShorePgh!

#visiteastshore #braddock #northbraddock #rankinborough15104 #swissvale #liveworkplay #greatplacetolive #economicdevelopment @rankin @swissvale @braddock

*11/29/21 – Epic Metals in Rankin is a Manufacturer of steel roof and floor deck ceiling systems as well as architectural and sunscreen systems that are used throughout the country on large commercial construction projects. Local projects include Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh Convention Center, the Carnegie Museum Dinosaur Hall, the National Aviary and the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum. Around the country, they have done the San Francisco & Las Vegas airports, Dickies Arena (Fort Worth TX), National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, and its Udvar-Hazy expansion in VA.

They are also a leader in sustainability using solar panels and wind turbines to generate sustainable electricity at all of their manufacturing facilities. And they have charging stations for employees for their electric vehicles and since November 2021, the stations have displaced 9,700 gallons of gas saving 187,000 lb of carbon dioxide pollution. Since 1968, 500 people have contributed to the success of Epic Metals and they plan to continue that way!

* 7/21/2021 –Asti’s Italian Steakhouse offers a great menu, full service bar and spectacular views of the #EastShorePgh and Mon Valley! Francis Kyle Asti talks about the opportunities and how the communities have been welcoming and supportive. Contact 412-351-2170 or www.astiitaliansteakhouse.com. 

https://youtu.be/aiuCG8_uHCs

* 7/14/2021 – The reopening of the Swissvale Dari Delite was great news for Swissvale and the communities of the #EastShore! Chelsea Burket, owner of the iconic business, received support from the Enterprise Zone Corp (www.ezcb.org) with funding. The communities have been excited to see the business opened and thriving! https://youtu.be/phhO5rlxxJ4

*4/28/2021 – Have you seen the Triton dumpsters and wondered about the great artwork? Danielle Vasquez, President of Triton Pittsburgh, explains the use of graffiti and what Triton does in the #EastShorePgh and beyond.  https://youtu.be/_neSjxOW3Xo

* 4/7/2021 – Lenny Phillips, President of Phillips Tank & Structure, tells how he chose Braddock & Rankin for his company and why he’s happy to be expanding the business in the EastShore! https://youtu.be/mYRLbWbHAvM

* 3/24/2021 – What’s not to love about Swissvale? Here the Mayor and Enterprise Zone Board Member, Deneen Costanza Swartzwelder, has an update about what’s happening. https://youtu.be/a36-Ru3D43I

* 3/10/2021 – Braddock’s Battlefield History Center is part of the EastShore Pittsburgh, a program of the Enterprise Zone Corp of Braddock. It’s a great asset to North Braddock, check out the video and visit soon! www.braddocksbattlefield.com
https://youtu.be/ylKI71jud_4

* 2/24/2021 – Enterprise Zone Corp of Braddock‘s President & Rankin Council VP, Bill Pfoff, introduces a recap of the annual report found on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__ZHYOPTzWE

* 10/19/2020 – The Ohringer building becomes artist residences – https://youtu.be/5FAaJXR3PnI

* 10/4/2018 – Tom Murphy discusses opportunities for the communities in the EastShore – https://youtu.be/Ec9q9G0Xloo