Category: Economic Development
Downtown sees growth, revitalization
October 17, 2025
City Press Releases
Downtown Pittsburg is undergoing robust growth and revitalization, according to the latest Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report by Dr. Michael Davisson of Pittsburg State University’s Kelce College of Business. One...
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EaglePicher to Break Ground on New Pittsburg, Kansas Facility
July 24, 2025
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS — EaglePicher will break ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility in Pittsburg, Kansas on Thursday, July 24th at 10 am. As the project moves forward, Greg Kirk will...
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2019 a breakthrough year for the Pittsburg Land Bank – by Quentin Holmes
January 28, 2020
Economic Development
So, what’s a Land Bank? When the Pittsburg Land Bank began in 2015, it had several goals; one of the most pressing goals was to take under-performing, blighted property and...
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Why Housing? – by Quentin Holmes
August 6, 2019
Economic Development
With a growing economy, it has become clear that Pittsburg is a great place to work and to play – but is it a great place to live? In 2007,...
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City of Pittsburg engages team to continue public power initiative
March 20, 2019
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – Following commission meetings held earlier this year, the City of Pittsburg has been given approval by commissioners to continue to move forward with creating a public power...
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Land bank works to revitalize neighborhoods
January 11, 2019
Economic Development
PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg is ramping up its efforts to improve properties in Pittsburg. With the help of the Pittsburg Land Bank, the City is continuing to...
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City of Pittsburg Deepens Exploration into Public Power
January 10, 2019
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – At a commission meeting held on January 8, the City of Pittsburg asked commissioners to approve plans for a detailed analysis into creating a public power utility...
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Pittsburg development over the years – a breakdown of costs
November 19, 2018
City Manager's Blog
I recently had a great discussion with a group of business people about the growth in our local economy. One individual was specifically concerned with the amount of city tax...
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City releases five-year financial forecast
June 22, 2018
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg’s financial outlook is strong, according to its Five-year Financial Forecast published this week. The forecast, which is based on recent and historical trends, projects healthy increases...
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City hires new director of community development and housing
June 7, 2018
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg has hired Quentin Holmes to fill the position of community development and housing director. Holmes now leads the City’s housing programs and community development initiatives. “Quentin...
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