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Project Profile

Southwest Pennsylvania Defense Contracts Analysis

Catalyst Connection
Start Date: Mar 2019 — End Date: Dec 2021

Given the rapid and ongoing changes within the defense industry, CREC is working with leaders in Southwest Pennsylvania to better understand the far-reaching assets, opportunities and impacts of its defense-related supply chains. Specifically, the CREC Team is conducting a defense contracts analysis and defense economy overview of the region’s defense industry. The research focuses on prime contractors and subcontractors to the Department of Defense and other defense-related activities. The goal of this research is to capture information about contracts being fulfilled by regionally based DoD contractors, contracting trends, and identifying regional and sector-specific competitive advantages regarding DoD assets and defense-related industries.

About the Client

Catalyst Connection

Catalyst Connection is a private not-for-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We provide consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania, accelerating revenue growth and improving productivity. Through active collaboration with our clients and the manufacturing community, we contribute to the growth, vibrancy, and ongoing robustness of manufacturing in our region. Catalyst Connection is […]