OBID is dedicated to improving the cleanliness, appearance, and perception of safety in Oakland, bringing about revitalization, preserving Oakland’s unique commercial environment, and undertaking marketing and development initiatives to make Oakland a vibrant destination for visitors, residents, owners, employees and students.
OBID PRESS

 

Oakland Press (see below for Business Press, OBID Press, and Pittsburgh Press):


"Visitors navigate Oakland via kiosk"
August 4, 2010
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

"Goal: Make Oakland 'America's First Digital Community'
August 3, 2010
DUQ FM 90.5 News-Jazz-NPR

"CMU Working on Innovation Oakland Project"
August 3, 2010
KDKA News

 "Innovation Oakland Update: Electronic kiosk prototype opens to public"
July 28, 2010
Pop City

"CMU May Buy Land for $7.5 million"
November 4
Tribune Review

"Which Colleges Make the Best Neighbors?"
October 12
The New York Times

"Pitt ranks second in PA for stimulus medical research grants"
September 30
Pittsburgh Business Times

Oakland braces for G-20 Summit week
September 17
By Kimberly K. Barlow

Police to be noticeable throughout Oakland during the summit.
September 16
By Michael A. Fuoco

"Oakland Businesses Warned of Possible G-20 Protests"
September 16, 2009
 

"Oakland eyes high-tech info guide to pedestrians"
June 4, 2010
Pittsburgh Tribune-Riview

"Pittsburgh's City Council presses for more information on G-20 legislations"
August 25, 2009

By Rich Lord

"Chatham hosts entrepreneurial workshop and open house for women"
August 2009

  "Rue21 4Q profit jumps 68 percent"
March 16, 2010
Pittsburgh Business Times

"Investment opportunities abound in Oakland"
August 2009
By Caralyn Green

August 9, 2009

By Pam Starr

 

“Oakland county health facility to be replaced by $40M mixed-use construction”

June 17, 2009
By Caralyn Green

Carnegie Mellon president says school doing OK
March 23, 2009

Oakland Community Newspaper (Winter, 2009)

“Baristas gather here for a perky regional competition”
February 9, 2009
By China Millman
 


Business Press:

PNC Economic Outlook:  Business owners say economy not in recovery
October 1, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times

 Retailers Drive Profits Through Green Initiatives, SSA & Company Study Finds

Best Cities to Get Ahead:  Look here if you're willing to work had to ride out the recession.
June 19, 2009
Forbes.com

Bizjournals debuts online business directory
July 7, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh to dole out Entrepreneur Fund money
June 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Business Times

Carol Hurly, CEO/Owner/Founder of Hurley Associates, was named one of Pennsylvania's 'Best 50 Women in Business'.

Read the Governor's Press Release on the "Best 50 Women in Business".

 


 

OBID Press:

The following are links to articles in which OBID is quoted:

The future of Oakland:  Community groups and what they do
November 6, 2008
By Peter Hart

The future of Oakland:  Senate plenary session examines partnerships
November 6, 2008
By Peter Hart

The future of Oakland:  Roundtable discussions
November 6, 2008
By Peter Hart

Oakland Begins to Rival Golden Triangle
October 4, 2008
By F.A. Krift

Campaign helps freshmen ‘go green’
September 5, 2008
By Brandon Ellis

IGA to open this week in South Oakland
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By staff and wire reports

Oakland grocery store to open Friday
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By Diana Nelson Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

36 hours in Pittsburgh
By JEFF SCHLEGEL
Published: July 6, 2008

Oakland Portal might be path to growth
June 27,2008
By Ron DaParma and Sam Spatter

First grocery store in 11 years under construction along Oakland business district
June 25, 2008
By Jennifer Baron


 

Pittsburgh Press:

Pittsburgh expands 311 line for G-20
September 21, 2009

Port Authority releases G-20 Downtown bus stop guide.
September 18, 2009

Judge rules G-20 protesters can set up 'tent city' in Point State Park.
September 17, 2009

"President Obama praises Pittsburgh as 'bold example' for G-20 Summit"
August 2009

"Pittsburgh the sixth strongest housing market in U.S."
August 2009

"10 Cities Primed for a Real Estate Recovery" 
August 11, 2009
By Rick Newman

“Pittsburgh begins receiving problem reports via mobile phones”
August 17, 2009
By Timothy McNulty

“City passes ordinance to encourage green building"
July 29, 2009
By Caralyn Green

“Pittsburgh is one bright spot amid economic gloom -- for now”
March 17, 2009
By Bill Toland