Our Mission:

Elevating experiences for leaders who value impactful connections.

About Us

  • Formed in 2020, the Pittsburgh Business Collective has nearly 300 members consisting of established business owners and top corporate decision-makers. Membership is by application and you can submit on this page.

  • The Collective holds 8-9 events per year with diverse themes and speakers that appeal to a motivated membership that is always seeking to improve both professionally and personally.

  • Over 80 percent of members hold a VP or C-suite title.  Businesses represented range from FORTUNE 500 companies to mid-sized and small privately held businesses.

The Members

  • Members join for multiple reasons such as: business referrals, idea exchange, and professional growth.

  • Industry categories are carefully monitored to ensure a balanced mix of industries. 

  • Membership spans all industries and includes a diverse range of professionals ranging from operations to finance to business development. 

  • Giving back to the community is a priority.  Founder Elisabeth Leach serves as the Executive Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign of Greater Pittsburgh.

About Our Events

  • Our events are the perfect size for building connections generating 60-100 attendees.  We have a HOST Connection Committee to facilitate strategic connections at events.

  • Events are held in the newest hotspots to support local businesses and provide a unique and memorable evening for attendees. 

There is an application process to attract the best and brightest professionals in greater Pittsburgh. 

Members Are:

  • Established business owners

  • Corporate executives - Over 80% hold a VP or C-suite title

  • Corporate professionals with a dual entrepreneurial career

Sampling of Events:

  • Expert panel on AI for Business Led by Google Pittsburgh

  • Kentucky Derby party

  • Panel on Top Economic Trends

  • Panel on local and national real estate trends and developments

  • Rooftop cocktail reception to kick off summer

  • Expert panel on top factors for buying/selling a business

  • Charity fashion event

  • Joint events with other leading professional groups

  • Annual holiday party

Sample Venues:

  • Ritual House

  • Barcelona Wine Bar

  • Puttshack

  • Over Eden

  • Lawrence Hall

  • The Audrey Events Center

  • Lolev Beer

Why Join?

Our networking groups bring invaluable benefits to members:

  • Get discounted event fees.

  • Meet an elite group of decision-makers in settings ranging from 60-100 attendees.

  • Access the HOST Connection Team to boost your networking results at events!

  • Receive first consideration to speak in our top-notch Speaker Series.

  • Access valuable professional knowledge through the top-notch Speaker Series.

  • Get first access to exclusive new venues.

Annual Membership Fee:
$450

How to join?

Please complete a membership application to join. We will then be in touch soon about the best membership option.

Please complete all fields so we can thoroughly evaluate your application.