Article: Local leaders accompany Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to China

Three local economic development leaders will accompany the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as it tours China this month to try to spark investments in Pittsburgh-area businesses.

Roger Cranville of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will travel with the symphony from Sunday through May 20, as will Allegheny County Airport Authority Executive Director Brad Penrod and the county's economic development director, Dennis Davin.

The three plan to meet with Chinese business leaders and key officials as part of the alliance's efforts to help land opportunities in China, South Korea and Taiwan for local companies, and to seek major Asian investments here.

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