Choosing Pittsburgh

The head of a Slovenian LED light maker is returning to Pittsburgh this month to meet with potential investors who could help pay to build a streetlight manufacturing facility in the city, officials said Thursday.

City Councilman Bill Peduto, D-Point Breeze, said Pittsburgh is one of three finalists for a Grah Lighting plant that could employ at least 100 people and become the company’s North American headquarters. It could be the main supplier for the city’s conversion to more energy-efficient streetlights.

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