Morning Edition: Bayer CEO updates employees on company's transformation

Five things to know today, and what Pittsburgh can teach China about economic recovery; Report: Few high-poverty schools in Allegheny County demonstrate high performance

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June 3, 2015 - Business news essential to Pittsburgh's leaders.

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Bayer CEO updates employees on company's transformation "There is significant change underway, and it's happening as we speak," Marjin Dekkers said. Discuss Five things to know today, and what Pittsburgh can teach China about economic recovery Greensburg makes most livable small-towns list; region's jobless rate stays the same in April; Alcoa adds $22M to Michigan plant improvements; and why a self-driving car might make some people dizzy. Discuss Report: Few high-poverty schools in Allegheny County demonstrate high performance Only six out of 102 are performing at a top level, according to a new report release by PennCAN, a statewide nonprofit education advocacy organization. Discuss Johnstown steel fabricator inks preliminary deal to build hydroelectric turbines JWF Industries' product would be installed in the West African nation of Ghana. Discuss Read Morning Edition >> Hot Topic coming to Tanger Outlets Allegheny County Democrats urge passage of severance tax Title Source seeks to fill 350 job openings Economy to rebound in second half of 2015, bank economists say First Niagara grants in Pittsburgh region top $1M Poll: Do you think a severance tax will be part of Pennsylvania's budget? Read Morning Edition >> Featured Event Listings Wednesday, July 8, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Corridors of Opportunity: Washington County (07/08/2015) Thursday, June 25, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Top 100 Privately Held Companies Gala (06/25/2015) Thursday, June 18, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm VisionPittsburgh - BJ Leber (06/18/2015) View All Business Events >> Add Your Event To Our Calendar >>

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