Over the course of three trying decades, the Rust Belt has scraped off years of oxidation and is in the process of polishing itself into a shining new landscape of technological advancement. But try telling that to the rest of the country.
"When people think of the Rust Belt, they think of a hard work ethic, blue-collar values, stick-to-itiveness. There's always a sense of true American grit associated with the Rust Belt, which I don't think we take advantage of as much as we should," said Sewickley-based startup adviser Kit Mueller.
To read the original article: Pittsburgh entrepreneurs work to make Rust Belt states centers of high-tech innovation - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
