Markosek and Pisciottano Announce $900,000 Investment to Support Monroeville Convention Center and Regional Economy
Rep. Brandon Markosek December 22, 2025 | 10:21 AM
Monroeville, PA, December 22, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and State Representative Brandon Markosek (D-Allegheny) announced $896,430 in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding to support major capital improvements at the Monroeville Convention Center, ensuring the facility remains open and economically viable for years to come.
“The Monroeville Convention Center is a major regional asset and an important economic engine,” Senator Pisciottano said. “These investments ensure the facility can continue operating safely and competitively, while supporting local businesses, hotels, and restaurants that benefit from the visitors it brings into the region.”
The funding, administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), includes two awards:
- $606,600 to Monroeville Convention Center for the installation of a rubber roofing system
- $289,830 to Monroeville Convention Center for a parking lot paving project
Together, these investments address critical infrastructure needs at the 100,000-square-foot facility, which hosts large-scale events that attract visitors from across the region and beyond, generating significant economic activity for Monroeville and surrounding communities.
Representative Markosek emphasized the importance of maintaining the center’s infrastructure to preserve its role in the regional economy.
“These improvements are essential to keeping the Monroeville Convention Center safe, open and competitive for the long term,” Representative Markosek said. “By addressing critical needs like roof and parking lot repairs, we’re protecting jobs, supporting local businesses, and making sure the center can continue serving the community and attracting visitors.”
The convention center’s aging roof will be replaced with a fully adhered EPDM rubber roofing system, installed over the existing roof, along with repairs to the high roof areas. This upgrade will enhance safety, extend the life of the building, and protect the facility from future damage.
In addition, the parking lot paving project will address safety concerns. The existing lot has become uneven and deteriorated, with cracks and potholes throughout. The project will mill and repave the surface and install new curbing, significantly improving accessibility and safety for visitors, vendors, and staff.
“The Convention Center is an important public facility for Monroeville, and these projects address long-standing maintenance needs that can’t be put off,” said Monroeville Mayor Nick Gresock. “Replacing the roof and improving the parking lot are essential investments in safety and reliability that ensure the building remains functional, accessible, and ready to serve the community.”
“The Monroeville Convention Center is a cornerstone of our local and regional economy,” said Monroeville Councilman and Mayor-elect Dennis Biondo. “These awards ensure the center can continue attracting major events, supporting local businesses, and bringing visitors into Monroeville who spend money at our hotels, restaurants, and shops. These improvements protect an asset that plays a critical role in the economic vitality of the entire region.”
Senator Pisciottano and Representative Markosek also acknowledged Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa for his support of the project and his role in advancing the funding.
The LSA program provides funding for projects that serve the public interest, including major facility improvements. LSA funding is designed to deliver long-term community and economic benefit, with projects required to be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or nonprofit organization. More about funding through the Local Share Account program is available here.