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Power of 32 regional visioning initiative begins public hearings
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
The Power of 32, a regional planning initiative encompassing 32 counties across four states, begins public hearings this week, hoping to establish goals for a more prosperous future.
Business Services , Entrepreneurship , Sustainability  
Pittsburgh , Harrisburg  
Higher Ed partnership hopes to create new Marcellus Shale workforce
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
A multi-state partnership between community colleges is set to create a training and recruitment plan for the Marcellus Shale footprint thanks to a $4.964M grant from the U.S. Department of Labor
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Energy , Higher Education  
Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , State College  
BTC names Carlisle's WorkXpress a Cloud Computing up-and-comer
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
Carlisle cloud computing firm WorkXpress was named to BTC Logic's Up-And-Comers ranking report, a distinction from a national consultant well recognized amongst WorkXpress customers.
Business Services , Design , High Technology  
Harrisburg  
TheAlleghenies.com unveils online mapping program for local outdoor recreation
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
TheAlleghenies.com, a tourism site representing the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Corporation, unveiled a mapping platform this week that helps connect outdoor sports enthusiasts with trails, rivers and campsites throughout the region.
Design , Entertainment Technology , Social Media  
Pittsburgh , Harrisburg , State College  
Ben Franklin Technology Partners CEO named to National Advisory Council
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
President and CEO of the Southeastern Pa branch of Ben Franklin Technology Partners RoseAnn Rosenthal was named to the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship this week.
Business Services , Entrepreneurship , High Technology , Intellectual Property , Venture Capital  
Philadelphia , Reading  
PA renewable incentives draw Vanguard Energy to Lehigh Valley
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
New Jersey renewable energy company Vanguard Energy Partners announced the opening of a new office in Bethlehem, creating 5-10 green energy jobs and taking advantage of new state incentives.
Design , Energy , High Technology , Sustainability  
Bethlehem  
Nearly $20 million funding round puts vintage fashionistas ModCloth in expansion, hiring mode
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
On the heels of their Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Pittsburgh's vintage online clothing supplier ModCloth has received $19.8 million in Series B financing to fund expansion.
Design , Entrepreneurship , Venture Capital  
Pittsburgh  
Centre County inventor wins New Energy Idea Contest, $35,000 prize
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
Center County inventor Mark Leiby was announced the winner of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program New Energy Idea Contest on Tuesday for his carbon vaporizer.
Design , Energy , High Technology , Intellectual Property , Sustainability  
Harrisburg , State College  
After receiving innovation award, Reading's American Polarizers returns to the third dimension
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/29/2010
After receiving an award for diversified innovation, Reading lens manufacturers American Polarizers look to their specialty for producing 3D glasses and projection lenses as 3D becomes more profitable.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Design , Entertainment Technology , High Technology  
Reading  
International investment firm acquires Luzerne County oil terminal
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
An international investment firm announced it has purchased a Luzerne County oil terminal for the purposes of producing biodiesel.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Energy , Sustainability  
Bethlehem , Allentown , Scranton  
Pittsburgh Airport changes more than just bulbs with innovative relighting project
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
Appalachian Lighting Systems Inc. has been selected to create one-of-a-kind energy-efficient lighting fixtures for the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Energy , High Technology , Sustainability  
Pittsburgh  
York County to rent out baseball stadium as non-profit event center
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
In order to draw more attention to York County's Sovereign Bank Park as a community event center, the York County Industrial Development Authority has created a program for non-profits looking to throw fundraisers at the ballpark.
Business Services  
Lancaster-York  
Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC announce new KOZ sites
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC are working on a campaign to sell homes in distressed areas with tax-free incentives and marketing efforts.
Business Services , Design , Financial Services  
Harrisburg  
Philly hospital unveils Pittsburgh-based ClearCount's ‘magic wand’ to prevent surgical infection
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
Philadelphia's Mercy Hospital has introduced their newest infection-fighting tool: a wand that detects surgical sponges lost during surgery.
Business Services , High Technology , Life Sciences  
Philadelphia  
Piasecki-CMU team’s robot helicopter survives Arizona flight test
Source: Keystone Edge, 7/22/2010
Carnegie Mellon University and Piasecki Aircraft conducted a successful flight test last week of their completely autonomous helicopter system, able to take off, fly past ground and air obstructions and land without any human control.
Design , High Technology , Robotics  
Pittsburgh  
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