Bethlehem - Innovation & Job News

New state grants bring nitrogen tire pumps to 25 state businesses, helps motorists save on gas

Source: Keystone Edge, 9/2/2010

New state grants announced this week bring nitrogen tire pumps to 25 tire centers across Pa that will keep motorists' tires fuller for longer, resulting in safer driving and increased fuel efficiency.

Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , Wilkes-Barre , State College

Lehigh Valley Health Network streamlines operations with move to former Mack Truck facility

Source: Keystone Edge, 8/19/2010

With a move to a former Mack Truck administration building in Allentown, Lehigh Valley Health Network hopes to streamline operations, housing formerly disparate business divisions under one roof.

Business Services , Financial Services , Life Sciences , Sustainability

Bethlehem , Allentown

Delaware Valley Green Building Council's Bucks-Montgomery branch open for business

Source: Keystone Edge, 8/5/2010

In an effort to expand energy-efficient development in Eastern PA and Delaware, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council has localized its efforts with regional branches. Its newest, the Bucks-Montgomery branch, opened this week.

Design , Energy , Higher Education , Sustainability

Bethlehem , Philadelphia , Allentown

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

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

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

Lehigh Valley’s World Trade Club partnering with Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Source: Keystone Edge, 7/15/2010

The World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley has partnered with Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, giving the club their first formal base of operations.

Business Services , Entrepreneurship , Financial Services

Bethlehem , Scranton

Young Lehigh Valley students get a shot at Entrepreneurship with Futuros Empresarios

Source: Keystone Edge, 6/17/2010

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce seeks to embolden Lehigh Valley youth with their 2nd annual entrepreneurship program.

Entrepreneurship , Higher Education

Bethlehem , Allentown

VisitPA announces tourism partnership with Foursquare

Source: Keystone Edge, 6/3/2010

VisitPA partners with Foursquare to create a travel destination game for visitors this summer.

Business Services , Design , Entertainment Technology , Social Media

Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , State College

Pennsylvania reps to help companies participate in the Chilean earthquake relief effort

Source: Keystone Edge, 6/3/2010

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's office of International Business Development is offering representation for Pennsylvania companies unable to attend the Rebuild Chile expo.

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Business Services , Entrepreneurship , Financial Services , Life Sciences

Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , State College

Viddler preps for expansion after receiving Ben Franklin funding

Source: Keystone Edge, 5/27/2010

Bethlehem video hosting site Viddler is ready for a hiring and server expansion after receiving new funding.

Business Services , Design , Entertainment Technology , Entrepreneurship , Intellectual Property , Social Media , Venture Capital

Bethlehem

Two recent funding recipients join Ben Franklin Technology Partners TechVentures program

Source: Keystone Edge, 5/20/2010

After the announcement of a $6 million expansion to its facilities, Ben Franklin Technology Partners TechVentures program announced that two recent funding recipients would be joining the new incubator at Lehigh University.

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Business Services , Entrepreneurship , High Technology , Venture Capital

Bethlehem , Allentown , Scranton

Where are Pennsylvania's best places to work?

Source: Keystone Edge, 5/13/2010

Where are Pennsylvania's best places to work? Take the survey of large and medium-sized employers by May 28.

Business Services

Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , State College

International Battery secures $35 million in venture capital funding for green battery production

Source: Keystone Edge, 5/13/2010

Allentown's International Battery received $35 million in venture funding to advance their battery production into new markets and add jobs for the Lehigh Valley

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials , Business Services , Design , High Technology , Sustainability , Venture Capital

Bethlehem , Allentown

Private higher ed fourth-largest payroll in PA, says new study

Source: Keystone Edge, 5/13/2010

A new study, published by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Colleges and Universities finds that private education now claims the fourth-largest payroll in the state

Higher Education , Sustainability

Bethlehem , Williamsport , Pittsburgh , Erie , Philadelphia , Harrisburg , Allentown , Reading , Scranton , Lancaster-York , State College