Q and A: Jason Mumford, The Patriot Mural Company
This muralist with a penchant for depicting all things Erie talks about civic pride, the art and importance of large-scale paintings, and what to do when the heat is literally on.
Erie Innovation Fund rolls dice on first two investments
The local Ben Franklin Technology Partners group and the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority have joined forces to fund CE Convergence and @Home FMS.
Ready, Set, Launch: PA's Young Web Entrepreneurs Move Fast
Experience is nothing more than a four-syllable world for these innovative self-starters who are ready to make their mark online. Listen as they sound off about their online ventures.
Making Their Mark: Two Firms Make PA More Energy Efficient
Mark Group and Sun Run came from the U.K. and California, respectively, and are aiming to save Pennsylvanians money on their energy bills.
Q and A: Peggy McCarthy, Penn State-Erie, The Behrend College
There are many reasons why girls lag behind boys in pursuing STEM-related careers. Erie's Behrend College is among six Penn State branch campuses expanding girls' STEM opportunities.
Faces of Energy: Mirka Walczak, BuLogics
She has spent the last eight years helping her Philly-based company that designs energy-saving devices redefine itself and transform the marketplace for wireless home and office energy control.
Faces of Energy, Catherine Neil, Heat Shed
Eight years ago, she left her big city job to join her husband's solar installation company. Today, she relishes her status as one of the state's first installers and promoter of PA's energy industry.
Faces of Energy: Robert McAnally, Appalachian Lighting Systems Inc.
Talk about lighting the lamp. This family owned and operated Ellwood City company makes high-powered and ultra energy-efficient LED lights and technology in ways that stand out from competitors.
Faces of Energy: Brett Snowden, Electrikus Inc.
Only 26-years-old, the Lehigh University educated engineer has already helped bring two innovative products to market. The latest: the Illumaguard, a device that keeps the lights on when they unexpectedly go off.
Faces of Energy: Anita Brattina, AllFacilities Energy Group
Starting in telemarketing and now firmly planted in the energy sector, this CEO of a Pittsburgh-based company that helps building owners and managers run their facilities more efficiently is well-positioned to continue explosive growth.