Mountains Majesty: Driving economic development in the Poconos
The four-county region is looking beyond tourism to build a diverse, dynamic economy.
From Bethlehem's OraSure Technologies: Some good news on Zika
The company is hard at work on a rapid test for the virus, aided by up to $16.6 million in federal funding.
Invent Penn State's Venture & IP Conference: October 6 & 7
Already one of the top 50 research universities in the world, Penn State is broadening its mission with this Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success.
Making it in Pennsylvania: Manufacturing Week runs Oct. 1-7
At $85 billion, manufacturing represents 12 percent of the state's economy, placing Pennsylvania among the top eight states in total output. A week-long event celebrates the sector via tours, talks, demonstrations and career fairs.
In Shenandoah, Lee's Oriental Gourmet Foods ups its dumpling game
A well-timed investment helps this PA manufacturer maximize its production capacity and meet the growing demand for its tasty products.
The Lifestages of an Entrepreneur
Like humans, companies start small and evolve. But instead of birth, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, they mature from intellectual capital to incubation, bootstrapping to venture capital, startup to established enterprise. We take a look at that process via four Philly companies.
At SRUI's new Bensalem showroom giant touchscreens and kale grow together
How much innovation can one building handle? A new showroom in Bensalem is home to state-of-the-art, gigantic touchscreens, a hydroponic farm, and a cutting-edge energy system.
Lancaster Food Company promises $15 minimum wage and stock options for employees
The fast growing organic food company recently announced that it is raising wages (to more than double the Pennsylvania standard), and setting aside 30 percent of the company for its workers. It's all part of the founders' mission to address poverty in Lancaster City.
'Bringing the World to PA,' one company at a time
Running September 12 to 23, this statewide event provides "speed dating for entrepreneurs." It's a chance to connect with exporting experts and take the leap into international markets.
An inside perspective on Pennsylvania's new wine law
The State has taken a first step towards modernizing its liquor laws with a new measure that will allow wine sales in grocery stores for the first time since Prohibition. But don't pop a cork just yet.