Nine healthcare startups 'Dream' big in Philadelphia
Nine healthcare startups are poised for growth on the heels of the DreamIt Health Philadelphia 2014 accelerator program, which draws to a close this week.
Mercyhurst U 'Quickstarter' boosts entrepreneurship in Erie
Kristan Wheaton, a Mercyhurst University professor, has developed 'Quickstarter,' a tool to identify and help potential entrepreneurs conceive a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Workforce Quarterly shines a light on employment in the Pittsburgh region
Workforce Quarterly is a new free publication that promises to shine a bright light on the Pittsburgh region's workforce.
Ben Franklin Venture Idol Preview: Bethlehem's Map Decisions software helps manage infrastructure
Bethlehem's Map Decisions, a Ben Franklin Venture Idol contestant, builds platforms to streamline the process of mapping, managing and analyzing infrastructure assets.
Chevron's $20 million Appalachia Partnership Initiative addresses skills gap for energy jobs
Chevron has launched the $20 million Appalachia Partnership Initiative to address the skills gap in filling energy-related jobs.
Chambersburg's GDC continues to grow after acquiring Mechanicsburg's LAM Systems
Chambersburg-based Global Data Consultants has acquired LAM Systems of Mechanicsburg, one of Pennsylvania's largest original equipment manufacturer of custom computer systems and a source of hardware, software and peripherals.
Ben Franklin Venture Idol Preview: Lewisburg company builds software for accrediting physicians
Lewisburg's Medtrics Lab has built software to assist with physician accreditation.
Freight Train Coming: CSX Pittsburgh intermodal facility will link to Midwest and beyond
CSX Corporation is planning its Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal which will provide Western Pennsylvania companies with a direct freight rail link to the Midwest and beyond.
Philly's University City Science Center wins $1 million grant for new commercialization program
The University City Science Center has won a $1 million federal grant that will enable it to offer a new turnkey accelerator for the launch and growth of new companies.
Manheim's Spooky Nook Sports, already huge, keeps expanding
Manheim's Spooky Nook Sports, which already claims to be the largest sports complex in the country, is still expanding.