Women runners rejoice: York's vParadox invents high-tech textile to pass the bounce test
Using sophisticated, computerized jacquard looms, vParadox of York has developed 3D woven compression materials.
Landisville's Electron Energy Corp. researches cutting-edge rare earth element recycling
A Landisville company is at the vanguard of research aimed at tackling critical shortages of the rare earth materials used to make high-tech magnets
Penn State student engineers in race to build fast, clean, efficient car
A team of Penn State students is competing in EcoCAR: Plugging in to the Future, to build a green, high-performance car.
$340K in grants boosts innovation at seven Northeast PA firms
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has invested $342,547 in seven firms.
Automotive websites mean fast acceleration, steady hiring for Scranton's Net Driven
Scranton's Net Driven has seen fast growth, building and maintaining customized websites for clients in the automotive industry.
Bringing up baby: Pierson Computing Connection grows in Mechanicsburg
Debra Pierson founded her company in her dining room, with a six-month-old banging on the baby gate. Today, that daughter is 19 and her other baby, Pierson Computing Connection, employs 48 and is steadily growing.
Fertile Grounds CSA grows crops, new products and jobs in rural Wyoming County
In its second season, Fertile Grounds, a farm and CSA in Wyoming County has about doubled its members. And with a $300,000 USDA grant, the farm is expanding its line of "value-added" products for sale at NYC farmers markets and local retailers.
Erie's Micro Mold and Plastikos invest heavily for growth
Micro Mold and Plastikos, sister companies based in Erie, are investing heavily in the future with capital investments calculated to engender growth.
Small but mighty: Bedford County Business Center attracts large grants for expansion, 20 new jobs
With two highly competitive large grants in hand, the Bedford County Business Center is expanding.
$3.7B and 260 startups later, life sciences in Pennsylvania need new blood
The life sciences in Pennsylvania is a huge economic driver for the commonwealth, employing more than 79,000 and generating annual wages of $7.2 billion. But a new report is a strong reminder that there is danger is complacency.